Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia takes next steps in transformation 15 March 2024

Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia takes next steps in transformation

Foundation appoints Troon as operator and construction begins on TGR Learning Lab
Ken Moodie opens putting course at Westminster Park 14 March 2024

Ken Moodie opens putting course at Westminster Park

Architect turns operator at nine-hole par-three facility near Chester, England
Spring 2024 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 13 March 2024

Spring 2024 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

New issue poses the question ‘Are putting courses a good investment?’
OCM completes redesign of another eight greens at Mount Lawley 12 March 2024

OCM completes redesign of another eight greens at Mount Lawley

Perth club has extended renovation scope to address all bunkers, tees and practice facilities
Brian Curley and Jim Wagner form new design partnership 11 March 2024

Brian Curley and Jim Wagner form new design partnership

Curley-Wagner Golf Design will be based in Arizona, with offices in Vietnam and the Philippines
Gordon Lewis to lead renovation at Florida’s Colonial in April 2025 8 March 2024

Gordon Lewis to lead renovation at Florida’s Colonial in April 2025

Original architect returns to improve course’s playability, aesthetics and sustainability
Jonathan Gaunt completes renovation work at five UK clubs 7 March 2024

Jonathan Gaunt completes renovation work at five UK clubs

The architect has worked with The Club Company on a revitalisation initiative
CDP begins long-term planning for Royal Belfast’s Colt course 7 March 2024

CDP begins long-term planning for Royal Belfast’s Colt course

Frank Pont and Hendrik Hilgert say any changes will remain true to original designer’s philosophies
Jim Nagle hired for NCR North course renovation and Eagles Mere masterplan 5 March 2024

Jim Nagle hired for NCR North course renovation and Eagles Mere masterplan

New projects are first following amicable split from long-time collaborator Ron Forse
Tim Liddy turns focus to greens complexes at PGA West Stadium course 4 March 2024

Tim Liddy turns focus to greens complexes at PGA West Stadium course

Second phase of renovation at California resort will see green size expanded back to Pete Dye’s original design
Bois d’Arlon prepares to open new Heath course designed by Stuart Hallett 1 March 2024

Bois d’Arlon prepares to open new Heath course designed by Stuart Hallett

Architect creates routing to complement the natural landforms at the Belgian resort
Seven Canyons prepares to reopen following Phil Smith renovation 29 February 2024

Seven Canyons prepares to reopen following Phil Smith renovation

Project at Sedona club has included restoration of bunker lines and a new short-game area
Greg Norman’s firm completes bunker work at Wente Vineyards 23 February 2024

Greg Norman’s firm completes bunker work at Wente Vineyards

Design team returns to California layout 26 years after original design
Pirkkala in Finland selects project team for new nine 21 February 2024

Pirkkala in Finland selects project team for new nine

Tim Lobb, Kari Haug and Turnkey Golf will design and build holes that are playable for players of all abilities

Scot Sherman to begin Dye restoration at Delray Dunes 20 February 2024

Scot Sherman to begin Dye restoration at Delray Dunes

Architect plans to restore original features and complete work in a style as seen at Dye’s other designs from the late 1960s
CDP to advise Real Club Pineda de Sevilla on course changes 19 February 2024

CDP to advise Real Club Pineda de Sevilla on course changes

Project lead Frank Pont says greens are ‘reasonably penal’ and have shrunk over time
Tripp Davis to design course in Georgia for Cassini brothers 16 February 2024

Tripp Davis to design course in Georgia for Cassini brothers

The Rose will have pro golfers Bubba Watson, Brendon Todd and Chris Kirk as founding members
Infinitum to remodel bunkers on Greg Norman-designed Lakes course 15 February 2024

Infinitum to remodel bunkers on Greg Norman-designed Lakes course

The Spanish resort will invest €800,000 to take layout to the ‘next level’
Effingham prepares to open new short-game facility 13 February 2024

Effingham prepares to open new short-game facility

James Edwards has designed a 1,250-square-metre area with 12 distinct zones for Surrey club
New links-inspired golf course to open in London in June 2024 5 February 2024

New links-inspired golf course to open in London in June 2024

The 18-hole layout at The Inspiration Club has been designed by Mackenzie & Ebert
Neville Hotels to break ground on new course in Ireland 29 January 2024

Neville Hotels to break ground on new course in Ireland

Curracloe Links, designed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka, is expected to open for play in 2026
Tyler Rae restores Langford and Moreau style at Wakonda Club 26 January 2024

Tyler Rae restores Langford and Moreau style at Wakonda Club

Iowa club to reopen in May with greens inspired by Lawsonia, Culver Academies and West Bend
Chippenham completes bunker renovation 25 January 2024

Chippenham completes bunker renovation

English club introduces Durabunker system and remodels two greens complexes
Caspar Grauballe to renovate greens and create new range for Losby 25 January 2024

Caspar Grauballe to renovate greens and create new range for Losby

Danish architect develops plan to help Norwegian club cope better with climate challenges
Brian Ross and Jeff Stein plan Travis-inspired course at Jekyll Island 24 January 2024

Brian Ross and Jeff Stein plan Travis-inspired course at Jekyll Island

New layout will comprise restored Great Dunes nine and new holes built on land currently occupied by Oleander course
Yering Meadows appoints CDP and Kruse as course advisors 24 January 2024

Yering Meadows appoints CDP and Kruse as course advisors

Architects intend to make the 27-hole layout ‘easier for the majority’
Streamsong targets April opening for The Chain 22 January 2024

Streamsong targets April opening for The Chain

New Coore and Crenshaw course is 19 short holes with no designated par
Construction of RTJ II course in Utah to begin in spring 2024 19 January 2024

Construction of RTJ II course in Utah to begin in spring 2024

New layout on former cattle-grazing land is part of Three Bridges housing and resort development
Richardson develops 20-hole plan for abandoned Phoenix course 16 January 2024

Richardson develops 20-hole plan for abandoned Phoenix course

Music-themed par-three layout The Score could enter construction in spring 2024
Golf Design India prioritises accuracy over length at Rambagh 15 January 2024

Golf Design India prioritises accuracy over length at Rambagh

‘We deliberately eschew indiscriminate modernisation,’ says architect Vijit Nandrajog
The January 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 11 January 2024

The January 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our cover features the Biarritz third hole at the newly renovated Metairie club in Louisiana
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2024 11 January 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Fox Harb’r completes Ocean course construction and turns attention to Vineyard 11 January 2024

Fox Harb’r completes Ocean course construction and turns attention to Vineyard

Doug Carrick and Tom McBroom are creating two distinct 18s for Nova Scotia resort
CDP and Kruse to advise Woodlands near Melbourne 10 January 2024

CDP and Kruse to advise Woodlands near Melbourne

Design team believes improving vegetation is ‘real key to further elevating’ Sandbelt course
Faldo Design begins work on new course on Madeira clifftops 9 January 2024

Faldo Design begins work on new course on Madeira clifftops

Sir Nick Faldo believes Ponta do Pargo on the Portuguese island will be a ‘bucket list course’
Hansen and Himmel collaborate on Sylt redesign 8 January 2024

Hansen and Himmel collaborate on Sylt redesign

Josef Pötter Golf will complete work on the Budersand course in spring 2024
Doug Carrick to design par-66 layout for Ontario club 4 January 2024

Doug Carrick to design par-66 layout for Ontario club

Canadian architect will oversee a complete rebuild of the course at Fergus
Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers! 22 December 2023

Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers!

We look back on some of our most popular articles from the 2023 issues of GCA  
Vineyards reopens South course after Kipp Schulties renovation 20 December 2023

Vineyards reopens South course after Kipp Schulties renovation

Fort Myers club increases length and expands greens, while reducing water and chemical use  
Construction begins on new Scott Hoffman design in South Dakota 19 December 2023

Construction begins on new Scott Hoffman design in South Dakota

Mapleton layout is inspired by Long Island classics Shinnecock Hills and NGLA
Sarasota’s Bobby Jones club reopens after renovation 15 December 2023

Sarasota’s Bobby Jones club reopens after renovation

Richard Mandell restores the 18 Donald Ross-designed holes at the Florida municipal
Bold vision unveiled for new club in the Carolina Sandhills 13 December 2023

Bold vision unveiled for new club in the Carolina Sandhills

21 Golf Club will have a match play course by King-Collins and resurrect a lost MacKenzie layout
Golf architects react to ball rollback plans 13 December 2023

Golf architects react to ball rollback plans

European and Australian societies welcome announcement from governing bodies
Ian Andrew nears completion of Edmonton renovation 13 December 2023

Ian Andrew nears completion of Edmonton renovation

Architect is returning Stanley Thompson connection to Canadian club 
New Brian Curley course opens at Stone Highland in Vietnam 12 December 2023

New Brian Curley course opens at Stone Highland in Vietnam

Architect has designed two 18-hole layouts on mountain terrain for the Hanoi project
‘One-of-a-kind’ Point Hardy opens at Cabot Saint Lucia 11 December 2023

‘One-of-a-kind’ Point Hardy opens at Cabot Saint Lucia

Coore & Crenshaw design plays along rocky cliffs above the Caribbean Sea
Greg Norman’s firm designs short course for Mexico resort 7 December 2023

Greg Norman’s firm designs short course for Mexico resort

Par-three layout at the Mandarina inspired by iconic holes from around the world
Winter 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 6 December 2023

Winter 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Architects discuss how they balance a club’s desire to respect history while making the courses fit for the future
Coul Links plans approved by local council 6 December 2023

Coul Links plans approved by local council

Revised application for Scottish Highland links wins support at planning committee
Escalante Golf targets spring 2025 for completion of $100m Kelly Ranch project 5 December 2023

Escalante Golf targets spring 2025 for completion of $100m Kelly Ranch project

Tripp Davis designing new golf course on 240 acres of rugged terrain near Fort Worth, Texas
New Faldo course opens near Ho Chi Minh City 4 December 2023

New Faldo course opens near Ho Chi Minh City

Eighteen-hole design in southern Vietnam will be joined by a nine-hole layout
The Sharon reopens course following naturalisation work by Zinkand 29 November 2023

The Sharon reopens course following naturalisation work by Zinkand

Private club in Ohio gets more rugged features and recontoured greens and surrounds 
Andrew Green renovates Pine course at Grey Oaks 28 November 2023

Andrew Green renovates Pine course at Grey Oaks

Florida club reopens layout with repositioned bunkers, expanded greens and reworked surrounds
La Réserve opens for play at Heritage ahead of Mauritius Open 27 November 2023

La Réserve opens for play at Heritage ahead of Mauritius Open

Peter Matkovich and Louis Oosthuizen design is recognised for habitat restoration
Michigan ski resort nears completion of new Ray Hearn short course 23 November 2023

Michigan ski resort nears completion of new Ray Hearn short course

The Highlands at Harbor Springs will open nine-hole Doon Brae layout in summer 2024
Gleneagles begins irrigation project on Centenary course 23 November 2023

Gleneagles begins irrigation project on Centenary course

Resort aims to improve conditions on Ryder Cup layout while reducing use of water and power
Chicago’s Merit Club hires Quitno and Crace for renovation plan 20 November 2023

Chicago’s Merit Club hires Quitno and Crace for renovation plan

Work on former US Women’s Open site to be ‘more akin to a facelift than full reconstructive surgery
Town & Country Club approves Jeff Mingay renovation masterplan 17 November 2023

Town & Country Club approves Jeff Mingay renovation masterplan

Construction work planned for 2024 at the Minnesota course includes rebuild of short par-four fifth
Golf architecture boot camp to be held at Erin Hills Golf Course 17 November 2023

Golf architecture boot camp to be held at Erin Hills Golf Course

Attendees will learn all aspects of the design process from ASGCA-member architects
Vaquero Club layout reopens following transformation by Andrew Green 16 November 2023

Vaquero Club layout reopens following transformation by Andrew Green

Architect says work at Texas club has resulted in a ‘brand-new golf course’
Barry Jordan to continue Ross restoration at Brook-Lea in spring 2024 15 November 2023

Barry Jordan to continue Ross restoration at Brook-Lea in spring 2024

Architect is referencing original hole notes, sketches and routing plan to guide work on New York course
Stuart Rennie and Jeffrey Danner partner for golf design firm 13 November 2023

Stuart Rennie and Jeffrey Danner partner for golf design firm

With offices on both sides of the Atlantic, Pangaea Golf Architecture will have a global reach 
Dothan to reopen following Golden Age-inspired renovation by Billy Fuller 10 November 2023

Dothan to reopen following Golden Age-inspired renovation by Billy Fuller

Architect incorporates template greens as part of centenary project at Alabama club
Nine golf course projects recognised for positive impact on environment 9 November 2023

Nine golf course projects recognised for positive impact on environment

ASGCA awards programme highlights innovative work by its members to address unique challenges
Night golf beckons for renovated Rolling Hills layout in Tempe 8 November 2023

Night golf beckons for renovated Rolling Hills layout in Tempe

New ownership group revamps public course and plans new amenities
Forrest Richardson to develop renovation plan for Pajaro Valley 7 November 2023

Forrest Richardson to develop renovation plan for Pajaro Valley

New turf, naturalisation and drainage work is expected to cut water use by more than 40 per cent
Jonathan Davison under way with new project in Czech Republic 6 November 2023

Jonathan Davison under way with new project in Czech Republic

Work at Heipark Tošovice resort begins with nine-hole academy course
Renovation work continues on Colt design at Sandwell Park 3 November 2023

Renovation work continues on Colt design at Sandwell Park

English club prepares for fourth winter of work guided by Mackenzie & Ebert
Pete Dye layout at Hampton Hall reopens following renovation by Nathan Crace 2 November 2023

Pete Dye layout at Hampton Hall reopens following renovation by Nathan Crace

Architect has regrassed greens and rebuilt bunkers on the South Carolina course
Schoeder and Richardson to begin Los Alamos project in spring 2024 2 November 2023

Schoeder and Richardson to begin Los Alamos project in spring 2024

New Mexico muni will be reimagined nearly a decade after the facility’s first masterplan
Tripp Davis completes bunker project at Sonoma 1 November 2023

Tripp Davis completes bunker project at Sonoma

Hazards returned to ‘simple but very elegant’ style of original architect Sam Whiting
Kolter Homes opens new Astor Creek course at Florida community 30 October 2023

Kolter Homes opens new Astor Creek course at Florida community

Architect Chris Wilczynski includes template holes on new Port St. Lucie layout
Ian Andrew embraces Flynn style at Springdale 27 October 2023

Ian Andrew embraces Flynn style at Springdale

Bunker work is under way as New Jersey club aims to take advantage of boom in golf participation
Eleven new holes open at Ingestre Park 26 October 2023

Eleven new holes open at Ingestre Park

IDG introduces “more playing strategy” while remodelling Staffordshire course for HS2 rail project
Bobby Weed returns to Ponte Vedra to renovate the Lagoon course 25 October 2023

Bobby Weed returns to Ponte Vedra to renovate the Lagoon course

Project at Florida club comes 16 years after the architect redesigned the layout
New nine-hole South Shore course opens in Rhode Island 25 October 2023

New nine-hole South Shore course opens in Rhode Island

Woodland layout at over-55s community is first newbuild in the state for a decade
Lester George pays tribute to Macdonald and Raynor for new design 25 October 2023

Lester George pays tribute to Macdonald and Raynor for new design

Landscapes Unlimited begins build for new Contentment club in foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains
Royal Birkdale begins course changes ahead of 2026 Open 24 October 2023

Royal Birkdale begins course changes ahead of 2026 Open

Mackenzie & Ebert proposals include the introduction of a new par-three fifteenth hole
OCM completes redesign of Course Three at Medinah 23 October 2023

OCM completes redesign of Course Three at Medinah

Architects oversee a rerouting, restore Golden Age bunker style and bring the ground game to the fore at Presidents Cup 2026 venue
Beau Welling Design breaks ground on The Peninsula Club renovation 19 October 2023

Beau Welling Design breaks ground on The Peninsula Club renovation

Changes at North Carolina club are designed to improve strategy and shotmaking opportunities
The October 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 18 October 2023

The October 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features the redesigned and renamed Jameson Golf Links at Portmarnock Resort
Gopher Watch Competition – October 2023 18 October 2023

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2023

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Quinta do Lago partners with GEO Foundation on sustainability projects 17 October 2023

Quinta do Lago partners with GEO Foundation on sustainability projects

Portuguese resort will upgrade irrigation, reduce chemical usage and replace grassed areas with pine-bark chippings
New 12-hole course designed by Beau Welling to open at South Seas 12 October 2023

New 12-hole course designed by Beau Welling to open at South Seas

Florida resort's The Clutch layout designed to appeal to both experienced and novice golfers
Nine-hole course by Tyler Rae opens at Spy Ring on Long Island 11 October 2023

Nine-hole course by Tyler Rae opens at Spy Ring on Long Island

Layout is part of a new residential community that will debut in May 2024
David McLay Kidd to break ground on Loraloma course in Texas 10 October 2023

David McLay Kidd to break ground on Loraloma course in Texas

Scottish architect will ‘tread very lightly’ on site above the Pedernales River near Austin 
Illinois-based architect Mike Benkusky becomes ASGCA president 9 October 2023

Illinois-based architect Mike Benkusky becomes ASGCA president

Society’s annual meeting also sees Frank Jemsek receive the ASGCA Donald Ross Award
Second course at McLemore approaches grassing phase 6 October 2023

Second course at McLemore approaches grassing phase

The Keep by Bill Bergin and Rees Jones is on track to open in summer 2024
Portmarnock hotel course rebuilt by architect Lynch 4 October 2023

Portmarnock hotel course rebuilt by architect Lynch

Renamed Jameson Golf Links aims for more fun and better connection with the sea
Pawleys Plantation reopens following work by Troy Vincent 4 October 2023

Pawleys Plantation reopens following work by Troy Vincent

Bunkers have been removed and greens have been extended to provide more playing options at South Carolina course
Valdosta CC expansion and renovation project nears completion 28 September 2023

Valdosta CC expansion and renovation project nears completion

Duininck Golf and Bergin Design have replaced greens, fairways, bunkers and irrigation
Brookside in Pasadena selects Forrest Richardson to develop renovation plan 26 September 2023

Brookside in Pasadena selects Forrest Richardson to develop renovation plan

Architect aims to bring ‘new dimension’ to California facility located next to Rose Bowl Stadium
Nelson & Haworth begins redesign work at Singapore Island 21 September 2023

Nelson & Haworth begins redesign work at Singapore Island

The club's Island course to get 600 yards of additional length and more resilient turfgrass
Ben Davey to oversee redesign of Yowani course in Australia 19 September 2023

Ben Davey to oversee redesign of Yowani course in Australia

Land sale enables Canberra club to reroute layout, upgrade and rebuild course and clubhouse
Parkes in New South Wales prepares to reopen following redesign 18 September 2023

Parkes in New South Wales prepares to reopen following redesign

Course work at Australian club was required due to construction of new road
Te Arai Links just weeks away from opening North course 15 September 2023

Te Arai Links just weeks away from opening North course

Tom Doak’s routing is laid out over natural dunes on New Zealand’s Pacific coast
Welling transforms visuals at Sea Island’s Ocean Forest 13 September 2023

Welling transforms visuals at Sea Island’s Ocean Forest

Georgia club sought to enhance playability while retaining challenge for elite golfers
Fall 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 12 September 2023

Fall 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Gil Hanse, Andy Staples and Tom Marzolf discuss how to design for match play
Desert Island expects redesign to achieve ‘heroic’ water savings 11 September 2023

Desert Island expects redesign to achieve ‘heroic’ water savings

California club hires Amy Alcott for update of Desmond Muirhead’s 1971 layout
Bunker renovation under way at Bull’s Bridge 7 September 2023

Bunker renovation under way at Bull’s Bridge

Fazio returns to Connecticut club to rework hazards for distance, visibility and playability
Palmer firm shuts doors 6 September 2023

Palmer firm shuts doors

A legendary name is exiting from the golf course design business
Pinehurst confirms April 2024 opening for Tom Doak’s No. 10 course 6 September 2023

Pinehurst confirms April 2024 opening for Tom Doak’s No. 10 course

New video reveals striking contouring of holes routed through former sand mine
Resorts World Catskills unveils new Monster 5 September 2023

Resorts World Catskills unveils new Monster

Rees Jones and Bryce Swanson redesign course as part of $40m investment into the New York resort
Nix focuses on enjoyment for Sugar Mill redesign 4 September 2023

Nix focuses on enjoyment for Sugar Mill redesign

Architect makes greens larger and fairways wider on 27-hole Joe Lee layout in Florida
CDP teams up with Harley Kruse to advise The Kew in Melbourne 1 September 2023

CDP teams up with Harley Kruse to advise The Kew in Melbourne

Masterplan has been developed to address course architecture, vegetation and drainage
Trout National reveals routing for new TGR Design course 25 August 2023

Trout National reveals routing for new TGR Design course

Tiger Woods’ firm creates layout for former sand mine in southern New Jersey
Wilczynski to make great first impression at Forest Lake 25 August 2023

Wilczynski to make great first impression at Forest Lake

Michigan club starts work on ‘Top of the Hill’ project, including new sixth green and first tees
Fry/Straka and Paul Azinger to design new course in southwest Florida 23 August 2023

Fry/Straka and Paul Azinger to design new course in southwest Florida

Eighteen-hole layout at Miakka Golf Club will have wide fairways, no rough and two miles of river frontage
Tom Doak appointed for project on ‘Valderrama II’ site in southern Spain 21 August 2023

Tom Doak appointed for project on ‘Valderrama II’ site in southern Spain

La Zagaleta appoints architect for the exclusive Majarambuz development
Grass Clippings to transform Rolling Hills in Tempe 18 August 2023

Grass Clippings to transform Rolling Hills in Tempe

Merchandise brand moves into operations with plans to revitalise course and revamp amenities
Long Bay resurfaces and restores size of greens 15 August 2023

Long Bay resurfaces and restores size of greens

The Myrtle Beach club returns greens to original Nicklaus specs from 1988
Waynesville in North Carolina reopens following transformation 15 August 2023

Waynesville in North Carolina reopens following transformation

Bobby Weed revives ‘Ross nine’, designs a new nine and revamps the resort’s practice facilities
Cherokee CC reopens as TPC Wisconsin following Steve Stricker redesign 10 August 2023

Cherokee CC reopens as TPC Wisconsin following Steve Stricker redesign

The course has been rebuilt and 35 acres of degraded wetlands have been restored
IMG appointed to manage RTJ II design for Neom megaproject in Saudi Arabia 10 August 2023

IMG appointed to manage RTJ II design for Neom megaproject in Saudi Arabia

Nine-hole course will be located on Sindalah luxury island and yachting destination
Colligan and Kemp to oversee Meadowbrook redesign 9 August 2023

Colligan and Kemp to oversee Meadowbrook redesign

Centenary project at Texas muni will see 15 holes rerouted and all course features renovated
Todd Eckenrode begins $20m renovation at Sharon Heights 8 August 2023

Todd Eckenrode begins $20m renovation at Sharon Heights

Work at California club aims to improve course’s playability, interest, conditions and sustainability
Chart Hills turns attention to tees 7 August 2023

Chart Hills turns attention to tees

Kent club is also close to opening new Faldo Design short course and putting green
Love Golf Design appointed to reimagine Hazeltine National for 2029 Ryder Cup 3 August 2023

Love Golf Design appointed to reimagine Hazeltine National for 2029 Ryder Cup

Firm led by Davis Love III, who captained USA at the club in 2016, will create new masterplan
Nathan Crace returns classic style to Colonial in Memphis 3 August 2023

Nathan Crace returns classic style to Colonial in Memphis

Architect has restored greens and rebuilt bunkers on the club’s South course
First look at new Doak course at Cabot Highlands 1 August 2023

First look at new Doak course at Cabot Highlands

Cabot releases routing map for resort’s second layout, which is set to open for preview play in 2024
Lobb + Partners hired to create PGA-branded golf facilities in India 31 July 2023

Lobb + Partners hired to create PGA-branded golf facilities in India

Partnership with Aivot Golf and PGA of America aims to transform golf development in the country
Jay Blasi nears completion of Golden Gate Park renovation 28 July 2023

Jay Blasi nears completion of Golden Gate Park renovation

Architect aims to improve playability and sustainability at San Francisco nine-hole course
New short course by Ray Hearn to debut in Michigan next year 27 July 2023

New short course by Ray Hearn to debut in Michigan next year

Nine-hole par-three layout enters construction at The Highlands at Harbor Springs, a Boyne resort
Faldo layout on Madeira cliffs to open in 2026 27 July 2023

Faldo layout on Madeira cliffs to open in 2026

Ponta do Pargo will become the first new course on the Portuguese archipelago in 22 years
Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog set for ‘facelift’ in 2025 26 July 2023

Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog set for ‘facelift’ in 2025

Jerry Pate to oversee work at the Casa de Campo course in the Dominican Republic
Minnesota’s Cragun’s Resort opens Lehman 18 course 25 July 2023

Minnesota’s Cragun’s Resort opens Lehman 18 course

Work on another nine is now also under way and will complete a 45-hole renovation
Portugal’s Blue Coast to see another opening in 2024 25 July 2023

Portugal’s Blue Coast to see another opening in 2024

Santana da Silva course at Herdade do Pinheirinho is revived by new development group
Palm Beach Gardens municipal to open new par-three course 20 July 2023

Palm Beach Gardens municipal to open new par-three course

The Nest at Sandhill Crane Golf Club has been designed to maximise variety and fun for all golfers 
Fazio Design begins Sabal renovation at Bonita Bay Club 20 July 2023

Fazio Design begins Sabal renovation at Bonita Bay Club

Tom Marzolf leads $16.5m project that includes tees, fairways, bunkers, greens and drainage
Jansen brings Himalayas-inspired designs to Toronto 19 July 2023

Jansen brings Himalayas-inspired designs to Toronto

Donalda Club has opened a new practice area with pronounced mounds and swales
Tom Clark ready for revival of Virginia course 19 July 2023

Tom Clark ready for revival of Virginia course

Architect to reawaken dormant 27-hole Beacon Hill layout following recent acquisition
First of two Curley layouts for new Cambodia club to open next year 17 July 2023

First of two Curley layouts for new Cambodia club to open next year

Parkland-style East course set to open in January 2024 and the West will follow in 2025 
King-Collins layout set to open at Red Feather in August 14 July 2023

King-Collins layout set to open at Red Feather in August

New course in Texas features an 80-foot-deep canyon, diverse bunkering and double greens
Royal Dublin completes bunker overhaul 13 July 2023

Royal Dublin completes bunker overhaul

CDP project sees a return to Colt’s original approach of larger but fewer hazards
Brian Silva completes Ross restoration at Maketewah 12 July 2023

Brian Silva completes Ross restoration at Maketewah

Cincinnati course reopens following project to showcase its “disguised greatness”
The July 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 11 July 2023

The July 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

David McLay Kidd’s new Dunas course at Terras da Comporta is on the cover
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2023 11 July 2023

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2023

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Hudson National under way with renovation project 11 July 2023

Hudson National under way with renovation project

Tom Marzolf, Rick Phelps and Jeff Lawrence will update greens, bunkers, fairways and irrigation
Addison Reserve in progress with 27-hole renovation 7 July 2023

Addison Reserve in progress with 27-hole renovation

Rees Jones and Steve Weisser are overseeing work to ‘elevate golfing experience’ at Florida club
Soleta Golf Club unveils plans for new Florida course 4 July 2023

Soleta Golf Club unveils plans for new Florida course

Work to begin in autumn on Nick Price course, scheduled to open in late 2024
Todd Quitno returns to Westmoor for Langford-inspired renovation 3 July 2023

Todd Quitno returns to Westmoor for Langford-inspired renovation

Wisconsin club strives for simplicity with reworking of greens and bunkers
Fraserburgh appoints CDP to author course plans 30 June 2023

Fraserburgh appoints CDP to author course plans

Project at Scottish links includes reviews of eighteen-hole Corbiehill and nine-hole Rosehill layouts
Pizá Golf shares design plan for course in new Mexican residential community 30 June 2023

Pizá Golf shares design plan for course in new Mexican residential community

Zitara layout will combine strategic, penal and heroic holes
Glen Oak approves Chris Wilczynski master plan 29 June 2023

Glen Oak approves Chris Wilczynski master plan

Buffalo club aims to improve infrastructure while keeping original RTJ design intact
Perth municipal appoints design team for new masterplan 27 June 2023

Perth municipal appoints design team for new masterplan

CDP and Kruse Golf are considering a departure from current 36-hole approach
Otter Creek selects Fuller and Kite to update Robert Trent Jones design 27 June 2023

Otter Creek selects Fuller and Kite to update Robert Trent Jones design

Plans for Indiana course include new irrigation, grasses, tees and bunkers
Verulam looks to elevate course from ‘good’ to ‘best’ with Edwards renovation 26 June 2023

Verulam looks to elevate course from ‘good’ to ‘best’ with Edwards renovation

Conor Walsh completes first phase of construction on bunker overhaul at English club
Construction of new short course under way at SkyRidge Park City 23 June 2023

Construction of new short course under way at SkyRidge Park City

Jon Garner’s three-hole design for theStelle Golf can also be played as nine-hole par-three course
Bill Bergin’s renovation of the Palmetto course at The Landings nears completion 22 June 2023

Bill Bergin’s renovation of the Palmetto course at The Landings nears completion

Greens, bunkers and tees are being rebuilt at coastal community in Savannah, Georgia
Van der Vaart to reinstate heathland identity at De Dommel 19 June 2023

Van der Vaart to reinstate heathland identity at De Dommel

“I am confident Colt would approve,” says architect of new masterplan
Jorge Santana da Silva redesigns short-game area for Las Brisas 16 June 2023

Jorge Santana da Silva redesigns short-game area for Las Brisas

New practice facility gives golfers the ability to simulate on-course scenarios
Frank Jemsek to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award 16 June 2023

Frank Jemsek to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Presentation will take place at the Society’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Milwaukee
Nicklaus Design begins renovation project at Pawleys Plantation 15 June 2023

Nicklaus Design begins renovation project at Pawleys Plantation

Troy Vincent is leading work including restoration of greens to their original design
Renaissance ready to return to Commonwealth 12 June 2023

Renaissance ready to return to Commonwealth

Brian Slawnik aims to maintain character of putting surfaces while addressing thatch issues
Summer 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 8 June 2023

Summer 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Golf course architects share the stories of some of their most unusual discoveries
South course opens at Legend Valley in Vietnam 7 June 2023

South course opens at Legend Valley in Vietnam

New layout by Nicklaus Design has been built around mountains and rock formations
Mesa plans renovation focused on water conservation 5 June 2023

Mesa plans renovation focused on water conservation

Andy Staples project will also see greens and greenside bunkers rebuilt
New par-three course under construction at Big Cedar Lodge 2 June 2023

New par-three course under construction at Big Cedar Lodge

Eighteen-hole layout is being built next to the Tiger Woods-designed Payne’s Valley
Work begins on new course in Sweden by Henrik Stenson and Christian Lundin 31 May 2023

Work begins on new course in Sweden by Henrik Stenson and Christian Lundin

Design duo will also be part-owners of Crownwood Club close to coast north of Helsingborg
Hanse and Wagner pay tribute to Macdonald and Raynor for new design 31 May 2023

Hanse and Wagner pay tribute to Macdonald and Raynor for new design

Kinsale newbuild in north Naples has template holes as the foundation for the design team’s thought processes
Andrew Green looks to improve playing experience at Grey Oaks 26 May 2023

Andrew Green looks to improve playing experience at Grey Oaks

Construction work on Pine course at private Florida club on schedule for completion in July
Nine-hole layout designed by Jonathan Davison opens at Bois d’Arlon 26 May 2023

Nine-hole layout designed by Jonathan Davison opens at Bois d’Arlon

Belgian resort will also open new eighteen-hole layout by Stuart Hallett in 2024
Links Golf Club selects Clayton, DeVries & Pont to renovate Spey Bay 25 May 2023

Links Golf Club selects Clayton, DeVries & Pont to renovate Spey Bay

Crypto-backed community has formalised purchase of 1907 course in northeast Scotland
Thomas Himmel develops renovation plan for Pinnau 25 May 2023

Thomas Himmel develops renovation plan for Pinnau

Architect completes pilot on par-five third and will proceed with remainder of first nine in autumn
New OCM course at Tepetonka to enter construction later this year 23 May 2023

New OCM course at Tepetonka to enter construction later this year

Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz joins the project as a design consultant for the short course
Playability and sustainability central to Lundin’s Hirsala masterplan 22 May 2023

Playability and sustainability central to Lundin’s Hirsala masterplan

Architect develops roadmap for Finnish club with help from master greenkeeper Janne Lehto
Black Desert in Utah set to open Tom Weiskopf’s final design 19 May 2023

Black Desert in Utah set to open Tom Weiskopf’s final design

Phil Smith oversaw completion of the new course, which is built among black lava fields
Faldo Design gets green light for Fairwinds project in Pakistan 19 May 2023

Faldo Design gets green light for Fairwinds project in Pakistan

DHA Karachi selects designer for golf course portion of 20,000-acre development
Paul Miller completes work on two holes and practice facility at Mystic Lake 18 May 2023

Paul Miller completes work on two holes and practice facility at Mystic Lake

Architect returns to create a ‘crescendo’ finish to the round at Minnesota casino resort course
La Réserve grows in at Heritage ahead of December 2023 opening 16 May 2023

La Réserve grows in at Heritage ahead of December 2023 opening

Peter Matkovich and Louis Oosthuizen design in Mauritius has views of Indian Ocean on every hole
Ron Prichard develops Donald Ross-inspired plan for Tumblebrook 11 May 2023

Ron Prichard develops Donald Ross-inspired plan for Tumblebrook

Pennsylvania muni will be renovated and second nine by ‘world-class’ architect also planned
OCM’s new nine-hole short course opens at Kingston Heath 9 May 2023

OCM’s new nine-hole short course opens at Kingston Heath

The Furrows is designed to make use of the property’s more attractive backdrops
Rees Jones redesigns the Old Course at Broken Sound Club 4 May 2023

Rees Jones redesigns the Old Course at Broken Sound Club

Architect completes project to make Florida layout more accessible and playable
RTJ II selected to renovate Corica Park’s North course 3 May 2023

RTJ II selected to renovate Corica Park’s North course

Project at California muni gets the go-ahead following a legal battle between owners and former stakeholder
Jeff Stein’s redesign of Brookside on track to complete in June 3 May 2023

Jeff Stein’s redesign of Brookside on track to complete in June

Project at Pennsylvania club involves tree removal, bunker work and green expansion
Ground broken on new course at Trump International Golf Links 2 May 2023

Ground broken on new course at Trump International Golf Links

The Hawtree-designed MacLeod layout will be built south and west of the club's original links
PGA Frisco to open Welling-designed Fields Ranch West next week 28 April 2023

PGA Frisco to open Welling-designed Fields Ranch West next week

The East course by Gil Hanse will be playable from 30 May following the Senior PGA Championship
Bunker project complete at Golf de l’Isle Adam near Paris 28 April 2023

Bunker project complete at Golf de l’Isle Adam near Paris

Twelfth hole now has a bunker complex with a grass island in the shape of a lapwing bird
Chet Williams-designed Covey course opens at Big Easy Ranch 27 April 2023

Chet Williams-designed Covey course opens at Big Easy Ranch

Texas layout features big changes in elevation, tree-lined fairways and natural creeks
Work begins on new course by Ernie Els Design in Mexico 26 April 2023

Work begins on new course by Ernie Els Design in Mexico

Oleada Golf Links will be the centrepiece of an 860-acre resort and community development
London Airlinks course inspired by Scottish links 25 April 2023

London Airlinks course inspired by Scottish links

New layout replaces existing design on site of former Heston Aerodrome 
EIGCA presents Harry Colt Award to Golf Course Architecture 24 April 2023

EIGCA presents Harry Colt Award to Golf Course Architecture

Institute gives recognition for ‘vital role in advancing understanding and appreciation’ of profession
Nicklaus Design under way with new course at Jack’s Bay 24 April 2023

Nicklaus Design under way with new course at Jack’s Bay

Layout in the Bahamas will have several holes located along the Atlantic coast
Welling transforms Evansville with new holes and rebuilt greens 24 April 2023

Welling transforms Evansville with new holes and rebuilt greens

Architect says the new eighth hole is a spectacular short par three that plays along a bluff
Effingham adopts top 100 mindset for practice area plan 20 April 2023

Effingham adopts top 100 mindset for practice area plan

James Edwards project follows the 2018 renovation of the club’s Harry Colt course by Tom Mackenzie 
David Krause adds new nine to Pulheim course 18 April 2023

David Krause adds new nine to Pulheim course

The par 35 Black nine includes new water hazards and bunker challenges
Simon Gidman adapts Braid layout at Stover to accommodate road expansion 18 April 2023

Simon Gidman adapts Braid layout at Stover to accommodate road expansion

UK club is restructuring course following county council plans to extend adjacent road 
Städler & Reinmuth creates par-28 course at Golf Resort Weimarer Land 17 April 2023

Städler & Reinmuth creates par-28 course at Golf Resort Weimarer Land

German resort introduces nine-hole layout to provide shorter golf option that can be enjoyed by all
Rees Jones prioritises playability for renovation at The Preserve 17 April 2023

Rees Jones prioritises playability for renovation at The Preserve

Green complexes and bunkers have been upgraded to the course in West Palm Beach, Florida
Edwin Roald designs new nine for Selfoss Golf Course 13 April 2023

Edwin Roald designs new nine for Selfoss Golf Course

Architect is introducing template concepts such as Eden, Cape, Road and Redan to Icelandic layout
Tom Fazio returns to Reynolds Lake Oconee for new nine 12 April 2023

Tom Fazio returns to Reynolds Lake Oconee for new nine

Architect will add to his existing Bluff nine to create the club’s seventh eighteen-hole layout
New Stirling & Martin course takes shape near Bucharest 12 April 2023

New Stirling & Martin course takes shape near Bucharest

Eighteen-hole layout is the centrepiece of a 60-million-euro project close to the Romanian capital
Hanse and Wagner’s public course in West Palm to open next week 11 April 2023

Hanse and Wagner’s public course in West Palm to open next week

The Park has been built on the site of the former West Palm Beach Country Club
Andrew Green reinfuses Flynn character at Indian Creek 11 April 2023

Andrew Green reinfuses Flynn character at Indian Creek

Key focus of work has been relocating and reshaping bunkers to a style closer to the original design
The April 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 6 April 2023

The April 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our latest cover features Coore & Crenshaw’s Point Hardy course, which is growing in at Cabot Saint Lucia
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2023 6 April 2023

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2023

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Augusta National reveals details of course changes 5 April 2023

Augusta National reveals details of course changes

Five holes of Par 3 Course have been rerouted and thirteenth tee relocated
Doak completes renovation work at Cape Kidnappers 4 April 2023

Doak completes renovation work at Cape Kidnappers

Twentieth anniversary project restores firm and fast conditions to Kiwi course
Baseball star Mike Trout hires Tiger’s design firm for new course 31 March 2023

