A family affair

One family involved in the renovation, design and construction of three different courses at the same location, over three generations and over a period of 81 years.

Desert golf is no mirage

John Fought discusses how to design a golf course in Arizona.

Risk or reward?

Jason Straka looks at the most important aspect of the golf course architecture business.

The true value of design

What is the cost of a well designed course?

The challenges of the Middle East

The need to find a balance between housing and golf in Middle Eastern developments causes particular problems for architects, says Niall Glen of Harradine Golf.

Creating a more sustainable golf course

Jayne Leyland considers how using different turfgrasses can create more sustainable golf courses.

Golf needs better value for money

Martin Ebert discusses the importance of taking a sensible approach to designing a golf course.

Architect, architect, architect

Kyle Phillips says that developers should engage an architect first, then use his skills to select a good site for their planned course.

Real intelligent design

Intelligent design in golf is the subtle selection and evolution of golf courses, comments Jeremy Pern.

One size fits all?

Can golf course architects design courses suitable for both professional tournaments and everyday play?