Remember my review from 4 weeks ago and how I was upset that the regular email updates gave no warning about the renovation? Well, it finally came in their latest email, but if you ask me, it’s too little too late. And, I don’t agree that the renovation causes “no significant disruption in play” or that the temporary 8th hole setup is “very playable”. Judge for yourself:

The Golf Club at Ballantyne announces work is underway to redo its 8th hole. Due to the construction of a new office building adjacent to the existing 8th hole green and 2nd hole tee boxes, The Golf Club at Ballantyne is making the following improvements:

• Relocated and enlarged 8th green
• New tee boxes on 2nd hole
• Additiona! l fairway bunkers & extension of existing 8th fairway bunker
• Additional 8th hole tee box

We look forward to featuring a more approachable 8th hole putting surface with more pin locations and increased playability. The enhancements are due to be completed in late July. Meanwhile, no significant disruption to play is anticipated during the renovations due to the availability of a shortened but very playable 8th hole.