Baseball star Mike Trout hires Tiger’s design firm for new course

Trout National will be built on the site of a former silica sand mine in New Jersey
Weibring and Wolfard complete bunker renovation at WeaverRidge 31 March 2023

Weibring and Wolfard complete bunker renovation at WeaverRidge

Duo focuses on improving playability, visibility and maintainability of sand hazards at Illinois club
Harrison Lake enters first season following Tim Liddy renovation 30 March 2023

Harrison Lake enters first season following Tim Liddy renovation

Architect reconfigures layout to remove blind shots and improve playability on Indiana course
Ian Andrew returns to Osprey Valley to renovate North course 29 March 2023

Ian Andrew returns to Osprey Valley to renovate North course

Project will see greens expanded and bunkers relocated to increase strategy at TPC Toronto venue
Martin Ebert transforms bunkering at Hankley Common 24 March 2023

Martin Ebert transforms bunkering at Hankley Common

MJ Abbott has completed construction on 14 holes of the heathland Colt layout
Craig Haltom restores original design intent to bunkers at Lawsonia Links 20 March 2023

Craig Haltom restores original design intent to bunkers at Lawsonia Links

Golf historian Dan Moore speaks about the Langford and Moreau layout and his role in the project
R&A and USGA propose reduced distance ball for elite competitions 14 March 2023

R&A and USGA propose reduced distance ball for elite competitions

One of the aims of the proposed change is to reduce the pressure to lengthen courses
Bandon Dunes appoints Whitman, Axland and Cutten for new short course 14 March 2023

Bandon Dunes appoints Whitman, Axland and Cutten for new short course

Keith Cutten speaks with GCA about the site and proposed routing for resort’s next layout
Three architects collaborate for redesign of Texas municipal 13 March 2023

Three architects collaborate for redesign of Texas municipal

City of Seguin appoints Brian Ross, Nathan Crace and Todd Quitno for Starcke Park project
Spring 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 9 March 2023

Spring 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Main feature explores what the current economic environment means for new course projects
Lobb + Partners hired to rebuild greens at Javier Arana’s last course 7 March 2023

Lobb + Partners hired to rebuild greens at Javier Arana’s last course

Project at Aloha GC in Marbella will focus on retaining strategic intent of putting surfaces
Te Arai Links opens South course for public play 6 March 2023

Te Arai Links opens South course for public play

More than half the holes on the new Coore and Crenshaw layout play next to the ocean
Canal Shores renovation prioritises youth development and environment 2 March 2023

Canal Shores renovation prioritises youth development and environment

Todd Quitno leads project at Illinois muni, which includes rerouting and infrastructure upgrades
Southerness looks to heighten ‘sheer enjoyment factor’ of Mackenzie Ross course 1 March 2023

Southerness looks to heighten ‘sheer enjoyment factor’ of Mackenzie Ross course

Scottish club appoints CDP to consult on bunker renovations and other changes
Terras da Comporta on track to open Dunas course this summer 24 February 2023

Terras da Comporta on track to open Dunas course this summer

David McLay-Kidd’s first layout in mainland Europe has been built on sandy site south of Lisbon
Nicklaus Design introduces more run-off areas at BallenIsles East course 22 February 2023

Nicklaus Design introduces more run-off areas at BallenIsles East course

Renovation at Florida club covers greens, bunkers, regrassing and practice areas
Tripp Davis begins renovation at Ridgewood in Texas 17 February 2023

Tripp Davis begins renovation at Ridgewood in Texas

Work on greens and bunkers will be inspired by ‘simple but elegant’ style of Ralph Plummer
Third course planned for Dismal River in Nebraska 14 February 2023

Third course planned for Dismal River in Nebraska

Five firms under consideration for new layout at KemperSports-managed facility
City of Delray Beach considers six proposals for municipal course 10 February 2023

City of Delray Beach considers six proposals for municipal course

Introduction of residential and commercial elements would fund renovation of Donald Ross holes.
Community group submits new planning application for Coul Links 9 February 2023

Community group submits new planning application for Coul Links

Revised plan for Highland course calls for fairways to be mown out of native turf; Keiser agrees to build if consent granted
Tiger Woods to design new course for Marcella Club in Utah 8 February 2023

Tiger Woods to design new course for Marcella Club in Utah

18-hole layout close to new resort will have “unparalleled 360-degree views”
Jackson Kahn completes renovation of Fazio layout at Conway Farms 6 February 2023

Jackson Kahn completes renovation of Fazio layout at Conway Farms

Project includes new greens at the first and the two short par fours, the seventh and fifteenth
Jeff Lynch focuses on nature connection for Portmarnock Links redesign 3 February 2023

Jeff Lynch focuses on nature connection for Portmarnock Links redesign

Rerouting project, which includes six new greens, will provide golfers with a more coastal experience
Ray Hearn design at Saint John’s Resort set for spring 2024 opening 3 February 2023

Ray Hearn design at Saint John’s Resort set for spring 2024 opening

The Cardinal will be the first new course to open in southeast Michigan in over 20 years
John Fought returns to Windsong Farm to design second course 2 February 2023

John Fought returns to Windsong Farm to design second course

New layout at Minneapolis facility will feature Biarritz, Redan, Eden and Cape elements
Innovative twin-hole concept planned for ‘Duel on the Hill’ 1 February 2023

Innovative twin-hole concept planned for ‘Duel on the Hill’

Richardson, Danner and Fine collaborate to create out-of-the-box design for Pennsylvania club
Phil Smith returns to Castiglion del Bosco for renovation 31 January 2023

Phil Smith returns to Castiglion del Bosco for renovation

Architect plans extra length, new turf and bunker restoration for Tuscan course
Golf Design India completes modernisation work at Beldih 30 January 2023

Golf Design India completes modernisation work at Beldih

Elevated greens and new contouring will help India tour venue challenge players
Omni La Costa breaks ground on Gil Hanse renovation 26 January 2023

Omni La Costa breaks ground on Gil Hanse renovation

New design will introduce more risk-reward elements and classic SoCal aesthetics
New public course to be built on Colorado dairy farm 25 January 2023

New public course to be built on Colorado dairy farm

Architect Art Schaupeter has designed an 18-hole routing to “play multiple loops and different lengths”

WAC Golf develops renovation plans for Hillsdale 25 January 2023

WAC Golf develops renovation plans for Hillsdale

Canadian club will replace existing 36 holes with new 18-hole and 9-hole courses and practice facilities

New Kilada course takes shape in southern Greece 24 January 2023

New Kilada course takes shape in southern Greece

Dirk Bouts of Nicklaus Design aims to make the most of the site’s sea and mountain views

Hyderabad approves Richardson and Danner’s master plan 23 January 2023

Hyderabad approves Richardson and Danner’s master plan

Revised routing will make the most of the course’s setting within the walls of the historic Golconda Fort
Tom Clark’s ‘The Battlefield’ course at Shangri-La to open in spring 20 January 2023

Tom Clark’s ‘The Battlefield’ course at Shangri-La to open in spring

The Oklahoma resort’s par-three layout has a three-tier design to appeal to all abilities
Tripp Davis returns to Green Tree for West nine renovation 20 January 2023

Tripp Davis returns to Green Tree for West nine renovation

Architect inspired by styling of Australian Sandbelt courses for Texas project
Jeff Howes completes second nine at new course in Romania 19 January 2023

Jeff Howes completes second nine at new course in Romania

Bucharest Golf Club will debut its full 18-hole layout in May 2023
Rogers gears up for more work at Plum Hollow 19 January 2023

Rogers gears up for more work at Plum Hollow

Architect’s work will present course with ‘heightened colours, textures and long, dramatic views’ 
Desert Mountain completes new practice facilities for Renegade course 19 January 2023

Desert Mountain completes new practice facilities for Renegade course

Arizona club also adjusts first hole on two-pin layout in preparation for new clubhouse
Städler and Reinmuth revive abandoned golf site on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast 19 January 2023

Städler and Reinmuth revive abandoned golf site on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast

New layout for Bades Huk Golf Club is designed for vacation and recreational golfers 
Waynesville to reopen in summer following Bobby Weed redesign 18 January 2023

Waynesville to reopen in summer following Bobby Weed redesign

Architect transforms 27 holes into new 18 plus short course and expanded practice facilities
Transformation complete at Royal Auckland and Grange in New Zealand 18 January 2023

Transformation complete at Royal Auckland and Grange in New Zealand

New 27-hole layout created by Chris Cochran following merger of neighbouring clubs
The January 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 17 January 2023

The January 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our main feature asks what level of bad golf an architect can be expected to design for
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2023 17 January 2023

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2023

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Bobby Weed renovates Championship course at Grandfather G&CC 13 January 2023

Bobby Weed renovates Championship course at Grandfather G&CC

Project at North Carolina club includes rebuilding bunkers, tee work and drainage
Valdosta renovation prioritises quality over quantity 11 January 2023

Valdosta renovation prioritises quality over quantity

Georgia club is converting 27-hole course to 18 and expanding practice facilities
Foxhills modernisation project to introduce new challenge to courses 5 January 2023

Foxhills modernisation project to introduce new challenge to courses

Club’s new director of golf Sean Graham will oversee project carried out by European Golf Design
Tom Doak to break ground on Pinehurst No. 10 4 January 2023

Tom Doak to break ground on Pinehurst No. 10

Former Pit course will be first new layout at famed resort for nearly thirty years
New short course in play at Aurora Anguilla 4 January 2023

New short course in play at Aurora Anguilla

Caribbean resort now includes Greg Norman-designed nine-hole par-28 Avalon Links layout
Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers! 23 December 2022

Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers!

We’ve handpicked five of our best pieces from the past year for you to read over the festive break  
New nine in construction at Fox Harb’r Resort in Nova Scotia 21 December 2022

New nine in construction at Fox Harb’r Resort in Nova Scotia

Project by Doug Carrick and Tom McBroom will ultimately result in two distinct courses
Luton Hoo plans new course and Ryder Cup bid 16 December 2022

Luton Hoo plans new course and Ryder Cup bid

New owners of Bedfordshire estate eye open slots for 2031 or 2035 events
Construction begins on $20m Kangaroo Island project 16 December 2022

Construction begins on $20m Kangaroo Island project

Darius Oliver’s routing for The Cliffs course was first approved in 2017
Chilliwack set for change following approval for redesign 14 December 2022

Chilliwack set for change following approval for redesign

Expanded short grass areas and increased width form part of Canadian club’s plan to widen appeal
Winter 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 14 December 2022

Winter 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Architects discuss the techniques they employ when working on sites with significant elevation change
Aura Golf in Finland hires Tilander to develop renovation plan 12 December 2022

Aura Golf in Finland hires Tilander to develop renovation plan

Architect aims to update strategic elements and visually integrate the two nines
Lido-inspired layout by Gil Hanse opens at Ban Rakat Club 8 December 2022

Lido-inspired layout by Gil Hanse opens at Ban Rakat Club

Ballyshear Golf Links course for Bangkok club is the architect’s first project in Asia
Bonita Bay Club reopens Cypress course following Fazio renovation 6 December 2022

Bonita Bay Club reopens Cypress course following Fazio renovation

Eighteen-month project saw six new lakes excavated to generate fill to raise playing areas
Lobb and Lundin collaborate on Gävle masterplan 5 December 2022

Lobb and Lundin collaborate on Gävle masterplan

Designers to provide renovation options for Swedish club’s two 18-hole courses plus practice areas
Phil Smith oversees $8.5m renovation at Terravita in Scottsdale 1 December 2022

Phil Smith oversees $8.5m renovation at Terravita in Scottsdale

Course reopens with redesigned greens, rebuilt bunkers, reshaped fairways and new irrigation
Dan Hixson completes renovation work at Portland Golf Club 1 December 2022

Dan Hixson completes renovation work at Portland Golf Club

Project at Oregon course aims to make bunkers more strategic, attractive and drain better
Disney’s Magnolia course to reopen following Ken Baker redesign 30 November 2022

Disney’s Magnolia course to reopen following Ken Baker redesign

The resort will initially open 14 holes in December, with the full 18 playable in early 2023
Mike Young tackles seven more holes at Johnson City 25 November 2022

Mike Young tackles seven more holes at Johnson City

Tennessee club approaches completion of renovation inspired by style of original designer AW Tillinghast
Harvey renovation helps Grande Dunes withstand Hurricane Ian 24 November 2022

Harvey renovation helps Grande Dunes withstand Hurricane Ian

New bunker infrastructure allowed South Carolina club to rapidly reopen course
Silk Path Dong Trieu has potential to be Vietnam’s best, says Faldo 23 November 2022

Silk Path Dong Trieu has potential to be Vietnam’s best, says Faldo

New course 50 miles east of Hanoi is on track to be completed by the end of 2023
Nashville’s Percy Warner golf course closes for Bruce Hepner renovation 22 November 2022

Nashville’s Percy Warner golf course closes for Bruce Hepner renovation

Architect will convert the nine-hole municipal layout from a two- to one-green system
Wilczynski project at Killearn moves into construction phase 18 November 2022

Wilczynski project at Killearn moves into construction phase

Architect plans to generate curiosity and challenge with renovation of the Florida course
Scotch Hall Preserve to reopen as Occano following renovation 16 November 2022

Scotch Hall Preserve to reopen as Occano following renovation

$3m project on North Carolina layout will introduce new aesthetic and strategy
Bergin focuses on visuals at Raynor’s Minnesota Valley 15 November 2022

Bergin focuses on visuals at Raynor’s Minnesota Valley

Latest work includes a complete rebuild of the par-four third and fourth holes
New South Wales appoints Mackenzie and Ebert for course masterplan 10 November 2022

New South Wales appoints Mackenzie and Ebert for course masterplan

The UK architects expect renovation work on the course to begin in 2024
Kevin Norby renovates Tillinghast design at Golden Valley 9 November 2022

Kevin Norby renovates Tillinghast design at Golden Valley

Architect works with consultants Brad Klein and Philip Young on modernization project
Promontory Club par-three course promises holes of character 8 November 2022

Promontory Club par-three course promises holes of character

Forrest Richardson and Jeff Danner utilise classic templates and unique concepts for Utah club
Five golf projects recognised by ASGCA for environmental excellence 8 November 2022

Five golf projects recognised by ASGCA for environmental excellence

Mark Mungeam’s work at Brookline municipal is included in the golf society’s 2022 list
Atlanta Athletic Club embraces landscape for Riverside renovation 8 November 2022

Atlanta Athletic Club embraces landscape for Riverside renovation

Tripp Davis rebuilds features, reshapes land and reroutes holes to accentuate natural setting
New Chet Williams design to open at Big Easy Ranch 4 November 2022

New Chet Williams design to open at Big Easy Ranch

‘The Covey’ course features big changes in elevation, tree-lined fairways and natural creeks
Richardson and Danner to release golf and sustainability book in 2023 2 November 2022

Richardson and Danner to release golf and sustainability book in 2023

‘The Sustainable Sport’ will take a detailed look at golf’s impact on the environment
Fazio Design returns to Belfair to renovate West course 31 October 2022

Fazio Design returns to Belfair to renovate West course

South Carolina layout reopens following project to improve its playability, aesthetics and drainage
Settler’s Hill reopens following Greg Martin renovation 28 October 2022

Settler’s Hill reopens following Greg Martin renovation

Issues relating to settlement and compaction on landfill site prompt infrastructure overhaul and course refresh
Kevin Atkinson completes renovation at Red Rocks in Colorado 26 October 2022

Kevin Atkinson completes renovation at Red Rocks in Colorado

Architect works with Landscapes Unlimited to rebuild tees, bunkers and greens
New Coore and Crenshaw course opens at Te Arai Links 26 October 2022

New Coore and Crenshaw course opens at Te Arai Links

Development a few miles south of Tara Iti in New Zealand will also feature a Tom Doak course
Omni Barton Creek reopens Fazio Canyons following renovation 24 October 2022

Omni Barton Creek reopens Fazio Canyons following renovation

Work completed on tees, bunkers, greens and irrigation to ‘maximise playability and playing conditions
De Simone designs new nine for Cape Verde resort 21 October 2022

De Simone designs new nine for Cape Verde resort

New holes overlooking Atlantic are routed to respect the site’s history and protect sea turtles
Site preparation lays foundation for Knollwood renovation 20 October 2022

Site preparation lays foundation for Knollwood renovation

Drew Rogers focused on restoring prairie-like landscape before addressing course features
New Astor Creek course in Florida to open in spring 2023 19 October 2022

New Astor Creek course in Florida to open in spring 2023

Architect Chris Wilczynski transforms flat site in Port St. Lucie into an undulating layout
New Harradine course in Russia has soft opening 18 October 2022

New Harradine course in Russia has soft opening

Holes at AK Bars Golf Resort in Kazan play alongside the Volga River
New 24-hole project in northern Mexico prioritises sustainability 14 October 2022

New 24-hole project in northern Mexico prioritises sustainability

Pizá Golf partners with GEO Foundation to ensure Desértica is a “sustainable and responsible project”
Brian Curley begins new 36-hole project in Cambodia 13 October 2022

Brian Curley begins new 36-hole project in Cambodia

New club will have a parkland-style East course and more rugged and natural West
Fry/Straka studies classics for renovation at Valencia 12 October 2022

Fry/Straka studies classics for renovation at Valencia

Seven-month project inspired by visits to some of California’s most historic courses
The October 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 11 October 2022

The October 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our main feature asks whether out of bounds is ‘the worst thing in golf?’
Gopher Watch Competition – October 2022 11 October 2022

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2022

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Two new 18-hole courses planned in northern Vietnam 10 October 2022

Two new 18-hole courses planned in northern Vietnam

Greg Norman’s design firm will create both layouts at the new Văn Lang Empire Golf Club
Indian Hill appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan 7 October 2022

Indian Hill appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan

Design firm will renovate layout in way that respects the initial work by Colt, Ross and Langford
Dunbar Golf Club  receives green light for new short course by RAW Golf Design 5 October 2022

Dunbar Golf Club receives green light for new short course by RAW Golf Design

Residential developer Cala Homes will fund new facilities at the historic Scottish club
Erik Larsen completes $8m renovation project at St. Johns 5 October 2022

Erik Larsen completes $8m renovation project at St. Johns

Architect introduces Biarritz, Punchbowl and Redan greens to county-owned course in Florida
New golf and residential development kicks off on Scotland’s northeast coast 4 October 2022

New golf and residential development kicks off on Scotland’s northeast coast

Nicklaus Companies and FM Group work together on project 20 years after it was first mooted
Ross restoration begins at Wampanoag 29 September 2022

Ross restoration begins at Wampanoag

Plan by Tyler Rae, Kyle Franz and Bradley Klein includes doubling the overall square footage of bunkers
Scot Sherman renovates Pete Dye layout at Keswick Hall 26 September 2022

Scot Sherman renovates Pete Dye layout at Keswick Hall

Former Dye designer adds more pot bunkers and railroad ties on Full Cry course
Dan Hixson nears finishing line for Portland Golf Club renovation 23 September 2022

Dan Hixson nears finishing line for Portland Golf Club renovation

Architect recaptures hole locations and adds variety to bunker shapes on Oregon course
Heritage in Mauritius plans new course for 2023 22 September 2022

Heritage in Mauritius plans new course for 2023

Peter Matkovich and Louis Oosthuizen collaborate for design of La Réserve Golf Links
Wilczynski completes 36-hole bunker project at Ohio municipal 21 September 2022

Wilczynski completes 36-hole bunker project at Ohio municipal

Architect also develops plan to guide future work at Community Golf Club
Sustainable Golf Week to celebrate eco-friendly actions of golf community 16 September 2022

Sustainable Golf Week to celebrate eco-friendly actions of golf community

GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf urges the industry to focus on ‘Driving the Green’ this October
King-Collins to create reversible nine at Palmetto Bluff 16 September 2022

King-Collins to create reversible nine at Palmetto Bluff

Designers will create dune formations on flat site alongside the community's inland waterway
McLay Kidd’s Dunas course at Terras da Comporta to open in July 2023 16 September 2022

McLay Kidd’s Dunas course at Terras da Comporta to open in July 2023

Portugal layout will be the designer of Bandon Dunes’ first in mainland Europe
Nine holes of new Cynthia Dye course in Iraq to open by end of 2022 16 September 2022

Nine holes of new Cynthia Dye course in Iraq to open by end of 2022

Erbil Hills layout is wide and open to cater for all levels of players in new golf market
Construction begins on new RTJ II course in Grenada 14 September 2022

Construction begins on new RTJ II course in Grenada

Mulan layout traverses jungle ridgelines, valley bowls and seaside bluffs, with sea views throughout
Jim Lipe completes renovation of Southern Trace in Louisiana 12 September 2022

Jim Lipe completes renovation of Southern Trace in Louisiana

The $4.2 million project sees all greens rebuilt and new short-game practice area created
Golf design industry pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 9 September 2022

Golf design industry pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty passed away peacefully on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral in Scotland
David Whelchel completes bunker project at The Raven in Colorado 9 September 2022

David Whelchel completes bunker project at The Raven in Colorado

Architect works to make sand hazards more visible and easier to maintain, while improving playability
Fall 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 8 September 2022

Fall 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Architects discuss how they rebuilt a golf course to be more resilient to storms and flooding events

Kris Spence rebuilds greenside bunkers at Sara Bay 6 September 2022

Kris Spence rebuilds greenside bunkers at Sara Bay

Architect’s latest work on Donald Ross layout in Florida follows 2018 greens renovation
Plumbing and golf magnate Herb Kohler dies at 83 5 September 2022

Plumbing and golf magnate Herb Kohler dies at 83

Developer of Whistling Straits and owner of St Andrews Duke’s course only became serious about golf in his fifties
Pinehurst No. 8 reopens with updated greens and restored bunkers 1 September 2022

Pinehurst No. 8 reopens with updated greens and restored bunkers

North Carolina resort also completes drainage upgrades and removes invasive tree species
O’Callaghan focuses on playability for Newport Beach renovation 30 August 2022

O’Callaghan focuses on playability for Newport Beach renovation

Project on Billy Bell course includes rebuilding tees, bunkers and greens, as well as reworking cart paths
Sölvesborg introduces two new greens close to coastline 26 August 2022

Sölvesborg introduces two new greens close to coastline

The Swedish club has made changes as part of a project to improve water quality
Custom-built venue for golf league spearheaded by Woods and McIlroy 25 August 2022

Custom-built venue for golf league spearheaded by Woods and McIlroy

Stadium format will see combination of virtual and real golf formats
New Lehman course set to open at Cragun’s Resort in Minnesota 25 August 2022

New Lehman course set to open at Cragun’s Resort in Minnesota

Duininck Golf nears completion of 45-hole project that includes a revised 27-hole layout
New Bobby Weed course opens for play at Stillwater 23 August 2022

New Bobby Weed course opens for play at Stillwater

Florida layout has ribbon tees, sod wall bunkers, no rough and minimal forced carries
Open champion and golf course architect Tom Weiskopf dies aged 79 22 August 2022

Open champion and golf course architect Tom Weiskopf dies aged 79

“He found his niche in life,” says long-time design partner Phil Smith
Benjamin Warren to lead redesign of Japan’s Classic Club 18 August 2022

Benjamin Warren to lead redesign of Japan’s Classic Club

Work will begin in 2023 to convert the Fukuoka course from a two- to one-green design
PGA National to reopen Champion course after bunker renovation 17 August 2022

PGA National to reopen Champion course after bunker renovation

Nicklaus Design has rebuilt all bunkers at PGA Tour’s Honda Classic venue in Florida
The Landings selects Bergin to renovate Palmetto course 17 August 2022

The Landings selects Bergin to renovate Palmetto course

Architect plans to renovate greens and bunkers, and add new forward tees at Georgia course
Rees Jones continues renovation work at The Equinox 15 August 2022

Rees Jones continues renovation work at The Equinox

Four-hole project at Vermont club includes reworking bunkers and redesigning the eighteenth green
Stone Valley opens third nine from Brian Curley 12 August 2022

Stone Valley opens third nine from Brian Curley

Karst rock formations and dense jungle serve as backdrops for new holes at Vietnam resort
Kris Spence completes revival of Woodlake course near Pinehurst 11 August 2022

Kris Spence completes revival of Woodlake course near Pinehurst

The North Carolina architect has restored the Ellis Maples layout following closure in 2015
St. Mellion completes upgrades ahead of Challenge Tour event 10 August 2022

St. Mellion completes upgrades ahead of Challenge Tour event

Nicklaus course features new tees, reshaped bunkers and a new irrigation system
Grande Dunes to reopen next month following Harvey renovation 9 August 2022

Grande Dunes to reopen next month following Harvey renovation

Project includes restoring greens to their original size and installing Capillary Concrete bunker liner
Membership spikes at Westchester Hills following Jones renovation 4 August 2022

Membership spikes at Westchester Hills following Jones renovation

Project at New York club includes expansions of fairways and greens, rebunkering and new tees
Lookout Mountain Club breaks ground on $12 million restoration project 3 August 2022

Lookout Mountain Club breaks ground on $12 million restoration project

Kyle Franz, Tyler Rae and Jim Ryan will rebuild greens and bunkers on Seth Raynor layout
Faldo takes inspiration from major wins for new Chart Hills short course 3 August 2022

Faldo takes inspiration from major wins for new Chart Hills short course

Six-hole layout will include design features found at St Andrews and Augusta National
Jeff Stein restores Emmet design elements at Seawane 2 August 2022

Jeff Stein restores Emmet design elements at Seawane

Architect’s work at Long Island club includes exposing sand and undoing previous alterations
Salobre appoints Williams to guide renovations on Old and New courses 1 August 2022

Salobre appoints Williams to guide renovations on Old and New courses

Master plan will focus on sustainability, aesthetics, maintenance and safety of both layouts
Abbey Springs in Wisconsin reopens following Lohmann Quitno renovation 28 July 2022

Abbey Springs in Wisconsin reopens following Lohmann Quitno renovation

New greens and bunkers have been designed to improve playing experience and ease maintenance
Stirling & Martin designs new course on Mediterranean coast 28 July 2022

Stirling & Martin designs new course on Mediterranean coast

Layout is part of 300-hectare Los Cálamos development that includes housing and sports facilities
New Lost Rail golf course in Nebraska nears grand opening 26 July 2022

New Lost Rail golf course in Nebraska nears grand opening

Scott Hoffman design is set on rolling pasture on outskirts of Omaha
Hartsbourne bunker overhaul reduces maintenance burden 25 July 2022

Hartsbourne bunker overhaul reduces maintenance burden

EcoBunker creates sharp edge look for sand hazards at northwest London club
Jones fashions new look for New York’s Tuxedo Club 22 July 2022

Jones fashions new look for New York’s Tuxedo Club

Project includes restoring original bunker style, adjusted fairway lines and improved drainage
Richardson and Danner to create golf entertainment centre in California 20 July 2022

Richardson and Danner to create golf entertainment centre in California

Project includes a nine-hole par-three course and a range fitted with the latest technology
Macpherson and Turner add nine holes to Millbrook 20 July 2022

Macpherson and Turner add nine holes to Millbrook

South Island resort will host the 2023 New Zealand Open over Remarkables and Coronet courses
The July 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 19 July 2022

The July 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our cover features the seventeenth hole at Vidauban, which has been revitalised by the RTJ II firm
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2022 19 July 2022

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2022

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
McLemore returns to Bergin and Jones for second course on mountain 15 July 2022

McLemore returns to Bergin and Jones for second course on mountain

The Outpost will feature five holes running along its cliff edge, yet will be completely walkable
Toro’s John Lawrence to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award 15 July 2022

Toro’s John Lawrence to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Presentation will take place at the Society’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Rhode Island
Boyne Resorts turns to Hearn for par-three layouts 14 July 2022

Boyne Resorts turns to Hearn for par-three layouts

Ski and golf operator is introducing short courses at Maine, Michigan and Montana locations
Opening date set for new Landmand course in Nebraska 13 July 2022

Opening date set for new Landmand course in Nebraska

King-Collins layout on 580-acre site will open for public play in September
Prestwick to reinstate original 12-hole Open course for two weeks 11 July 2022

Prestwick to reinstate original 12-hole Open course for two weeks

Players will be able to play the layout this October, to commemorate the 150th Open
Lake Merced to reopen restored course in October 8 July 2022

Lake Merced to reopen restored course in October

Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner reroute layout and create new holes with an “Alister MacKenzie vibe”
Gamble Sands brings Kidd back to design second 18 6 July 2022

Gamble Sands brings Kidd back to design second 18

Architect says new layout will be built on a “more intimate, more dramatic’ site than the first 
New PGA Garden course at PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet opens for play 4 July 2022

New PGA Garden course at PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet opens for play

Greg Norman’s design firm completes two-course project as part of huge development in Vietnam
Renaissance completes Flynn restoration at Cherry Hills 1 July 2022

Renaissance completes Flynn restoration at Cherry Hills

Latest work at 2023 US Amateur venue focused on restoring Little Dry Creek
Architects pledge commitment to climate action 1 July 2022

Architects pledge commitment to climate action

EIGCA, ASGCA and SAGCA agree to sustainable development framework set out by United Nations
Chris Wilczynski develops renovation master plan for Killearn 1 July 2022

Chris Wilczynski develops renovation master plan for Killearn

Project at north Florida club includes its eighteen-hole course, nine-hole layout and practice facilities
Grand View Lodge partners with Bobby Jones Links for bunker project 30 June 2022

Grand View Lodge partners with Bobby Jones Links for bunker project

Renovation work will be undertaken on all three nines at Minnesota resort
Duininck progresses with bunker work on TPC San Antonio’s Canyons course 30 June 2022

Duininck progresses with bunker work on TPC San Antonio’s Canyons course

Golf course builder aims to restore strategy, playability and maintainability of sand hazards
Gleneagles renovates tees on King’s course ahead of Senior Open 29 June 2022

Gleneagles renovates tees on King’s course ahead of Senior Open

Project includes renovating teeing areas, fairway bunkers and creating tightly mown surfaces near greens
Cabot reveals plans for new Doak course at Castle Stuart 28 June 2022

Cabot reveals plans for new Doak course at Castle Stuart

Developer acquires Scottish resort and aims to open new links layout in 2024
Ken Baker leads redesign of Disney’s Magnolia course 27 June 2022

Ken Baker leads redesign of Disney’s Magnolia course

Project includes reconfiguring the closing stretch, renovating greens, rebunkering and new tees
Portstewart appoints European Golf Design to develop master plan 23 June 2022

Portstewart appoints European Golf Design to develop master plan

Project at Northern Irish club will initially focus on final three holes of Strand course
Dormie selects Kidd to create new golf course in Nebraska Sandhills 23 June 2022

Dormie selects Kidd to create new golf course in Nebraska Sandhills

Architect to build private GrayBull layout on “special” site near Platte River
Perranporth appoints Lobb + Partners for course review 20 June 2022

Perranporth appoints Lobb + Partners for course review

Design firm aims to enhance the playing experience and overall landscape of Cornish links
Paul Albanese collaborates with KJ Choi for new Vietnam course 15 June 2022

Paul Albanese collaborates with KJ Choi for new Vietnam course

Construction of second layout at Amber Hills resort scheduled to begin in October
Summer 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 14 June 2022

Summer 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Architects discuss how collaboration has helped to address some of golf’s biggest challenges
Clayton, DeVries & Pont to advise Monifieth on renovation work 14 June 2022

Clayton, DeVries & Pont to advise Monifieth on renovation work

Frank Pont to lead project that will include changes to both Medal and Ashludie courses
David Savic completes tee project at Port Huron 13 June 2022

David Savic completes tee project at Port Huron

Work by Emergency 9 Golf adds length and playing options on Alison layout in Michigan
John LaFoy renovation will mark ‘exciting new era’ for Riverchase 8 June 2022

John LaFoy renovation will mark ‘exciting new era’ for Riverchase

Project at Alabama club focuses on improving the course’s playability and accessibility
Tijuana appoints Agustin Pizá to develop restoration plan 8 June 2022

Tijuana appoints Agustin Pizá to develop restoration plan

Architect aims to restore William P. Bell course “back to its glory years”
Raymond Hearn completes renovation work at Midlothian 7 June 2022

Raymond Hearn completes renovation work at Midlothian

Project at Chicago club includes extensive bunker work, restoring pin positions and adding new tees
Gil Hanse develops renovation plan for Oakmont 1 June 2022

Gil Hanse develops renovation plan for Oakmont

The Fried Egg reports on goal to improve member playability while adding difficulty for championship golf
Sanford Ferris to begin Cavalry Club renovation in July 1 June 2022

Sanford Ferris to begin Cavalry Club renovation in July

David Ferris returns to New York to restore elements of club’s Dick Wilson/Joe Lee design
Santa Maria revisits bunkering to enhance playability 31 May 2022

Santa Maria revisits bunkering to enhance playability

Panama City club rebuilds hazards to address sand washouts and ease maintenance
Steve Stricker lands first golf course project at Cherokee 27 May 2022

Steve Stricker lands first golf course project at Cherokee

Renovation includes repositioning features and rerouting for club that will be renamed TPC Wisconsin
RTJ II returns to Tamarack to renovate Osprey Meadows 26 May 2022

RTJ II returns to Tamarack to renovate Osprey Meadows

Architect ‘reinvigorates’ several holes on Idaho course with the aim of improving playability
Fry/Straka restores Ross design on Belleair’s West course 25 May 2022

Fry/Straka restores Ross design on Belleair’s West course

Original plans and drawings provide reference point for $8.8 million restoration project
Four-month renovation at Papago begins next month 23 May 2022

Four-month renovation at Papago begins next month

Project at Arizona club includes relocating tees and greens, rebuilding bunkers and removing turf
Brandon Johnson renovates PGA West’s Palmer course 19 May 2022

Brandon Johnson renovates PGA West’s Palmer course

Project is part of a larger scheme to improve the playing experience at all nine of the club’s layouts
IDG progresses with major remodel of Ingestre Park 17 May 2022

IDG progresses with major remodel of Ingestre Park

HS2 project sees Staffordshire club build 12 new holes on nearby land and rework the remainder
Raymond Hearn completes Metedeconk National renovation 16 May 2022

Raymond Hearn completes Metedeconk National renovation

Three-year project includes restoring and freshening up features on Robert Trent Jones Sr layout
Benkusky restores Wilson features on Palm Aire’s Champions course 13 May 2022

Benkusky restores Wilson features on Palm Aire’s Champions course

Architect rebuilds bunkers, reinstates ‘runway’ tees and re-establishes original contours on greens
David Williams completes 12-year project at Pedreña 12 May 2022

David Williams completes 12-year project at Pedreña

Recent work on the club’s Colt-designed course includes renovations to the second and fourth holes
Drew Rogers to renovate White course at Twin Orchard 11 May 2022

Drew Rogers to renovate White course at Twin Orchard

Project at Chicago club includes redesigning several green complexes and reshaping bunkers
New 8,463-yard course at RainDance National will open in July 9 May 2022

New 8,463-yard course at RainDance National will open in July

Harrison Minchew and Fred Funk design 18-hole layout near the front range of the Rocky Mountains
Kevin Hargrave completes short course for Kentucky racehorse owner 6 May 2022

Kevin Hargrave completes short course for Kentucky racehorse owner

Layout for Terry Green of Jackpot Farm is played to three synthetic greens
Love Golf Design to design new course at Watersound Club 4 May 2022

Love Golf Design to design new course at Watersound Club

Second layout at Florida resort to flow across white sandy dunes, with holes framed by cypress and pine trees
Tripp Davis completes bunker project at Pursell Farms 4 May 2022

Tripp Davis completes bunker project at Pursell Farms

Architect renovates bunkers on Alabama layout to be more “strategic and visually interesting”
Jonathan Gaunt returns to Breinholtgård for renovation project 29 April 2022

Jonathan Gaunt returns to Breinholtgård for renovation project

Danish club hires original architect to create new master plan for 27 holes
Whitman, Axland & Cutten makes progress with Oregon newbuild 27 April 2022

Whitman, Axland & Cutten makes progress with Oregon newbuild

The Tribute Club at Thornburgh will feature views of the Cascade Range and Three Sisters peaks
Fifth course for Siam CC opens for play in Bangkok 26 April 2022

Fifth course for Siam CC opens for play in Bangkok

Toby Cobb designs new layout to be “completely different” to Thai club’s other four
Nathan Crace and RTJ II collaborate on 10-hole Otter Creek project 25 April 2022

Nathan Crace and RTJ II collaborate on 10-hole Otter Creek project

New short course part of a master plan that will protect over 100 acres of urban green space
Tripp Davis completes renovation work at BraeBurn Country Club 25 April 2022

Tripp Davis completes renovation work at BraeBurn Country Club

Architect has reshaped greens, rebuilt tees and redesigned bunkers for Texas club
PGA West hires Tim Liddy to restore Stadium course’s original character 22 April 2022

PGA West hires Tim Liddy to restore Stadium course’s original character

Architect will oversee work on tees, bunkers and greens, “continuing Pete Dye’s legacy”
Nicklaus Design to work with Donald Ross Society at Winnapaug 22 April 2022

Nicklaus Design to work with Donald Ross Society at Winnapaug

Modernisation project at Rhode Island club is the design firm’s first Ross renovation
TGR Design completes two new PopStroke putting courses 22 April 2022

TGR Design completes two new PopStroke putting courses

Tiger Woods says courses at Sarasota location, which opens on 28 April, “can be enjoyed by all"
New 10-hole short course opens at Omni Amelia Island Resort 21 April 2022

New 10-hole short course opens at Omni Amelia Island Resort

Beau Welling’s Little Sandy design can be played in just over an hour
Whittington Heath reopens following HS2-driven redesign 21 April 2022

Whittington Heath reopens following HS2-driven redesign

Jonathan Gaunt designs five new holes to replace those lost to high-speed railway line
EGD aims to add more drama at The Shire London 19 April 2022

EGD aims to add more drama at The Shire London

Renovation of Seve Ballesteros course will begin with work on second and seventeenth holes
Caspar Grauballe reroutes layout at Golf de Rougemont in eastern France 19 April 2022

Caspar Grauballe reroutes layout at Golf de Rougemont in eastern France

Architect aims to improve playing experience and reduce climbs on certain holes
Design duo seize opportunity for total rebuild of Kentucky course 14 April 2022

Design duo seize opportunity for total rebuild of Kentucky course

Park Mammoth will open on 28 April to a design from Brian Ross and Colton Craig
Art Schaupeter hired for redesign of Lozano’s short course 14 April 2022

Art Schaupeter hired for redesign of Lozano’s short course

Architect plans “a very fun and engaging playing experience” for Texas municipal
The April 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 13 April 2022

The April 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Features Shizuoka Country Shimada in Japan, Real Las Palmas in Spain and Wicker Point in Alabama
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2022 13 April 2022

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2022

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Kidd introduces more ground game options to Entrada at Snow Canyon 12 April 2022

Kidd introduces more ground game options to Entrada at Snow Canyon

Architect urges members of Utah club to try seven-iron chips ahead of lofted wedges
Tom Jackson returns to River Hills to lead renovation project 7 April 2022

