Greg Letsche, Ernie Els Design’s Senior Design Associate.
Jakarta, Indonesia: Work at Lido Lakes, a course acquired by MNC Group in July 2013 and now subject to an extensive renovation by Ernie Els Design, is progressing well.
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Ernie Els first paid a visit to oversee final shaping on the front nine and approve key design elements for the back nine. “Ever since we first met with the developers I’ve been impressed with their vision and also really excited about what we can achieve here,” said Els, whose Design company is a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“This is our first design project in Indonesia and we’re blessed to have a great piece of land. Working with our client, MNC Group, and IMG Golf Services, we’re creating a unique and world-class product for the Indonesian and Asian golf and resort market.
“It’s going to be a really superb golf experience, one that offers tremendous views over the surrounding mountains and valleys.”
The renovation of Lido Lakes, located a two-hour drive from Jakarta and in the shadow of two volcanoes, will see the creation of five completely new holes, while at the same time utilising some of the layout’s original hole routings.
Greg Letsche, who previously worked for
Pete Dye and
Jack Nicklaus before joining Ernie Els Design as Senior Design Associate, said that ‘everything is right on track’. He is anticipating an official opening in the second half of 2017 or early 2018.
In addition to the 18-hole course, clubhouse and residential component, the MNC Group has plans to build hotels, villas, a theme park and other supporting infrastructure as part of the master development plan at Lido Lakes over the coming years.
