Mark's career has taken him all over the world and having played on many world class courses he has the knowledge and drive to design or re-design your ideal golf course.

Having spent time talking with the game's leading course designers including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Dave Thomas, Mark offers a great service in course design.

Nailcote Falls - The New 9th Hole

"As soon as it was decided that SkySports would be filming the Par 3 Championship this year (2007) I felt that it was essential the cameras and the crowd attending could have something special to really grab their attention on the 9th hole." said proprietor Rick Cressman.

It had always been a challenging hole, but on many occasions Mark Mouland's, had suggested the water in the pond at the back of the green could and should be brought around to the front of it to make it more dramatic and exciting!

So, with Mark's inspiration it was agreed to put in the perspiration and make it happen. Mark's builder, Mark Kennedy, has carried out a number of projects on the course over the last fee years but this has certainly been the most challening. Work started at the beginning of April 2007 and in the process of digging out the new pond, at least 100 tonnes of soil must have been moved and re-used on other aspects of landscaping around the course.

To control the level of the pond at the front of the green at about 4 feet below the level of the water at the back of the green, a wall and sluice gate had to be constructed as well as a bridge to link the left hand fairway to the green. With the planting surrounding the new pond, the waterfall and fountain features incorporated into the design of the hole. I hope that all the competitors, galleries and TV viewers will really appreciate the new look and enjoy the extra excitement it brings.

The photographs below show the construction process

The end result just 5 weeks later

For further information or to make a booking please contact Mark Mouland on 07770 606093 email: markmouland@mac.com