Middlesex County To Revamp Tamarack Golf Course In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ —Middlesex County is implementing new plans to revamp the popular Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick by the end of the month, the county announced recently.

The project will begin with the closure of the East Course as part of the initial phase of a multi-faceted improvement project starting late November.

The East Course will undergo renovations and upgrades in three areas - irrigation, drainage, and new design features that will transform player experience and allow for enhanced maintenance of the course. Work on the East Course is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2022, after which upgrades on the West Course will begin.

“Our golf courses in Middlesex County have undergone a dramatic transformation since the County retained the services of a nationally recognized golf management firm in 2019 to oversee operations,” said Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios.

“It’s thrilling to see immediate improvements in the level of service and the quality of experience our courses offer players. Our investment in upgrading Tamarack is part of a larger strategic vision for the County to enhance the quality of life for our residents and attract new visitors to ultimately become a leading destination for recreation.”

The goals for Tamarack East Course renovations are as follows:

• Improve the ability to provide higher and more consistent maintenance standards through better control of irrigation and drainage and improved turf grasses while at the same time reducing the expense of managing these courses
• Enhance playability for all caliber of players
• Attract new users by adding more strategic interest and aesthetics through integration of design features that make each course more fun to play and more memorable
• Undertake improvements in a manner that is least disruptive to current users and provides the best value to Middlesex County residents
• Create more variation in the design style of each course so they stand apart

“The County continues to work hard to create an ideal place for residents to live, play and work,” said Freeholder and Chair of Infrastructure Management, Charles E. Tomaro.

“These renovations will make a dramatic impact on the quality of experience and service at Tamarack golf course, enticing current members and welcoming more visitors to our great County.”

As of October 30, 2020, the professional entity managing the Middlesex County golf courses officially changed their name to Indigo Golf Partners. The management, operations and personnel will be unaffected by this name change, said the county.

Jeff Bebbino, Regional Manager, Indigo Golf Partners, said the golf courses in the county experienced a lot of growth during the pandemic.

“We’re confident that with these new improvements, we will continue to drive interest and become a sought-after destination for golf not only in New Jersey but in the Tri-State area,” said Bebbino.

For more information, visit www.middlesexcountygolf.com.

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