Tom Jackson returns to River Hills to lead renovation project

Original designer will restore greens and improve playability of bunkers at South Carolina club
Jansen completes bunker project at Keya Golf Club 7 April 2022

Jansen completes bunker project at Keya Golf Club

Architect reshapes hazards to be “more formidable and offer more strategic interest”
Second course at La Tempête in Canada on track for 2023 completion 6 April 2022

Second course at La Tempête in Canada on track for 2023 completion

New tournament-ready layout by Huxham brothers includes stadium-style holes
Lobb + Partners presents plans to Isle of Purbeck membership 4 April 2022

Lobb + Partners presents plans to Isle of Purbeck membership

Design proposals focus on restoring site’s heathland and widening playing corridors
First nine of new 27-hole Cape Verde project opens for play 1 April 2022

First nine of new 27-hole Cape Verde project opens for play

Italian agronomist Fulvio Bani designs Viveiro layout on the desert island of Sal
Richardson and Danner begin design work at Hyderabad 31 March 2022

Richardson and Danner begin design work at Hyderabad

Architects plan to preserve and renovate layout set among the walls of historic Golconda Fort
New golf course in Utah on track for autumn 2022 opening 31 March 2022

New golf course in Utah on track for autumn 2022 opening

Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith design layout for Black Desert Resort near ancient lava fields
Mountain Ridge appoints Andrew Green to advise on future work 30 March 2022

Mountain Ridge appoints Andrew Green to advise on future work

Architect replaces the retired Ron Prichard and will conduct a review of the 1930 Donald Ross course
Alan Rijks returns to Texelse for nine-hole renovation 29 March 2022

Alan Rijks returns to Texelse for nine-hole renovation

Dutch architect introduces new dunes between holes on Links course
Fry/Straka to renovate Cabo Del Sol’s Desert course 25 March 2022

Fry/Straka to renovate Cabo Del Sol’s Desert course

Six new holes will be built north of the existing Tom Weiskopf layout in Los Cabos
Coul Links project resurfaces with submission of scoping application 25 March 2022

Coul Links project resurfaces with submission of scoping application

Community group behind revised proposal; Keiser will build if planning is achieved
Redesigned Aurora International course to open next month 24 March 2022

Redesigned Aurora International course to open next month

Greg Norman team completes work on Anguilla layout, with new short course to follow in summer
Weston appoints Andy Staples to develop master plan for Park course 24 March 2022

Weston appoints Andy Staples to develop master plan for Park course

Architect seeks “next level” for history, playability and sustainability at Toronto club
Lake Hickory appoints Jeff Lawrence to oversee long-term renovation 23 March 2022

Lake Hickory appoints Jeff Lawrence to oversee long-term renovation

Architect focuses on improving playability for 27-hole project at North Carolina club
South course construction progresses at Rose Canyon in Vietnam 21 March 2022

South course construction progresses at Rose Canyon in Vietnam

Work advances on first of two Nicklaus Design courses for BRG Group development in Ha Nam
Ron Forse oversees bunker rebuild at Lehigh Country Club 18 March 2022

Ron Forse oversees bunker rebuild at Lehigh Country Club

Pennsylvania club opts for Capillary Bunkers to address liner issues on its Flynn layout
Four-year project at Glenelg focuses on embracing course’s linksland feel 18 March 2022

Four-year project at Glenelg focuses on embracing course’s linksland feel

Neil Crafter’s plan for Adelaide club includes work on greens, irrigation, bunkers and trees
Construction to begin on Tom Doak’s Sedge Valley course 16 March 2022

Construction to begin on Tom Doak’s Sedge Valley course

New layout at Sand Valley Golf Resort is inspired by English heathland classics
Clayton, DeVries & Pont to advise Hallamshire GC on renovations 14 March 2022

Clayton, DeVries & Pont to advise Hallamshire GC on renovations

Heathland project will be the design firm’s first in the north of England
Suntree appoints Mark McCumber for new short game area 11 March 2022

Suntree appoints Mark McCumber for new short game area

Former PGA Tour pro’s firm will also update twelfth hole on club’s Classic course
Spring 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 9 March 2022

Spring 2022 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Main feature considers the impact an effective client-architect partnership has on a club’s golf facilities
City of Sarasota breaks ground on Bobby Jones renovation 9 March 2022

City of Sarasota breaks ground on Bobby Jones renovation

Richard Mandell will restore municipal’s Donald Ross course and create a nature park
Basel appoints Infinite Variety Golf Design for course plan 8 March 2022

Basel appoints Infinite Variety Golf Design for course plan

Design firm aims to restore lost details and improve playability at club on French-Swiss border
Alabama cities select Bill Bergin for Indian Pines project 3 March 2022

Alabama cities select Bill Bergin for Indian Pines project

Auburn and Opelika municipal will be redesigned for expansion of airport runway safety area
Vingroup selects design team for new courses at Ha Long Bay 1 March 2022

Vingroup selects design team for new courses at Ha Long Bay

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate will work with Clayton, DeVries & Pont on 36-hole project
Ken Moodie continues to progress heathland restoration work at Pleasington 25 February 2022

Ken Moodie continues to progress heathland restoration work at Pleasington

Latest project includes transformation of landing area on par-five seventh hole
Centreline Golf Design progresses with bunker project at Rich River 24 February 2022

Centreline Golf Design progresses with bunker project at Rich River

Ben Chambers renovates bunkers on the East course with a sandbelt-style feel
Nicklaus Design and Justin Thomas team up on Panther National project 23 February 2022

Nicklaus Design and Justin Thomas team up on Panther National project

2017 PGA Championship winner will fulfil design ambition held since ‘drawing golf holes on napkins as a kid’
New Faldo course in Pakistan set for official opening 23 February 2022

New Faldo course in Pakistan set for official opening

Rumanza layout has three distinct sections, characterised by desert, trees and water
Moon Brook selects Raymond Hearn to develop master plan 22 February 2022

Moon Brook selects Raymond Hearn to develop master plan

Architect aims to restore original Willie Park features and fairway angles at Buffalo club
Kurtis Bowman redesigns Links course at rebranded La Hacienda Alcaidesa 21 February 2022

Kurtis Bowman redesigns Links course at rebranded La Hacienda Alcaidesa

Golf project is part of a multi-million-euro investment into resort on Spain’s southern coast
Royal Birkdale appoints Mackenzie & Ebert as course advisors 18 February 2022

Royal Birkdale appoints Mackenzie & Ebert as course advisors

Project at 2017 Open venue includes developing a master plan for the course and a shorter layout
Huge earthmoving effort pays off for Union League National 15 February 2022

Huge earthmoving effort pays off for Union League National

Fry/Straka’s Pine Valley and Calusa Pines-inspired project is nearing completion
Paul Miller returns to Mystic Lake for work on course and practice facility 15 February 2022

Paul Miller returns to Mystic Lake for work on course and practice facility

Project at Minnesota club focuses on the par-three seventeenth hole
Renovation work at Bear Lakes includes rebuild of greens and bunkers 9 February 2022

Renovation work at Bear Lakes includes rebuild of greens and bunkers

The Lakes course is back in play following Nicklaus Design’s return to Florida club
Burleigh proceeds with Graham Marsh’s bunker renovation plan 7 February 2022

Burleigh proceeds with Graham Marsh’s bunker renovation plan

Club on Australia’s Gold Coast updates hazards with Capillary Bunkers liner and EcoBunker edges
GDS Golf Design Services finally completes RotaryLinks course 3 February 2022

GDS Golf Design Services finally completes RotaryLinks course

Architect firm has been working on Canadian layout since 2006, with 18 holes to open in 2023
Chris Wilcyznski designs new course for Astor Creek Country Club 3 February 2022

Chris Wilcyznski designs new course for Astor Creek Country Club

Construction begins on layout located within Kolter Homes’ private residential community in Florida
John LaFoy completes three-hole project at Bent Brook 2 February 2022

John LaFoy completes three-hole project at Bent Brook

Architect designs versions of Redan and Biarritz greens for the Windmill nine
Pickala Golf targets 2024 opening for new par-three course 2 February 2022

Pickala Golf targets 2024 opening for new par-three course

Finnish club appoints Lassi Pekka Tilander to design nine-hole layout called the Rock
Bill Bergin oversees transformation of Santa Rosa layout in Florida 31 January 2022

Bill Bergin oversees transformation of Santa Rosa layout in Florida

Architect exposes natural sand deposits throughout the property, bringing the nearby beach to the course
Streamsong to add fourth layout to its portfolio 28 January 2022

Streamsong to add fourth layout to its portfolio

Florida resort appoints Coore & Crenshaw for short course on 100-acre site near The Lodge
Terravita set to begin complete rebuild of course 26 January 2022

Terravita set to begin complete rebuild of course

Phil Smith project at Scottsdale club will see ‘every component of the golf course reimagined
Schmidt-Curley draws up new plan for Wildcreek Golf Course 26 January 2022

Schmidt-Curley draws up new plan for Wildcreek Golf Course

Project at First Tee layout in Nevada involves rerouting over land not previously used
Ground game comes to the fore at Scioto Country Club 25 January 2022

Ground game comes to the fore at Scioto Country Club

Andrew Green completes renovation with one eye on history and the other on the modern game
BallenIsles gives green light to Nicklaus Design’s plan for East course 25 January 2022

BallenIsles gives green light to Nicklaus Design’s plan for East course

Chris Cochran, Chad Goetz and Troon’s Ron Despain will renovate layout and revamp practice facilities
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2022 25 January 2022

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2022

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Tripp Davis begins transformation of Atlanta AC's Riverside layout 24 January 2022

Tripp Davis begins transformation of Atlanta AC's Riverside layout

Architect aims to improve the flow of the golf course and make it “more strategically interesting”
Clayton, DeVries & Pont to develop long-term plan for Wallasey 24 January 2022

Clayton, DeVries & Pont to develop long-term plan for Wallasey

Frank Pont will lead project to assess course that is “nothing short of spectacular for golf”
The January 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 21 January 2022

The January 2022 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Woking GC features on the cover, plus reports on Les Bordes in France and Verdura Resort in Italy
Rees Jones oversees renovation at New York’s Tuxedo Club 21 January 2022

Rees Jones oversees renovation at New York’s Tuxedo Club

Project includes a new ninth hole, bunker work, regrassing and a new practice area
John Sanford and David Ferris establish new design partnership 20 January 2022

John Sanford and David Ferris establish new design partnership

Leading design associate is elevated to partner alongside his long-time mentor
Vasatorps in construction with three new holes designed by Johan Benestam 19 January 2022

Vasatorps in construction with three new holes designed by Johan Benestam

Swedish club extends Allébanan course to 12 holes and expands practice areas
Robert McNeil completes Ross-inspired renovation at Kernwood 17 January 2022

Robert McNeil completes Ross-inspired renovation at Kernwood

Recent work concludes architect’s 15-year project at Massachusetts club
East Lake appoints Andrew Green to develop renovation plan 14 January 2022

East Lake appoints Andrew Green to develop renovation plan

Architect aims to protect and embrace the history of the Tour Championship venue
Nicklaus returns to Los Cabos for second Quivira course 12 January 2022

Nicklaus returns to Los Cabos for second Quivira course

Design in final stages and groundbreaking expected towards the end of 2022.
Cabot acquires World Woods and plans redevelopment 10 January 2022

Cabot acquires World Woods and plans redevelopment

Group’s first project in the US will see 45 holes renovated and new name of Cabot Citrus Farms.
New era for leading German golf course design firm 10 January 2022

New era for leading German golf course design firm

Architects Christoph Städler and Achim Reinmuth establish new partnership.
Lake Oswego plans to replace 18-hole par-three course with new nine 7 January 2022

Lake Oswego plans to replace 18-hole par-three course with new nine

Dan Hixson has prepared a par-30 design for the Oregon municipal.
Briarwood set for bunker renovation following membership vote 5 January 2022

Briarwood set for bunker renovation following membership vote

Jeff Mingay will restore Hugh Alison’s original bunker designs at the Illinois club.
Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture! 24 December 2021

Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture!

With thanks to our readers and the organisations that have supported us in 2021.
Medinah gives green light to OCM master plan for #3 course 22 December 2021

Medinah gives green light to OCM master plan for #3 course

$23.5 million renovation to include three new holes and will begin in 2023.
Design team gathers at Seven Mile Beach for course construction 21 December 2021

Design team gathers at Seven Mile Beach for course construction

Mike Clayton, Mike DeVries and Lukas Michel are on site in Tasmania following clearance work.
Forestry management lays foundation for Crystal Mountain renovation 20 December 2021

Forestry management lays foundation for Crystal Mountain renovation

A John Harvey renovates holes on the Betsie Valley course following tree clearance at Michigan resort.
Pacifico course at Punta Mita reopens after first phase of renovation 17 December 2021

Pacifico course at Punta Mita reopens after first phase of renovation

Jim Lipe focuses on greens, surrounds, bunkers and tees at Mexican resort.
David Zinkand completes renovation of front nine at The Sharon 16 December 2021

David Zinkand completes renovation of front nine at The Sharon

Non-native trees removed and native prairie grasses, shrubs and wildflowers replanted at Ohio club.
Winter 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 15 December 2021

Winter 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Main feature considers whether the golf industry is ready to embrace non-18-hole golf courses.
EGD to complete work on Dye project in London 9 December 2021

EGD to complete work on Dye project in London

New course in Edgware from the Menai-Davis family will now be named The Legacy Club.
Construction progresses on Shangri-La’s new ‘The Battlefield’ par-three course 9 December 2021

Construction progresses on Shangri-La’s new ‘The Battlefield’ par-three course

Tom Clark and Kevin Atkinson collaborate for 18-hole layout at Oklahoma resort.
Thomson and Tataurangi’s new layout for Tīeke Golf Estate opens for play 8 December 2021

Thomson and Tataurangi’s new layout for Tīeke Golf Estate opens for play

Reinvented course created following merger of Lochiel and The Narrows clubs in New Zealand.
Norby reflects on Fox Hills project after first season of play 7 December 2021

Norby reflects on Fox Hills project after first season of play

Expanded and redesigned layout in oil fields of North Dakota opened in early 2021.
Nicklaus returns to sole Minnesota design for renovation 3 December 2021

Nicklaus returns to sole Minnesota design for renovation

Design firm teams up with Duininck Golf and Barr Engineering at Bearpath G&CC.
Royal Perth appoints design team for course renovation plan 1 December 2021

Royal Perth appoints design team for course renovation plan

Project is “one of the most interesting design mandates in Australia” says Mike Clayton.
Westenborg and Cestino team up for Spanish projects 1 December 2021

Westenborg and Cestino team up for Spanish projects

Golf course architect and CEO of Zagaleta establish partnership on shared design philosophies.
Construction of second nine continues at Vulintaba in South Africa 30 November 2021

Construction of second nine continues at Vulintaba in South Africa

Dino De Abreu designs new holes at resort located at the foot of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Infinite Variety renovates short game facility at De Dommel 26 November 2021

Infinite Variety renovates short game facility at De Dommel

Project at Dutch club includes rebuilding the putting green and pitching area.
Pizá Golf nears completion with Marina Mazátlan redesign 26 November 2021

Pizá Golf nears completion with Marina Mazátlan redesign

Design firm reconfigures holes at Mexican layout and frees up land for development.
Two new courses to open at Costa Navarino in February 2022 25 November 2021

Two new courses to open at Costa Navarino in February 2022

José María Olazábal layouts are located in the Navarino Hills development at the Greek resort.
New putting course at Silvies Valley Ranch set to open in spring 2022 25 November 2021

New putting course at Silvies Valley Ranch set to open in spring 2022

Construction is now complete on 18-hole ‘Claire’s course’ layout by Dan Hixson.
Blackmoor begins heathland restoration and bunker project 24 November 2021

Blackmoor begins heathland restoration and bunker project

Tim Lobb plans to reintroduce original Colt features to the course and reshape fairways and bunkers.
Golf de Val-Grand near Paris hires Faldo Design for renovation 24 November 2021

Golf de Val-Grand near Paris hires Faldo Design for renovation

Work is scheduled to start in July 2022 and will be the design firm’s first project in France.
El Caballero reopens following nine-month renovation by Rees Jones 24 November 2021

El Caballero reopens following nine-month renovation by Rees Jones

Architect removes trees, repositions bunkers and reworks greens on course in California.
Forse Golf Design aims to reinstate Seven Oaks as top collegiate course 23 November 2021

Forse Golf Design aims to reinstate Seven Oaks as top collegiate course

Renovation of tees, bunkers and greens on Colgate University layout will be complete in spring 2022.
Kensington reopens following $7.2 million renovation by RTJ II 18 November 2021

Kensington reopens following $7.2 million renovation by RTJ II

Architect returns to private club in Naples, Florida, to ‘reinvigorate’ layout.
Clifftop putting course delivers wow factor for Colorado club 16 November 2021

Clifftop putting course delivers wow factor for Colorado club

The Country Club at Castle Pines draws inspiration from Sitwell Park for The Crags.
Big Canoe GC in Georgia completes bunker renovation on Creek nine 15 November 2021

Big Canoe GC in Georgia completes bunker renovation on Creek nine

Grass faces introduced and new lining helps to address drainage issues.
The Landings reopens Magnolia course following first phase of work 12 November 2021

The Landings reopens Magnolia course following first phase of work

Brandon Johnson renovates bunkers and greens to improve their playability, aesthetics and maintenance.
Rees Jones’ renovation breathes new life into Ocean Winds course 11 November 2021

Rees Jones’ renovation breathes new life into Ocean Winds course

Project at Seabrook Island Club focuses on improving playability at South Carolina layout.
De Simone designs practice area for private resort near Verona 11 November 2021

De Simone designs practice area for private resort near Verona

Riviera’s sixth hole inspires Italian architect for his short game area at Torre di Terzolan.
Nicklaus Design creates X-shaped practice area for Florida’s Club at Ibis 10 November 2021

Nicklaus Design creates X-shaped practice area for Florida’s Club at Ibis

Work on the range includes five new target greens and installing Toptracer technology.
New Stirling & Martin course opens in northwest Spain 10 November 2021

New Stirling & Martin course opens in northwest Spain

Xaz Golf is the first new 18-hole layout to be built in the Galicia region since 2009.
Infinite Variety Golf Holland begins renovation work at Twentsche GC 9 November 2021

Infinite Variety Golf Holland begins renovation work at Twentsche GC

Project at Dutch club includes renovating all green surrounds and greenside bunkers.
GEO Foundation forms partnerships ahead of climate action event 9 November 2021

GEO Foundation forms partnerships ahead of climate action event

Non-profit organisation will assist European Golf Design with its carbon-neutral aims.
Tripp Davis nears completion of BraeBurn renovation 5 November 2021

Tripp Davis nears completion of BraeBurn renovation

Architect rebuilds tees, bunkers and greens at Texas club, which will reopen its front nine in December.
Synthetic turf course in construction in northeast France 5 November 2021

Synthetic turf course in construction in northeast France

Diamond Golf Architects’ layout at Golf Academie 57 features a mix of par threes and fours.
Nathan Crace to renovate City Park course in Baton Rouge 4 November 2021

Nathan Crace to renovate City Park course in Baton Rouge

Tom Bendelow design set to return to ‘sporty’ origins with emphasis on Golden Age aesthetics
Infinite Variety to create new practice facility for Frankfurter Golf Club 2 November 2021

Infinite Variety to create new practice facility for Frankfurter Golf Club

Project at German club includes renovation of driving range and building a new short game area.
Projects in three US states recognised for environmental excellence 2 November 2021

Projects in three US states recognised for environmental excellence

Annual ASGCA awards programme honours innovative work completed by member architects.
Faldo Design breaks ground on new course in northeast Vietnam 1 November 2021

Faldo Design breaks ground on new course in northeast Vietnam

Water will play a key role in the back nine of the Silk Path Dong Trieu layout.
Tilander Golf Design plans new six-hole short course in Estonia 1 November 2021

Tilander Golf Design plans new six-hole short course in Estonia

Lassi Tilander aims to create fun and playable par-three layout for Rae Golf.
Michiel van der Vaart progresses renovation work at Amelisweerd 29 October 2021

Michiel van der Vaart progresses renovation work at Amelisweerd

Project will see Dutch parkland course adopt a more natural approach.
European golf course architects focus on inclusivity 27 October 2021

European golf course architects focus on inclusivity

EIGCA annual meeting highlights measures to increase participation from under-represented groups.
Construction continues on Iraq’s first golf course 27 October 2021

Construction continues on Iraq’s first golf course

Cynthia Dye McGarey routes Erbil layout through valley with meandering stream and lakes.
John Fought designs new six-hole par-three course for Cedar Hills in Utah 27 October 2021

John Fought designs new six-hole par-three course for Cedar Hills in Utah

Short layout will have holes ranging from 60 to 115 yards and is expected to open in summer 2022.
David Williams marks 30 years of design with art commission 26 October 2021

David Williams marks 30 years of design with art commission

Welsh artist Arwyn Davies produces watercolour paintings of architect’s designs.
Penha Longa targets better playing conditions with renovation 25 October 2021

Penha Longa targets better playing conditions with renovation

Portuguese resort to begin regrassing and bunker project at RTJ II-designed Atlantic course.
Tower Tee to open in spring 2022 following Schaupeter redesign 25 October 2021

Tower Tee to open in spring 2022 following Schaupeter redesign

The nine-hole par-three course has greens inspired by famous par threes such as Redan and Eden.
Tripp Davis completes Oaks course renovation at The International 20 October 2021

Tripp Davis completes Oaks course renovation at The International

Architect works at Massachusetts club on bunkers, regrassing and adding new tees.
Te Arai South growing in ahead of 2022 opening 20 October 2021

Te Arai South growing in ahead of 2022 opening

Strategy of new course by Coore and Crenshaw is determined by site’s natural dune contours.
The October 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 19 October 2021

The October 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our cover features the first hole of the new St Patrick’s Links course at Rosapenna.
Gopher Watch Competition – October 2021 19 October 2021

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2021

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
New presidents for European and American golf architecture societies 19 October 2021

New presidents for European and American golf architecture societies

Tim Lobb takes the reins of EIGCA while Jason Straka does so at ASGCA.
Redesigned East course opens at Verdura Resort 18 October 2021

Redesigned East course opens at Verdura Resort

Kyle Phillips design in Sicily, Italy, was damaged by freak storms in 2018.
Ballyshear Golf Links in Thailand opens for member play 14 October 2021

Ballyshear Golf Links in Thailand opens for member play

Gil Hanse’s layout for Ban Rakat Club is inspired by Macdonald and Raynor’s Lido Golf Club.
Tom Lehman begins 45-hole project at Cragun’s Resort in Minnesota 12 October 2021

Tom Lehman begins 45-hole project at Cragun’s Resort in Minnesota

Work under way on a new 18 plus transformation of existing 36 to 27-hole layout.
Sunningdale Heath appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan 11 October 2021

Sunningdale Heath appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan

Mike Clayton and Bill Longmuir will lead project on Harry Colt course in Berkshire.
Fazio Design completes renovation at Nassau CC in New York 6 October 2021

Fazio Design completes renovation at Nassau CC in New York

Tom Marzolf and Bryan Bowers reposition bunkers to bring them into play for bigger hitters.
Fall 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 5 October 2021

Fall 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Cover story considers the impact that aesthetics play in golf course design.
Somerset Hills in New Jersey advances bunker project 1 October 2021

Somerset Hills in New Jersey advances bunker project

Work on Tillinghast course’s hazards includes the installation of new drainage and liners.
Bill Bergin returns to Waterfall Club to continue renovation plan 29 September 2021

Bill Bergin returns to Waterfall Club to continue renovation plan

Second phase of project at Georgia club will focus on turf conversion.
Gil Hanse appointed to restore Yale Golf Course 24 September 2021

Gil Hanse appointed to restore Yale Golf Course

Work planned for 2023 to bring back scale and drama of Macdonald-Raynor layout.

Dirab Golf & Country Club reopens following renovation 24 September 2021

Dirab Golf & Country Club reopens following renovation

Golf Saudi oversees redevelopment of both the course and club facilities.
Westhaven GC set to reopen following greens project by Billy Fuller 23 September 2021

Westhaven GC set to reopen following greens project by Billy Fuller

First phase of work at Tennessee club includes the redesign of six greens and turfgrass conversion.
Eagle Mountain completes renovation on Scott Miller-designed course 21 September 2021

Eagle Mountain completes renovation on Scott Miller-designed course

Project at Arizona club focuses on improving agronomic conditions and bunker playability.
Sea Pines CC prepares to reopen following course renovation 20 September 2021

Sea Pines CC prepares to reopen following course renovation

Phil Smith’s work at South Carolina club focuses on regrassing, bunkers and the practice facilities.
Westchester Hills to begin work on new Rees Jones master plan 17 September 2021

Westchester Hills to begin work on new Rees Jones master plan

New York club will undergo a substantial renovation of its 108-year-old golf course
Construction of new Chet Williams course in Texas to begin this week 14 September 2021

Construction of new Chet Williams course in Texas to begin this week

Eighteen-hole layout at Big Easy Ranch will include 80-foot drops, tree-lined fairways and waterfalls.
Bent Creek in northeast Florida completes greens renovation 13 September 2021

Bent Creek in northeast Florida completes greens renovation

Project sees putting surfaces on Bobby Weed layout returned to their original size.
PGA National opens Andy Staples-designed Match course 10 September 2021

PGA National opens Andy Staples-designed Match course

Architect designs 18-hole layout at Florida resort for match play games like foursomes and skins.
La Cala reopens Europa course following renovation work 9 September 2021

La Cala reopens Europa course following renovation work

Three-year project at resort in southern Spain sees all 54 holes worked on.
Lester George completes first phase of Aspetuck Valley renovation 8 September 2021

Lester George completes first phase of Aspetuck Valley renovation

Four holes rebuilt at Connecticut club as part of long-range transformation plan.
Redesigned Marco Simone makes tournament debut with Italian Open 3 September 2021

Redesigned Marco Simone makes tournament debut with Italian Open

European Golf Design reroutes and redesigns layout that will host the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Ben Chambers completes greens renovation work at St. Michael’s GC 2 September 2021

Ben Chambers completes greens renovation work at St. Michael’s GC

Architect aims to improve consistency of putting surfaces and surrounds at club near Sydney.
Pizá collaborates with Dave Shultz and Sanzpont on indoor golf concept 1 September 2021

Pizá collaborates with Dave Shultz and Sanzpont on indoor golf concept

Design for new NextLinks eGolf Arena includes short game area, hitting bays and ‘golf field atrium’.
Beaconsfield appoints Jeff Mingay and Christine Fraser to develop plan 26 August 2021

Beaconsfield appoints Jeff Mingay and Christine Fraser to develop plan

Pair of architects will evaluate the entire facility at 1904 Canadian club.
Pine River CC reopens original nine following Wilczynski renovation 24 August 2021

Pine River CC reopens original nine following Wilczynski renovation

Project at Michigan club includes new tees, tree removal, bunker work and rebuilding greens.
Construction complete on two new courses in Vietnam 20 August 2021

Construction complete on two new courses in Vietnam

Designs by Greg Norman form part of a huge development project in Phan Thiet.
City of Memphis selects Marc Messier to renovate The Links at Pine Hill 19 August 2021

City of Memphis selects Marc Messier to renovate The Links at Pine Hill

Architect plans to reroute several holes at Tennessee muni due to relocation of clubhouse.
Drew Rogers continues with renovation work at Plum Hollow 18 August 2021

Drew Rogers continues with renovation work at Plum Hollow

Project at Michigan club includes tree removal, fairway realignment, plus bunker and tee work.
Weibring works with PGA Tour on bunker project at TPC Deere Run 16 August 2021

Weibring works with PGA Tour on bunker project at TPC Deere Run

John Deere Classic course will have its bunkers updated with new sand, liners and drainage.
New issue of By Design marks 75 years of ASGCA 12 August 2021

New issue of By Design marks 75 years of ASGCA

Special report highlights key aspects of the profession that will endure for the next 75 years.
Second phase of tees project at Paako Ridge Golf Club now complete 12 August 2021

Second phase of tees project at Paako Ridge Golf Club now complete

Jon Schmenk works with Duininck Golf on modifying tee complexes at New Mexico club.
Raymond Hearn to begin Midlothian renovation next month 10 August 2021

Raymond Hearn to begin Midlothian renovation next month

Project at Illinois club includes extensive bunker work, fairway adjustments plus new tees and runoff areas.
Chris Wilczynski develops renovation master plan for CC of Lansing 5 August 2021

Chris Wilczynski develops renovation master plan for CC of Lansing

Architect aims to restore parts of William Langford’s original design and make the course fit for modern play.
Kipp Schulties to begin Kingsway renovation in southwest Florida 5 August 2021

Kipp Schulties to begin Kingsway renovation in southwest Florida

Golf course project is part of a Sunseeker Resort development that will start in autumn.
Singapore Island unveils new 27-hole course by Graham Marsh 4 August 2021

Singapore Island unveils new 27-hole course by Graham Marsh

The Millennium, Peirce and Forest nines can be played in three 18-hole combinations.
Jim Lipe progresses with renovation of Pacifico course at Punta Mita 4 August 2021

Jim Lipe progresses with renovation of Pacifico course at Punta Mita

Former Nicklaus Design associate leads five-year project at Mexican resort.
Isle of Purbeck hires Lobb + Partners for golf course renovation 2 August 2021

Isle of Purbeck hires Lobb + Partners for golf course renovation

Tim Lobb believes historic layout has the potential to be a top 100 course in the UK.
Lundin completes first phase of restoration work at Stockholms GK 30 July 2021

Lundin completes first phase of restoration work at Stockholms GK

Architect aims to restore Harry Colt and John Morrison’s design at Swedish club.
Richardson and Danner begin bunker work on Alaska course 27 July 2021

Richardson and Danner begin bunker work on Alaska course

Design duo work on public facility in Anchorage ahead of it hosting the 2022 US Women’s Senior Amateur.
Doug Carrick completes five-year renovation project at Fontana 27 July 2021

Doug Carrick completes five-year renovation project at Fontana

Final phase of work at club near Austrian capital covered work on first, ninth and tenth holes.
Bay Hill-inspired putting course opens at Orlando park this summer 26 July 2021

Bay Hill-inspired putting course opens at Orlando park this summer

Brandon Johnson transforms part of Lake Lorna Doone to bring golf to historically at-risk neighbourhood.
Harrison Minchew and Fred Funk near completion of RainDance National 26 July 2021

Harrison Minchew and Fred Funk near completion of RainDance National

New course in Colorado enters final stages of construction ahead of July 2022 opening.
New Binh Tien course in Vietnam to open in autumn 2021 23 July 2021

New Binh Tien course in Vietnam to open in autumn 2021

Golfplan layout will be the centrepiece of a resort development located near the city of Cam Ranh.
Brian Schneider restores Travis design to Hollywood’s seventeenth hole 22 July 2021

Brian Schneider restores Travis design to Hollywood’s seventeenth hole

Architect works at New Jersey club to reinstate original strategy “as fully and precisely as possible”.
Duininck renovates bunkers on the Oaks at TPC San Antonio 22 July 2021

Duininck renovates bunkers on the Oaks at TPC San Antonio

Contractor works alongside TPC network and PGA Tour’s golf course architect Les Claytor.
Chris Lutzke to restore Pete Dye’s original design at Grand Harbor 22 July 2021

Chris Lutzke to restore Pete Dye’s original design at Grand Harbor

Work on Harbor course is expected to be complete by the end of August 2021.
Hong Kong’s Clearwater Bay set for major bunker renovation 22 July 2021

Hong Kong’s Clearwater Bay set for major bunker renovation

Harley Kruse will use systems from Capillary Bunkers and EcoBunker after success on previous project.
Menlo CC undertakes water conservation project 21 July 2021

Menlo CC undertakes water conservation project

California club converts fairways and rough to Santa Ana bermuda ahead of a reopening in August.
Woking Golf Club completes first phase of forward tees project 21 July 2021

Woking Golf Club completes first phase of forward tees project

Tim Lobb works with British club to reduce carries over heather to a maximum of 60-70 yards.
The July 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 20 July 2021

The July 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our cover features the tenth hole of the newly-restored South course at Oakland Hills.
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2021 20 July 2021

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2021

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
New 12-hole par-three course opens for preview play at Trappers Turn 20 July 2021

New 12-hole par-three course opens for preview play at Trappers Turn

Andy North and Craig Haltom design 12North on 15-acre parcel of land in Wisconsin Dells.

Godrej Golf Links opens for play near Indian capital 16 July 2021

Godrej Golf Links opens for play near Indian capital

Vijit Nandrajog designs nine-hole layout as part of housing development project near New Delhi.
Greg Norman and Dean Lukin Jr relaunch Port Lincoln project 15 July 2021

Greg Norman and Dean Lukin Jr relaunch Port Lincoln project

Development of new golf course in South Australia comes nine years after original plan.
Washington’s Druids Glen appoints Richardson and Danner for project 13 July 2021

Washington’s Druids Glen appoints Richardson and Danner for project

Design duo will renovate bunkers, reduce turf, update irrigation and add forward tees.
Golf course architect Perry Dye passes away aged 68 12 July 2021

Golf course architect Perry Dye passes away aged 68

He created 80+ courses around the world, from TPC Plum Creek in Denver to Lykia Links in Turkey.
Construction begins on East River short course near downtown Houston 12 July 2021

Construction begins on East River short course near downtown Houston

Smelek Design layout is part of a waterfront development at abandoned industrial complex.
Restored Southern Pines on track for autumn opening 8 July 2021

Restored Southern Pines on track for autumn opening

Kyle Franz reinstates par-three ‘lost hole’ as part of restoration of Donald Ross layout.
First nine of new Yas Acres course to open in September 7 July 2021

First nine of new Yas Acres course to open in September

Fry/Straka layout in Abu Dhabi includes a 30-foot-high ridge that plays a role in every hole.
Rock Creek renovates bunkers to prevent wildlife damage 2 July 2021

Rock Creek renovates bunkers to prevent wildlife damage

Montana club installs Capillary Bunkers system to help deal with damage from elk and badgers.
Greg Norman-designed Aurora International to open in November 2021 30 June 2021

Greg Norman-designed Aurora International to open in November 2021

Anguilla’s only golf course is being renovated, part of a transformation of the entire resort.
PGA National set to unveil new nine-hole ‘The Staple’ course 28 June 2021

PGA National set to unveil new nine-hole ‘The Staple’ course

Florida resort will also open new 18-hole Match course later this summer.
Oakland Hills set to reopen South course following Gil Hanse restoration 25 June 2021

Oakland Hills set to reopen South course following Gil Hanse restoration

Architect restores original bunkering and vistas, rebuilds all greens and oversees tree removal.
Kevin Norby completes bunker renovation at The Meadows in Iowa 24 June 2021

Kevin Norby completes bunker renovation at The Meadows in Iowa

Architect eliminates poorly positioned bunkers and adds new ones to enhance course strategy.
PGA Catalunya opens new state-of-the-art wellness centre 24 June 2021

PGA Catalunya opens new state-of-the-art wellness centre

New facility follows winter work that included rerouting the par-four tenth on the Stadium course.
Vijit Nandrajog designs Kharghar Valley golf course near Mumbai 21 June 2021

Vijit Nandrajog designs Kharghar Valley golf course near Mumbai

Architect plans to incorporate site’s dramatic topography and “unique landforms” in his layout.
Construction begins on new golf course by Jeff Howes in Romania 18 June 2021

Construction begins on new golf course by Jeff Howes in Romania

Layout on site of former orchard is defined by two valleys that run through site.
New Aquella course in Thailand to open in August 17 June 2021

New Aquella course in Thailand to open in August

PCD layout near Phuket features timber-faced bunkers and views of the Andaman Sea.
Arizona’s Eagle Mountain progresses with renovation project 11 June 2021

Arizona’s Eagle Mountain progresses with renovation project

Troon works with Casa Verde Golf to improve bunker playability and agronomic conditions.
Mark Fine completes Copake renovation for club centenary 11 June 2021

Mark Fine completes Copake renovation for club centenary

Architect restores features originally designed by Devereux Emmet at public course in New York.
EIGCA presents Annika Sörenstam with Harry Colt Award 9 June 2021

EIGCA presents Annika Sörenstam with Harry Colt Award

Swedish golfer is recognised for her role in increasing participation rate of female golfers.
Waynesville Inn & Golf Club appoints Bobby Weed to develop master plan 9 June 2021

Waynesville Inn & Golf Club appoints Bobby Weed to develop master plan

Architect will reduce the number of holes from 27 to 18 at North Carolina club.
Blackwolf Run opens new 10-hole par-three course 4 June 2021

Blackwolf Run opens new 10-hole par-three course

Chris Lutzke and Herb Kohler design short layout with holes ranging from 60 to 160 yards.
Summer 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 3 June 2021

Summer 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Cover story considers benefits of a ‘less is more’ approach to golf course design.
BallenIsles CC appoints Nicklaus Design for East course renovation 2 June 2021

BallenIsles CC appoints Nicklaus Design for East course renovation

Florida club to bring back design features from 1971, when it hosted the PGA Championship.
Agustin Pizá partners with Brandel Chamblee on golf course project in Mexico 1 June 2021

Agustin Pizá partners with Brandel Chamblee on golf course project in Mexico

Construction of a 24-hole layout with four distinct six-hole loops will begin in summer 2022.
Weybrook Park set to officially open new course 1 June 2021

Weybrook Park set to officially open new course

Sandy Burrell and Ken Moodie create new back nine and rework front nine for West layout.
High Hampton opens for play with updated layout by Fazio Design 28 May 2021

High Hampton opens for play with updated layout by Fazio Design

Project at high-end North Carolina resort sees creation of six entirely new holes.
Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club completes 27-hole renovation project 26 May 2021

Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club completes 27-hole renovation project

Private club in Alabama has reworked bunkers, removed trees and cleared undergrowth.
Craig Schreiner begins renovation project at Pine Lakes CC 21 May 2021

Craig Schreiner begins renovation project at Pine Lakes CC

Architect will expand greens and bring back a more natural look to bunkers at South Carolina club.
Nelson & Haworth leads 36-hole renovation in the Philippines 20 May 2021

Nelson & Haworth leads 36-hole renovation in the Philippines

Project at Mimosa golf complex includes rerouting to create land for a new shopping centre.
Golf course architect Arthur Hills passes away aged 91 19 May 2021

Golf course architect Arthur Hills passes away aged 91

Toledo native designed more than 200 new golf courses and renovated more than 150 others.
The Summit Club at Armonk opens renovated front nine 17 May 2021

The Summit Club at Armonk opens renovated front nine

Rees Jones oversees project at New York club, with full 18 to open in mid-June.
Pizá designs ‘Ranch’ layout on 25 acres in Mexico 14 May 2021

Pizá designs ‘Ranch’ layout on 25 acres in Mexico

New course for private client will be playable as loops of three, nine, twelve and eighteen.
New 27-hole golf complex to be built in southern Belgium 12 May 2021

