Land-led community will bring together golf, residences, hospitality and outdoor living across approximately 1,000 acres
Bridgesong, a new private golf and residential community taking shape in Blanchard, is being created with a simple philosophy: let the land lead.
Set across approximately 1,000 acres of rolling Oklahoma terrain, waterways, mature trees and open prairie southwest of Oklahoma City, Bridgesong is envisioned as a place where world-class golf, thoughtful residential development, hospitality and everyday life come together with a strong sense of community.
At its heart will be an Ernie Els Signature golf course designed to respond naturally to the character of the property. Rather than imposing a golf course on the land, the routing follows its movement, elevation, water and existing landscape to create an experience intended to feel as though it belongs there.
The course, led in design by Ernie Design’s senior design associate Greg Letsche, will offer strategic interest for accomplished players while remaining engaging and enjoyable across a range of abilities. Variety in elevation, direction, wind exposure and shot options will allow golfers to experience the property differently from one round to the next.
Complementing the course will be an expansive practice and short-game complex encompassing approximately 1 million square feet across 23 acres, creating a significant golf experience before players ever reach the first tee.
Els said, “Our firm’s newest golf course, Bridgesong in Blanchard, Oklahoma, is going to be very special. The course is defined by its strong sense of place, strategic variety, and playability. The design embraces the natural character and beauty of its surroundings, creating a course that feels both distinctive and timeless.
“Strategic design is at the heart of Bridgesong, with multiple shot options and risk-andreward opportunities that challenge golfers to think their way around the course. Variety in hole length, direction, elevation and wind exposure ensures that no two holes – or rounds – feel the same. Memorable holes and excellent routing create natural rhythm, while the course’s walkability enhances the overall experience.
“The short-game and practice facilities provide an outstanding complement to the course itself. Quality construction by Landscapes Unlimited and attention to detail will allow Bridgesong to mature into a course of lasting character, offering golfers an engaging, strategic and highly memorable experience everytime they play.”
Golf may be the heart of Bridgesong, but it is not the entirety of the vision. The broader community is being planned around places to live, gather, dine, walk, explore and spend time together, creating a setting where the experienc extends well beyond the golf course.
The development will include:
• Ernie Els Signature Golf Course
• Approximately 23 acres of practice and short-game facilities • A collection of distinct residential neighborhoods
• Club and gathering spaces
• Hospitality, dining and future village amenities
• Trails, water and outdoor spaces shaped around the existing landscape
• Places designed for members, residents, families and guests to connect The project is part of the continued growth taking place in and around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Bridgesong is designed to offer a place where golf, the outdoors and community come together in a setting that feels distinctly Oklahoma.
“Bridgesong began with the land. Before we talked about golf, homes or amenities, we spent time understanding what was already here and what this property could become,” said Renee Mardis, steward of vision. “We have been very intentional about not trying to build everything at once or force something onto the land that does not belong. Our goal is to create something lasting, a place with great golf, certainly, but also a place where families and friends connect, where people spend time outside, and where there is a genuine sense of belonging.
“We are not building Bridgesong for a moment. We are building it with the hope that it matters generations from now.”
Ernie Els Design is a full-service golf course design company wholly owned by its principal, four-time Major Championship and World Golf Hall of Famer, Ernie Els. The international scope of El’s 80 professional career victories is mirrored in the increasingly global reach of his designs, with signature courses and ren-
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BRIDGESONG: Els brings experience
Ernie Els Design enjoys unique relationships with the world’s finest developers who share the company’s ambitions, creating attractive destinations that adhere to the principles of sustainable development and sound and environmental practice.
The company employs the most experienced staff – including leading architect Greg Letsche as the firm’s partner and senior design associate – and the latest technology from its two primary offices in Florida and South Africa.
Since its formation in 2000, Ernie Els Design has received global recognition with a string of prestigious accolades. In addition, seven Ernie Els-designed courses have now hosted professional Tour events: The Els Club Desaru Coast in Malaysia (MENA Tour), Albany in the Bahamas (Hero World Challenge), The Els Club Dubai (Dubai Open), The Els Club Copperleaf in South Africa (Tshwane Open), Anahita Golf Club in Mauritius (Mauritius Golf Masters and AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open), the West Course at Wentworth (BMW PGA Championship) and the Els Club Vilamoura (Portugal Invitational).
As development continues, Bridgesong will share additional information about the golf course, membership opportunities, residential offerings, amenities and future plans for the community.
For more information and updates, visit www.BridgesongOklahoma. com.
