Imagine Miles Russell lining up a 12-footer as a massive gallery surrounds the 18th green at Fields Ranch in Frisco, Texas, silence hovering as the golf world waits to see if the 32-year-old star can cash in the final point and give Team USA captain Jordan Spieth earns victory in thrilling 2041 Ryder Cup.
Now imagine enjoying this electric moment from the top floor of the adults-only pool at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, drink in hand, while the jets wash away any excess stress in a perfectly calibrated 102 hot tub degrees.
This is all conjecture, but the possibility exists for this specific scenario. It’s not a given yet, but insiders expect Gil Hanse’s new design to be named host site for the 2041 event, provided players don’t appear unhappy with the course at the 2027 PGA Championship .
Bluestem Bar serves the pool, a great way to beat the heat on a balmy Texas summer day, but during the Ryder Cup in September the temperature should be just perfect, with the pool lounge chairs making up a great place to enjoy the autumn sun. . A series of cabanas stand above the infinity pool and those who attend will also be able to see the ninth green as well as the 10th tee.
There’s plenty to see on the property, which is now home to the headquarters of the PGA of America. This venue located in a formerly inactive suburb of Dallas now includes a two-acre putting course, an entertainment area named The Dance Floor with a huge television screen showing football and golf matches, and a short course of 10 holes par 3. entitled “The Swing” which was a huge success.
But the hot tub overlooking the 18th green is the piece de resistance.
Dwight, a starter at Fields Ranch West, smiled broadly when I asked him about space availability at upcoming major tournaments.
“That’s the ticket you want to get,” he said with a laugh. “Now you have a room that week? Man, it’s going to be a bit of a pain in the wallet. But it’s definitely the ticket you want to get.”
This article was originally published on Golfweek: Coolest Golf Things 2024: Frisco Ryder Cup Spa