New 27-hole golf complex to be built in southern Belgium

Bois d’Arlon Golf and Resort will have courses designed by Stuart Hallett and Jonathan Davison.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award 12 May 2021

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Award will be presented at the 2021 ASGCA Annual Meeting in Cleveland.
TPC Harding Park’s practice facility now features “cutting-edge technology” 10 May 2021

TPC Harding Park’s practice facility now features “cutting-edge technology”

California muni installs Toptracer equipment and builds an expansive fairway with nine targets.
American Dunes opens for play following Nicklaus transformation 7 May 2021

American Dunes opens for play following Nicklaus transformation

More than 2,000 trees removed in “complete reimagination” of former Grand Haven course.
Inglewood reopens following completion of Jeff Mingay renovation 7 May 2021

Inglewood reopens following completion of Jeff Mingay renovation

New greens match the “style and character” of AV Macan’s original designs.
Tom Mackenzie completes greens renovation at Minthis in Cyprus 6 May 2021

Tom Mackenzie completes greens renovation at Minthis in Cyprus

Putting surfaces have been expanded by 25 per cent and reshaped to offer more variety and challenge.
Duininck Golf completes final phase of renovation work at TPC Louisiana 6 May 2021

Duininck Golf completes final phase of renovation work at TPC Louisiana

Contractor works alongside PGA Tour golf course architect Leslie Claytor to update drainage and bunkers.
Montecito Club set to complete regrassing project this summer 6 May 2021

Montecito Club set to complete regrassing project this summer

Owner of California club spends $119m to “create a private club like no other”.
Gamble Sands opens short course designed by David McLay Kidd 5 May 2021

Gamble Sands opens short course designed by David McLay Kidd

New 14-hole par-three QuickSands layout has holes varying between 60 and 180 yards.
Montgomery National appoints Paul Miller for golf course renovation 5 May 2021

Montgomery National appoints Paul Miller for golf course renovation

Architect’s plan for Minnesota layout is to “energise a hidden gem that has great natural attributes”.
Pierfrancesco De Simone designs new golf course for Lake Garda resort 5 May 2021

Pierfrancesco De Simone designs new golf course for Lake Garda resort

Proposed layout is awaiting approval from two Italian municipalities.
Lobb + Partners plan long-term project at Waterton Lakes 29 April 2021

Lobb + Partners plan long-term project at Waterton Lakes

Design firm recommends enhancing Canadian course’s connection with the natural landscape.
Jonathan Gaunt completes first phase of Cavendish renovation 29 April 2021

Jonathan Gaunt completes first phase of Cavendish renovation

Buxton club builds new bunkers in a style close to what Alister MacKenzie originally designed.
Nathan Crace aims to give Florida’s Tiger Point a new ‘coastal look’ 28 April 2021

Nathan Crace aims to give Florida’s Tiger Point a new ‘coastal look’

New owners bring architect in for a course-wide naturalisation project and bunker renovation.
Chart Hills to reopen in June following major renovation 27 April 2021

Chart Hills to reopen in June following major renovation

Work was undertaken to address long-standing drainage problems on the Smyers-Faldo layout.
Huxley Golf completes tee project on Swanston’s short course 22 April 2021

Huxley Golf completes tee project on Swanston’s short course

British supplier also installs a 75-foot-long practice tee strip at Edinburgh club.
New Stirling & Martin course takes shape in Madrid 21 April 2021

New Stirling & Martin course takes shape in Madrid

Architects design “auditorium-type” layout as part of a 550-hectare development by La Finca.
Construction begins on new nine-hole course by EGD in Kazakhstan 21 April 2021

Construction begins on new nine-hole course by EGD in Kazakhstan

The par-34 layout is part of a master-planned community on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Sanford Golf Design creates reversible nine for Florida muni 20 April 2021

Sanford Golf Design creates reversible nine for Florida muni

Newly named Sailfish Sands facility also adds Toptracer driving range and new putting greens.
Construction begins on new Harradine course in Russia 20 April 2021

Construction begins on new Harradine course in Russia

Architect’s layout features the Volga river, either as a backdrop or located next to holes.
Brantford Golf & Country Club appoints WAC Golf for renovation 19 April 2021

Brantford Golf & Country Club appoints WAC Golf for renovation

Rod Whitman says the plan is to “inject variety and nuance back into the features”.
New Fazio layout takes shape at Driftwood in Texas 19 April 2021

New Fazio layout takes shape at Driftwood in Texas

Golf course is part of a $250-million development from the Discovery Land Company.
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2021 16 April 2021

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2021

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Chislehurst appoints EGD for design review of Braid course 16 April 2021

Chislehurst appoints EGD for design review of Braid course

Dave Sampson will lead project to investigate strategy presented by historic 5,095-yard layout.
Apes Hill revival emphasises beauty of Barbados 16 April 2021

Apes Hill revival emphasises beauty of Barbados

Ron Kirby accentuates site’s natural assets and opens up ocean views.
The April 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 15 April 2021

The April 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Bill Coore’s new short course at Barnbougle in Australia features on the cover.
Thomas Himmel completes Tegernseer renovation in southern Germany 14 April 2021

Thomas Himmel completes Tegernseer renovation in southern Germany

Architect redesigns greens to improve proportions and increase visibility.
The Refuge set to reopen following Nathan Crace redesign 13 April 2021

The Refuge set to reopen following Nathan Crace redesign

Project at Mississippi muni includes three new holes, rebuilt bunkers and regrassed greens.
Forrest Richardson partners with Jeff Danner for new golf design firm 12 April 2021

Forrest Richardson partners with Jeff Danner for new golf design firm

Richardson | Danner Golf Course Architects will have offices in Arizona and California.
New Stillwater golf course on track for November 2021 opening 8 April 2021

New Stillwater golf course on track for November 2021 opening

Bobby Weed’s design is the first to be built on Florida’s First Coast since 2004.
Construction begins on Coore & Crenshaw’s first Alabama design 7 April 2021

Construction begins on Coore & Crenshaw’s first Alabama design

New course is part of a 1,500-acre development located alongside Lake Martin.
Pebble Beach ready to open Tiger Woods’ reimagined ‘The Hay’ 6 April 2021

Pebble Beach ready to open Tiger Woods’ reimagined ‘The Hay’

TGR Design’s new short course references the resort’s golfing history.
Forse Design renovation creates greater ‘joy’ at Beacon Hill 6 April 2021

Forse Design renovation creates greater ‘joy’ at Beacon Hill

New Jersey club rebuilds bunkers and greens, and opens vistas with tree removal.
CordeValle completes bunker project on its RTJ II course 1 April 2021

CordeValle completes bunker project on its RTJ II course

Brett Thornsbury works with Capillary Concrete to address playability and consistency issues.
Mackenzie & Ebert renovates six more holes at Hillside 31 March 2021

Mackenzie & Ebert renovates six more holes at Hillside

Architects develop dunes and reshape green surrounds to add more drama to the front nine.
Fazio renovation to begin next month at Nassau CC in New York 30 March 2021

Fazio renovation to begin next month at Nassau CC in New York

Tom Marzolf will reposition fairway bunkers to create risk-reward challenges for longer hitters.
New links course planned for Scottish Highlands 29 March 2021

New links course planned for Scottish Highlands

Landowner aims to appoint a ‘world-class architect’ to work on site next to Cromarty Firth.
Rengstorf takes sustainable approach for bunker work at WINSTONgolf 29 March 2021

Rengstorf takes sustainable approach for bunker work at WINSTONgolf

German club reduces sand areas on its Open course by a third to reduce maintenance time.
Three more holes complete as New Zealand progresses with restoration project 26 March 2021

Three more holes complete as New Zealand progresses with restoration project

Latest work includes restoring the lacy-edged bunkers on the short par-three tenth.
Construction begins on new nine-hole Stirling & Martin course in Paraguay 26 March 2021

Construction begins on new nine-hole Stirling & Martin course in Paraguay

First stage of 27 holes planned for 1,400-hectare development in Asuncion.
Kevin Norby to reconstruct flood-damaged holes at Nebraska’s Quail Run 25 March 2021

Kevin Norby to reconstruct flood-damaged holes at Nebraska’s Quail Run

Architect will begin work with Landscapes Unlimited to address “staggering” damage caused in 2019.
Construction set to begin on second nine at Bangalore’s Zion Hills 24 March 2021

Construction set to begin on second nine at Bangalore’s Zion Hills

George Philpott designs new holes, nearly a decade after the first nine opened for play.
New Faldo layout in Vietnam set for summer completion 23 March 2021

New Faldo layout in Vietnam set for summer completion

Nine holes of the course at Thanh Lanh are routed across a lake peninsula.
The International appoints Coore & Crenshaw to renovate Pines course 23 March 2021

The International appoints Coore & Crenshaw to renovate Pines course

Duo will focus on the relationship between the layout and the land for their work in Massachusetts.
Cuddington commissions long-term plan for work on Colt course 18 March 2021

Cuddington commissions long-term plan for work on Colt course

Surrey club completes woodland management and hires Clayton, DeVries & Pont as advisors.
IMG designs new nine-hole course in Mauritius 17 March 2021

IMG designs new nine-hole course in Mauritius

Construction work will begin on par-three layout at Azuri Ocean and Golf Village in April.
Lohmann Quitno to begin Abbey Springs renovation in August 12 March 2021

Lohmann Quitno to begin Abbey Springs renovation in August

Architects will introduce design changes while addressing infrastructure issues on Wisconsin layout.
Baltusrol’s Lower course to reopen in May following Gil Hanse restoration 12 March 2021

Baltusrol’s Lower course to reopen in May following Gil Hanse restoration

Architect returns AW Tillinghast’s style to layout that will host the PGA Championship in 2029.
New course to open at Barnbougle Dunes this month 11 March 2021

New course to open at Barnbougle Dunes this month

Bill Coore designs 14-hole layout with “sporty” holes on dune ridge above Lost Farm.
Work turns to back nine on new Nicklaus course in Vietnam 11 March 2021

Work turns to back nine on new Nicklaus course in Vietnam

Design team uses site’s natural rock as a feature throughout the round.
Spring 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 9 March 2021

Spring 2021 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Profiles six clubs highlighted by the latest ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program.
Loch Lomond nears completion of huge drainage project 9 March 2021

Loch Lomond nears completion of huge drainage project

Course manager David Cole oversees project to transform drainage at famous Scottish club.
Cherokee CC in Wisconsin appoints team to develop renovation plan 8 March 2021

Cherokee CC in Wisconsin appoints team to develop renovation plan

Project will focus on improving course conditions and “environmentally favourable characteristics”.
Gary Player Design completes new layout for Kigali Golf Club 5 March 2021

Gary Player Design completes new layout for Kigali Golf Club

Phil Jacobs replaces existing holes and adds nine in Rwandan capital.
Ten holes of new golf course in Oregon will open for preview play this summer 4 March 2021

Ten holes of new golf course in Oregon will open for preview play this summer

Dan Hixson transforms former quarry site into a walkable layout with plenty of variety.
Pete Dye design to open this summer at Holliday Farms 3 March 2021

Pete Dye design to open this summer at Holliday Farms

New course is part of a 600-acre development in Indiana that could include 450 luxury home sites.
Jay Smith leads research and renovation work at Florida’s Hyde Park 2 March 2021

Jay Smith leads research and renovation work at Florida’s Hyde Park

Architect says his investigations show that the course’s original designer is Stanley Thompson.
Gene Bates to begin Circling Raven renovation this spring 26 February 2021

Gene Bates to begin Circling Raven renovation this spring

Initial work will be the practice facilities ahead of the club hosting a Symetra Tour event in August.
Silvies Valley Ranch starts work on new putting course 25 February 2021

Silvies Valley Ranch starts work on new putting course

Dan Hixson designs green around the edge of a lake at the Oregon resort.
Forrest Richardson launches new land planning service 22 February 2021

Forrest Richardson launches new land planning service

LandBalance will focus on projects involving golf courses that have the potential to be renovated.
Bill Bergin continues progress with Highlands Falls renovation 17 February 2021

Bill Bergin continues progress with Highlands Falls renovation

Architect moves focus to front nine having completed back nine in 2020.
Construction to resume on new Lost Rail golf course in Nebraska 16 February 2021

Construction to resume on new Lost Rail golf course in Nebraska

Scott Hoffman and Landscapes Unlimited create layout over rolling pasture on outskirts of Omaha.
Bald Mountain course to reopen in April after tree work 15 February 2021

Bald Mountain course to reopen in April after tree work

Project at Rumbling Bald Resort aims to restore original shot options.
R&A submits planning application for new golf facility in Glasgow 11 February 2021

R&A submits planning application for new golf facility in Glasgow

Lethamhill muni would become community venue including nine holes, short course and walking trails.
Agustin Pizá revisits ‘pit’ concept for private community layout in Mexico 11 February 2021

Agustin Pizá revisits ‘pit’ concept for private community layout in Mexico

Architect plans multi-purpose complex with sprawling green for waste area in Valle de Bravo.
New group acquires 50 per cent stake in European Golf Design from IMG 10 February 2021

New group acquires 50 per cent stake in European Golf Design from IMG

Change in ownership “brings a new perspective and energy” to the design firm.
Clayton, DeVries & Pont starts redesign of RCG Vista Hermosa in Spain 9 February 2021

Clayton, DeVries & Pont starts redesign of RCG Vista Hermosa in Spain

Work on green complexes at third and fifth holes of 1975 Gonzalo Lavin Sr layout is under way.
Drew Rogers collaborates with University of Illinois on Atkins GC project 8 February 2021

Drew Rogers collaborates with University of Illinois on Atkins GC project

Plan focuses on increasing distance and repositioning bunkers to challenge college players.
Jonathan Davison progresses with bunker work at Albatross Golf Resort 8 February 2021

Jonathan Davison progresses with bunker work at Albatross Golf Resort

Architect aims to improve visibility, interest and drainage of sand hazards on Czech course.
Benkusky to restore challenge to Dick Wilson’s ‘Green Monster’ at Palm Aire 3 February 2021

Benkusky to restore challenge to Dick Wilson’s ‘Green Monster’ at Palm Aire

Comprehensive renovation project at Florida layout will begin in the summer.
Tripp Davis begins renovation at BraeBurn Country Club 2 February 2021

Tripp Davis begins renovation at BraeBurn Country Club

Project at Houston club includes rebuilding all greens and returning bunkers to a more classic style.
San Vicente reopens for preview play after Andy Staples renovation 2 February 2021

San Vicente reopens for preview play after Andy Staples renovation

Architect’s goals at California resort club were to improve sustainability and golf experience.
Nicklaus Design to create new course for Qiddiya development in Saudi Arabia 1 February 2021

Nicklaus Design to create new course for Qiddiya development in Saudi Arabia

Layout is first of two planned for country club at within residential community.
Sterling Grove to open new Nicklaus Design layout for public play 29 January 2021

Sterling Grove to open new Nicklaus Design layout for public play

New course is the centrepiece of Toll Brothers residential community in Arizona.
Sandwell Park kicks off renovation with woodland management 28 January 2021

Sandwell Park kicks off renovation with woodland management

Club is working with Mackenzie & Ebert to restore character of its Harry Colt layout.
Como golf course completes stormwater project to reduce pollution 27 January 2021

Como golf course completes stormwater project to reduce pollution

Kevin Norby oversees work at Minnesota club to prevent phosphorus from entering lake.
Abdullah Kamakhi on track to become Saudi Arabia’s first golf course architect 26 January 2021

Abdullah Kamakhi on track to become Saudi Arabia’s first golf course architect

Former landscape designer will undertake two-year course at the European Institute of Golf Course Architects.
Course work to begin on ‘incredible’ Seven Mile Beach site in Hobart 25 January 2021

Course work to begin on ‘incredible’ Seven Mile Beach site in Hobart

Mike Clayton and Mike DeVries route dunes layout for pure golf development led by Mat Goggin.
Third nine by IMG opens at Hilltop Valley in Vietnam 21 January 2021

Third nine by IMG opens at Hilltop Valley in Vietnam

New holes have been laid out on “extremely hilly site with dramatic changes in elevation”.
Palmer team to begin Teton Pines renovation project in April 21 January 2021

Palmer team to begin Teton Pines renovation project in April

Focus of work will be bunkers, with the plan calling for a 25 per cent reduction of sand areas.
Rees Jones walks down memory lane for Coral Ridge renovation 20 January 2021

Rees Jones walks down memory lane for Coral Ridge renovation

Architect returns to course designed by his father and previously owned by his family.
Dundonald Links in Scotland prepares for new dawn 20 January 2021

Dundonald Links in Scotland prepares for new dawn

Kyle Phillips progresses with course changes and new practice facilities as part of £25m investment.
The January 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 19 January 2021

The January 2021 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

PGA Frisco features on the cover, plus reports from Landmand, Congressional and Chart Hills.
Tom Doak to rebuild Lido in Wisconsin 19 January 2021

Tom Doak to rebuild Lido in Wisconsin

Architect will work with developers Michael and Chris Keiser on replica of lost Long Island course.
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2021 19 January 2021

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2021

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Olympia Fields approves restoration of South course 19 January 2021

Olympia Fields approves restoration of South course

Members of the Chicago club vote to go ahead with course plans developed by Andy Staples.
Enville appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for long term plans 15 January 2021

Enville appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for long term plans

Frank Pont will lead project to recommend renovations to the club’s two courses.
Pierre Fulke Design completes bunker project at Frosaker 14 January 2021

Pierre Fulke Design completes bunker project at Frosaker

Former Ryder Cup player works alongside Durabunker to transform bunkering on Swedish course.
Johan Benestam builds extra par-three hole for Västerås GC 13 January 2021

Johan Benestam builds extra par-three hole for Västerås GC

New hole is part of a master-planned project that also includes work on four greens at Swedish club.
Bill Bergin completes renovation at Dalton G&CC 12 January 2021

Bill Bergin completes renovation at Dalton G&CC

Architect works alongside Duininck Golf to give Georgia course ’new look and identity’.
Golf de l’Isle Adam completes bunker renovation project 11 January 2021

Golf de l’Isle Adam completes bunker renovation project

French club’s head greenkeeper designs smaller hazards for ease of maintenance.
Demand rises for practice area projects 8 January 2021

Demand rises for practice area projects

ASGCA-commissioned ‘Golf Facility Market Trend Watch’ considers impact of Covid-19.
Lemon Bay appoints Drew Rogers to develop master plan 7 January 2021

Lemon Bay appoints Drew Rogers to develop master plan

Architect will renovate bunkers and greens and aims to “elevate the course identity”.
New course by Pacific Coast Design opens at Haldi Golf County in India 6 January 2021

New course by Pacific Coast Design opens at Haldi Golf County in India

Country’s first riverside layout has been built alongside a residential development and hotel.
Nathan Crace completes bunker project at Tamahka Trails in Louisiana 5 January 2021

Nathan Crace completes bunker project at Tamahka Trails in Louisiana

Casino resort course rebuilds hazards and adds championship tees to bring back tournament golf.
Sentosa GC reopens renovated Serapong course 4 January 2021

Sentosa GC reopens renovated Serapong course

Club’s resident architect Andrew Johnston completes overhaul of SMBC Singapore Open venue.
Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture! 22 December 2020

Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture!

With thanks to our readers and the organisations that have supported us in 2020.
Medinah CC selects OCM to develop master plan 22 December 2020

Medinah CC selects OCM to develop master plan

Design firm plans to defend holes via the use of width, short grass, bunker positions, and green slopes.
New Stirling & Martin-designed course opens in Costa del Sol 22 December 2020

New Stirling & Martin-designed course opens in Costa del Sol

Layout overlooking the Mediterranean completed after 10-year halt in construction.
Brian Schneider completes renovation of Llanerch CC 21 December 2020

Brian Schneider completes renovation of Llanerch CC

Architect’s work at Pennsylvania club includes a ground feature inspired by the wall on North Berwick’s thirteenth.
Tom Clark finally realises Cutalong dream as new course opens for play 21 December 2020

Tom Clark finally realises Cutalong dream as new course opens for play

Architect has been working on Virginia layout – comprising classic hole designs – since 1999.
Marc Westenborg redesigns final hole at Southport Old Links 21 December 2020

Marc Westenborg redesigns final hole at Southport Old Links

Architect relocates the closing green at nine-hole course to address safety concerns.
Edwin Roald introduces new holes at Thorlákshöfn 17 December 2020

Edwin Roald introduces new holes at Thorlákshöfn

Architect’s new routing designed to address concerns over difficulty and pace of play.
The Machrie nears completion of bunker work 16 December 2020

The Machrie nears completion of bunker work

EcoBunker edging makes revetted bunkers a possibility for Scottish island links.
David Jones transforms final stretch at Glasson Golf Club 15 December 2020

David Jones transforms final stretch at Glasson Golf Club

Architect renovates course as part of redevelopment project at the 175-acre resort.
Peter Fjällman redesigns six greens at Gullbringa 14 December 2020

Peter Fjällman redesigns six greens at Gullbringa

Architect aims to make the putting surfaces on Blue course “more challenging and interesting”.
Brian Costello recaptures the “magic” at Palo Alto Hills 11 December 2020

Brian Costello recaptures the “magic” at Palo Alto Hills

Architect oversees golf course renovation and tree removal at California club.
Winter 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 10 December 2020

Winter 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Includes report on how today’s designers are inspired by architects of the Golden Age.
David Williams continues work on Harry Colt layout at Real Golf de Pedreña 9 December 2020

David Williams continues work on Harry Colt layout at Real Golf de Pedreña

Latest phase of work sees architect rebuilding bunkers on five holes at Spanish club.
Harvey completes green redesigns on two holes at Milbrook Club 8 December 2020

Harvey completes green redesigns on two holes at Milbrook Club

Architect renovates third and sixth holes of nine-hole club in Connecticut.
Construction begins on first Nicklaus course in Greece 3 December 2020

Construction begins on first Nicklaus course in Greece

New resort layout is being built in “an exceptional environment with such natural beauty”.
Troon CC reopens course following Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith renovation 2 December 2020

Troon CC reopens course following Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith renovation

Duo oversees seven-month project to re-grass course, rebuild bunkers and expand tees.
Gil Hanse’s New course at Les Bordes is set to open in May 2021 2 December 2020

Gil Hanse’s New course at Les Bordes is set to open in May 2021

Architect creates heathland layout that contrasts with the club’s Old course by Robert von Hagge.
O’Callaghan completes bunker restoration at Red Hill 1 December 2020

O’Callaghan completes bunker restoration at Red Hill

Architect returns George Thomas and Billy Bell styling to hazards at California club.
Mountain course in British Columbia for Cabot 27 November 2020

Mountain course in British Columbia for Cabot

Third project for Cowan-Dewar and Keiser partnership will be in ‘heli-ski capital’ Revelstoke.
Rees Jones begins renovation at The Summit Club at Armonk 27 November 2020

Rees Jones begins renovation at The Summit Club at Armonk

Former Brynwood G&CC layout to be transformed as part of club rebrand.
Lido-inspired course in Thailand set for August 2021 opening 25 November 2020

Lido-inspired course in Thailand set for August 2021 opening

Gil Hanse’s layout for Ban Rakat Club’s new Ballyshear Golf Links is inspired by renowned lost course.
Mike DeVries and Frank Pont complete restoration project at Bloomfield Hills 25 November 2020

Mike DeVries and Frank Pont complete restoration project at Bloomfield Hills

Work on Michigan course includes rebuilding greens and renovating bunkers to a Harry Colt style.
Second nine opens to complete redesign at Sandy Golf Links 25 November 2020

Second nine opens to complete redesign at Sandy Golf Links

OCM focuses on width and angles at course that neighbours Royal Melbourne.
Keith Foster nears completion of renovation at Coldstream CC 24 November 2020

Keith Foster nears completion of renovation at Coldstream CC

Architect reintroduces Dick Wilson’s original, bold bunkering as part of work at Ohio club.
Robert McNeil nears completion of bunker restoration at Kernwood CC 23 November 2020

Robert McNeil nears completion of bunker restoration at Kernwood CC

Architect’s work aims to respect Donald Ross design while improving course character and strategy.
Vattanac Golf Resort opens second layout by Faldo Design 19 November 2020

Vattanac Golf Resort opens second layout by Faldo Design

The West course integrates features that celebrate the culture of Cambodia.
Construction nears completion on both courses at PGA Frisco 19 November 2020

Construction nears completion on both courses at PGA Frisco

Layouts by Hanse and Welling to be given time to establish ahead of June 2022 opening.
Coral Creek Club reopens following Fazio renovation 18 November 2020

Coral Creek Club reopens following Fazio renovation

Architect returns to private Florida layout to update bunkers, grasses and drainage.
The Members Club at Grande Dunes reopens course following renovation 18 November 2020

The Members Club at Grande Dunes reopens course following renovation

Craig Schreiner returns to South Carolina to complete work on bunkers, greens and drainage.
Chris Wilczynski nears completion of Blythefield renovation 16 November 2020

Chris Wilczynski nears completion of Blythefield renovation

Architect works in Michigan to restore Langford and Moreau course “with a modern approach”.
Gill Design completes three-hole project at Indian Hills 13 November 2020

Gill Design completes three-hole project at Indian Hills

Minnesota club replaces holes five, six and seven in response to flooding earlier this year.
Pender Harbour appoints Lobb + Partners for course review 12 November 2020

Pender Harbour appoints Lobb + Partners for course review

Design firm to help Canadian club “craft a sustainable vision and plan for course improvements”.
New Graham Marsh course at Singapore Island CC uses Profile 11 November 2020

New Graham Marsh course at Singapore Island CC uses Profile

Ceramic soil amendment chosen to help green and tee drainage at famous club.
TPC Harding Park ready to reopen Fleming 9 following re-grassing project 11 November 2020

TPC Harding Park ready to reopen Fleming 9 following re-grassing project

Host of the 2020 PGA Championship is also under way with a renovation of its practice facilities.
The Addington takes initial steps towards restoration 9 November 2020

The Addington takes initial steps towards restoration

London club commissions woodland management plan and new irrigation system.
Raleigh CC ready to reopen following Kyle Franz renovation 6 November 2020

Raleigh CC ready to reopen following Kyle Franz renovation

Architect follows work at Mid Pines and Pine Needles with overhaul of Ross's last design.
TPC Treviso Bay completes $3m golf course renovation 5 November 2020

TPC Treviso Bay completes $3m golf course renovation

Architect Steve Forrest oversees work on greens and bunkers at private Florida club.
Renaissance completes second phase of renovation at Montclair 4 November 2020

Renaissance completes second phase of renovation at Montclair

Brian Schneider introduces more fairway width, new bunkering and larger putting surfaces.
Quinta do Lago completes renovation of South course 4 November 2020

Quinta do Lago completes renovation of South course

Project on Algarve resort layout includes renovating all bunkers to their original size.
Winter work at Falkenstein focuses on greenside bunkering 3 November 2020

Winter work at Falkenstein focuses on greenside bunkering

Infinite Variety continues with long-term restoration project at highly rated German club.
Samuel Beckman under way with second phase of renovation at Glen Flora 2 November 2020

Samuel Beckman under way with second phase of renovation at Glen Flora

Project at Illinois club includes returning the second hole to its Redan-style roots.
Moorfleet reopens following course revival project 2 November 2020

Moorfleet reopens following course revival project

Rainer Preissmann returns to Hamburg club on infamous contaminated site of Bille settlement.
Firestone Country Club to renovate and rename its West course 30 October 2020

Firestone Country Club to renovate and rename its West course

Bunker project on the newly-named Fazio course is expected to be complete by spring.
Simon’s Golf Club progresses with 27-hole bunker renovation 29 October 2020

Simon’s Golf Club progresses with 27-hole bunker renovation

Caspar Grauballe oversees project to update all sand hazards at Danish club.
Pizá Golf completes renovation at Briceño 18 28 October 2020

Pizá Golf completes renovation at Briceño 18

All 18 holes at the Colombian course have been redesigned in the project.
ASGCA Foundation releases new book to help clubs make design decisions 28 October 2020

ASGCA Foundation releases new book to help clubs make design decisions

Designs on a Better Golf Course provides insight into the impact of architecture.
Rees Jones to redesign Westchester Hills Golf Club 27 October 2020

Rees Jones to redesign Westchester Hills Golf Club

Architect will review existing course features to design a master plan for the New York club
New short game facility opens at Gullane Golf Club 26 October 2020

New short game facility opens at Gullane Golf Club

James Edwards designs practice area on site of Course No. 3’s former eighteenth green.
Renovation work progresses on Philadelphia CC nine-holer 23 October 2020

Renovation work progresses on Philadelphia CC nine-holer

Forse Golf Design oversees project on new practice facility and Centennial Nine
New Ankara layout opens for preview play 21 October 2020

New Ankara layout opens for preview play

Lobb designs minimalist layout on rolling landscape with long vistas across site to Turkish capital.
Construction under way on second nine at Las Piedras in Uruguay 20 October 2020

Construction under way on second nine at Las Piedras in Uruguay

Palmer’s Thad Layton routes new holes to connect existing nine to new hotel.
Aberdeenshire Council approves second course at Trump International Golf Links 19 October 2020

Aberdeenshire Council approves second course at Trump International Golf Links

Authority considered that the new MacLeod course will contribute significant social and economic benefits.
Golfplan’s new nine-hole golf course in Tbilisi to open next year 19 October 2020

Golfplan’s new nine-hole golf course in Tbilisi to open next year

Views are “by far the most expansive we have ever had,” says architect Ramsey.
Oaks Prague previews new Kyle Phillips course ahead of spring 2021 opening 16 October 2020

Oaks Prague previews new Kyle Phillips course ahead of spring 2021 opening

Design of PGA National Czech Republic layout revives and restores natural areas.
The October 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 15 October 2020

The October 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our latest issue features the closing green of the newly-restored Fox Chapel GC in Pittsburgh.
“Our creativity needs to ramp up,” says new ASGCA president 15 October 2020

“Our creativity needs to ramp up,” says new ASGCA president

Forrest Richardson urges architects to keep looking at new formats for courses.

Sequoyah National completes bunker renovation and regrassing project 15 October 2020

Sequoyah National completes bunker renovation and regrassing project

North Carolina club reopens following work completed under direction of Robert Trent Jones II.
Andy Staples reimagines Squire course at PGA National 13 October 2020

Andy Staples reimagines Squire course at PGA National

Architect's plan includes converting two existing holes into a nine-hole par-three course.
Kenwood completes course renovation to mark 90-year anniversary 12 October 2020

Kenwood completes course renovation to mark 90-year anniversary

Ohio club reopens Kendale layout following irrigation work and Fry/Straka renovation.
New putting course from Jerry Pate opens in Atlanta 8 October 2020

New putting course from Jerry Pate opens in Atlanta

Himalayas-style design completes three-year, $33m project at Bobby Jones Golf Course.
Whispering Pines reopens following Chet Williams renovation 7 October 2020

Whispering Pines reopens following Chet Williams renovation

Architect returns to “revamp” Texan layout, 20 years after he originally designed it.
Forrest Richardson submits redesign plans for California State Parks layout 7 October 2020

Forrest Richardson submits redesign plans for California State Parks layout

Architect “lets the river decide” proposed rerouting of Lake Tahoe golf course.
Jakub Cervenka builds four new holes for Golf Club Poděbrady 6 October 2020

Jakub Cervenka builds four new holes for Golf Club Poděbrady

Architect redesigns Czech course’s opening three holes and eighteenth, plus new practice area.
ASGCA highlights six golf projects that demonstrate environmental excellence 1 October 2020

ASGCA highlights six golf projects that demonstrate environmental excellence

Annual awards programme recognises innovative work completed by member architects.
JMP Golf Design returns to Mexican layout to improve course conditions 1 October 2020

JMP Golf Design returns to Mexican layout to improve course conditions

Recent project at Las Lomas Club de Golf creates 'a very unique and colourful environment'.
First phase of renovation nears completion at Royal Hobart 30 September 2020

First phase of renovation nears completion at Royal Hobart

Richard Chamberlain alters seventh and eighth holes, part of his new master plan.

Billy Fuller oversees bunker renovation at Gaylord Springs 29 September 2020

Billy Fuller oversees bunker renovation at Gaylord Springs

Architect reduces sand on Tennessee course as well as bringing a Golden Age look to bunkers.
Bobby Cupp Jr oversees three-hole redesign at Hawk’s Landing 28 September 2020

Bobby Cupp Jr oversees three-hole redesign at Hawk’s Landing

The eighteenth hole at Orlando layout becomes a 204-yard par three with an island green.
Paul Miller completes new putting course for Palmer Hills 25 September 2020

Paul Miller completes new putting course for Palmer Hills

'The Forge' features four greens and has been designed to appeal to all golfers.
Ponte Vedra reopens Ocean course following Weed renovation 23 September 2020

Ponte Vedra reopens Ocean course following Weed renovation

Architect makes use of additional land to change routing and revamp the practice facility.
Mike Davis to form new golf design firm with Tom Fazio II next year 23 September 2020

Mike Davis to form new golf design firm with Tom Fazio II next year

Current CEO of USGA will leave the organisation to pursue his lifelong passion for golf course design.
Old Overton Club reopens following Jerry Pate renovation 22 September 2020

Old Overton Club reopens following Jerry Pate renovation

Architect returns to Alabama course to complete work on tees, bunkers and greens.
Canyon Meadows completes first phase of vegetation management plan 21 September 2020

Canyon Meadows completes first phase of vegetation management plan

Wade Horrocks removes hundreds of trees at Canadian club to widen playing corridors.
Crace creates bunkerless layout for Jackson Parish redesign 18 September 2020

Crace creates bunkerless layout for Jackson Parish redesign

Nine-hole North Louisiana layout will be extended to 18 and renamed Smuggler’s Run.
Groundbreaking film demonstrates potential for harmony between golf and nature 17 September 2020

Groundbreaking film demonstrates potential for harmony between golf and nature

Bertrand Mussotte feature explores partnership between science and golf at Vidauban in France.
Construction starts on new par three at Nacka 17 September 2020

Construction starts on new par three at Nacka

Johan Benestam negotiates various landscape challenges to begin building 131-yard hole for Swedish club.
Laguna Golf Lăng Cô unveils extra par-three hole from Faldo Design 16 September 2020

Laguna Golf Lăng Cô unveils extra par-three hole from Faldo Design

Nineteenth hole plays along the coast and features views of the beach and mountain backdrop.
Calcot Park appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont to develop course plan 15 September 2020

Calcot Park appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont to develop course plan

Frank Pont will restore Colt course “in a manner that will be respectful of its architectural heritage”.
Fall 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 15 September 2020

Fall 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Issue explores how small parcels of land can be repurposed to broaden club offerings.
Shady Oaks set for October reopening following OCM redesign 15 September 2020

Shady Oaks set for October reopening following OCM redesign

Design firm completes work in Texas with “features fitting into the terrain a little more naturally”.
Iron Horse set for September reopening following Brauer renovation 10 September 2020

Iron Horse set for September reopening following Brauer renovation

Architect addresses water issues as part of $3m project at Texas municipal facility.
Golf course architects say action is needed to reduce hitting distance 9 September 2020

Golf course architects say action is needed to reduce hitting distance

Three-quarters of survey respondents said hitting distances were having a negative impact on course design.

Hanse firm to rebuild core Florida golf course 8 September 2020

Hanse firm to rebuild core Florida golf course

Jonathan’s Landing reconstruction project is expected to start next February.
Sweden’s first true restoration approved at Stockholms GK 7 September 2020

Sweden’s first true restoration approved at Stockholms GK

Architect Lundin aims to return heathland character and Colt/Morrison original design.
David Hemstock returns to The Manor to begin five-year renovation 7 September 2020

David Hemstock returns to The Manor to begin five-year renovation

First phase of work includes replacing drainage, restoring shapes of greens, and re-facing bunkers.
The Playground by Tiger Woods opens at Jack’s Bay 4 September 2020

The Playground by Tiger Woods opens at Jack’s Bay

Ten-hole short course overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and can be played in a variety of configurations.
Turfgrass launches virtual agronomic consultancy service 3 September 2020

Turfgrass launches virtual agronomic consultancy service

Online platform allows golf club clients to get rapid access to turf expertise.
Mikko Ilonen enters design business with two Finland projects 3 September 2020

Mikko Ilonen enters design business with two Finland projects

New firm will renovate Kytäjä’s South East course and design a new layout for Tammer-Golf.
Practice area renovation nears completion at The Club at Savannah Quarters 3 September 2020

Practice area renovation nears completion at The Club at Savannah Quarters

Jason McCoy oversees the building of a new short game area and putting green at Georgia club.
Fazio Design restores Seth Raynor design at Fox Chapel 2 September 2020

Fazio Design restores Seth Raynor design at Fox Chapel

Tom Marzolf makes use of historic material to restore original features on Pittsburgh course.
Blair a step closer to realising Buck Club dream 1 September 2020

Blair a step closer to realising Buck Club dream

Player/developer closes on site for ‘ideal’ course; will design alongside King-Collins.

