Rick Robbins, a master international golf course architect

by Michelle

Rick Robbins is a master international golf course architect who is bringing his expert eye for design back to North Carolina with his latest creation located inside the Olde Towne development in Raleigh.

Olde Towne is a 600-acre exclusive urban development, consisting of 2,400 residential home sites, 360,000 square feet of commercial and retail space – all complemented by the Robbins-designed 18-hole course. Located at the intersection of Rock Quarry and New Hope roads, the community will offer a wide variety of custom homes ranging from $150,000 to $500,000.

The development plans to preserve 240 acres, providing hiking trails, wildlife habitats, and public recreation in order to minimize the development’s environmental footprint. Olde Towne feature a diverse retail component for shopping, professional services and entertainment.

The course is designed to be both challenging by modern definitions and environmentally friendly. The par-68, 6,100-yard course will include 18 holes, a full training facility, a putting green and a 7,000-square foot clubhouse. There will be three challenging Par 5 holes of championship caliber, as well as continuous concrete cart paths.

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MMI Associates was contracted to handle media relations and to organize various efforts to open the communication lines between the construction entities on the project and motorists. The firm developed a strategic public relations campaign to ensure that local motorists and those passing through would be aware of the most up-to-date traffic patterns.