BOOTLEGGERS LAIR ESTATE
short game learning preserve
There are certain projects that strive to break the mold; to think outside the box and push the limits of creativity. The Short Game Learning Preserve at Bootleggers Lair Estate is precisely that project. If you are looking to master your short game, look no further...Bootleggers Lair has the answers.
"Thank you!!! For those who have the opportunity to explore working with JKD, here's a quick fyi that may be helpful in your journey:
They are awesome dudes. Crazy skill. Adventurous. Unbelievably creative. OCD level focus on design detail. Intellectually curious. Efficient. Willing to create and figure out in real time. Funny. Swallowed up the challenge posed and made it their own. Nurtured relationships. Collaborated as a team. Exemplified leadership. Took calculated risk. Showed patience. Shared vision, Corny jokes…and they love golf shenanigans! - a perfect fit for the Learning Preserve at Bootleggers Lair Estate.
Great job gents. Let’s go!"
- David Capo / Owner / Bootleggers Lair Estate
The Learning Preserve at Bootleggers Lair Estate
In a golf industry where few courses prioritize short game mastery, it's evident that a gap exists in meeting the needs of players seeking to improve their scores. Recognizing this, the Bootleggers team embarked on a mission to innovate the landscape.
Nestled in the riverfront heart of Smithtown, NY, the Short Game Learning Preserve at Bootleggers Lair Estate combines historic charm with groundbreaking innovation to create the ultimate short game golf experience.
This is no ordinary club—it is an invitation to step into a world where tradition meets technology, and passion for golf transforms into unparalleled skill.
The Game of Stumps
Meandering through the property is a sequence of holes without traditional greens. In fact, they have no greens at all. Instead, the target is a collection of stumps from trees of significance on the historical property. Golfers get 2 shots per hole and attempt to hit the stump for points. This 'one club' game is a fantastic way to explore the site and experience a new, fun way to sharpen your short game skills.
The Honeymaker
Most driving ranges are of a certain mold, but the practice field at Bootleggers Lair is unlike any before. Scattered with artistically crafted earthen sculptures, these 'Beehives' are a sharpshooter's dream come true. Dial in your wedges while feeling like a kid again as you attempt to hit these imaginative targets which give instant audible and visual feedback of a successful shot. Again, just another way Bootleggers Lair makes practice fun.
CONCEPTUAL PLANNING & SKETCHES
JKD / GS Pro Partnership
JKD has formulated a strategic partnership with GS Pro, one of the leading softwares for golf simulators in the industry. We are excited to partner with such a passionate group and can't wait to continue to bring JKD's design experience and imagination to the virtual world.