South course at Oakland Hills on track for July 2021 reopening 27 August 2020

South course at Oakland Hills on track for July 2021 reopening

Gil Hanse removes 137 trees and 40 bunkers to make the layout more playable for members.
Schaerweijde Golf opens new design from Alan Rijks 26 August 2020

Schaerweijde Golf opens new design from Alan Rijks

Dutch architect updates nine-hole course with “new greens and more variety in tees”.
New-look 18 set to reopen at Verdura Resort next year 25 August 2020

New-look 18 set to reopen at Verdura Resort next year

Kyle Phillips returns to original design in Sicily to renovate 14 holes damaged by freak flood.
Cabot Cape Breton previews its new short course 21 August 2020

Cabot Cape Breton previews its new short course

Whitman, Axland & Cutten designs The Nest, a 10-hole par-three layout over rolling ground.
Silkeborg appoints Philip Spogárd to develop 10-year plan 20 August 2020

Silkeborg appoints Philip Spogárd to develop 10-year plan

Architect’s agreement with top Danish club includes the construction of a new short course.
Denver set for reopening of City Park golf course 19 August 2020

Denver set for reopening of City Park golf course

Municipal layout redesigned by Todd Schoeder to help alleviate neighbourhood flooding.
Grassing begins on new Nicklaus Design layout in Indonesia 18 August 2020

Grassing begins on new Nicklaus Design layout in Indonesia

Sedayu course on reclamation land transitions between links and parkland themes.
Cervone and Farrow develop transformation plans for ‘The Bob’ 14 August 2020

Cervone and Farrow develop transformation plans for ‘The Bob’

Architects propose to replace par-67 Pittsburgh muni with a nine-hole course and par-three layout.
DeVries and Pont begin Bloomfield Hills restoration 13 August 2020

DeVries and Pont begin Bloomfield Hills restoration

Architects will restore bunkers to a Colt style, rebuild four greens and more at Michigan club.
UK government approves plans for new golf destination 13 August 2020

UK government approves plans for new golf destination

Peel L&P aims to transform Hulton Park estate into a golf course capable of hosting the Ryder Cup.
King-Collins to build twelve-hole course in Mississippi 12 August 2020

King-Collins to build twelve-hole course in Mississippi

Brazenhead layout will repurpose closed country club with ‘best solution for the property’.
Putting course ‘amazing success’ at Black Butte Ranch 11 August 2020

Putting course ‘amazing success’ at Black Butte Ranch

John Fought designs Little Meadow as a continuous loop that can play in both directions.
Tom Mackenzie returns to Minthis to complete greens renovation 10 August 2020

Tom Mackenzie returns to Minthis to complete greens renovation

Project at Cypriot club resumes following the lifting of country’s lockdown restrictions.
Planning application submitted for £13m Centurion Golf Centre 7 August 2020

Planning application submitted for £13m Centurion Golf Centre

Paul Thomas produces new 12-hole layout plan, which is being considered by members of Wallsend Golf Club.
Amata Spring completes first phase of bunker project 6 August 2020

Amata Spring completes first phase of bunker project

Thai club is returning bunkers closer to original design and make them ’almost maintenance free’.
New short course at Princenbosch on track for September opening 5 August 2020

New short course at Princenbosch on track for September opening

Alan Rijks designs nine-hole par-three layout, with lighting for evening play, at Dutch club.
Washtenaw appoints Raymond Hearn to develop long-range course plan 4 August 2020

Washtenaw appoints Raymond Hearn to develop long-range course plan

Architect’s proposals include green expansion, tree removal and bunker work.
Andrew Green nears completion of US$5m renovation of Eisenhower 4 August 2020

Andrew Green nears completion of US$5m renovation of Eisenhower

Architect removes every bunker on public layout in Maryland for greater sustainability.
New Pollan Links short course opens at Ballyliffin GC 3 August 2020

New Pollan Links short course opens at Ballyliffin GC

Pat Ruddy designs nine-hole par-three layout on 14-acre site on Ireland’s north coast.
Champions Golf Club prepares for US Women’s Open 31 July 2020

Champions Golf Club prepares for US Women’s Open

Beau Welling and Heritage Links collaborate with Texas club on bunker renovation project.
David Minogue creates new short game area at Spanish Point GC 30 July 2020

David Minogue creates new short game area at Spanish Point GC

New practice facility at Irish club was financed by a government grant.
Doug Carrick begins penultimate phase of work at Fontana GC 29 July 2020

Doug Carrick begins penultimate phase of work at Fontana GC

Project at Austrian club is designed to restore course’s position as number one in the country.
The Club at Lac La Belle unveils renovated course 28 July 2020

The Club at Lac La Belle unveils renovated course

Craig Haltom builds four holes on new land and reroutes the remainder on Wisconsin layout.
Centaur signs up Nicklaus Design for Panther National 27 July 2020

Centaur signs up Nicklaus Design for Panther National

Jack Nicklaus hails freedom to create course without compromise for Florida community.
Beau Welling to redesign course at Country Club in Tasmania 24 July 2020

Beau Welling to redesign course at Country Club in Tasmania

Firm’s first project in Australia will anchor a new residential and community development.
RTJ II redesigns Tanah Merah’s Garden course in Singapore 23 July 2020

RTJ II redesigns Tanah Merah’s Garden course in Singapore

Project has included rebuilding every bunker and reducing the distance of green-to-tee walks.
Construction of new golf course in Bulgaria expected to start this autumn 22 July 2020

Construction of new golf course in Bulgaria expected to start this autumn

European Golf Design’s routing for OKOL Lake Park is located in an Alpine meadow.
The July 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 21 July 2020

The July 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features Coore & Crenshaw’s Sheep Ranch course at Bandon Dunes.
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2020 21 July 2020

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2020

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Meadowbrook CC selects Kevin Hargrave for bunker renovation 20 July 2020

Meadowbrook CC selects Kevin Hargrave for bunker renovation

Two-year project at Missouri club will also include tree clearing and work on tees and fairway lines.
Crans-sur-Sierre progresses with changes despite challenges of Covid-19 16 July 2020

Crans-sur-Sierre progresses with changes despite challenges of Covid-19

Latest phase of work includes expanding putting green and changes to green and tee complexes.
Brambles course construction on track for 2021 completion 15 July 2020

Brambles course construction on track for 2021 completion

Coore & Crenshaw layout in northern California aims to be a throwback with a modern twist.
The Reserve Club at Woodside opens new layout 14 July 2020

The Reserve Club at Woodside opens new layout

Clyde Johnston adds six holes to Hollow Creek golf course to complete 18-hole routing.
Royal Dornoch unveils revised seventh hole 13 July 2020

Royal Dornoch unveils revised seventh hole

Mackenzie & Ebert’s work at Scottish course opens sea views and restores playing options.
Boar’s Head Resort in Virginia opens new Birdwood course 10 July 2020

Boar’s Head Resort in Virginia opens new Birdwood course

Love Golf Design completely redesigns 18-hole layout and new six-hole short course.
Indiana University unveils new Pfau course by Steve Smyers 9 July 2020

Indiana University unveils new Pfau course by Steve Smyers

Golf architect has developed a state-of-the-art layout, playable from 4,563 to 7,833 yards.
New par-three course completed at Forest Dunes 8 July 2020

New par-three course completed at Forest Dunes

Ten-hole layout designed by Riley Johns and Keith Rhebb will open on 31 July.
Empordà Golf Resort under way with two-course renovation 3 July 2020

Empordà Golf Resort under way with two-course renovation

Mafer Golf oversees construction on Links and Forest layouts, both designed by Robert von Hagge.
Wilczynski develops new master plan for Pine River CC 2 July 2020

Wilczynski develops new master plan for Pine River CC

Architect will restore the design intent of the original nine holes at private Michigan club.
“The impact of climate change and the cost of resources will guide golf into the future” 1 July 2020

“The impact of climate change and the cost of resources will guide golf into the future”

Paul Jansen talks about how he has remained productive amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tyler Rae completes renovation work at Woodland GC 30 June 2020

Tyler Rae completes renovation work at Woodland GC

Architect oversees construction of new bunkers as well as expansions of greens at Boston club.
NPS and NLT begin negotiations for lease of Washington DC municipals 25 June 2020

NPS and NLT begin negotiations for lease of Washington DC municipals

Tom Doak, Gil Hanse and Beau Welling lined up for renovation work and Troon to manage operations.
DuPont CC opens new practice area designed by Sanford Golf Design 24 June 2020

DuPont CC opens new practice area designed by Sanford Golf Design

Delaware club’s Montachanin executive course is repurposed to make space for new facility.
Stirling Golf Club opens new academy area created by Swan Golf Designs 23 June 2020

Stirling Golf Club opens new academy area created by Swan Golf Designs

Architect firm creates multi-purpose area on previously underutilised practice ground.
Hepner completes renovation work on The Club at New Seabury 19 June 2020

Hepner completes renovation work on The Club at New Seabury

Architect renovates the Ocean course, a year after he completed work on the club’s Dunes layout.
Delhi Development Authority appoints GDI to extend Bhalswa course 18 June 2020

Delhi Development Authority appoints GDI to extend Bhalswa course

Design firm also plans to renovate and reroute the existing nine holes as part of two-year project.
Benestam rebuilds range area at Royal Drottningholm 18 June 2020

Benestam rebuilds range area at Royal Drottningholm

New facility will provide golfers with “something much more like a real golf hole” for practice.
Faldo Design creates new putting course for Laguna Golf Lăng Cô 17 June 2020

Faldo Design creates new putting course for Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

Firm completes 11-hole ‘The Gongs’ layout over undulating land at Vietnam resort.
RBC Heritage marks Tour debut for updated Harbour Town 16 June 2020

RBC Heritage marks Tour debut for updated Harbour Town

Scot Sherman oversees tree management and other work during pandemic closure.
Tom McBroom’s redesign of Caversham Heath on track for 2021 opening 15 June 2020

Tom McBroom’s redesign of Caversham Heath on track for 2021 opening

Construction continues on new Eyston course ahead of club’s merger with Reading Golf Club.
“We don’t know what the next six months to a year looks like” 12 June 2020

“We don’t know what the next six months to a year looks like”

Bob Harrison discusses the impact of the pandemic on his projects in Australia.
Summer 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 11 June 2020

Summer 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Industry leaders and architects consider how golf facilities can adapt to thrive post-coronavirus.
Tripp Davis completes restoration work at Oklahoma City 11 June 2020

Tripp Davis completes restoration work at Oklahoma City

Architect restores greens and bunkers closer to Perry Maxwell and Alister MacKenzie’s original design.
Drew Rogers begins work at ‘extraordinary’ Pine Hills in Wisconsin 10 June 2020

Drew Rogers begins work at ‘extraordinary’ Pine Hills in Wisconsin

This year’s focus on eighteenth hole will deliver ‘incredible risk-reward finish’.
Kipp Schulties oversees US$8m redesign at Woodfield CC 9 June 2020

Kipp Schulties oversees US$8m redesign at Woodfield CC

Florida club renovation includes movement of 60,000 cubic yards of earth on new twelfth hole.
Jim Lipe completes renovation work on four holes at Castle Pines 8 June 2020

Jim Lipe completes renovation work on four holes at Castle Pines

Nicklaus Design consultant also directs work for new putting course at private club in Colorado.
Forse Design completes bunker restoration at Congress Lake 5 June 2020

Forse Design completes bunker restoration at Congress Lake

Jim Nagle leads project to restore bunkers at Ohio club to their original Donald Ross style.
Canadian owner-operator appoints Lobb + Partners for seven-course review 5 June 2020

Canadian owner-operator appoints Lobb + Partners for seven-course review

Design firm will begin work later this year on GolfBC Group’s British Columbia layouts.
Royal Waterloo appoints Caspar Grauballe to develop master plan 4 June 2020

Royal Waterloo appoints Caspar Grauballe to develop master plan

Architect aims to create a ‘rolling five-year development plan’ for 45-hole Belgian club.
Gamble Sands breaks ground on short course designed by David McLay Kidd 3 June 2020

Gamble Sands breaks ground on short course designed by David McLay Kidd

Architect designs 14-hole par-three Quicksands layout on “wildly contoured” parcel of land.
The Grove completes bunker renovation project 2 June 2020

The Grove completes bunker renovation project

All 90 hazards renovated and practice putting green extended in ten weeks before lockdown.
New links course opens for play in Scotland 1 June 2020

New links course opens for play in Scotland

Easing of lockdown is green light for official opening of Clive Clark-designed Dumbarnie Golf Links.
Infinite Variety completes two more holes at Blackwell 1 June 2020

Infinite Variety completes two more holes at Blackwell

Historic photographs inform bunker restoration on ninth and eleventh at Worcestershire club.
Oak Hill reopens East course following restoration by Andrew Green 29 May 2020

Oak Hill reopens East course following restoration by Andrew Green

Three new holes at Donald Ross layout that will host the 2023 PGA Championship.
New golf course opens at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch community 29 May 2020

New golf course opens at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch community

Chris Wilczynski designs private layout to be “visually dynamic and fun for players of all abilities”.
Plantation Lakes opens new nine for play 27 May 2020

Plantation Lakes opens new nine for play

Hills Forrest Smith completes project in Delaware, 13 years after the first five holes opened.
Beau Welling and Love Golf Design complete Valley Club renovation 25 May 2020

Beau Welling and Love Golf Design complete Valley Club renovation

Project on original 18 holes addresses ageing infrastructure and improves aesthetics and playability.
Jonathan Gaunt under way with centenary project at Cavendish 22 May 2020

Jonathan Gaunt under way with centenary project at Cavendish

Historic photography guides architect’s work at Alister MacKenzie’s precursor to Augusta.
Tom Mackenzie begins second phase of Liphook rerouting 21 May 2020

Tom Mackenzie begins second phase of Liphook rerouting

First phase of project saw two new holes built to eliminate dangerous road crossing.
Sanford Golf Design completes Hacienda Bay in Egypt 20 May 2020

Sanford Golf Design completes Hacienda Bay in Egypt

New resort layout finally on verge of opening following series of disruptions to construction.
Jeff Lawrence transforms Greenville par three course 19 May 2020

Jeff Lawrence transforms Greenville par three course

CrossWinds in South Carolina becomes venue devoted to “golf, beer, barbecue and beyond”.
“We will see a resurgence of golf” 19 May 2020

“We will see a resurgence of golf”

Brian Curley speaks with GCA about the impact of the pandemic on his design work.
Nathan Crace renovates Old Waverly practice facilities 15 May 2020

Nathan Crace renovates Old Waverly practice facilities

Architect expands putting green and introduces new areas for golfers to practice a variety of shots.
“Golf projects are long-terms investments” 14 May 2020

“Golf projects are long-terms investments”

William Swan talks about the outlook for his design work and life during the UK lockdown.
Quinta do Lago launches new sustainability strategy 13 May 2020

Quinta do Lago launches new sustainability strategy

Algarve resort introduces plan to ‘foster nature, conserve resources and support the community’.
“I can see fun alternative golf facilities gaining momentum” 12 May 2020

“I can see fun alternative golf facilities gaining momentum”

Gareth Williams considers the future of the golf design industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Construction under way on Kyle Franz renovation of Raleigh CC 11 May 2020

Construction under way on Kyle Franz renovation of Raleigh CC

Architect’s plan “keeps the integrity” of Donald Ross’s last design, while extending course length.
Troon Country Club begins $4.6 million renovation project 8 May 2020

Troon Country Club begins $4.6 million renovation project

Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith oversee work on all golf course elements at Scottsdale club.
Infinite Variety continues progress with Falkenstein restoration 7 May 2020

Infinite Variety continues progress with Falkenstein restoration

Architects use old aerials to guide bunker work in a style like Colt, Alison & Morrison first designed.
Greg Martin begins renovation work at Park Ridge CC 6 May 2020

Greg Martin begins renovation work at Park Ridge CC

Illinois club moves construction start date forward as coronavirus pandemic restricts play.
Hills Forrest Smith approaches completion of Highlands Meadows renovation 5 May 2020

Hills Forrest Smith approaches completion of Highlands Meadows renovation

Bunkers throughout the course are being renovated so they are more impactful and strategic.
“I have not travelled for the longest period in my entire life” 4 May 2020

“I have not travelled for the longest period in my entire life”

Marc Player talks about the impact coronavirus has had on Gary Player Design’s projects.
European Golf Design begins Titanic renovation 1 May 2020

European Golf Design begins Titanic renovation

New land and a rerouting allow Turkish club to expand golf from 27 to 36 holes.
“Golf offers an opportunity to exercise and compete safely” 30 April 2020

“Golf offers an opportunity to exercise and compete safely”

David McLay Kidd is optimistic about the industry’s ability to recover from the coronavirus outbreak.
Woodmont CC reopens North course following renovation 29 April 2020

Woodmont CC reopens North course following renovation

McDonald Design increases fairway width and introduces new bunkers on Maryland layout.
Infinite Variety starts Maritim Golfpark Ostsee renovation 28 April 2020

Infinite Variety starts Maritim Golfpark Ostsee renovation

Project at German club will also include the construction of a new six-hole short course.
“We have had to employ new techniques to oversee projects from afar” 27 April 2020

“We have had to employ new techniques to oversee projects from afar”

Beau Welling talks about how his projects are progressing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jekyll Island selects Troy Vincent and Bill Boswell to develop master plan 24 April 2020

Jekyll Island selects Troy Vincent and Bill Boswell to develop master plan

Architects evaluate every element of 63-hole golf resort to produce a blueprint for the future.
LedgeRock targets May reopening for new hole 23 April 2020

LedgeRock targets May reopening for new hole

Pennsylvania club and Rees Jones progress with renovation of ‘tough par four’ during US lockdown.
Rockland CC reopens following bunker renovation 22 April 2020

Rockland CC reopens following bunker renovation

A. John Harvey collaborates with Turco Golf to complete work on 76 sand hazards at New York club.
“The government made the right decisions early on” 21 April 2020

“The government made the right decisions early on”

Christoph Städler discusses the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on his golf projects.
Albanese and Matthews collaborate on new nine for Saskatoon GC 20 April 2020

Albanese and Matthews collaborate on new nine for Saskatoon GC

Construction of Silver course is under way at Michigan club, and expected to open in autumn.
Ken Moodie completes first phase of renovation work at Pleasington 17 April 2020

Ken Moodie completes first phase of renovation work at Pleasington

Work at UK club aims to improve playing strategy and restore the course’s heathland character.
Johan Benestam begins bunker work at Landskrona 15 April 2020

Johan Benestam begins bunker work at Landskrona

Architect introduces new style of hazard to help differentiate two courses at Swedish club.
“Clubs are making the right call” 14 April 2020

“Clubs are making the right call”

Jeff Mingay talks about how the pandemic has delayed his spring work in the US and Canada.
Chelmsford introduces new bunkering and improves drainage 13 April 2020

Chelmsford introduces new bunkering and improves drainage

Club works with Mackenzie & Ebert and construction firm MJ Abbott to transform hazards.
Jansen makes progress with three-year bunker project at Keya 13 April 2020

Jansen makes progress with three-year bunker project at Keya

Work at Japan club involves reshaping bunkers to a style closer to Shiro Akaboshi’s original design.
Shaping progresses on new golf course in Pakistan 10 April 2020

Shaping progresses on new golf course in Pakistan

Faldo Design aims to create a centre of excellence for golf in the country with its Rumanza project.
Agustín Pizá integrates short course into range at El Cortés 10 April 2020

Agustín Pizá integrates short course into range at El Cortés

Architect creates ten-hole layout that looks over Sea of Cortez for rebranded Mexico resort.
The April 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 9 April 2020

The April 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue is Gil Hanse’s New course at Les Bordes in France.
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2020 9 April 2020

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2020

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

“What promised to be a good year is now quite uncertain” 9 April 2020

“What promised to be a good year is now quite uncertain”

Jeffrey Brauer’s Iron Horse project continues after being declared essential by city government.
Lundin completes bunker project on front nine at Laholms 8 April 2020

Lundin completes bunker project on front nine at Laholms

Swedish course reopened for play last weekend with new rugged style hazards.
“We are in the fortunate position to go strong with design work” 7 April 2020

“We are in the fortunate position to go strong with design work”

Richard Mandell discusses how project priorities are shifting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mackenzie & Ebert completes redesign at The Island in Dublin 6 April 2020

Mackenzie & Ebert completes redesign at The Island in Dublin

Architects create two new holes by using Irish club’s ‘19th hole’ to reroute the layout.
Golf Design India progresses with practice facilities project at Delhi GC 3 April 2020

Golf Design India progresses with practice facilities project at Delhi GC

Renovated short game area will offer ‘course-like features and conditions’ for golfers to practice on.
“It’s going to be fluid for a while” 2 April 2020

“It’s going to be fluid for a while”

Jeremy Slessor discusses the impact of coronavirus on timings for EGD’s golf design projects.
Steve Smyers returns to Old Memorial for six-month renovation 1 April 2020

Steve Smyers returns to Old Memorial for six-month renovation

Club moves construction start date forward as coronavirus outbreak prevents play.
“We fully expect our projects to move forward later this year” 31 March 2020

“We fully expect our projects to move forward later this year”

Architect Tim Lobb expects the current lockdown to lead to a very busy second half of the year.
ASGCA sets golf design challenge for young people 30 March 2020

ASGCA sets golf design challenge for young people

New initiative gives children the opportunity to express creativity during coronavirus lockdown.
“Nobody has ever experienced anything like this before” 27 March 2020

“Nobody has ever experienced anything like this before”

Peter Harradine describes the impact that coronavirus is having on his firm’s projects.
Andrew Johnston begins renovation of Sentosa’s Serapong course 26 March 2020

Andrew Johnston begins renovation of Sentosa’s Serapong course

Project at Singapore club includes fairway grading adjustments and soil enhancement for greens.
“Golf is a tremendous individual sport with built-in social distancing” 20 March 2020

“Golf is a tremendous individual sport with built-in social distancing”

ASGCA members discuss how the US golf industry is responding to the threat of coronavirus.
Golf projects continue, with social distancing, under the shadow of coronavirus 19 March 2020

Golf projects continue, with social distancing, under the shadow of coronavirus

Golf course architects describe the effect the global pandemic is having on work in construction.
Construction work to begin on redesign of SAI Trivandrum 16 March 2020

Construction work to begin on redesign of SAI Trivandrum

Golf Design India creates new green complexes and bunker plan for nine-hole layout.
Gary Player Design completely revamps Kigali course to 18 holes 13 March 2020

Gary Player Design completely revamps Kigali course to 18 holes

Rwandan club hopes to host larger professional competitions when it opens for play.
Spring 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 12 March 2020

Spring 2020 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Cover story considers golf courses that are being brought back from the brink of abandonment.
David Williams redesign progresses at Real Golf de Pedreña 12 March 2020

David Williams redesign progresses at Real Golf de Pedreña

Renovation at Harry Colt-designed course in northern Spain sees first and seventh holes rebuilt.
Delray Dunes hires Scot Sherman for Dye restoration 10 March 2020

Delray Dunes hires Scot Sherman for Dye restoration

Architect will begin work this summer to restore features on every hole at Florida layout.
Pine Valley and Calusa Pines-inspired Union League project takes shape 9 March 2020

Pine Valley and Calusa Pines-inspired Union League project takes shape

Fry/Straka redesign is transforming former Sand Barrens layout in New Jersey.
Presidential Estates course to be redesigned and opened to public 5 March 2020

Presidential Estates course to be redesigned and opened to public

Construction work is under way on layout within private community in Aventura, Florida.
Doug Carrick prepares redesign plans for The Willows 5 March 2020

Doug Carrick prepares redesign plans for The Willows

Canadian club reduces its golf from 36 holes to 18 to allow for future residential development.
Lohmann Quitno designs new 13-hole par-three course in Wisconsin 4 March 2020

Lohmann Quitno designs new 13-hole par-three course in Wisconsin

Pioneer Pointe will utilise template designs, including Road, Redan and Punchbowl holes.
New Gordon Lewis course opens at Heritage Landing 2 March 2020

New Gordon Lewis course opens at Heritage Landing

Course and country club to serve as ‘heartbeat’ for residential community developed by Lennar.
Rocky site for Olazabal Design’s Navarino Hills courses 28 February 2020

Rocky site for Olazabal Design’s Navarino Hills courses

Expansive upland property will play host to new 36 holes, opening in 2022.
Nicklaus and Spence collaborate for Quixote Club 28 February 2020

Nicklaus and Spence collaborate for Quixote Club

Project at the former Sunset Country Club will see the back nine completely redesigned.
TGR Design’s new layout at Big Cedar Lodge to open for preview play 26 February 2020

TGR Design’s new layout at Big Cedar Lodge to open for preview play

Payne’s Valley course will be the first publicly-accessible design from Tiger Woods’ firm.
San Vicente ready to start golf course renovation work 25 February 2020

San Vicente ready to start golf course renovation work

Andy Staples focuses on ground contour with sustainable new design for California resort course.
Coul Links project refused planning permission 21 February 2020

Coul Links project refused planning permission

Reporters for Scottish Government found potential for significant adverse effect on environment.
New Greg Norman course opens at Rancho San Lucas 21 February 2020

New Greg Norman course opens at Rancho San Lucas

Design team takes ‘least-disturbance’ approach to resort layout alongside the Pacific Ocean.
IVGD completes another phase of long-term project at New Zealand GC 20 February 2020

IVGD completes another phase of long-term project at New Zealand GC

Recent work includes restoring the ‘doughnut’ bunker between the seventh and thirteenth greens.
Rees Jones progresses with Fairview bunker renovation 19 February 2020

Rees Jones progresses with Fairview bunker renovation

Design firm focuses on restoring the original Robert Trent Jones bunker style at Connecticut club.
Ebert oversees changes at Royal Liverpool ahead of 2022 Open 18 February 2020

Ebert oversees changes at Royal Liverpool ahead of 2022 Open

First phase of work at historic links includes the creation of a new short par-three seventeenth.
Ridgway creates new golf plans for SportsHub MK development 18 February 2020

Ridgway creates new golf plans for SportsHub MK development

Architect proposes redesign of Windmill Hill layout as part of project in Milton Keynes, England.
Van der Vaart in progress with new course for Rosmalen 17 February 2020

Van der Vaart in progress with new course for Rosmalen

Architect designs ‘challenging and fun’ layout to replace Dutch club’s existing course.
Oconomowoc appoints Richard Mandell for master plan of Ross course 14 February 2020

Oconomowoc appoints Richard Mandell for master plan of Ross course

Long-term project will be informed by 1915 Ross drawing and historic aerial photography.
Wilczynski to restore Chautauqua’s Lake course to original Ross design 14 February 2020

Wilczynski to restore Chautauqua’s Lake course to original Ross design

New master plan for the New York club includes tree management and expansion of greens.
Construction begins on Rijks’ new designs for Schaerweijde 13 February 2020

Construction begins on Rijks’ new designs for Schaerweijde

Architect plans renovation of greens and bunkers at nine-hole layout in the Netherlands.
Real Club Puerta de Hierro under way with Colt restoration work 12 February 2020

Real Club Puerta de Hierro under way with Colt restoration work

Frank Pont is returning the Madrid club’s Upper course to its original design.
New golf course in the Czech Republic nears opening 11 February 2020

New golf course in the Czech Republic nears opening

Jakub Cervenka designs Golf Resort Dobrouč in the foothills of the Orlické Mountains.
Golf & Land Design and Graham Marsh collaborate for Cyprus design 7 February 2020

Golf & Land Design and Graham Marsh collaborate for Cyprus design

New course at Eagle Pine Golf Resort will feature huge ravines and views of the Mediterranean Sea
Golf industry divided on response to governing bodies distance report 7 February 2020

Golf industry divided on response to governing bodies distance report

Architects welcome R&A/USGA report but Tour and manufacturer response shows no unity across the industry.
Mackenzie & Ebert complete work at Lima Golf Club 5 February 2020

Mackenzie & Ebert complete work at Lima Golf Club

Course redesign allows for construction of new 330-yard-long driving range and putting facility.
Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 5 February 2020

Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Latest issue devoted to the eighth annual ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program.
Golf Saudi puts environment at centre of development strategy 4 February 2020

Golf Saudi puts environment at centre of development strategy

Initiatives include work with STRI, the Golf Environment Organization and Atlas Turf International.
Cervone under way with bunker renovation at Raintree CC 3 February 2020

Cervone under way with bunker renovation at Raintree CC

Architect aims to reduce maintenance and improve playability of bunkers at North Carolina club.
Nicklaus at work on new course for Royal Golf Club in Vietnam 31 January 2020

Nicklaus at work on new course for Royal Golf Club in Vietnam

Exposed rock on Queen’s course will define playing strategy and provide dramatic visuals.
LPGA International in Florida completes renovation project 30 January 2020

LPGA International in Florida completes renovation project

Work started immediately after autumn 2019 takeover by Fore Golf Partners.
CC of Farmington hires Dusenberry and Ramsay to restore Emmett design 29 January 2020

CC of Farmington hires Dusenberry and Ramsay to restore Emmett design

Duo will improve turf conditions and restore architectural features at Connecticut club.
Collier’s Reserve hires Hills Forrest Smith for renovation 28 January 2020

Collier’s Reserve hires Hills Forrest Smith for renovation

$3.7m project on Naples course includes expansion of greens and restoration of design.
Ken Moodie plans long-term vision for Sand Moor 27 January 2020

Ken Moodie plans long-term vision for Sand Moor

First phase of work includes new and remodelled bunkers plus heather planting on five holes.
Tyler Rae to begin bunker renovation at Woodland this spring 24 January 2020

Tyler Rae to begin bunker renovation at Woodland this spring

Project at Boston club will involve renovation of bunkers and green expansion work.
New Copper Rock golf course to open for public play in February 23 January 2020

New Copper Rock golf course to open for public play in February

Dale Beddo designs Utah daily-fee layout as part of a 950-acre master planned development.
DeVries completes next phase of long-term project at Pelham 22 January 2020

DeVries completes next phase of long-term project at Pelham

Architect redesigns five holes at New York club, helping them save on irrigation costs.
Sequoyah National to undergo bunker renovation and regrassing 21 January 2020

Sequoyah National to undergo bunker renovation and regrassing

Project to begin at North Carolina club in March, under direction of the Robert Trent Jones II firm.
Former Ocean course at Cabo del Sol reopens as the Cove Club 20 January 2020

Former Ocean course at Cabo del Sol reopens as the Cove Club

The course has been rebranded following renovation work by Nicklaus Design.
Rumbling Bald selects Champion bermuda for Apple Valley greens 20 January 2020

Rumbling Bald selects Champion bermuda for Apple Valley greens

North Carolina resort becomes latest transition zone venue to embrace warm season turf.
Bergin takes to the mountains for Highlands Falls redesign 17 January 2020

Bergin takes to the mountains for Highlands Falls redesign

Architect plans to further “integrate golf into this incredible mountain setting” in North Carolina.
Redesigned Korea venue makes LPGA Tour debut 17 January 2020

Redesigned Korea venue makes LPGA Tour debut

Rees Jones renovates Asiad Country Club ahead of the BMW Ladies Championship, his first project in South Korea.
The January 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 16 January 2020

The January 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features Kyle Phillips’ layout at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2020 16 January 2020

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2020

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Sanford under way with Martin County transformation 15 January 2020

Sanford under way with Martin County transformation

First phase of work at Florida facility includes the creation of a new reversible nine-hole layout.
Antognolla enjoys year-round play following RTJ II renovation 15 January 2020

Antognolla enjoys year-round play following RTJ II renovation

Project at Italian resort course saw renovations to bunkers, irrigation and drainage.
BallenIsles CC reopens South course following Rees Jones renovation 14 January 2020

BallenIsles CC reopens South course following Rees Jones renovation

Architect’s eight-month project at Florida club introduces new strategy and shot options.
Harley Kruse completes renovation work at Killara 14 January 2020

Harley Kruse completes renovation work at Killara

Architect reconstructs all green complexes and introduces a sandbelt bunker style at Sydney club.
Olympic and Lake Merced both hire Hanse for masterplanning exercise 13 January 2020

Olympic and Lake Merced both hire Hanse for masterplanning exercise

Top San Francisco clubs pick Philadelphia-based architect to lead projects.
Legendary architect Pete Dye dies at 94 after battle with Alzheimer’s 10 January 2020

Legendary architect Pete Dye dies at 94 after battle with Alzheimer’s

‘He changed the industry twice’ say the architects he mentored.
Black Diamond Ranch approaches completion of bunker rebuild 9 January 2020

Black Diamond Ranch approaches completion of bunker rebuild

David Whelchel oversees facelift to the Quarry course’s sand hazards.
Inglewood concludes centenary by approving restorative work 8 January 2020

Inglewood concludes centenary by approving restorative work

Architect Jeff Mingay to lead final phase of work at 1919 Macan-designed course.
McNeil plans to recapture Ross bunker style at Burlington CC 7 January 2020

McNeil plans to recapture Ross bunker style at Burlington CC

Project at Vermont club also involves extensive subsurface drainage and new forward tees.
Agustín Pizá creates unique practice area for private client in Mexico 3 January 2020

Agustín Pizá creates unique practice area for private client in Mexico

Architect conceives ‘golf lounge’ as a grass sculpture that is both beautiful to look at and functional.
Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture! 24 December 2019

Happy holidays from us all at Golf Course Architecture!

With thanks to our readers and the organisations that have supported us in 2019.
TGR Design to redesign Pebble Beach’s par-three layout 19 December 2019

TGR Design to redesign Pebble Beach’s par-three layout

Project will flip routing of the Peter Hay course to bring ocean into view throughout the round.
KimberGlen begins bunker renovation work at Ladybank 18 December 2019

KimberGlen begins bunker renovation work at Ladybank

More than 50 bunkers will be reshaped and rebuilt at historic Scottish club.
Fort Lauderdale CC reopens North course following renovation 17 December 2019

Fort Lauderdale CC reopens North course following renovation

Kipp Schulties replaces greens and tees and expands native areas at Florida club.
Quail Ridge reopens South course following Bobby Weed redesign 16 December 2019

Quail Ridge reopens South course following Bobby Weed redesign

Architect reduces turf areas and creates subtler green complexes for Florida club.
Desert Highlands reopens course following $7m renovation 13 December 2019

Desert Highlands reopens course following $7m renovation

Project at Arizona community sees restoration of Nicklaus’s design intent at split-fairway thirteenth.
Love Golf Design to transform Belmont golf course 12 December 2019

Love Golf Design to transform Belmont golf course

Architect Scot Sherman will convert Virginia municipal into 12- and six-hole layouts.
Lohmann Quitno completes final phase of Schaumburg renovation 11 December 2019

Lohmann Quitno completes final phase of Schaumburg renovation

Three-year project at 27-hole public Chicago course ends with work on the Tournament nine.
Winter 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 10 December 2019

Winter 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

Focus on golf clubs that have successfully adopted a phased approach to renovation work.
Course renovation complete at The Club at Weston Hills 6 December 2019

Course renovation complete at The Club at Weston Hills

Re-grassed fairways, new bunkers and short game area for rebranded Florida Club.
First phase of Freiburger redesign is now complete 6 December 2019

First phase of Freiburger redesign is now complete

Thomas Himmel project at German club prompted by water protection measures.
Second nine opens on new layout in southwest France 4 December 2019

Second nine opens on new layout in southwest France

Navarrenx course designed by Nicolas Joakimides now fully in play.
ASGCA releases 2019 list of ‘design excellence’ projects 4 December 2019

ASGCA releases 2019 list of ‘design excellence’ projects

Annual programme highlights examples of industry innovation and problem-solving.
Bonita Bay renovates and restores Bay Island course 2 December 2019

Bonita Bay renovates and restores Bay Island course

Hills Forrest Smith also introduces subtle design changes at Florida club.
Construction complete at Kevin Norby’s new Fox Hills design 29 November 2019

Construction complete at Kevin Norby’s new Fox Hills design

Architect expands and completely redesigns former Watford City layout in North Dakota.
Doak says ‘focus on excitement’ was key for Memorial Park 29 November 2019

Doak says ‘focus on excitement’ was key for Memorial Park

Houston municipal reopens with new design for PGA Tour and public play.
Vast new dune system for next stage of Prince's works 28 November 2019

Vast new dune system for next stage of Prince's works

Huge earthwork to occupy ‘bland space’ between two holes at UK club.
The Addington appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan 28 November 2019

The Addington appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for course plan

Historic materials will guide architect firm’s work at Abercromby and Colt’s layout.
England’s oldest club completes six-year renovation project 27 November 2019

England’s oldest club completes six-year renovation project

Ken Moodie remodels bunkers at Royal Blackheath to a style in-keeping with Braid’s 1920s style.
Windsor course reopens following RTJ II renovation 25 November 2019

Windsor course reopens following RTJ II renovation

Project at Florida private club sees original hole locations and bunker shapes reinstated.
Huge three-year renovation coming to an end at Loch Lomond 22 November 2019

Huge three-year renovation coming to an end at Loch Lomond

Course manager David Cole oversees project to transform drainage at famous Scottish club.
RTJ II designs ‘golf symphony’ for Costa Palmas 19 November 2019

RTJ II designs ‘golf symphony’ for Costa Palmas

Architect says resort course near Los Cabos, Mexico, has ‘three movements and two transitions’.
Staples plans ‘innovative solution’ for PGA National 18 November 2019

Staples plans ‘innovative solution’ for PGA National

Five-course Florida resort retains architect for reimagination of Squire layout.
David McLay Kidd appointed for $7 million Entrada project 15 November 2019

David McLay Kidd appointed for $7 million Entrada project

Scottish architect plans to increase playing options with redesign work at Utah course.
Vietnam’s Yen Dung Resort plans dramatic second course 15 November 2019

Vietnam’s Yen Dung Resort plans dramatic second course

Construction of new mountain layout by Albanese & Lutzke to begin in 2021.
Arabian Ranches set to reopen following greens renovation 14 November 2019

Arabian Ranches set to reopen following greens renovation

Project at Dubai club addresses issues created by invasion of foreign grasses on putting surfaces.
Swan designs academy for Stirling’s 150th year 13 November 2019

Swan designs academy for Stirling’s 150th year

Scottish club hopes new practice facility will attract new golfers to the game.
Caspar Grauballe completes bunker renovation at Hedeland 12 November 2019

Caspar Grauballe completes bunker renovation at Hedeland

Architect reduces sand area by 50 per cent to ease maintenance on Danish course.
Royal Dublin appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for bunker study 11 November 2019

Royal Dublin appoints Clayton, DeVries & Pont for bunker study

Architects plan to return more of Harry Colt’s design heritage to the course.
Scot Sherman readies Kiawah’s Ocean course for PGA Championship 7 November 2019

Scot Sherman readies Kiawah’s Ocean course for PGA Championship

Architect focuses on preparing Pete Dye’s ‘masterpiece’ in advance of 2021 major.
Nelson & Haworth progress with ‘world class’ vision for Royal Ottawa 6 November 2019

Nelson & Haworth progress with ‘world class’ vision for Royal Ottawa

Architects’ work includes new holes on club’s short course and building new practice facilities.
North Carolina resort opens 12-hole par-three course 4 November 2019

North Carolina resort opens 12-hole par-three course

Beau Welling designs The Saddle at GlenCove for new community development
Cutten Fields approves Mingay greens reconstruction project 31 October 2019

Cutten Fields approves Mingay greens reconstruction project

Canadian club, with Stanley Thompson/Chick Evans layout, votes in favour of project to replace old poa with 007 bent.

