I first met Casper in 2008/09 when he was working with Martin Hawtree who was employed to carry out work prior to the Walker Cup Match in 2011.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club had a long term development plan in place to upgrade the bunkering, review the greens complexes with a view to creating more challenge on certain holes and to extend the length of the course with tee extensions.
Over the past 4-5 years we have carried out several changes to the links to improve its playability and to ensure that it keeps pace with the modern game. All projects that were undertaken were directed by Casper.
His attention to detail is excellent. Casper would always look at other areas of the golf course to get a feel of how the new changes/alterations would fit into the overall look of the golf course.
In 2009/10 we added new bunkers to the 1st,16th and 18th holes. This was done for the Walker Cup to add to the challenge of these holes for the world’s top amateur golfers. The end product was superb with the bunker work blending perfectly with the existing terrain and looking like they had been there for many years.
In 2011 the club sanctioned a complete re-build of the 15th green and 16th tee complex. Casper presented drawings and plans that made it very easy for members to imagine what the new green would look like. The new green has had universal praise from all members and visitors. It has been blended in perfectly to the surrounding area and he has managed to virtually hide the 16th tee from view even although it sits directly behind the green. We have since had plans drawn up to re-build the greens at 2,3,12,13 and 18.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Casper over the past few years. He has a very keen eye for detail and will not leave anything unless it is perfect.
I would have no hesitation in employing Casper in the future as he will ensure quality work every time.
Robert N Patterson
Course Manager
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club 1998- present day 