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Bechtol Golf Design, Scottie Scheffler to refine University of Texas Golf Club practice facility

Bechtol Golf Design: Retained to renovate the University of Texas Golf Club practice facility with "Scheff's Kitchen." The facility is named for former Longhorn golfer Scottie Scheffler, who made a considerable financial contribution to fund the $1 million project. Construction at the facility will begin in June 2026, with completion currently targeted for Labor Day 2026. Plans include the addition of multiple targets in the driving range; the raising of the teeing area to match one at the opposite end of the range; tree removal and relocation; the addition of artificial turf to replicate bunkering around target greens; the increasing in size and holding characteristics of targets; and drainage and turfing initiatives to allow for both maintenance and aesthetics. Construction will be performed by Landscapes Unlimited of Lincoln, Nebraska.

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