Casey O’Callaghan completes greens renovation at Yorba Linda 31 October 2019

Casey O’Callaghan completes greens renovation at Yorba Linda

Architect’s work addresses turfgrass concerns for California club and provides space for more pin locations.
Richardson designs par-three layout for Arizona RV park 29 October 2019

Richardson designs par-three layout for Arizona RV park

Construction of a new 12-hole ‘On the Rocks’ course in desert terrain will begin in 2020.
Norman team completes 27-hole renovation at TPC Sugarloaf 28 October 2019

Norman team completes 27-hole renovation at TPC Sugarloaf

Project sees bunkers rebuilt, greens resurfaced, and new irrigation installed at PGA Tour Champions venue.
East Devon appoints Infinite Variety to develop course plan 25 October 2019

East Devon appoints Infinite Variety to develop course plan

Architect Frank Pont will study historic imagery of clifftop layout to inform work at UK club.
Great Waters course at Reynolds Lake Oconee ready to reopen 24 October 2019

Great Waters course at Reynolds Lake Oconee ready to reopen

Chad Goetz says renovation aims to enhance playability, strategy and the beauty of the course.
Schaupeter completes renovation work at Westwood in St. Louis 23 October 2019

Schaupeter completes renovation work at Westwood in St. Louis

Architect oversees project to overhaul bunkers and redesign the eighth hole on Missouri layout.
Mackenzie & Ebert begins renovation work at Hamilton G&CC 22 October 2019

Mackenzie & Ebert begins renovation work at Hamilton G&CC

Architects study Harry Colt plans to inform work at 2019 RBC Canadian Open venue.
Jeff Howes creates new practice facilities for Malahide 21 October 2019

Jeff Howes creates new practice facilities for Malahide

Architect replaces the first hole on the Yellow course with a new ‘spectacular’ par three.
Fazio completes redesign of Wynn Golf Club layout 18 October 2019

Fazio completes redesign of Wynn Golf Club layout

Las Vegas resort course reopens with ‘playability second to none’ following two-year project.
TGR Design to create new putting courses for PopStroke 18 October 2019

TGR Design to create new putting courses for PopStroke

Tiger Woods’ goal is ‘to design courses that bring people together’.
Städler completes greens renovation at GC Hannover 18 October 2019

Städler completes greens renovation at GC Hannover

Architect reshapes putting surfaces on German course to be varied and “aesthetically more appealing”.
First nine at Altaona set to open in November 17 October 2019

First nine at Altaona set to open in November

Stirling & Martin designs 27-hole course that will be part of a new residential resort in Murcia, Spain.
Reopening for renovated Plantation course at historic Sea Island 17 October 2019

Reopening for renovated Plantation course at historic Sea Island

Year-long project by Love Golf Design refreshes near century-old Travis course.
Clayton, De Vries and Pont form new global architecture practice 17 October 2019

Clayton, De Vries and Pont form new global architecture practice

New CDP firm will have principals on three continents and eighty years of experience
Construction advances at Faldo Design project in Pakistan 16 October 2019

Construction advances at Faldo Design project in Pakistan

Rumanza golf course is part of huge Defence Housing Authority project in Multan.
Harradine completes remodelling project at Arosa 16 October 2019

Harradine completes remodelling project at Arosa

Project at Swiss club sees original nine renovated to eliminate blind holes and “nearly impossible finishing hole”.
Fourth course at Siam CC set for soft opening 15 October 2019

Fourth course at Siam CC set for soft opening

Brian Curley designs ‘Wall of Death’ bunker complex for Rolling Hills layout in Thailand.
Pfau course at Indiana University set for spring 2020 opening 14 October 2019

Pfau course at Indiana University set for spring 2020 opening

Steve Smyers creates new layout with both elite and everyday golfers in mind.
Palmer team completes second course at Lakewood National 14 October 2019

Palmer team completes second course at Lakewood National

Finishing stretch on new layout plays along Florida’s Little Braden River wetland preserve.
McLemore Club opens new Highlands course 11 October 2019

McLemore Club opens new Highlands course

Rees Jones and Bill Bergin collaborate on project to overhaul former Canyon Ridge club in Georgia.
Nicklaus plans complete overhaul of Muirfield Village 11 October 2019

Nicklaus plans complete overhaul of Muirfield Village

Project will see the rebuilding of all greens as well as the lengthening of three holes at Ohio club.
Hawtree completes new short course for Adlington 11 October 2019

Hawtree completes new short course for Adlington

Nine-hole par three course relocated in advance of road construction project.
The October 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 10 October 2019

The October 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features the new Hoiana Shores layout, designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Gopher Watch Competition – October 2019 10 October 2019

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2019

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes set for June 2020 opening 10 October 2019

Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes set for June 2020 opening

Coore & Crenshaw complete clifftop design on site of Tom Doak’s ‘secret’ course at Oregon resort
Duncan begins renovation of El Jadida course 9 October 2019

Duncan begins renovation of El Jadida course

Another major Moroccan project for longtime Coore & Crenshaw associate.
Chris Wilczynski begins renovation work at Warwick Hills 9 October 2019

Chris Wilczynski begins renovation work at Warwick Hills

Initial phase of project at Michigan club will focus on fairway bunkers on the twelfth and fourteenth.
Swan Golf Designs plans winter work at Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands 7 October 2019

Swan Golf Designs plans winter work at Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands

William Swan plans work on tees, bunkers and green surrounds, plus tree and landscape management.
Club de Campo appoints Olazábal for nine-hole renovation 4 October 2019

Club de Campo appoints Olazábal for nine-hole renovation

Work on back nine of Yellow course will “embrace spirit of Seve’s original design”.
Kapalua’s Plantation course set for November reopening 2 October 2019

Kapalua’s Plantation course set for November reopening

Coore and Crenshaw oversee comprehensive regrassing project at PGA Tour venue.
Lohmann Quitno completes White Eagle renovation 1 October 2019

Lohmann Quitno completes White Eagle renovation

Architects implement clean-edged high-flashed bunker style ‘unique’ to Chicago area.
Myrtlewood’s Palmetto course reopens after greens and bunker renovation 30 September 2019

Myrtlewood’s Palmetto course reopens after greens and bunker renovation

Dan Schlegel restores putting surfaces on South Carolina layout to their original sizes and shapes.
IDG breaks ground on Eighteen Islamabad course 26 September 2019

IDG breaks ground on Eighteen Islamabad course

New layout will be routed through valleys at the centre of vast Pakistan development.
Tuckaway CC reopens following renovation by Jeffrey Brauer 25 September 2019

Tuckaway CC reopens following renovation by Jeffrey Brauer

First phase of project at Wisconsin club includes new irrigation, drainage, tees and bunkers.
‘Dramatic improvements’ in progress at Diablo CC 24 September 2019

‘Dramatic improvements’ in progress at Diablo CC

Todd Eckenrode says he ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ with progress at California club
Hilltop Valley Golf Club in Vietnam opens IMG layout 23 September 2019

Hilltop Valley Golf Club in Vietnam opens IMG layout

Construction is also under way on a third nine, which is set to open in early 2020.
Handsworth opens three new holes following flood management project 19 September 2019

Handsworth opens three new holes following flood management project

Jonathan Gaunt oversees changes to reflect “high architectural calibre of the Colt-designed course”.
Chaska approves Artisan Golf Design’s redesign plans for short course 18 September 2019

Chaska approves Artisan Golf Design’s redesign plans for short course

Benjamin Warren to overhaul Minnesota municipal, which neighbours Hazeltine National.
Swan restores 1920s bunker style at Huddersfield GC 17 September 2019

Swan restores 1920s bunker style at Huddersfield GC

Architect makes use of historic materials to guide renovation work at UK club.
Royal Norwich opens new course designed by EGD 16 September 2019

Royal Norwich opens new course designed by EGD

Ross McMurray of European Golf Design creates playable layout at site in Weston Longville.
Eckenrode completes renovation work at La Jolla 16 September 2019

Eckenrode completes renovation work at La Jolla

Project at California club includes bunker work, reshaping of green surrounds and some new greens.
RBT Design and Tataurangi progress with Riverside transformation 13 September 2019

RBT Design and Tataurangi progress with Riverside transformation

NZ$10 million project on former Lochiel site aims to “create a brand-new golf experience”.
New Faldo Design layout opens for play in Cambodia 12 September 2019

New Faldo Design layout opens for play in Cambodia

Design firm creates the first of two new courses that will form part of Vattanac Golf Resort.
Fall 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 12 September 2019

Fall 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Architects share their experiences of designing golf courses for universities.
Oxbow CC opens rebuilt course following flood protection work 11 September 2019

Oxbow CC opens rebuilt course following flood protection work

RTJ II renovation of North Dakota course integrates with new levee to protect community.
Gleneagles reinvents two par threes on the Queen’s course 10 September 2019

Gleneagles reinvents two par threes on the Queen’s course

Thirteenth and fourteenth on James Braid layout now feature new tees and native heather.
Dumbarnie Links on track for spring 2020 opening 9 September 2019

Dumbarnie Links on track for spring 2020 opening

New Clive Clark-designed layout in Scotland to provide “unparalleled, memorable golf experience”.
ASGCA debuts Environmental Excellence Awards 6 September 2019

ASGCA debuts Environmental Excellence Awards

The program recognises innovative work completed by architects at seven golf facilities.
Bethesda renovation aims for 'inspired and memorable golf experience’ 5 September 2019

Bethesda renovation aims for 'inspired and memorable golf experience’

McDonald Design Group overhaul of Maryland layout will be completed for 2021 golf season.
Hoiana Shores set to open for preview play on 23 September 4 September 2019

Hoiana Shores set to open for preview play on 23 September

RTJ II-designed resort course in Vietnam includes six holes that play along the beach.
Construction begins on new Yas Acres golf course in Abu Dhabi 3 September 2019

Construction begins on new Yas Acres golf course in Abu Dhabi

Fry/Straka layout on UAE’s Yas Island will feature eight-metre-high ridgelines that will frame holes.
King-Collins ready to break ground on new Nebraska course 28 August 2019

King-Collins ready to break ground on new Nebraska course

Duo ready to start their first eighteen-hole new-build on “an extraordinary piece of land”.
Clyde Johnston completes Hollow Creek course at The Reserve Club 27 August 2019

Clyde Johnston completes Hollow Creek course at The Reserve Club

Architect adds six new holes to South Carolina layout, twelve years after completing first ten holes.
Moodie continues with bunker renovation at West Surrey 23 August 2019

Moodie continues with bunker renovation at West Surrey

Architect returns to UK club this autumn for penultimate phase of five-year project.
New short game area to open at Le Golf National 23 August 2019

New short game area to open at Le Golf National

Ryder Cup venue in Paris, France, creates new training facility in area that housed a grandstand.
Significant changes to two holes at historic Royal Cinque Ports 21 August 2019

Significant changes to two holes at historic Royal Cinque Ports

Martin Ebert-led alterations to third and sixteenth holes at UK club.
MJ Abbott mobilises resources rapidly for repair work at London Golf Club 19 August 2019

MJ Abbott mobilises resources rapidly for repair work at London Golf Club

Construction firm renovates 175 flood-damaged bunkers in a single month.
Allerton Manor plans extensive work as part of £20 million transformation 16 August 2019

Allerton Manor plans extensive work as part of £20 million transformation

Liverpool golf facility hires International Design Group to create a new championship layout.
Chenequa CC hires Fry/Straka to develop master plan 15 August 2019

Chenequa CC hires Fry/Straka to develop master plan

Architects will study the Tom Bendelow design “to see which pieces should and could be restored”.
Gary Player Design approaches completion of Delhi GC renovation 14 August 2019

Gary Player Design approaches completion of Delhi GC renovation

Indian club’s Lodhi course to reopen in late 2019, following extensive redesign work.
New golf course in Nigeria expected to open in 2020 13 August 2019

New golf course in Nigeria expected to open in 2020

Construction in progress at Ron Garl-designed Castle Rock Golf Club.
Newly-named and redesigned Irving Golf Club to open this month 12 August 2019

Newly-named and redesigned Irving Golf Club to open this month

Colligan Golf Design reroutes eight holes of former Twin Wells golf course in Dallas.
Eckenrode completes renovation work on back nine at Barona Creek 9 August 2019

Eckenrode completes renovation work on back nine at Barona Creek

Project at California resort course will restore original green sizes and contours.
DeVries and Pont to restore course at Bloomfield Hills 8 August 2019

DeVries and Pont to restore course at Bloomfield Hills

Architects team up for project at Michigan club that will begin in summer 2020.
Final phase of Duxbury Yacht Club renovation to begin next month 8 August 2019

Final phase of Duxbury Yacht Club renovation to begin next month

Sanford prepares to complete final phase of 10-year master plan for Massachusetts golf course.
New short course at Concession Golf Club to open in November 7 August 2019

New short course at Concession Golf Club to open in November

Nicklaus’s team designs par-three layout with inspiration from TPC Sawgrass, Riviera and St Andrews.
Swan returns to Barton-on-Sea for work on Stroller nine 7 August 2019

Swan returns to Barton-on-Sea for work on Stroller nine

Architect is progressing through ten-year renovation plan for clifftop club on England’s south coast.
LaFoy completes renovation of East course at CC Birmingham 6 August 2019

LaFoy completes renovation of East course at CC Birmingham

Changes include new tees to make Alabama layout playable for golfers of all skill levels.
Rosewood Cordevalle reopens following greens renovation 5 August 2019

Rosewood Cordevalle reopens following greens renovation

Bruce Charlton of RTJ II oversees project to renovate every putting surface on California course.
Tee levelling work completed at Arizona National 5 August 2019

Tee levelling work completed at Arizona National

Architect Mile Gogel helps club to level tees in order to spread wear and tear.
Minneapolis Golf Club begins re-grassing project 2 August 2019

Minneapolis Golf Club begins re-grassing project

Jeff Mingay will restore character and size of original Park Jr and Ross greens.
Infinite Variety progresses with renovation work at New Zealand GC 2 August 2019

Infinite Variety progresses with renovation work at New Zealand GC

Architects reference original Tom Simpson drawings and notes for work at UK course.
Weibring-Wolfard completes bunker renovation at Weibring Golf Club 1 August 2019

Weibring-Wolfard completes bunker renovation at Weibring Golf Club

Illinois club reshapes hazards for better “visibility, playability and maintainability”.
Roosevelt course reopens following Richardson restoration 1 August 2019

Roosevelt course reopens following Richardson restoration

Architect completes project at California municipal, which sees bunkers, green sizes and tees restored.
Elmwood holds official reopening following comprehensive remodel 31 July 2019

Elmwood holds official reopening following comprehensive remodel

Golf Design Services renovates all 18 putting surfaces over a four-year period at Canadian club.
Construction of new golf course in Poland set to begin in autumn 31 July 2019

Construction of new golf course in Poland set to begin in autumn

Caspar Grauballe designs Black Water Links, the first 18-hole course in the Poznan region.
Sustainability drives work at The Saticoy Club 30 July 2019

Sustainability drives work at The Saticoy Club

Thad Layton oversees conversion of California club to Santa Ana bermuda to reduce water requirements.
New putting course at Lake Marion set to open in August 29 July 2019

New putting course at Lake Marion set to open in August

Kris Spence designs Palmetto Traverse, a 35,000-square-foot green for South Carolina municipal.
Construction nears completion at rebranded Florida club 29 July 2019

Construction nears completion at rebranded Florida club

Greg Norman firm renovates former Diplomat course to accommodate future development.
(re)GOLF collaborates with RTJ II at Miklagard Golf 26 July 2019

(re)GOLF collaborates with RTJ II at Miklagard Golf

Christian Lundin leads renovation project at Norwegian club, which includes the design of five new holes.
Second Curley course opens at FLC Quang Binh 26 July 2019

Second Curley course opens at FLC Quang Binh

Ocean Dunes features plenty of natural casuarina pine vegetation and white sand.
Tripp Davis restores Emmet bunker style at Powelton 25 July 2019

Tripp Davis restores Emmet bunker style at Powelton

Architect makes bunkers more manageable and strategic at New York club.
The Shire London opens new short game area 25 July 2019

The Shire London opens new short game area

Ceri Menai-Davis teams up with Dye Designs for UK club’s latest golf offering.
High Meadows work prompted by "damaging rain events" 24 July 2019

High Meadows work prompted by "damaging rain events"

Bill Bergin oversees construction of new forward tees and all new bunkers at North Carolina club.
Progolf completes Greg Letsche redesign at Pfalz 23 July 2019

Progolf completes Greg Letsche redesign at Pfalz

Construction firm oversees building of new green complexes, tees, fairways and bunkers at German club.
Doug Carrick prepares two-hole redesign at Burlington 22 July 2019

Doug Carrick prepares two-hole redesign at Burlington

Architect to revamp the fifth and seventeenth holes at Canadian club.
Lester George begins renovation at Kinloch Golf Club 22 July 2019

Lester George begins renovation at Kinloch Golf Club

Project aims to bring Virginia club up to modern standards of maintenance technologies and sustainability.
Infinite Variety Golf Design nears completion of Hulencourt renovation 19 July 2019

Infinite Variety Golf Design nears completion of Hulencourt renovation

Architect firm overhauls bunkers, green surrounds and tees on Le Vallon course in Belgium.
Royal Malta hires Macpherson to extend and redesign course 18 July 2019

Royal Malta hires Macpherson to extend and redesign course

Construction work on country’s only course is expected to begin in 2020.
Construction of new Coore & Crenshaw course may begin in autumn 17 July 2019

Construction of new Coore & Crenshaw course may begin in autumn

Bill Coore says the clifftop site on the Caribbean island is “spectacular beyond description”.
The July 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 16 July 2019

The July 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features the new eighth hole at Royal Portrush’s Dunluce course.
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2019 16 July 2019

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2019

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Nicklaus donates time to Folds of Honor for new American Dunes 15 July 2019

Nicklaus donates time to Folds of Honor for new American Dunes

Construction is progressing on the transformation of the former Grand Haven Golf Club in Michigan.
Ken Moodie continues bunker renovation work at Lindrick 12 July 2019

Ken Moodie continues bunker renovation work at Lindrick

Architect says hazards are being remodelled to provide ‘much better visual framing’.
New course at Kings Golf Club opens for play 9 July 2019

New course at Kings Golf Club opens for play

Stuart Rennie’s first new-build replaces the former Torvean layout in Inverness, Scotland.
Gaunt returns to Meltham for final phase of remodelling project 8 July 2019

Gaunt returns to Meltham for final phase of remodelling project

Project at UK club includes renovation of all bunkers, drainage and a couple of green complexes.
Jeffrey Brauer to address water issues at Iron Horse 5 July 2019

Jeffrey Brauer to address water issues at Iron Horse

Architect also seeks to open up playing corridors at Dick Phelps-designed Texas municipal.
New 10-hole par-three course taking shape at Forest Dunes 3 July 2019

New 10-hole par-three course taking shape at Forest Dunes

Johns and Rhebb collaborate for short layout between Doak and Weiskopf layouts at Michigan club.
McCall Lake golf course reopens following renovation 2 July 2019

McCall Lake golf course reopens following renovation

Wade Horrocks completes overhaul of Calgary municipal following significant investment.
Kenwood CC to begin Kendale course renovation in August 1 July 2019

Kenwood CC to begin Kendale course renovation in August

Fry/Straka uses original William Diddle materials to guide design work at Cincinnati club.
New nine-hole Sigló course opens for first full season 28 June 2019

New nine-hole Sigló course opens for first full season

Edwin Roald prioritises sustainable design processes for remote layout in northern Iceland.
Schlegel begins renovation work on Palmetto course at Myrtlewood 27 June 2019

Schlegel begins renovation work on Palmetto course at Myrtlewood

Greens will be restored to original sizes and shapes with reference to Ed Ault’s 1970s drawings.
Redesign of Ocean course takes shape at Cabo del Sol 27 June 2019

Redesign of Ocean course takes shape at Cabo del Sol

Redevelopment plan includes replacement of current beachside seventh and seventeenth holes.
Lido-inspired design in Thailand set for 2020 opening 26 June 2019

Lido-inspired design in Thailand set for 2020 opening

Gil Hanse’s layout for Ban Rakat Club’s new Ballyshear Golf Links comprises classic template holes.
John Fought completes renovation work at Alpine CC 25 June 2019

John Fought completes renovation work at Alpine CC

Architect’s work at Utah club includes overhaul of bunkers and updated practice facilities.
Gaunt begins second phase of work at Blackwell Grange 25 June 2019

Gaunt begins second phase of work at Blackwell Grange

New short game area ‘not equalled in the Northeast’ is now in construction at English club.
Yeovil appoints Swan Golf Designs to develop master plan 24 June 2019

Yeovil appoints Swan Golf Designs to develop master plan

Full audit of facilities will identify measures required for ‘the demands of twenty-first century golf’.
Renegade course at Desert Mountain reopens after Nicklaus renovation 21 June 2019

Renegade course at Desert Mountain reopens after Nicklaus renovation

Two-pin layout at Arizona club gets new greens, bunkers, tees, irrigation and more.
Ponte Vedra hires Bobby Weed to renovate Ocean course 20 June 2019

Ponte Vedra hires Bobby Weed to renovate Ocean course

Architect plans “to dramatically and comprehensively update every aspect of the layout”.
Summer 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 19 June 2019

Summer 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Members talk about golf projects that they have worked on in emerging golf markets.
Ian Andrew oversees restoration work at St. George’s in Toronto 19 June 2019

Ian Andrew oversees restoration work at St. George’s in Toronto

Architect returns to Stanley Thompson layout to restore bunker details ahead of Canadian Open.
Bunker rebuild project reaches completion at James River 17 June 2019

Bunker rebuild project reaches completion at James River

John LaFoy oversees project to renovate every bunker on the course for Virginia club.
Tokyo Golf Club introduces new Chichibu green complexes 14 June 2019

Tokyo Golf Club introduces new Chichibu green complexes

Gil Hanse returned to Japanese club to redesign second set of greens and restore fairway bunkers.
Peninsula Kingswood opens following 36-hole overhaul 13 June 2019

Peninsula Kingswood opens following 36-hole overhaul

OCCM has rebuilt every green, bunker and tee at the merged sandbelt club in Melbourne, Australia.
A. John Harvey reworks practice facilities at Rockland CC 11 June 2019

A. John Harvey reworks practice facilities at Rockland CC

New York club integrates indoor facility, extends range tees and adds short game area
Robe Golf Club extends course with six new holes 10 June 2019

Robe Golf Club extends course with six new holes

Australian club collaborates with Crafter + Mogford and district council on routing of new holes.
Architect Lobb builds new pits at historic Huntercombe 7 June 2019

Architect Lobb builds new pits at historic Huntercombe

Replicating Willie Park Jr’s famous earthworks at Oxfordshire course was ‘a natural choice’.
Nicklaus Design completes two-hole renovation at Real Club La Moraleja 7 June 2019

Nicklaus Design completes two-hole renovation at Real Club La Moraleja

Madrid club reinstalls original bunker and green style on Course 1’s tenth and eleventh.
Wilczynski and DeVries design short game area for University of Michigan 6 June 2019

Wilczynski and DeVries design short game area for University of Michigan

New practice complex features two large greens, three bunkers, as well as fairway and rough areas.
Jeff Howes design at Golfclub Linsberg opens for play 5 June 2019

Jeff Howes design at Golfclub Linsberg opens for play

Architect combines links, lakes and woodland character for new Austrian layout.
Castle Stuart owner and co-designer Mark Parsinen dies aged 70 4 June 2019

Castle Stuart owner and co-designer Mark Parsinen dies aged 70

American investor-turned-developer was responsible for two of Scotland’s best-ranked new courses.
Swan Golf Designs completes first phase of Aberdelghy renovation 4 June 2019

Swan Golf Designs completes first phase of Aberdelghy renovation

Five holes redesigned at public course in former grounds of stately home in Northern Ireland.
Sri Lanka’s Victoria resort renovates course infrastructure 3 June 2019

Sri Lanka’s Victoria resort renovates course infrastructure

Golf consultant Sam Sakocius leads project to improve turf, irrigation and drainage.
Construction progresses on new North course at Flying Horse 31 May 2019

Construction progresses on new North course at Flying Horse

Phil Smith designs 18-hole layout for Colorado club with views of the Rocky Mountains.
Bel Jan becomes ASGCA president at Arizona meeting 30 May 2019

Bel Jan becomes ASGCA president at Arizona meeting

Former Fazio associate seeks ‘thoughtfulness for clients’ and ‘better economic way to do things’.
Potomac Shores completes regrassing and bunker work 29 May 2019

Potomac Shores completes regrassing and bunker work

Nicklaus Design converts fairways to bermuda and reduces bunkering by 40 per cent.
Fry/Straka to start renovation of Tour course at Weston Hills 28 May 2019

Fry/Straka to start renovation of Tour course at Weston Hills

Architects will also plan work for a new short game area at the Florida club.
Kurt Roßknecht expands Golfpark Zürichsee from nine to 18 holes 27 May 2019

Kurt Roßknecht expands Golfpark Zürichsee from nine to 18 holes

Swiss club completes two-year project with new holes that have views of Lake Zurich.
Whitman and Axland collaborate for new short course at Cabot Links 24 May 2019

Whitman and Axland collaborate for new short course at Cabot Links

Architects design par-three layout on rolling ground with views of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Earthworks begin on second nine of Nicklaus Design course at Da Nang 24 May 2019

Earthworks begin on second nine of Nicklaus Design course at Da Nang

New holes in construction at Vietnam resort, which will be playable under floodlights.
New ‘Wellness Golf’ facility opens at Chablé Resort 23 May 2019

New ‘Wellness Golf’ facility opens at Chablé Resort

Agustín Pizá designs unique short layout surrounded by a Mayan forest.
Prince’s Golf Club progresses with renovation of Shore and Dunes nines 23 May 2019

Prince’s Golf Club progresses with renovation of Shore and Dunes nines

Mackenzie & Ebert oversees project to complete similar upgrades as on Himalayas course.
Hanse Golf Course Design completes first phase of Narin & Portnoo redesign 21 May 2019

Hanse Golf Course Design completes first phase of Narin & Portnoo redesign

Club intends to bring back the ‘feel and character’ of the Irish links course.
Jonathan Davison restores bunker style at Carlisle Golf Club 20 May 2019

Jonathan Davison restores bunker style at Carlisle Golf Club

Architect uses historical photography to bring Mackenzie Ross elements back to UK course.
Braemar Golf Course reopens with new design by Richard Mandell 17 May 2019

Braemar Golf Course reopens with new design by Richard Mandell

City of Edina replaces 27 holes with a new 18 while expanding wetlands and oak savanna.
Love Golf Design’s new Birdwood course takes shape at Boar’s Head 17 May 2019

Love Golf Design’s new Birdwood course takes shape at Boar’s Head

Golf course architect Scot Sherman explains rationale for redesign of University of Virginia course.
Brian Curley starts work on third nine at Stone Valley 17 May 2019

Brian Curley starts work on third nine at Stone Valley

Construction begins on new holes in valley setting at Vietnam resort, with dramatic backdrop.
Milford Haven completes work on new eighteenth hole 16 May 2019

Milford Haven completes work on new eighteenth hole

Marc Westenborg oversees bunker work and introduction of water feature at Welsh club.
New 18-hole layout by Pacific Coast Design takes shape at Aquella 15 May 2019

New 18-hole layout by Pacific Coast Design takes shape at Aquella

Former Thai Muang golf course in Thailand has been completely rebuilt and rebranded.
Foxhills opens new ‘Practice Den’ designed by James Edwards 14 May 2019

Foxhills opens new ‘Practice Den’ designed by James Edwards

‘There’s not much more a golfer of any ability could want or need,’ says club director Chris Fitt.
Leitershofen to reopen next month following renovation 14 May 2019

Leitershofen to reopen next month following renovation

Thomas Himmel creates “nine visually different and strategic green complexes” at German club.
Shaping in progress at new IMG layout in Vietnam 13 May 2019

Shaping in progress at new IMG layout in Vietnam

Design firm creates Lao Cai course on hilly site near the Chinese border.
Major tree clearing programme at historic Woking 10 May 2019

Major tree clearing programme at historic Woking

Tim Lobb advises on project at English club, where 1.5 hectares of trees have been removed.
Kris Spence breaks ground on renovation at North Ridge 10 May 2019

Kris Spence breaks ground on renovation at North Ridge

Architect to reduce raised mounding around greens to promote ground game.
Christoph Städler takes reins of EIGCA following Paris meeting 10 May 2019

Christoph Städler takes reins of EIGCA following Paris meeting

German architect appointed president and Tim Lobb becomes vice president of European institute.
Andrew Green restores Donald Ross features at Cape Fear 9 May 2019

Andrew Green restores Donald Ross features at Cape Fear

Architect rebuilds greens at lower elevation to promote the ground game.
Lohmann Quitno begins renovation work at White Eagle 8 May 2019

Lohmann Quitno begins renovation work at White Eagle

Sand areas will be reduced by more than half at 27-hole Illinois club to ease maintenance burden.
Construction of Muong Thanh Dien Lam course nears completion 3 May 2019

Construction of Muong Thanh Dien Lam course nears completion

IMG creates new layout for Vietnam resort with ‘a spectacular lake in play on several holes’.
Jacksonville G&CC begins greens and bunkers renovation 2 May 2019

Jacksonville G&CC begins greens and bunkers renovation

Clyde Johnston expands putting surfaces and rebuilds tee complexes for Florida club.
Keowee Key to reopen in August following major renovation 1 May 2019

Keowee Key to reopen in August following major renovation

Richard Mandell develops new tee complexes and fairway drainage system for South Carolina club.
Spogárd & VanderVaart begins seeding work at Hilversumsche Golf Club 30 April 2019

Spogárd & VanderVaart begins seeding work at Hilversumsche Golf Club

Architect firm removes trees and sand as part of ninth hole renovation at Dutch club.
The Club at Lac La Belle on track for autumn reopening 29 April 2019

The Club at Lac La Belle on track for autumn reopening

Craig Haltom reroutes Wisconsin course and uses new land as part of major renovation.
Bruntsfield Links completes £1.2 million renovation project 26 April 2019

Bruntsfield Links completes £1.2 million renovation project

Work by Mackenzie & Ebert includes eight new holes and over 80 bunkers redesigned.
Construction of fourth course at Siam CC nears completion 26 April 2019

Construction of fourth course at Siam CC nears completion

Schmidt-Curley designs Rolling Hills layout for Thai club, with a soft opening expected in late 2019.
Harradine Golf gets green light for Tunis project 25 April 2019

Harradine Golf gets green light for Tunis project

Architect firm receives approval for construction to begin on nine-hole course in Tunisia.
Chambers Bay welcomes new poa annua greens 24 April 2019

Chambers Bay welcomes new poa annua greens

Washington municipal and 2015 US Open host is back in play following project to resurface greens.
Gary Player Design targets 2020 soft opening for Luštica Bay Golf Club 24 April 2019

Gary Player Design targets 2020 soft opening for Luštica Bay Golf Club

Montenegro’s first golf course will offer ‘breath-taking views of the Kotor Bay and Adriatic Sea’.
Moortown achieves firm conditions with irrigation overhaul 23 April 2019

Moortown achieves firm conditions with irrigation overhaul

UK club installs Hunter system to achieve greater control over its playing characteristics.
Lester George begins renovation of Audubon Country Club 22 April 2019

Lester George begins renovation of Audubon Country Club

The first phase of multi-year project sees bunkers renovated for Kentucky club.
Erin Hills unveils new Fry/Straka putting course 19 April 2019

Erin Hills unveils new Fry/Straka putting course

Former US Open venue features an “unbelievably dramatic” green with 12 feet of elevation change.
Seeding work begins at new public course in Paris 18 April 2019

Seeding work begins at new public course in Paris

Michel Niedbala designs layout, part of €20 million Golf International de Roissy-en-France project.
The April 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 17 April 2019

The April 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features the Twin Dolphin layout in Mexico, designed by Todd Eckenrode.
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2019 17 April 2019

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2019

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Hugh Alison’s Hirono re-emerges as restoration work progresses 17 April 2019

Hugh Alison’s Hirono re-emerges as restoration work progresses

Download Martin Ebert’s full report on his firm’s project at the historic Japanese layout.
Rees Jones leads renovation of South course at BallenIsles 12 April 2019

Rees Jones leads renovation of South course at BallenIsles

Overhaul of Florida layout designed to deliver ‘dramatically improved golf experience’.
New course near Egypt’s pyramids opens for play 11 April 2019

New course near Egypt’s pyramids opens for play

NEWGIZA, the final design from the TPL firm, described as one of the ‘elite courses’ in the region.
Peter Chamberlain completes three-year bunker project at Ljunghusens 10 April 2019

Peter Chamberlain completes three-year bunker project at Ljunghusens

Swedish club reduces maintenance burden with installation of Durabunker synthetic revetting.
Work resumes on Tom Clark’s replica layout in Virginia 9 April 2019

Work resumes on Tom Clark’s replica layout in Virginia

Nine holes of long-delayed Cutalong project scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
Martin Ebert oversees new work at Trump Turnberry’s Ailsa course 8 April 2019

Martin Ebert oversees new work at Trump Turnberry’s Ailsa course

Changes to rough and ninth and eleventh greens designed for ‘fairer test’, plus burn work on sixteenth.
Pacific Links selects Tiger Woods and Gil Hanse to develop Mākaha courses 5 April 2019

Pacific Links selects Tiger Woods and Gil Hanse to develop Mākaha courses

New layouts to take advantage of “cathedral-like setting” of Hawaii coastline and mountains.
FireRock hires Andy Staples for ‘enhancement project’ 4 April 2019

FireRock hires Andy Staples for ‘enhancement project’

Architect plans to renovate bunkers, tees, green surrounds and approaches for Arizona club.
Eckenrode to break ground on Diablo Country Club renovation 3 April 2019

Eckenrode to break ground on Diablo Country Club renovation

California club to reconstruct greens and bunkers, with course routing remaining unchanged.
Tim Lobb prepares to update Colt course at Tandridge 2 April 2019

Tim Lobb prepares to update Colt course at Tandridge

UK club engages architect to carry out a long-term evolution programme for its historic layout.
Spring 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 29 March 2019

Spring 2019 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Members share their stories about golfing pioneer and first female ASGCA president, Alice Dye.
Michael Benkusky takes St. Charles back to the 1920s 29 March 2019

Michael Benkusky takes St. Charles back to the 1920s

Architect works on turning Illinois club’s Bendelow and Gill holes into a single cohesive design.
Rees Jones returns to LedgeRock for renovation work 28 March 2019

Rees Jones returns to LedgeRock for renovation work

Pennsylvania club to build more tees on the tenth and remove cross bunker on seventeenth.
Thomas Himmel extends Golfpark Weiherhof to 27 holes 27 March 2019

Thomas Himmel extends Golfpark Weiherhof to 27 holes

Architect designs nine new holes on rolling terrain for German club.
Sea Pines Country Club selects Phil Smith to lead course renovations 25 March 2019

Sea Pines Country Club selects Phil Smith to lead course renovations

Overhaul of golf course forms part of South Carolina club’s enhancement vision for 2020.
Dye Designs advises The Shire London on renovation work 22 March 2019

Dye Designs advises The Shire London on renovation work

UK club introduces Pure Distinction to greens and begins bunker work on Ballesteros course.
Monte Rei announces second Nicklaus Design layout 22 March 2019

Monte Rei announces second Nicklaus Design layout

Algarve resort expects construction of the new South course to begin in June 2019.
Royal Guernsey completes phase one of bunker project 21 March 2019

Royal Guernsey completes phase one of bunker project

Channel Islands club begins three-year project to rebuild all 31 bunkers with EcoBunker.
Berlin-Wannsee approaches reopening after greens redesign 21 March 2019

Berlin-Wannsee approaches reopening after greens redesign

Architect Thomas Himmel and constructor Josef Pötter Golf collaborate to create new surfaces.
Whittington Heath project to bring back ‘Golden Age’ look 20 March 2019

Whittington Heath project to bring back ‘Golden Age’ look

Jonathan Gaunt oversees redesign of Colt layout in response to planned HS2 railway line.
Desert Highlands set to begin $7 million renovation to golf course 19 March 2019

Desert Highlands set to begin $7 million renovation to golf course

New bunkers and irrigation, and changes to par-four thirteenth, for Scottsdale club.
Tara Iti owner to invest over $50m on two new public courses 18 March 2019

Tara Iti owner to invest over $50m on two new public courses

Ric Kayne plans Coore & Crenshaw and Doak courses for “world golfing destination” in New Zealand.
DuPont CC repurposes Monchanin course for new practice facility 18 March 2019

DuPont CC repurposes Monchanin course for new practice facility

Sanford Golf Design creates five-hole short game area and putting course for Delaware club
Gene Bates develops renovation plan for Circling Raven 15 March 2019

Gene Bates develops renovation plan for Circling Raven

Idaho resort returns to original architect to oversee bunker work, new practice facilities and more.
The Hills Golf Club opens ‘elastic’ par three course 13 March 2019

The Hills Golf Club opens ‘elastic’ par three course

Darius Oliver designs new nine-hole ‘The Farm’ layout for private New Zealand club.
Bonita Bay to begin Bay Island renovation in April 12 March 2019

Bonita Bay to begin Bay Island renovation in April

Hills Forrest Smith also plan work for new short game area at Florida club.
Darwin expands golf portfolio with Dundonald acquisition 8 March 2019

Darwin expands golf portfolio with Dundonald acquisition

Holiday firm purchases 2017 Scottish Open venue from Loch Lomond Golf Club for £4.5 million.
Love Golf Design reaches final stage of Sea Island redesign 7 March 2019

Love Golf Design reaches final stage of Sea Island redesign

Lead architect Scot Sherman discusses changes to Plantation course at Georgia club.
Gogel completes bunker renovation for Country Club of Jackson 6 March 2019

Gogel completes bunker renovation for Country Club of Jackson

Architect oversees installation of new liners and sand, plus four new bunkers, for PGA Tour venue.
Westenborg creates new dunescape at Southport & Ainsdale 5 March 2019

Westenborg creates new dunescape at Southport & Ainsdale

Three-hole project includes formation of dunes to obscure view of range from the eighteenth.
Gary Player Design completes renovation of Soweto Country Club 4 March 2019

Gary Player Design completes renovation of Soweto Country Club

South African course is in final stages of grow-in and scheduled to reopen in March.
Turner and Macpherson design nine new holes for Millbrook 1 March 2019

Turner and Macpherson design nine new holes for Millbrook

Project sees Coronet course increase to 18 holes in preparation for New Zealand Open in 2021.
Construction begins on Siam CC’s new Bangkok layout 1 March 2019

Construction begins on Siam CC’s new Bangkok layout

Clearing is in progress on the club’s fifth course, designed by golf course architect Toby Cobb.
Victoria reopens following greens replacement project 28 February 2019

Victoria reopens following greens replacement project

OCCM oversees conversion to bentgrass and subtle changes to add more pin positions.
Mont Belvieu appoints Fry/Straka for Eagle Pointe masterplan 27 February 2019

Mont Belvieu appoints Fry/Straka for Eagle Pointe masterplan

Texan city seeks to ‘bring new life, fun and playability’ to its course, and make it more cost effective.
Norman’s first course in the Dominican Republic takes shape 26 February 2019

Norman’s first course in the Dominican Republic takes shape

Construction of the new Vistas del Pedregal Golf & Country Club is expected to be complete in late 2019.
Construction to begin on Vladivostok’s first golf course 20 February 2019

Construction to begin on Vladivostok’s first golf course

Jari Rasinkangas, Ronald Fream and George Philpott co-design new layout in Russian port city.
Spogárd says new layout at Ålands could become one of Europe’s top 25 18 February 2019

Spogárd says new layout at Ålands could become one of Europe’s top 25

Architect is overseeing complete overhaul of Castle course on rugged shores of Finnish island.
Todd Eckenrode returns to Barona Creek for renovation project 15 February 2019

Todd Eckenrode returns to Barona Creek for renovation project

Phase one of work at California course will focus on greens and greenside bunkers on back nine.
New layout at The Jayhawk Club ready for May opening 14 February 2019

New layout at The Jayhawk Club ready for May opening

Mike Gogel redesigns course for new owners of club that is home to University of Kansas golf teams.
New bunkering takes shape at Belvoir Park in Northern Ireland 11 February 2019

New bunkering takes shape at Belvoir Park in Northern Ireland

Swan Golf Designs works with Belfast club to recapture Harry Colt’s ‘visual style and effect on play’.
Desert Mountain prepares to open seventh course 8 February 2019

Desert Mountain prepares to open seventh course

Scottsdale club creates par-54 layout as focal point for new residential community development.
Quail Ridge selects Bobby Weed to redesign South course 8 February 2019

Quail Ridge selects Bobby Weed to redesign South course

Architect will reduce turf areas and create subtler green complexes for the Florida club.
Knaresborough completes first phase of remodelling plan 6 February 2019

Knaresborough completes first phase of remodelling plan

English club works with golf course architect David Hemstock to upgrade parkland course.
Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 5 February 2019

Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Latest issue devoted to the seventh annual ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program.
Texas Rangers Golf Club to open for play this month 5 February 2019

Texas Rangers Golf Club to open for play this month

Colligan Golf Design creates new layout for baseball-themed club in Arlington, Texas.
Indooroopilly hires Ross Perrett and Karrie Webb to develop masterplan 4 February 2019

Indooroopilly hires Ross Perrett and Karrie Webb to develop masterplan

First project sees pair collaborate for design work at 36-hole club near Brisbane, Australia.
'First lady of golf course architecture' Alice Dye passes away aged 91 2 February 2019

'First lady of golf course architecture' Alice Dye passes away aged 91

Designer of island green seventeenth hole at TPC Sawgrass dies at her home in Florida.
Richardson restores Roosevelt course in LA’s Griffith Park 1 February 2019

Richardson restores Roosevelt course in LA’s Griffith Park

Project at nine-hole course pays homage to work of previous designers, including Billy Bell.
Norman team in progress with renovation of The Diplomat 28 January 2019

Norman team in progress with renovation of The Diplomat

Golf course overhaul is part of new owner’s $220 million investment in the Florida resort.
Pont completes restoration of Amsterdam Old Course 25 January 2019

Pont completes restoration of Amsterdam Old Course

Architect waives fee as work on Colt, Alison & Morrison layout was “too important not to happen”.
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2019 24 January 2019

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2019

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

The January 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 24 January 2019

The January 2019 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

A new look for GCA and the 2019 edition of the GCA Green Pages supplier directory.
Drew Rogers completes course refinements at Valencia G&CC 23 January 2019

Drew Rogers completes course refinements at Valencia G&CC

Architect reduces bunkers, improves putting surfaces and enlarges tees at Florida municipal.
Latvian club reopens with new identity and new course 21 January 2019

Latvian club reopens with new identity and new course

Jurmala Golf Club & Hotel debuts new Nicklaus Design course and practice facilities.
Doug Carrick enters second phase of Fontana redesign 18 January 2019

Doug Carrick enters second phase of Fontana redesign

Work at former Austrian Open venue frees up space for residential development.
North Palm Beach completes eight-month renovation project 17 January 2019

North Palm Beach completes eight-month renovation project

Florida course returns to Nicklaus for work to greens, tees and bunkers, plus re-grassing.
Chee Chan Golf Resort officially opens new Golfplan-designed course 16 January 2019

Chee Chan Golf Resort officially opens new Golfplan-designed course

110-feet high likeness of Gautama Buddha dominates views from new layout in Pattaya, Thailand.
West Bay Club reopens following Fry/Straka renovation 14 January 2019

West Bay Club reopens following Fry/Straka renovation

Work at private club on Florida’s West coast includes re-grassing and rebuild of greens and bunkers.
Powelton hires Tripp Davis for bunker restoration 11 January 2019

Powelton hires Tripp Davis for bunker restoration

Architect plans to return bunkers to Devereux Emmet’s slender style with steep grass faces.
Construction work begins on new nine at De Haar 11 January 2019

Construction work begins on new nine at De Haar

Golf course architect Bruno Steensels will also completely redesign the existing nine at Dutch club.
Gary Player Design selected for renovation of Delhi GC’s Lodhi course 8 January 2019

Gary Player Design selected for renovation of Delhi GC’s Lodhi course

Jeff Lawrence discusses changes to be made to historic layout in heart of Indian capital.
Doug Carrick designs six new holes for Sunningdale in Ontario 7 January 2019

Doug Carrick designs six new holes for Sunningdale in Ontario

Canadian architect will also reconstruct 12 greens on Stanley Thompson course.
Richard Mandell to restore Ross features at Bobby Jones GC 4 January 2019

Richard Mandell to restore Ross features at Bobby Jones GC

Architect plans to ‘revitalise everything on the site’ at 45-hole complex in Sarasota, Florida.
Sanford uses GPS to identify turf reduction potential at Crandon 2 January 2019

Sanford uses GPS to identify turf reduction potential at Crandon

New master plan will enable Florida club to decrease water consumption by 30 percent.
Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers! 24 December 2018

Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers!

