Al Maaden Golf Resort: from the eyes of the maker, Karl Phillips
The foothills of the Atlas Mountains are home to Al Maaden Golf Resort. The golf resort, which opened in 2010, was designed by a renowned golf course architect, Kyle Phillips.
Phillips is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. The famous architect has 25 years of experience in golf course designing.
Phillips said in his interview that he was asked to take up the Al Maaden Golf Resort project. He added that his involvement in the project started back in 2006, and he came to Atlas Mountains to do some planning.
The plan had already been orchestrated, but it needed some amendments because there was an island of houses halfway through the back nine.
He said that he took down the houses and gave the course some more fairway space.
Phillips said that the geography of the area was levelled to the ground when he first saw the place. He added that plenty of work had to be done in order to make this idea a reality.
When asked about the uniqueness of the course, he said that the course has a different style and feel. The lakes are larger and were made in specific places so that they reflect the scenic mountains.
Phillips described the Al Maaden Golf Resort as a typical Moroccan garden. He said that the course is designed in such a way that a player of any level can get an access and play on the course.
From a regular golfer to an ordinary first timer and a tourist, anyone can play on the course and enjoy the experience.
When asked why the course has four modern art sculptures, the American architect said that the idea of the sculptures came from the owner himself.
The course has a different aura to its architecture. Phillips continued that the course has a typical Moroccan feel, and at the same time, a little touch of modern art gives it uniqueness.
With the completion of the course, golf in Morocco has received a major boost. There is a general awareness among the masses that the sport has been promoted by the Al Maaden Golf Resort in the region.
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