Just hours after Scottie Scheffler lit up TPC Craig Ranch with a record-tying 31-under-par performance to win The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the course he dominated is officially heading for a complete transformation.
Invited, the premier name in private golf clubs has announced a $22 million renovation of TPC Craig Ranch, and this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint—it’s a full-on redesign led by golf royalty.
Wadkins, Weiskopf, and a Legacy Redefined
The man spearheading the renovation is Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins. He is a longtime design collaborator with Invited and a close friend of the late Tom Weiskopf, who originally designed the course back in 2004. For Wadkins, this isn’t just another gig—it’s personal.
“Modernizing this beautiful course for the first time since it was created by Tom Weiskopf… makes the project very special to me,” Wadkins said.
Weiskopf’s layout at Craig Ranch has always been known for its blend of strategic play and natural Texas beauty. It features elevation shifts, winding creeks, and a layout that rewards risk but punishes poor execution.
Wadkins’ job? Preserve the essence, but bring the infrastructure and playability up to elite standards.
Bunkers, Irrigation, and the Tech Behind the Turf
Let’s talk turf—because this isn’t just about trimming hedges and raking bunkers. Craig Ranch is getting a full turf overhaul:
- Stadium Zoysia on fairways and approaches will offer lush lies and crisp playability.
- 777 Bentgrass on the greens means smoother, faster, tour-level putting surfaces.
- TifTuf Bermuda will dominate tees and roughs, providing heat resistance and year-round color in the often brutal Texas climate.
The goal is to create a year-round masterpiece that challenges the best in the world while remaining enjoyable for club members.
The bunkers? Completely redesigned and repositioned to fine-tune the risk-reward factor. The greens? Reshaped for expanded pin placement and better flow.
Under the surface, this renovation is digging deep: 2,000 new sprinkler heads, a brand-new pump station, and a reimagined drainage system that’ll reduce cart-path-only days and water usage simultaneously.
All of this is aimed at consistency. At sustainability. At year-round excellence.
Craig Ranch as a Blueprint
Invited isn’t just renovating—it’s reinvesting across its entire Dallas portfolio. With 14 private clubs in the area, including Brookhaven, Gleneagles, and The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch, this renovation at Craig Ranch signals a broader commitment to keeping North Texas at the forefront of elite private golf.
David Pillsbury, CEO of Invited, said, “We’re confident that we will unveil a masterpiece.” With Wadkins leading the charge, Scottie’s record-setting win may soon be just the beginning of TPC Craig Ranch’s next chapter.