Many thanks to all our readers and the organisations that have supported us in 2018.
Agustín Pizá completes major renovation at Cabo San Lucas 21 December 2018

Agustín Pizá completes major renovation at Cabo San Lucas

Several holes have been altered to enhance playability at the Mexican course.
Club Pelican Bay selects Forse Design for major overhaul 20 December 2018

Club Pelican Bay selects Forse Design for major overhaul

Private club in Naples, Florida, will revamp all 27 holes and practice facility in 2019.
North course at Hunters Run reopens for play 20 December 2018

North course at Hunters Run reopens for play

Sanford Golf Design completes comprehensive renovation project at Florida club.
Steiner & Partner and (re)GOLF continue renovation at Engelberg 19 December 2018

Steiner & Partner and (re)GOLF continue renovation at Engelberg

Third year of project sees construction work under way on five holes of Swiss mountain course.
Plantation Lakes in progress with second nine 18 December 2018

Plantation Lakes in progress with second nine

Shawn Smith expects work at Delaware club to be completed by end of 2019.
Twin Dolphin course in Mexico’s Los Cabos opens for play 17 December 2018

Twin Dolphin course in Mexico’s Los Cabos opens for play

Todd Eckenrode and Fred Couples create desert layout on site overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
Wimbledon Park Golf Club members vote to sell land to AELTC 14 December 2018

Wimbledon Park Golf Club members vote to sell land to AELTC

WPGC will continue to operate as eighteen-hole course until December 2021.
Indiana University approaches completion of new course construction 13 December 2018

Indiana University approaches completion of new course construction

Steve Smyers designs future-proof and environmentally-sustainable layout for Bloomington campus.
The Refuge aims for late 2019 reopening 13 December 2018

The Refuge aims for late 2019 reopening

Nathan Crace remodel of Mississippi public course provides more width and multiple playing loops.
Winter 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 13 December 2018

Winter 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

ASGCA members provide insight on projects where they have been giving free rein from a client.
Mackenzie & Ebert in progress with changes at Nairn 13 December 2018

Mackenzie & Ebert in progress with changes at Nairn

Scottish links will have three new greens, new forward tees and substantial rebunkering.
New golf course opens for play at Dubai Hills Estate development 7 December 2018

New golf course opens for play at Dubai Hills Estate development

Gary Johnston of European Golf Design creates memorable layout for Emaar development firm.
Gil Hanse and Beau Welling design new layouts for Frisco development 5 December 2018

Gil Hanse and Beau Welling design new layouts for Frisco development

Two new courses to be built as PGA of America relocates from Palm Beach County to Texas.
Swan Golf Designs completes third phase of work at Moray 5 December 2018

Swan Golf Designs completes third phase of work at Moray

Scottish club continues progress with long-range plan of improvements for Old and New courses.
Robert McNeil completes four-year project on Dennis municipals 3 December 2018

Robert McNeil completes four-year project on Dennis municipals

New bunkering among changes on Pines and Highlands courses at Massachusetts town.
Arnold Palmer firm designs second nine holes at Fasano Las Piedras 30 November 2018

Arnold Palmer firm designs second nine holes at Fasano Las Piedras

Project architect Thad Layton expects construction at Uruguay resort to begin in spring 2019.
Construction work complete at new Tabori Hill course in Georgia 29 November 2018

Construction work complete at new Tabori Hill course in Georgia

Nine-hole Golfplan layout adjacent to the Tbilisi Botanical Garden will be accessible by cable car.
Mackenzie & Ebert designs new short game area for Royal Cinque Ports 28 November 2018

Mackenzie & Ebert designs new short game area for Royal Cinque Ports

Practice site capped with sand imported from area near second hole, which becomes wildlife habitat.
Michiel Van der Vaart works on 27 holes at Kroonprins 26 November 2018

Michiel Van der Vaart works on 27 holes at Kroonprins

Dutch club to open par three layout in 2019 following recent opening of its 18-hole course.
Joakimides overseeing progression of new course at Navarrenx 23 November 2018

Joakimides overseeing progression of new course at Navarrenx

Pro-turned-architect expects all eighteen holes to be playable by September 2019
Tripp Davis to renovate and restore course at Oklahoma City G&CC 22 November 2018

Tripp Davis to renovate and restore course at Oklahoma City G&CC

Architect aims to preserve existing contours of greens as well as equipping them for modern play.
Kapalua Golf reroutes its Bay course to help improve pace of play 21 November 2018

Kapalua Golf reroutes its Bay course to help improve pace of play

Hawaii resort redesigns and expands its practice facilities including a new TifEagle putting green.
New course takes shape for merged New Zealand clubs 16 November 2018

New course takes shape for merged New Zealand clubs

Nicklaus Design expects eighteen holes for Royal Auckland and Grange to open in spring 2020.
Construction nears completion of new King’s course for Torvean 14 November 2018

Construction nears completion of new King’s course for Torvean

Relocation of Scottish layout sees Stuart Rennie create new track that will open in 2019.
ASGCA releases 2018 list of ‘design excellence’ projects 13 November 2018

ASGCA releases 2018 list of ‘design excellence’ projects

Annual programme highlights examples of industry innovation and problem-solving.
Richard Mandell nears completion of first phase of Lake Forest project 12 November 2018

Richard Mandell nears completion of first phase of Lake Forest project

Architect discovers original architect to be Tom Bendelow in old newspaper clippings.
Harradine Golf designs new course for major development project in Pakistan 12 November 2018

Harradine Golf designs new course for major development project in Pakistan

Construction work expected to begin at site near Islamabad in January 2019.
Audubon CC completes final phase of three-year renovation project 9 November 2018

Audubon CC completes final phase of three-year renovation project

Drew Rogers oversees greens rebuild and new short game area, completing overhaul of Florida club.
Nicklaus Design completes renovation of Champion course at PGA National 7 November 2018

Nicklaus Design completes renovation of Champion course at PGA National

Tree removal and green expansion increases playing options at venue of PGA Tour’s Honda Classic.
New course designed by Nicolas Joakimides opens in Morocco 6 November 2018

New course designed by Nicolas Joakimides opens in Morocco

Professional golfer-turned architect designs and shapes Golf de Saïdia Teelal on sandy site.
Bobby Weed completes renovation of Golden Marsh layout 6 November 2018

Bobby Weed completes renovation of Golden Marsh layout

Architect says course at Harbour Ridge community in Florida now has more enhanced native features.
Lester George to upgrade practice facilities at Country Club of Florida 5 November 2018

Lester George to upgrade practice facilities at Country Club of Florida

Architect will expand the club’s driving range, short game practice facility and teaching facility.
Chris Wilczynski to design second course at Florida community 5 November 2018

Chris Wilczynski to design second course at Florida community

'This will not feel like a typical residential golf course,' says architect of new Esplanade layout.
Tanglewood reopens following renovation by RTJ II and Mandell 2 November 2018

Tanglewood reopens following renovation by RTJ II and Mandell

Architects return public course in North Carolina to design of the 1974 PGA Championship.
Clearwater Bay expands feature lake as part of range redesign 2 November 2018

Clearwater Bay expands feature lake as part of range redesign

Southwest Greens Construction works with TP Golf and Linksshape at Hong Kong club.
Hallett and Davison collaborate to renovate Royal Marrakech 1 November 2018

Hallett and Davison collaborate to renovate Royal Marrakech

Architects adding width and aiming to reduce repetitive nature of Moroccan course.
Royal Blackheath nearing completion of five-year course renovation 1 November 2018

Royal Blackheath nearing completion of five-year course renovation

Ken Moodie oversees redesign work on Dunn/Braid layout for England’s oldest golf club.
The Phoenician course set to reopen following Phil Smith redesign 31 October 2018

The Phoenician course set to reopen following Phil Smith redesign

Architect uses existing fairway corridors to transform Scottsdale resort layout from 27 holes to 18.
Troy Miller to renovate Charleston Municipal Golf Course 29 October 2018

Troy Miller to renovate Charleston Municipal Golf Course

US$3 million project to improve playing conditions will begin in December 2019.
Sun City Hilton Head completes renovation of Argent Lakes course 26 October 2018

Sun City Hilton Head completes renovation of Argent Lakes course

Troon’s Ron Despain oversees revamp of ‘executive’ course at South Carolina community.
Harradine redesigns three opening holes at Jebel Ali 25 October 2018

Harradine redesigns three opening holes at Jebel Ali

Dubai resort course reopens following reconfiguration to accommodate new hotel construction.
Cervone collaborates with Rocco Mediate for alterations at Greensburg 24 October 2018

Cervone collaborates with Rocco Mediate for alterations at Greensburg

Pennsylvania club employs duo for greens renovation on three holes and tree clearance work.
Bergin completes restoration work at Chickasaw 23 October 2018

Bergin completes restoration work at Chickasaw

Architect returns greens and bunkers to the original William Langford design at Memphis club.
Spanish Wells renovates its South and East nines 22 October 2018

Spanish Wells renovates its South and East nines

Florida club revamps greens and bunkers, restores lake bank and improves irrigation and drainage.
David Williams transforms short game area at Madrid club 19 October 2018

David Williams transforms short game area at Madrid club

Architect extends and redesigns practice facility at von Hagge-designed Real Sociedad Hípica Española.
The October 2018 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 18 October 2018

The October 2018 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Featuring the new JCB course in England designed by Robin Hiseman of European Golf Design.
Majorca club introduces eco-friendly technology to reduce carbon footprint 18 October 2018

Majorca club introduces eco-friendly technology to reduce carbon footprint

DAS Energy extends battery life to all buggies at Alcanada with state-of-the-art solar panels.
Gopher Watch Competition – October 2018 18 October 2018

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2018

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Serafin in progress with renovation at Little Turtle 17 October 2018

Serafin in progress with renovation at Little Turtle

Architect renovates Dye course at Ohio club as part of a residential development project.
Fort Lauderdale appoints Schulties to renovate North course 16 October 2018

Fort Lauderdale appoints Schulties to renovate North course

Architect to create ‘vastly different course’ following membership approval and funding.
Tripp Davis continues Tillinghast restoration work at Niagara Falls CC 15 October 2018

Tripp Davis continues Tillinghast restoration work at Niagara Falls CC

Architect to rebuild eleventh green and various bunkers as part of masterplan for New York club.
Gil Hanse to begin work on new Les Bordes course 12 October 2018

Gil Hanse to begin work on new Les Bordes course

Architect to design playable track in contrast to von Hagge design.
Sara Bay reopens following restoration of Donald Ross course 12 October 2018

Sara Bay reopens following restoration of Donald Ross course

Kris Spence uses historical drawings to restore greens and bunkers of the original design.
TPC Kuala Lumpur’s updated West course welcomes CIMB Classic 11 October 2018

TPC Kuala Lumpur’s updated West course welcomes CIMB Classic

Parslow and Winter complete 10-month project on Malaysian layout ahead of PGA Tour event.
Two more courses announced for Greece’s Navarino development 10 October 2018

Two more courses announced for Greece’s Navarino development

José María Olazábal's design firm building 36 holes at Navarino Hills site.
Belfair’s East course reopens following four-month renovation project 9 October 2018

Belfair’s East course reopens following four-month renovation project

South Carolina club updates greens, fairways and bunkers as part of $20 million investment.
Long Cove reopens following restoration of Pete Dye’s design intent 8 October 2018

Long Cove reopens following restoration of Pete Dye’s design intent

South Carolina club debuts revitalised course following project by long-time Dye associate Bobby Weed.
Pinnacle course at Troon North reopens with new greens and bunkers 5 October 2018

Pinnacle course at Troon North reopens with new greens and bunkers

Arizona club uses GPS technology to update green complexes to Tom Weiskopf’s original design.
Gary Stephenson design at Kissing Tree opens for play 4 October 2018

Gary Stephenson design at Kissing Tree opens for play

Architect follows natural movement of Texas Hill Country land for new public course.
Goosen takes first steps towards landscape restoration at Royal Cape 3 October 2018

Goosen takes first steps towards landscape restoration at Royal Cape

Architect begins work on preserving indigenous landscape at South Africa’s oldest course.
O’Callaghan completes bunker renovation at Friendly Hills 2 October 2018

O’Callaghan completes bunker renovation at Friendly Hills

Los Angeles club addresses issues with aesthetics, playability, maintenance and accessibility.
Legacy course at Forest City opens for play in Malaysia 1 October 2018

Legacy course at Forest City opens for play in Malaysia

Nicklaus Design layout is first of three courses planned for huge real estate development.
Palmer team completes first phase of renovation at The Saticoy Club 28 September 2018

Palmer team completes first phase of renovation at The Saticoy Club

California club remodels bunkers, removes trees and expands fairways to improve playability.
Renaissance in progress with Washington G&CC renovation 27 September 2018

Renaissance in progress with Washington G&CC renovation

Eric Iversen transforming course elements and making small routing changes to Virginia layout.
New TPC Colorado course to open in mid-October 26 September 2018

New TPC Colorado course to open in mid-October

Art Schaupeter creates versatile layout as centrepiece of Heron Lakes master-planned community.
KN Golf Links Cam Ranh set for grand opening at end of October 26 September 2018

KN Golf Links Cam Ranh set for grand opening at end of October

27-hole facility designed by Greg Norman’s firm set on coastal stretch at new Vietnam resort.
Nicklaus Design completes new layout at Raevo in Russia 25 September 2018

Nicklaus Design completes new layout at Raevo in Russia

Moscow course has extensive drainage and sandcapping to maximise playing season.
David Williams reworks three holes on Ballesteros nine at Pedreña 24 September 2018

David Williams reworks three holes on Ballesteros nine at Pedreña

Architect will also renovate two more holes on the Spanish club’s Harry Colt-designed course.
Fox Hills to open for two-week preview of new course 21 September 2018

Fox Hills to open for two-week preview of new course

Public will be able to trial 12 holes of Kevin Norby design over rolling hills of North Dakota.
Mike DeVries to restore Willie Park Jr features at Flint Golf Club 21 September 2018

Mike DeVries to restore Willie Park Jr features at Flint Golf Club

Architect in progress with pilot project on par-three eighth hole at Michigan club.
Jacksonville Beach course to reopen following Minchew renovation 20 September 2018

Jacksonville Beach course to reopen following Minchew renovation

Architect focuses on playability and issues relating to effluent water supply at Florida municipal.
Nicklaus Design’s first course in Morocco opens for play 19 September 2018

Nicklaus Design’s first course in Morocco opens for play

Michlifen hosts La Coupe du Trône tournament to mark the opening of the mountainous layout.
Rivermead appoints Jeff Mingay for renovation project 18 September 2018

Rivermead appoints Jeff Mingay for renovation project

Quebec club aims to improve course infrastructure and restore elements of the original design.
Construction of new Czech Republic golf resort in Prague nears completion 18 September 2018

Construction of new Czech Republic golf resort in Prague nears completion

Gaunt designs 27 holes at Twin Chapels with views of Říp Mountain and Central Bohemian Uplands.
Fall 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 14 September 2018

Fall 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

ASGCA members provide insight on how their design approach may change for resort courses.
Dudsbury progresses with bunker rebuild following successful trial 12 September 2018

Dudsbury progresses with bunker rebuild following successful trial

Dorset club expects to reduce maintenance burden with artificial turf edging and liner.
New Jeffrey Brauer layout to open at Tempest Golf Club 10 September 2018

New Jeffrey Brauer layout to open at Tempest Golf Club

Former Southern Hills club in Texas has been completely rebuilt and rebranded.
New JCB course is open for play 7 September 2018

New JCB course is open for play

Robin Hiseman of European Golf Design has created a long, tough and exciting course for excavator manufacturing giant.
Regnum Golf and Country Club opens new course in Bodrum 7 September 2018

Regnum Golf and Country Club opens new course in Bodrum

Tim Lobb layout is first full-length course in Turkish resort city on Mediterranean Sea.
Sand Valley hires Tom Doak to design resort’s fourth course 6 September 2018

Sand Valley hires Tom Doak to design resort’s fourth course

The Wisconsin layout will be routed within a restored sedge savannah and measures 6,100 yards.
Golfplan adds nine holes to complete Serena resort course in Uganda 6 September 2018

Golfplan adds nine holes to complete Serena resort course in Uganda

Layout overlooking Lake Victoria will formally open with its first professional tournament in October.
Construction work nears completion at McLemore Club 5 September 2018

Construction work nears completion at McLemore Club

Rees Jones, Bill Bergin and Steve Weisser collaborate to add drama and variety at Georgia club.
Kiawah Island Club completes bunker renovation work on Cassique course 5 September 2018

Kiawah Island Club completes bunker renovation work on Cassique course

Private club in South Carolina uses DuraBunker faces for new traps with the Better Billy Bunker liner.
Remodelling work under way at TPC Twin Cities ahead of PGA Tour event 3 September 2018

Remodelling work under way at TPC Twin Cities ahead of PGA Tour event

Palmer team alters tees and bunkers and tightens fairways to increase challenge at Minnesota course.
Desert Mountain makes changes to its dual-greened Renegade course 30 August 2018

Desert Mountain makes changes to its dual-greened Renegade course

Heritage Links in progress with construction at Arizona club following new Nicklaus masterplan.
Prince’s opens revamped short game area 30 August 2018

Prince’s opens revamped short game area

Kent club invests £50,000 to improve practice facilities and plans further work on main course.
Jeff Howes completes first phase of two-year renovation at Castlebar 29 August 2018

Jeff Howes completes first phase of two-year renovation at Castlebar

Construction of a road leads Irish club to introduce new holes and reconfigure three others.
New owners of Royal New Kent begin restoration of Mike Strantz layout 28 August 2018

New owners of Royal New Kent begin restoration of Mike Strantz layout

Wingfield Golf plans to get Virginia course back ‘as close as we can to what he designed’.
Mirasol’s renovated Sunset course to reopen in October 24 August 2018

Mirasol’s renovated Sunset course to reopen in October

Drew Rogers returns to Florida layout to update ageing infrastructure and improve playability.
Stirling & Martin chosen to design new course in northwest Spain 24 August 2018

Stirling & Martin chosen to design new course in northwest Spain

Layout will be set among sprawling grounds of seventeenth-century mansion near A Coruña.
Boca Lago approaches completion of 27-hole renovation 23 August 2018

Boca Lago approaches completion of 27-hole renovation

Golf course architect Jan Bel Jan oversees a “revitalised approach to strategy and playability”.
Construction begins on Harrison renovation of Castle Hill in Sydney 23 August 2018

Construction begins on Harrison renovation of Castle Hill in Sydney

Project at former Australian PGA venue to focus on bunkers, course strategy and water management.
John Fought oversees renovation project at Alpine Country Club 22 August 2018

John Fought oversees renovation project at Alpine Country Club

Utah club to modernise bunkers, rebuild cart paths, add tees and improve practice facilities.
Weiskopf oversees progress of new course overlooking St Andrews 21 August 2018

Weiskopf oversees progress of new course overlooking St Andrews

Former Open champion tweaks layout at The Feddinch Club following latest visit to Scotland.
Construction of new par three course underway in Czech Republic 21 August 2018

Construction of new par three course underway in Czech Republic

Jonathan Davison says designs like Golf Park Lhotka “are needed to introduce the game to new golfers”.
New course opens at Friday Harbour resort near Toronto 20 August 2018

New course opens at Friday Harbour resort near Toronto

Doug Carrick designs ‘the Nest’ using earth excavated from marina at Canadian development.
Infinite Variety creates new reversible course for German club 20 August 2018

Infinite Variety creates new reversible course for German club

Golfanlage Patting Hochriesblick has also opened a nine-hole par-three course.
Valley of the Eagles opens for play following overhaul by Nicklaus Design 17 August 2018

Valley of the Eagles opens for play following overhaul by Nicklaus Design

Design of former Spring Valley Country Club in Ohio capitalises on Black River Valley location.
Norby adds three new holes to Edgewater course in North Dakota 16 August 2018

Norby adds three new holes to Edgewater course in North Dakota

Grassing begins at New Town track following construction of a road through the nine-hole layout.
Handsworth introduces new holes as part of flood management project 15 August 2018

Handsworth introduces new holes as part of flood management project

Jonathan Gaunt oversees changes required due to embankment construction on Birmingham course.
Soft opening for new course at Stone Valley in Vietnam 14 August 2018

Soft opening for new course at Stone Valley in Vietnam

Architect Brian Curley utilises large greens and strong slopes to promote ground game.
Norman begins first phase of renovation at St Lucia resort course 10 August 2018

Norman begins first phase of renovation at St Lucia resort course

Sandals seeks to improve greens, approaches and irrigation on recently-acquired layout.
Menai-Davis partners with Dye Designs on three London courses 9 August 2018

Menai-Davis partners with Dye Designs on three London courses

UK golf developer family in progress with two new courses plus remodelling work at The Shire.
Nicklaus Design begins renovation of Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee 8 August 2018

Nicklaus Design begins renovation of Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee

The course, one of six at the Georgia resort community, is being rebuilt to improve playability and conditions.
Van der Vaart under way with project on Anderstein’s Valley nine 8 August 2018

Van der Vaart under way with project on Anderstein’s Valley nine

Dutch club’s oldest loop is to be overhauled and extended from 9 holes to 12.
Providence nears reopening following renovation by Kris Spence 7 August 2018

Providence nears reopening following renovation by Kris Spence

Architect aims to transform design, playability and character without complete reconstruction.
Richardson designs closest-to-the-pin challenge for Castle Hot Springs 6 August 2018

Richardson designs closest-to-the-pin challenge for Castle Hot Springs

Arizona resort, closed since 1976, to reopen in late 2018 with new Billy Bell-inspired green.
Cornerstone Club prepares for reopening with Dusenberry renovation 3 August 2018

Cornerstone Club prepares for reopening with Dusenberry renovation

Architect employs eight principles for relaunch of highly-ranked course at Colorado mountain club.
Irving Golf Club grassed and on track for autumn opening 2 August 2018

Irving Golf Club grassed and on track for autumn opening

Colligan redesigns municipal course, formerly named Twin Wells, overlooking downtown Dallas.
Palmer team completes new short game facility at Bay Hill 1 August 2018

Palmer team completes new short game facility at Bay Hill

Florida club also renovates closing hole on Charger nine to accommodate practice area.
New lake added to Sultan course at PGA National Turkey 1 August 2018

New lake added to Sultan course at PGA National Turkey

Antalya club replaces bunker with water feature in effort to improve playability and speed up pace of play.
Trinity Forest addresses drainage issues with new bunker lining 31 July 2018

Trinity Forest addresses drainage issues with new bunker lining

Capillary Concrete enables club to solve challenges related to landfill origin of Coore & Crenshaw course.
Pinehurst ready to unveil Gil Hanse’s ‘reimagination’ of No. 4 course 30 July 2018

Pinehurst ready to unveil Gil Hanse’s ‘reimagination’ of No. 4 course

North Carolina resort will reopen layout on 20 Sep, featuring exposed sand areas and native wire grass.
RTJ II designs first course in Vietnam as part of Hoi An South development 27 July 2018

RTJ II designs first course in Vietnam as part of Hoi An South development

Situated near Hoi An, a UNESCO Heritage Site, Hoiana Shores is scheduled to open in 2019.
EIGCA presents Bernhard Langer with Harry Colt Award 27 July 2018

EIGCA presents Bernhard Langer with Harry Colt Award

Langer becomes the first individual to receive award for outstanding contribution to European golf.
Full speed ahead at Scotland’s new Dumbarnie Links 26 July 2018

Full speed ahead at Scotland’s new Dumbarnie Links

Seven holes already shaped at new Fife course designed by Clive Clark.
Hills & Forrest completes second phase of renovation at Oneida 26 July 2018

Hills & Forrest completes second phase of renovation at Oneida

Shawn Smith uses historical photography to restore Stanley Pelchar’s bunkering at Wisconsin course.
Stowe appoints STRI to design new nine-hole course 25 July 2018

Stowe appoints STRI to design new nine-hole course

Layout for prestigious UK school enables National Trust to restore deer park on site of current nine.
The July 2018 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 24 July 2018

The July 2018 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Featuring the first course at the FLC Quang Binh development in Vietnam, designed by Brian Curley.
Welling leads collaborative renovation of Valley Club courses 24 July 2018

Welling leads collaborative renovation of Valley Club courses

Idaho club addresses aging irrigation system, as well as improving the courses’ aesthetics and playability.
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2018 24 July 2018

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2018

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Skipton ready for official reopening following redesign by David Jones 23 July 2018

Skipton ready for official reopening following redesign by David Jones

UK Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme necessitates remodelling of North Yorkshire course.
Theodore Wirth reopens course following Norby renovation 20 July 2018

Theodore Wirth reopens course following Norby renovation

Minneapolis club constructs three new holes and renovates bunkers to a ‘Golden Age look’.
Ram Rock renovation balances challenge with playability 20 July 2018

Ram Rock renovation balances challenge with playability

Latest course project part of comprehensive US$60 million makeover for Texas resort.
Historic Tam O’Shanter course enters a new era 19 July 2018

Historic Tam O’Shanter course enters a new era

Collaboration of architects leads to rejuvenation of a public golf course in Niles, Illinois.
Legion Memorial renovates for stormwater management 18 July 2018

Legion Memorial renovates for stormwater management

Todd Schoeder changes Chandler Egan-designed course to help prevent flooding in city of Everett
Georgia’s first eighteen-hole course opens for play 17 July 2018

Georgia’s first eighteen-hole course opens for play

Tbilisi Hills, designed by Lassi Pekka Tilander, overlooks capital city and Caucasus mountains.
Silvies Valley Ranch opens new seven-hole short course 16 July 2018

Silvies Valley Ranch opens new seven-hole short course

Goat caddies available for golfers at McVeigh’s Gauntlet loop designed by Dan Hixson.
Goring and Streatley approaches completion of irrigation upgrade 16 July 2018

Goring and Streatley approaches completion of irrigation upgrade

Club invests £700,000 in latest Rain Bird technology for total infrastructure replacement.
Starkville hires Crace to develop 10-year master plan 13 July 2018

Starkville hires Crace to develop 10-year master plan

Mississippi club arrives at decision following Crace’s renovation work on the fifth hole.
RTJ II returns to Antognolla resort to oversee renovation 12 July 2018

RTJ II returns to Antognolla resort to oversee renovation

Construction under way on new bunkering and drainage at course in Umbria, Italy.
Yangtze Dunes course reopens following 12-month project 12 July 2018

Yangtze Dunes course reopens following 12-month project

Shanghai club members ‘over the moon’ with OCCM renovation that emphasises links characteristics.
Faldo signs agreement to design Pakistan’s first signature course 11 July 2018

Faldo signs agreement to design Pakistan’s first signature course

Defence Housing Authority and Faldo Design come together to “finalise vision” for course in Multan.
Caddington opens following landfill-driven redesign 10 July 2018

Caddington opens following landfill-driven redesign

Former Griffin Golf Club near Luton, England, extended to 27 holes by Jonathan Gaunt.
Cobblestone Creek opens following substantial redevelopment project 9 July 2018

Cobblestone Creek opens following substantial redevelopment project

Bobby Weed identifies home sites to revitalise former Greenacres CC in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Hermitage renews bunkers and green surrounds on front nine 5 July 2018

Hermitage renews bunkers and green surrounds on front nine

(re)Golf and DAR Golf Construction help club improve playability and introduce ‘classical’ feel.
Ankara’s first full-length course now in construction 3 July 2018

Ankara’s first full-length course now in construction

Tim Lobb plans to incorporate cool season grasses on Turkish course for developer Fikret Ozturk.
Tanah Merah appoints RTJ II for Garden course redevelopment 2 July 2018

Tanah Merah appoints RTJ II for Garden course redevelopment

Singapore club embarks on another course redesign due to neighbouring infrastructure projects.
Cumberwell Park begins construction on nine more par threes 29 June 2018

Cumberwell Park begins construction on nine more par threes

Golf course architect James Edwards returns to golf club near Bath, England, for landfill project.
Silva leads restoration of Ross course at Biltmore 28 June 2018

Silva leads restoration of Ross course at Biltmore

More bunkering will provide ‘movement’ to layout at landmark Miami hotel.
Harradine to oversee renovation of original nine at Arosa 27 June 2018

Harradine to oversee renovation of original nine at Arosa

Construction on the Swiss mountain course scheduled to begin in September 2018.
Jacobson completes major renovation of Sunset Valley 26 June 2018

Jacobson completes major renovation of Sunset Valley

Improvements to Chicagoland municipal form part of Highland Park's GreenPrint 2024 vision.
North Ridge reopens course following RTJ II project 25 June 2018

North Ridge reopens course following RTJ II project

California club renovates bunkers and greens ‘to return golf course to its heart and soul’.
Rolling Green appoints Johns and Rhebb for restoration work 22 June 2018

Rolling Green appoints Johns and Rhebb for restoration work

Philadelphia project marks return of the partnership responsible for Winter Park renovation in Florida.
Sustainable principles drive Black Forest project 22 June 2018

Sustainable principles drive Black Forest project

Golf Resort Oeschberghof in Germany reopens with 45 holes, following work by Christoph Staedler.
Planners give green light for Coore & Crenshaw layout in Scotland 21 June 2018

Planners give green light for Coore & Crenshaw layout in Scotland

‘It’s now time to build a golf course’ says developer, after Coul Links proposal passed by Highland Council.
Australian golfing great Peter Thomson dies 20 June 2018

Australian golfing great Peter Thomson dies

Five-time Open champion and golf course architect passes away at home in Melbourne.
Bobby Weed in progress with renovation of Long Cove Club 20 June 2018

Bobby Weed in progress with renovation of Long Cove Club

Architect returns to Hilton Head Island course where he began his career with Pete Dye.
Major remodel on Vancouver Island approaches completion 19 June 2018

Major remodel on Vancouver Island approaches completion

Former Sequoia Springs club overhauled by Northern Golf Design following change in ownership.
Vestavia reopens following renovation by Lester George 18 June 2018

Vestavia reopens following renovation by Lester George

New design of course at 70-year-old Alabama club receives widespread praise from members.
Nicklaus completes new course in Morocco’s Middle Atlas mountains 15 June 2018

Nicklaus completes new course in Morocco’s Middle Atlas mountains

Design of Michlifen Golf & Country Club capitalises on site’s natural features and long vistas.
Wider but narrower Shinnecock greets US Open contenders 14 June 2018

Wider but narrower Shinnecock greets US Open contenders

The 118th US Open Championship gets underway today on a course that looks totally transformed.
Seletar selects Golfplan for renovation prompted by land reclaim 13 June 2018

Seletar selects Golfplan for renovation prompted by land reclaim

Singapore club plans major investment to improve course while making room for hiking and bike paths.
Red Ledges adds forward tees to help develop new golfers 12 June 2018

Red Ledges adds forward tees to help develop new golfers

Golden Bear tees on Utah community’s Nicklaus course play to a total of just over 3,700 yards.
Wade Hampton reopens following 11-month renovation project 12 June 2018

Wade Hampton reopens following 11-month renovation project

Fazio Design returns to highly-ranked North Carolina club for greens and bunker rebuilding.
Renovation work begins at Troon North’s Pinnacle course 11 June 2018

Renovation work begins at Troon North’s Pinnacle course

Scottsdale club closes course for four-month project on green complexes and bunkering.
Summer 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 11 June 2018

Summer 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

ASGCA members provide insights into the processes involved in planning a golf course project.
Westmoreland bunker renovation approaches completion 7 June 2018

Westmoreland bunker renovation approaches completion

Pennsylvania club is installing Capillary Concrete on 41 greenside bunkers of Dick Wilson course.
Decision on Coul Links deferred for two weeks 5 June 2018

Decision on Coul Links deferred for two weeks

Committee awaits officialsʼ response to last minute objection, but seems minded to give permission.
Crooked Creek Club makes transition to Primo Zoysia 4 June 2018

Crooked Creek Club makes transition to Primo Zoysia

Georgia club converts greens to new grass type as part of $1.3 million renovation project.
Alcanada confirms plans for new greens 4 June 2018

Alcanada confirms plans for new greens

Majorcan club will close for three months this winter for renovation work.
Nine-hole par-three course to open at The Greenbrier resort 1 June 2018

Nine-hole par-three course to open at The Greenbrier resort

Design of the Ashford course pays homage to Golden Age architects including Raynor and Macdonald.
American golf course architects add voices to distance debate 1 June 2018

American golf course architects add voices to distance debate

ASGCA Board of Governors expresses support for the USGA and R&A’s Distance Insights project.
Termas de Rio Hondo course ready for grand opening 31 May 2018

Termas de Rio Hondo course ready for grand opening

New ‘flexible’ RTJ II layout integrates rural character of Santiago del Estero Province in Argentina.
Caspar Grauballe completes renovation project at Lillebælt 31 May 2018

Caspar Grauballe completes renovation project at Lillebælt

Architect transforms bunkering and addresses safety issues at coastal course on Danish island.
Bruntsfield Links completes first phase of renovation work 31 May 2018

Bruntsfield Links completes first phase of renovation work

World’s fourth oldest club unveils three new-look holes designed by Mackenzie & Ebert.
Coul Links preparing for planning hearing set for 5 June 30 May 2018

Coul Links preparing for planning hearing set for 5 June

GCA reports on tour of site of proposed course close to Royal Dornoch.
Restoration work continues at Town & Country Club 30 May 2018

Restoration work continues at Town & Country Club

Minnesota’s first club progresses with Jeff Mingay’s master plan, to enhance distinctive character.
Royal Golf Club opens on site of 3M’s former Tartan Park course 24 May 2018

Royal Golf Club opens on site of 3M’s former Tartan Park course

Remodel handled by Arnold Palmer Design Company in collaboration with Annika Sorenstam.
Island Resort ready for opening of new Sage Run course 23 May 2018

Island Resort ready for opening of new Sage Run course

Paul Albanese returns to Michigan destination for follow-up to his 2008 Sweetgrass layout.
Tripp Davis completes renovation project at Northwood Club 22 May 2018

Tripp Davis completes renovation project at Northwood Club

Original Bill Diddel characteristics restored, with strategic relevance for today’s game.
Martin Design appointed for renovation of Northbrook municipal 22 May 2018

Martin Design appointed for renovation of Northbrook municipal

Initial planning under way for improvement of facilities at Sportsman’s Country Club.
Huggett and Lobb start work on redesign of The Springs 21 May 2018

Huggett and Lobb start work on redesign of The Springs

Owner Darwin Escapes invests in bunkers, tees and more at Oxfordshire course.
Tampines course at Tanah Merah reopens following redesign 21 May 2018

Tampines course at Tanah Merah reopens following redesign

Phil Jacobs leads design changes required by expansion of Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Son Muntaner transforms surfaces with major grassing project 18 May 2018

Son Muntaner transforms surfaces with major grassing project

Mallorcan club moves to Celebration bermuda grass to provide immaculate year-round conditions.
Nine-hole reversible course opens in the Netherlands 18 May 2018

Nine-hole reversible course opens in the Netherlands

The Links Valley, designed by Frank Pont, is built on the site of a former sand quarry.
St Enodoc tweaks famous Church course 17 May 2018

St Enodoc tweaks famous Church course

Club chooses not to proceed with shorter tees recommended by Tom Doak.
Birchwood Park begins bunker renovation project 15 May 2018

Birchwood Park begins bunker renovation project

Club seeks to raise standards and address issues with drainage and stone contamination.
David Williams begins work on masterplan for RCG Las Palmas 11 May 2018

David Williams begins work on masterplan for RCG Las Palmas

Architect preparing recommendations following three-day visit to Spain’s oldest club.
Strand Golf Resort hires Johan Benestam for renovation project 10 May 2018

Strand Golf Resort hires Johan Benestam for renovation project

Swedish architect will oversee five-year transformation of farmland course near Stockholm.
Martin Ebert to restore Hugh Alisonʼs Japanese masterpiece 9 May 2018

Martin Ebert to restore Hugh Alisonʼs Japanese masterpiece

Hirono club hires British architect for long-sought restoration project.
Four-hole practice loop to open at the University of Oklahoma 9 May 2018

Four-hole practice loop to open at the University of Oklahoma

Tripp Davis-designed Ransom course pays tribute to Golden Age architects.
Six holes reworked by Hawtree in ‘first phaseʼ of works at Castlerock 9 May 2018

Six holes reworked by Hawtree in ‘first phaseʼ of works at Castlerock

New greens and bunkers at Northern Irish links, could be more to follow.
Red Rock renovates bunkers on Mountain course 8 May 2018

Red Rock renovates bunkers on Mountain course

Key Golf installs new bunker liners on twelve holes of Arnold Palmer layout in Las Vegas.
Bruno Steensels completes bunker project at Royal Limburg 8 May 2018

Bruno Steensels completes bunker project at Royal Limburg

Belgian architect uses Fred Hawtree’s original sketches to inform his work.
New course opens for play at Royal Greens in Saudi Arabia 3 May 2018

New course opens for play at Royal Greens in Saudi Arabia

Layout by Dave Sampson of EGD will host European Tour event in early 2019.
‘Reimagined’ Himalayas nine reopens at Prince’s 2 May 2018

‘Reimagined’ Himalayas nine reopens at Prince’s

New par five and par three, plus exposed sand, wetlands and vegetation clearance central to Ebert project on English links.
“Golf is a sound financial investment that carries with it many benefits” 2 May 2018

“Golf is a sound financial investment that carries with it many benefits”

New ASGCA President Jeff Blume highlights golf’s social, environmental and physical contributions.
OCCM completes renovation of Links course at Lanhai International 1 May 2018

OCCM completes renovation of Links course at Lanhai International

Eight kilometres of cart paths removed as course on Chongming island in Shanghai goes walking-only. 
European architects focus on sustainable design 30 April 2018

European architects focus on sustainable design

Sustainability a common theme at the EIGCA annual meeting, which took place in Bruges, Belgium last week.
New luxury golf community could soon be built in Pakistan 27 April 2018

New luxury golf community could soon be built in Pakistan

Reports indicate plans for China Pak Golf Estates near city of Gwadar are taking shape.
First nine holes open for play at Vooty Golf County 27 April 2018

First nine holes open for play at Vooty Golf County

Pacific Coast Design overseeing creation of 18-hole course near Vikarabad, India.
Renovation begins at LaFortune Park’s par three course 26 April 2018

Renovation begins at LaFortune Park’s par three course

Architect Randy Heckenkemper and Dale Forrest of United Golf leading work.
Restoration of Donald Ross’s Sara Bay course to begin this month 25 April 2018

Restoration of Donald Ross’s Sara Bay course to begin this month

Kris Spence to use historic documents to lead project at Florida club.
Grassing gets underway on first two courses at new Vietnam complex 23 April 2018

Grassing gets underway on first two courses at new Vietnam complex

Schmidt-Curley Design leading work at FLC Group’s development near Dong Hoi.
Plans submitted for new Hogans Gully course on New Zealand’s South Island 20 April 2018

Plans submitted for new Hogans Gully course on New Zealand’s South Island

Reports indicate 18-hole course designed by Ben Turner could soon be built near Arrowtown.
New greens perplex European Tour players at Royal Golf Daressalaam 20 April 2018

New greens perplex European Tour players at Royal Golf Daressalaam

Architect James Duncanʼs renovation has added significant contour to greens at famously tough course.
Issue 52 of Golf Course Architecture is now available 19 April 2018

Issue 52 of Golf Course Architecture is now available

The Links at Perry Cabin – Pete Dye's final course project – features on the latest issue’s cover.
Nine new holes open for play at Puerto Los Cabos 19 April 2018

Nine new holes open for play at Puerto Los Cabos

Nicklaus Design returns to make additions to course at resort community in Mexico.
Arnold Palmer Design to create new short game facility at Bay Hill 17 April 2018

Arnold Palmer Design to create new short game facility at Bay Hill

Ninth hole on club’s Charger course to be converted to a par four as part of project.
EcoBunker makes new addition to practice facility at Tain Golf Club 16 April 2018

EcoBunker makes new addition to practice facility at Tain Golf Club

Representatives from nearby clubs invited to Scottish course to oversee construction process.
Royal Dornoch to tackle coastal erosion with rebuilt natural defences 13 April 2018

Royal Dornoch to tackle coastal erosion with rebuilt natural defences

Areas of club’s Struie course will see addition of greenhouse-grown native saltmarsh plants.
Grassing halfway complete at new Twin Dolphin course 12 April 2018

Grassing halfway complete at new Twin Dolphin course

Todd Eckenrode discusses his aim to create the ‘most unique and natural course in Los Cabos’.
Changes to Bramshaw Golf Club course layout set to be introduced 11 April 2018

Changes to Bramshaw Golf Club course layout set to be introduced

New fifteenth hole created at course in England’s New Forest National Park.
Final touches being added to GNGCD’s Cam Ranh course 11 April 2018

Final touches being added to GNGCD’s Cam Ranh course

Greg Norman discusses highlights of layout during visit to Vietnam course.
Greens renovation to begin this June at PGA National’s Champion course 10 April 2018

Greens renovation to begin this June at PGA National’s Champion course

Club’s director of agronomy Brad Nelson to work with selected Nicklaus Design associates on project.
New Dumbarnie Links course on Scottish coast gets green light 9 April 2018

New Dumbarnie Links course on Scottish coast gets green light

Work at site near town of Lower Largo could get underway as soon as next month.
Course renovation project reaches completion at Verde River 9 April 2018

Course renovation project reaches completion at Verde River

Lehman Design Group and Pro-Turf International oversee changes to Arizona course.
Two-phase project to commence this July at Potomac Shores 6 April 2018

Two-phase project to commence this July at Potomac Shores

Fairways to be regrassed and bunkers renovated at course in Dumfries, Virginia.
Renovated and renamed Bald Eagle Golf Club to open this May 6 April 2018

Renovated and renamed Bald Eagle Golf Club to open this May

Architect Wayne Carleton leads work on course in US exclave of Point Roberts.
Renovations progressing on Willow Brook CC’s front nine 4 April 2018

Renovations progressing on Willow Brook CC’s front nine

Tripp Davis and Associates lead work on course at club in Tyler, Texas.
Course renovation gets underway at Florida’s West Bay Club 4 April 2018

Course renovation gets underway at Florida’s West Bay Club

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design leads work on course originally designed by Pete and P.B. Dye.
Bunkers at Rancho San Lucas course take shape with EcoBunker 28 March 2018

Bunkers at Rancho San Lucas course take shape with EcoBunker

Firm’s first project in Mexico sees synthetic revetted bunker construction method used at course designed by GNGCD.

Redesigned Bobby Jones Golf Course on track to open later this year 27 March 2018

Redesigned Bobby Jones Golf Course on track to open later this year

Bobby Cupp overseeing creation of course his late father Bob drew up design for.
‘Golden Age’ feel to restoration work at Pelican Golf Club 26 March 2018

‘Golden Age’ feel to restoration work at Pelican Golf Club

Beau Welling Design overseeing project on former Belleview Biltmore course in Belleair, Florida.
Spogárd & VanderVaart to develop masterplan for Bråvikens Golf Club 23 March 2018

Spogárd & VanderVaart to develop masterplan for Bråvikens Golf Club

Firm’s first project in Sweden will commence this May at course originally designed by Björn Magnusson.
Columbus CC course to reopen this May following renovations 23 March 2018

Columbus CC course to reopen this May following renovations

Architect Kevin Hargrave has looked to enhance Donald Ross footprint at Ohio club.
Restoration of Lakeside Golf Club course reaches completion 21 March 2018

Restoration of Lakeside Golf Club course reaches completion

Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design concludes work at LA course designed by Max Behr.
Changes at former Sand Barrens course following Union League’s purchase 20 March 2018

Changes at former Sand Barrens course following Union League’s purchase

Fry/Straka hired to create masterplan for 27-hole course at club in Swainton, New Jersey.
Coore and Crenshaw to lead major project at Kapalua Golf next year 19 March 2018

Coore and Crenshaw to lead major project at Kapalua Golf next year

Architects to return to course in Hawaii in 2019 to carry out restoration and refinement work.
Renovations coming to Chickasaw Country Club course in Tennessee 19 March 2018

Renovations coming to Chickasaw Country Club course in Tennessee

Bill Bergin uses historical photographs to restore elements of William Langford’s design.
Changes coming to course at Lake of the Pines Golf Club 16 March 2018

Changes coming to course at Lake of the Pines Golf Club

Forrest Richardson to oversee alterations to course having developed a masterplan for the club in 2017.
Golf courses at Belton Woods resort revamped ahead of 2018 season 15 March 2018

Golf courses at Belton Woods resort revamped ahead of 2018 season

Five-year bunker programme completed on Lakes course at resort in Lincolnshire, UK.
Spring 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 14 March 2018

Spring 2018 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Lead feature focuses on the challenge of making golf more fun and appealing to players.
Chris Wilczynski to create masterplan for Chautauqua Golf Club 14 March 2018

Chris Wilczynski to create masterplan for Chautauqua Golf Club

Architect aiming to enhance infrastructure and playability of club’s Lake and Hill courses.
Bergin’s Minnesota Valley renovation enhances course’s Raynor footprint 13 March 2018

Bergin’s Minnesota Valley renovation enhances course’s Raynor footprint

Architect to reintroduce or enhance a number of template holes at course in Bloomington, Minnesota
Extension of Golf Course Ahaus from 27 to 36 holes nears completion 12 March 2018

Extension of Golf Course Ahaus from 27 to 36 holes nears completion

Rainer Preissmann leads development of new holes at club near Alstätte, Germany.
New eighteenth green and putting green take shape at Holywood GC 12 March 2018

New eighteenth green and putting green take shape at Holywood GC

Swan Golf Designs leads work at Rory McIlroy’s home club in Northern Ireland.
Historic Raynor plans for Midland Hills unearthed after years of searching 9 March 2018

Historic Raynor plans for Midland Hills unearthed after years of searching

Superintendent Mike Manthey explains how he came across 1921 map in roof of his office.
Green renovation project to take place at Golf Club Hannover 9 March 2018

Green renovation project to take place at Golf Club Hannover

Städler Golf Courses hired to carry out work ahead of German club’s centenary year.
David Williams completes second multi-option course 8 March 2018

David Williams completes second multi-option course

Nine-green layout for private client offers two 18-hole routings.
New 27-hole golf course coming to Vietnam’s Long An province 6 March 2018

New 27-hole golf course coming to Vietnam’s Long An province

Faldo Design signs deal to create new course at site 60 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City.
Bunker renovation work continues at Country Club of Paducah 5 March 2018

Bunker renovation work continues at Country Club of Paducah

The Better Billy Bunker system is being installed by contractor Green Tee Golf at club in Kentucky.

Bringing bunkers back up to scratch at Talis Park Golf Club 2 March 2018

Bringing bunkers back up to scratch at Talis Park Golf Club

GNGCD’s Jeff Danner discusses how the Florida course has recovered from Hurricane Irma.
Carnoustie Golf Links prepares for 2018 Open Championship 1 March 2018

Carnoustie Golf Links prepares for 2018 Open Championship

Mackenzie & Ebert made subtle changes to courses at historic Scottish venue last year.
Six reworked holes open for preview play at Peninsula Kingswood 28 February 2018

Six reworked holes open for preview play at Peninsula Kingswood

Architect Mike Cocking of OCCM discusses work at course on the edge of Australia’s sandbelt.
New short game area introduced at Sandy Lodge Golf Club 27 February 2018

New short game area introduced at Sandy Lodge Golf Club

Weller Designs and Greg Evans work to deliver new addition at club near London, UK.
Construction of new golf course in Turkey to commence this spring 23 February 2018

Construction of new golf course in Turkey to commence this spring

Tim Lobb describes site of Regnum Ankara Golf Estate as having “lovely rolling terrain”.
Jeff Mingay completes strategic masterplan for Wing Point G&CC 23 February 2018

Jeff Mingay completes strategic masterplan for Wing Point G&CC

Architect works with superintendent Mike Goldsberry on plans for course on Washington’s Bainbridge Island.
Renovations to Castlerock’s Mussenden course near completion 22 February 2018

Renovations to Castlerock’s Mussenden course near completion

Dr Martin Hawtree and Sol Golf leading work at club in Northern Ireland.
New putting green installed at Help for Heroes’ Northern Recovery Centre 21 February 2018

New putting green installed at Help for Heroes’ Northern Recovery Centre

Huxley Golf delivers facility to support recovery of those injured during conflict.
Renovations coming to practice facilities at Windy Harbor Golf Club 20 February 2018

Renovations coming to practice facilities at Windy Harbor Golf Club

Arnold Palmer Design Company to provide services free of charge in aid of Operation Support Military Golf.
Fifth hole at Augusta National could soon be lengthened 19 February 2018

Fifth hole at Augusta National could soon be lengthened

Plans to move tournament play tee box back by 20 to 30 yards reportedly submitted.
Naples Lakes course to reopen this weekend following renovation project 16 February 2018

Naples Lakes course to reopen this weekend following renovation project

Arnold Palmer Design Company has led work at course on Florida’s west coast.
Major project at West Palm Beach Municipal Golf Course nears fruition 15 February 2018

Major project at West Palm Beach Municipal Golf Course nears fruition

Architect John Sanford set to rework course originally designed by Dick Wilson in Florida city.
Renovation project commences at Soweto Country Club 14 February 2018

Renovation project commences at Soweto Country Club

Gary Player Design providing free services to club in Player’s home city of Johannesburg.
Nuzzo and Mahaffey team up again at Nine Grand 13 February 2018

Nuzzo and Mahaffey team up again at Nine Grand

Innovative nine/nine/nine project promises playability for golfers of all standards, even total beginners.
Kananaskis GC courses to reopen this year following repair project 12 February 2018

Kananaskis GC courses to reopen this year following repair project

Architect Gary Browning speaks to GCA about his work at Canadian club devastated by July 2013 floods.
Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 9 February 2018

Special edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Latest issue devoted to the sixth annual ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program.
UK courses suffering from climate change, says new report 8 February 2018

UK courses suffering from climate change, says new report

Rising sea levels “would imperil all of the world’s links courses before the end of the century”.
Former US president George Bush to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award 7 February 2018

Former US president George Bush to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Award will be presented as part of the 2018 ASGCA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas.
Golf course forms part of proposed new retirement village in Queensland 7 February 2018

Golf course forms part of proposed new retirement village in Queensland

Boyneglade Development near Benaraby includes 18 holes designed by Graham Marsh Golf Designs.
Drew Rogers returns to Mirasol to renovate Sunset course 7 February 2018

Drew Rogers returns to Mirasol to renovate Sunset course

Architect was involved in creation of original course in 2001 when with Arthur Hills’ firm.
Next phase of Woodmont CC project to commence soon 5 February 2018

Next phase of Woodmont CC project to commence soon

Jemsek Golf Design leading work on Robert Von Hagge design in Tamarac, Florida.
Renovations underway at Meadow Springs CC golf course 2 February 2018

Renovations underway at Meadow Springs CC golf course

Architect David Druzisky leads project in Richland, Washington.
Revised layout unveiled for proposed Tiger Woods design in Chicago 2 February 2018

Revised layout unveiled for proposed Tiger Woods design in Chicago

18-hole track planned for site of current Jackson Park and South Shore courses.
New holes at Costa Daurada ahead of 2018 Mediterranean Games 1 February 2018

New holes at Costa Daurada ahead of 2018 Mediterranean Games

Green Project has overseen development of five holes at club near Tarragona, Spain.
Renovation breathes new life into Blacksburg’s ‘The Hill’ 1 February 2018

Renovation breathes new life into Blacksburg’s ‘The Hill’

George Golf Design leads project at municipal course in US state of Virginia.
New seventh hole begins to take shape at Royal Dornoch 31 January 2018

New seventh hole begins to take shape at Royal Dornoch

Final phase of work commences at Scottish course following recommendations from Mackenzie and Ebert.
Renovations coming to Championship course at Tanglewood Park 31 January 2018

Renovations coming to Championship course at Tanglewood Park

Wadsworth Golf Construction hired to lead work based on masterplan from RTJII and Richard Mandell.
Positive feedback for Forse Design’s work at CC of Orlando 30 January 2018

Positive feedback for Forse Design’s work at CC of Orlando

Recently completed renovation project at Florida club well received by membership.
Kenya Golf Union calls for 47 more golf courses 29 January 2018

Kenya Golf Union calls for 47 more golf courses

Chairman says for the sport to grow in the country it needs to create its own infrastructure.

Stanwich Club course to reopen this April following renovations 26 January 2018

Stanwich Club course to reopen this April following renovations

Fazio Design reworks first hole and rebuild five green complexes at Connecticut course.
Black course at Tiburón Golf Club reopens following renovation work 25 January 2018

Black course at Tiburón Golf Club reopens following renovation work

Greg Norman Golf Course Design returns to Florida club to oversee project.
Second phase of Clinton CC bunker renovation to conclude later this year 24 January 2018

Second phase of Clinton CC bunker renovation to conclude later this year

GCA speaks to architect John Harvey about his work at one of the Connecticut’s oldest clubs.
Bobby Weed confirmed as designer for new Michael Jordan project 24 January 2018

Bobby Weed confirmed as designer for new Michael Jordan project

Architect will live on site during construction of Grove XXIII course in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Construction underway at Baihua Ridge course in China 23 January 2018

Construction underway at Baihua Ridge course in China

Australian golf course architect Ben Davey creates new layout on Hainan Island.

Plans for new course in Canada set to be reviewed next month 23 January 2018

Plans for new course in Canada set to be reviewed next month

Nine-hole course part of plans for Lincoln Ranch development on shores of Gull Lake in Alberta.
Second phase of bunker renovation work completed at Huddersfield GC 22 January 2018

Second phase of bunker renovation work completed at Huddersfield GC

Swan Golf Designs looks to reinstate Herbert Fowler-style bunkers at UK course.
Five-year bunker project at Effingham Golf Club reaches completion 19 January 2018

Five-year bunker project at Effingham Golf Club reaches completion

Mackenzie & Ebert conclude final phase of work at UK course originally designed by Harry Colt.
Bird concerns seemingly resolved, but Coul Links still faces key objections 19 January 2018

Bird concerns seemingly resolved, but Coul Links still faces key objections

Mike Keiser’s proposed new Scottish links course faces significant opposition due to potential environmental impact.
Reworked nineteenth hole at Kingston Heath opens for play 18 January 2018

Reworked nineteenth hole at Kingston Heath opens for play

OCCM completes project to bring hole more in line with the rest of the course.
New course at Chee Chan Golf Resort set to open this May 17 January 2018

New course at Chee Chan Golf Resort set to open this May

Architect David Dale discusses design of course overlooked by iconic Khao Chee Chan Buddha.
Farrington Park GC submits plans to redevelop Duchy course 16 January 2018

Farrington Park GC submits plans to redevelop Duchy course

Club in Somerset, UK, is aiming to acquire land to build five new holes.

Renovations get underway at Forest Creek Golf Club in Texas 16 January 2018

Renovations get underway at Forest Creek Golf Club in Texas

Course in city of Round Rock undergoing extensive work overseen by operators KemperSports.
Golf Club Lignano introduces EcoBunker’s Aquaedge solution 15 January 2018

Golf Club Lignano introduces EcoBunker’s Aquaedge solution

Soft revetted edges now being put in place at water features on course on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Issue 51 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 12 January 2018

Issue 51 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We visit Adare Manor, and look at how the field of golf course architecture might change between now and 2030.
Golf Course Architecture Green Pages 2018 is available now 12 January 2018

Golf Course Architecture Green Pages 2018 is available now

Our annual supplier directory features thought leadership articles and details for golf companies across the planet.
Final phase of Stoke Park golf course renovation project gets underway 11 January 2018

Final phase of Stoke Park golf course renovation project gets underway

John Greasley Ltd to collaborate with director of golf Stuart Collier on Lane Jackson nine work.
Year-round play now possible at Panama GC following recent project 10 January 2018

Year-round play now possible at Panama GC following recent project

Ray Hearn works to enhance drainage to cope with rainy season and enhances facilities at Panamanian club.
Redesign and renovation work to take place on Plantation course at Sea Island 9 January 2018

Redesign and renovation work to take place on Plantation course at Sea Island

Scot Sherman of Love Golf Design to lead project at resort in US state of Georgia.

Renovation work to commence on Southern Hills course later this year 8 January 2018

Renovation work to commence on Southern Hills course later this year

Architect Gil Hanse set to lead project at club in Oklahoma in August 2018.
The Worcestershire undertakes major irrigation renovation 5 January 2018

The Worcestershire undertakes major irrigation renovation

Club in Malvern Hills, England, installs comprehensive new Rain Bird system.
Boca Raton closes in on decision for municipal course 4 January 2018

Boca Raton closes in on decision for municipal course

Architect will be chosen for Ocean Breeze renovation by end of January.
Dormie Club renovations imminent following change in ownership 4 January 2018

Dormie Club renovations imminent following change in ownership

Coore & Crenshaw design is transitioning back to private membership. 

Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers! 22 December 2017

Happy holidays to all Golf Course Architecture readers!

Keep reading in 2018 for all the latest news and insight from the golf industry.
Progress made on rebuild of Corales GC course following hurricane damage 21 December 2017

Progress made on rebuild of Corales GC course following hurricane damage

Tom Marzolf speaks to GCA about efforts to rebuild course in the Dominican Republic ahead of PGA Tour event.
Major project at Der Öschberghof nears completion 20 December 2017

Major project at Der Öschberghof nears completion

Städler Golf Courses focused on final phase of work at facility in southern Germany.
Series of renovations to be made to course at Providence CC next year 19 December 2017

Series of renovations to be made to course at Providence CC next year

Kris Spence hired by owners McConnell Golf to lead work at club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nine new holes set to be built at New Zealand’s Millbrook Resort 18 December 2017

Nine new holes set to be built at New Zealand’s Millbrook Resort

Scott Macpherson and Greg Turner to develop former farmland adjacent to destination on country’s South Island.

Course at Quivira Golf Club reopens following renovations 14 December 2017

Course at Quivira Golf Club reopens following renovations

Nicklaus Design oversees subtle changes to layout at course in Los Cabos, Mexico, following storm damage.

New short course adds to golf offering at Wellesley Country Club 13 December 2017

New short course adds to golf offering at Wellesley Country Club

Mark Mungeam discusses creation of six-hole Carriage Course at Boston club.
Major restoration and renovation work takes place at Schenectady Municipal 12 December 2017

Major restoration and renovation work takes place at Schenectady Municipal

Raymond Hearn using historical documents to inform his work at course in New York state.
Changes being made to third hole at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club 11 December 2017

Changes being made to third hole at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club

Architect Alan Walker overseeing a number of alterations to UK course.
Rees Jones design at Danzante Bay now fully open for play 11 December 2017

Rees Jones design at Danzante Bay now fully open for play

Seven new canyon holes unveiled to complete two-phase project at new course in Mexico.

Winter 2017 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 6 December 2017

Winter 2017 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Lead story focuses on what the profession of golf course architecture could look like in 2030.
Construction of new course on Spain’s Costa del Sol reaches completion 6 December 2017

Construction of new course on Spain’s Costa del Sol reaches completion

Grow-in phase begins on Doña Lucia Golf course, which has been designed by Global Golf Company.

Knudson Nine at Oakdale G&CC undergoes Thompson-style makeover 5 December 2017

Knudson Nine at Oakdale G&CC undergoes Thompson-style makeover

Ian Andrew tasked with bringing nine holes at Canadian club in line with existing Thompson 18.
Good progress being made on redesign work at Fontana Golf Club 4 December 2017

Good progress being made on redesign work at Fontana Golf Club

Architect Doug Carrick discusses his work on course in eastern Austria.
NEWGIZA course to open for play in spring 2018 30 November 2017

NEWGIZA course to open for play in spring 2018

Architect Tim Lobb tells GCA about the course’s highlights and unique features.
Renovations coming to Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Great Waters course next year 29 November 2017

Renovations coming to Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Great Waters course next year

Chad Goetz of Nicklaus Design to oversee project at community in US state of Georgia.
Chris Wilczynski hired for new Blythefield Country Club project 28 November 2017

Chris Wilczynski hired for new Blythefield Country Club project

Michigan-based architect hired to develop masterplan for course designed by Langford and Moreau.

Bunker project reaches completion at Wellingborough Golf Club 27 November 2017

Bunker project reaches completion at Wellingborough Golf Club

Swan Golf Designs oversees addition of 40 bunkers at club in Northamptonshire, UK.
Development of new course at Gut Wissmannshof reaches final stages 24 November 2017

Development of new course at Gut Wissmannshof reaches final stages

Latest addition at German resort has been designed by Holger Rengstorf of Rengstorf Golf Design.
Renovation of Oak Hills Country Club course close to completion 23 November 2017

Renovation of Oak Hills Country Club course close to completion

Tripp Davis discusses project at San Antonio club and restoring elements of Tillinghast’s design.
Elements of Stanley Thompson’s design set to be recaptured at Beechmont CC 22 November 2017

Elements of Stanley Thompson’s design set to be recaptured at Beechmont CC

Architect Richard Mandell discusses his ongoing work at club near Cleveland, Ohio.
Final touches being made at TPC Colorado ahead of 2018 opening 20 November 2017

Final touches being made at TPC Colorado ahead of 2018 opening

Latest addition to the TPC network will be first course to open in state for more than a decade.
Rain Bird releases new 500/550 Series of rotors 20 November 2017

Rain Bird releases new 500/550 Series of rotors

Latest line designed to help staff better water smaller areas of the course.
North Course at Shadow Wood reopens following renovations 17 November 2017

North Course at Shadow Wood reopens following renovations

Rees Jones and Bryce Swanson used hole-by-hole notes from original architect Bob Cupp to inform project.
Desert Horizons Country Club unveils renovations to golf course 16 November 2017

Desert Horizons Country Club unveils renovations to golf course

Team from Clive Clark Design oversees project at club in Indian Wells, California.
Steve Smyers redesigns Eastwood Golf Course in Florida 16 November 2017

Steve Smyers redesigns Eastwood Golf Course in Florida

Project’s first phase has been completed with the second to commence in summer 2018.
Construction of Friday Harbour course completed ahead of 2018 opening 15 November 2017

Construction of Friday Harbour course completed ahead of 2018 opening

Doug Carrick talks to GCA about development of new 18-hole layout in Ontario, Canada.
Two new holes added at Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Minneapolis 14 November 2017

Two new holes added at Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Minneapolis

Kevin Norby oversees reintroduction of short uphill par three hole and creation of 360-yard par four hole.
Talks about proposed expansion of Leeds Golf Centre get underway 14 November 2017

Talks about proposed expansion of Leeds Golf Centre get underway

Gaunt Golf Design hired to design new nine-hole academy course and driving range at UK facility.

Bunker renovation project reaches completion at Bloomington CC 13 November 2017

Bunker renovation project reaches completion at Bloomington CC

Architect Michael Benkusky reduces bunker footprint and enhances playability at Illinois course.
Soft opening of redesigned Banyan Cay course takes place in Florida 13 November 2017

Soft opening of redesigned Banyan Cay course takes place in Florida

Jack Nicklaus attends ceremony following his firm’s work at West Palm Beach club.
Palmer Course at PGA National reopens following renovation work 10 November 2017

Palmer Course at PGA National reopens following renovation work

Arnold Palmer Design Company oversees project on course at resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.
New 18-hole putting course now open for play in Las Vegas 8 November 2017

New 18-hole putting course now open for play in Las Vegas

Major Series of Putting facility designed by Nicklaus Design features artificial turf from Southwest Greens.

ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honouree list 7 November 2017

ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honouree list

11 projects and 13 architects highlighted by association for showing innovation and problem-solving skills.
Ocean Course at Hammock Beach reopens following renovation work 6 November 2017

Ocean Course at Hammock Beach reopens following renovation work

David Savic of Nicklaus Design oversees project at course damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016.
Colligan Golf Design completes renovation of Arlington municipal 3 November 2017

Colligan Golf Design completes renovation of Arlington municipal

Chester W. Ditto course completely rerouted to maximise potential of site
Bobby Jones Golf Course closes for major renovation project 2 November 2017

Bobby Jones Golf Course closes for major renovation project

Around US$23 million to be invested in project at facility in Atlanta, Georgia.
Major project to commence this week at Denver’s City Park Golf Course 1 November 2017

Major project to commence this week at Denver’s City Park Golf Course

iCon Golf Studio and Hale Irwin Golf Design teaming up for renovation and redesign work.
ASGCA Fellow David J. Gordon dies at the age of 95 31 October 2017

ASGCA Fellow David J. Gordon dies at the age of 95

Pennsylvania-based designer was the longest-tenured members of the ASGCA.
Zagaleta group completes sale of Valderrama golf course 30 October 2017

Zagaleta group completes sale of Valderrama golf course

€28 million deal puts famous course in southern Spain back in members’ hands.

Golf Environment Organization launches new version of OnCourse app 30 October 2017

Golf Environment Organization launches new version of OnCourse app

Users able to better chart progress, store data, and create annual reports on their work.
Plans revealed for new golf resort on New Zealand’s South Island 27 October 2017

Plans revealed for new golf resort on New Zealand’s South Island

Architect Brett Thomson hired to design layout at site next to Highlands Motorsport Park.
First phase of Schaumburg renovation project nears completion 26 October 2017

First phase of Schaumburg renovation project nears completion

Architect Todd Quitno discusses recent work on Players course at club in Illinois.
New golf course begins to take shape in south-west Utah 24 October 2017

New golf course begins to take shape in south-west Utah

Architect Dale Beddo leading work on new project at site near city of Hurricane.
Nine holes now open at new course in south-west France 23 October 2017

Nine holes now open at new course in south-west France

All 18 holes designed by Nicolas Joakimides near Navarrenx set to be open by end of 2018.
New Baylands Golf Links course set to open in spring 2018 20 October 2017

New Baylands Golf Links course set to open in spring 2018

Forrest Richardson close to completing reconfiguration of layout on site of former Palo Alto Municipal course.
Oldfield Golf Club course reopens following renovation project 20 October 2017

Oldfield Golf Club course reopens following renovation project

Greg Norman Golf Course Design returns to South Carolina course to oversee recent work.
Issue 50 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 19 October 2017

Issue 50 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We report on a new course in Las Vegas, speak to Gil Hanse and visit Lofoten Links.
New all-grass practice course and golf facility opens at The Villages 19 October 2017

New all-grass practice course and golf facility opens at The Villages

Latest addition at central Florida residential development has been designed by architect Ken Ezell.
Construction of golf course at new Australian resort commences 17 October 2017

Construction of golf course at new Australian resort commences

Greg Norman’s firm leading design and construction of course at Silkari development in New South Wales.
Bel-Air Country Club starts major Thomas restoration project 16 October 2017

Bel-Air Country Club starts major Thomas restoration project

Doak team mobilises on site to meet rapid construction schedule at club in Los Angeles.
Final hole lengthened and greens and bunkers renovated at Boot Ranch 16 October 2017

Final hole lengthened and greens and bunkers renovated at Boot Ranch

Hal Sutton returns to oversee reworking of elements of his only design to date.

La Romana Golf Club opens for play in Dominican Republic 13 October 2017

La Romana Golf Club opens for play in Dominican Republic

Course designed by Maverick Golf and Construction plays alongside the Caribbean Sea.

New Tempest Golf Club takes shape in East Texas 12 October 2017

New Tempest Golf Club takes shape in East Texas

Jeff Brauer’s latest design on site of former Southern Hills GC set to open next summer.
Final preparations being made on new holes at Samsun Golf Club in Turkey 10 October 2017

Final preparations being made on new holes at Samsun Golf Club in Turkey

Kevin Ramsey of Golfplan leads development of back nine at course bordering the Black Sea.

New short game facility opens for play at Las Colinas 6 October 2017

New short game facility opens for play at Las Colinas

Designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez, new offering complements existing 18-hole course at Spanish resort.
Changes coming to Mussenden course at Castlerock Golf Club 5 October 2017

Changes coming to Mussenden course at Castlerock Golf Club

Dr Martin Hawtree overseeing work, with Sol Golf hired to carry out project’s construction element.
Planning submission for new Coul Links project to be presented this week 4 October 2017

Planning submission for new Coul Links project to be presented this week

Coore and Crenshaw hired by Mike Keiser for proposed course in the Scottish Highlands.
Elements of original Ross design being restored at Ohio’s Inverness Club 3 October 2017

Elements of original Ross design being restored at Ohio’s Inverness Club

Architect Andrew Green’s masterplan to be implemented following approval from club’s board of governors.
Series of enhancements planned for University Club of Milwaukee 29 September 2017

Series of enhancements planned for University Club of Milwaukee

Andy Staples hired to upgrade facilities at Wisconsin club with an original Tom Bendelow design.

Streamsong Resort opens Hanse-designed Black course 27 September 2017

Streamsong Resort opens Hanse-designed Black course

Architect describes layout of third course at Florida resort as being “fun and strategic”.

Bunker and green renovation work gets underway at Wellingborough GC 27 September 2017

Bunker and green renovation work gets underway at Wellingborough GC

Swan Golf Designs overseeing work at historic club in Northamptonshire, UK.
Bobby Weed Golf Design nears completion of Greenacres renovation 26 September 2017

Bobby Weed Golf Design nears completion of Greenacres renovation

Sale of development parcel funds golf course improvements and clubhouse upgrade.

Famous Nine to open at Cornwall’s Gwel an Mor resort 26 September 2017

Famous Nine to open at Cornwall’s Gwel an Mor resort

All-weather greens and tees feature on new course which pays homage to famous holes around the world.
Steiner helps GC Engelberg recover from landslide 26 September 2017

Steiner helps GC Engelberg recover from landslide

Course near Lucerne, Switzerland, has been redesigned to better withstand future storms.

Issue 35 of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 25 September 2017

Issue 35 of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Fall 2017 issue looks at how a successful course renovation can dramatically improve a club’s fortunes.
Lennar proceeds with second course at Lakewood National 22 September 2017

Lennar proceeds with second course at Lakewood National

Brandon Johnson to oversee creation of ‘fun, playable, beautiful’ design.

Major redesign work takes place at newly named Jayhawk Club 19 September 2017

Major redesign work takes place at newly named Jayhawk Club

Mike Gogel leads redesign of former Alvamar Golf and Country Club in Lawrence, Kansas.
Kevin Norby completes renovation of Meadowbrook Golf Club 18 September 2017

Kevin Norby completes renovation of Meadowbrook Golf Club

Project received FEMA funding after course in Minnesota flooded back in 2014.
Christian Lundin takes advantage of strong site at Skövde 18 September 2017

Christian Lundin takes advantage of strong site at Skövde

Rebuild of Swedish course promises excellent strategy in a wonderful natural environment.
Renovations completed at Cliffs Valley golf course in South Carolina 14 September 2017

Renovations completed at Cliffs Valley golf course in South Carolina

Greens converted to Champion bermudagrass as part of project overseen by Ben Wright.
New Dye course near London is granted planning permission 12 September 2017

New Dye course near London is granted planning permission

The development of a new golf course on the outskirts of London, UK, has been given the green light.
New masterplan unveiled for Country Club of Jackson courses 12 September 2017

New masterplan unveiled for Country Club of Jackson courses

Architect Chris Wilczynski plans to restore original green locations and remove trees at Michigan club.
Renovations coming to West Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur this November 11 September 2017

Renovations coming to West Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur this November

Parslow & Winter Golf Design to work alongside the PGA Tour on project at club in Malaysia.
New short course to open at Pinehurst Resort on 30 September 8 September 2017

New short course to open at Pinehurst Resort on 30 September

The Cradle has been designed by Gil Hanse and features nine holes ranging between 56 and 127 yards.
Green conversion projects reaches completion at The Tribute Golf Links 8 September 2017

Green conversion projects reaches completion at The Tribute Golf Links

Architect Tripp Davis returns to Texas course to oversee change to TifEagle bermudagrass.
New bunkering bedding in well at Goodwood’s Downs Course 7 September 2017

New bunkering bedding in well at Goodwood’s Downs Course

General manager Stuart Gillett reflects on recent project at club in West Sussex, UK.
West Cliffs receives GEO Certified Development status 6 September 2017

West Cliffs receives GEO Certified Development status

Portuguese course is the first in Europe to complete GEO’s OnCourse Developments programme.
New six-hole Yellow Course opens for play at Frilford Heath Golf Club 4 September 2017

New six-hole Yellow Course opens for play at Frilford Heath Golf Club

Huxley Golf all weather surfaces included as part of new offering at UK club.
Famous Pandy bunker to be restored at Ganton Golf Club 1 September 2017

Famous Pandy bunker to be restored at Ganton Golf Club

Iconic hazard at UK club to be reintroduced by Conor Walsh with the assistance of Gordon Irvine.
Next phase of bunker work to commence at The Berkshire 30 August 2017

Next phase of bunker work to commence at The Berkshire

Tim Lobb aiming to reintroduce vintage look to bunkering at historic UK club.
Construction phase completed as part of major project at Algonquin GC 29 August 2017

Construction phase completed as part of major project at Algonquin GC

Architects Rod Whitman and Keith Cutten renovating and adding new holes at Canadian course.
Restoration of Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course nears completion 25 August 2017

Restoration of Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course nears completion

Nicklaus Design leads work at Florida resort following storm damage in October 2016.
Strong progress being made at Vestavia CC as new holes take shape 24 August 2017

Strong progress being made at Vestavia CC as new holes take shape

Architect Lester George leads project at George Cobb-designed course in Birmingham, Alabama.

New ‘The Alps’ putting green for Golfpark Holzhäusern in Switzerland 23 August 2017

New ‘The Alps’ putting green for Golfpark Holzhäusern in Switzerland

Co-designers Steiner & Partner and (re)GOLF inspired by The Himalayas at St Andrews.
Development of second course at Soma Bay gets underway 23 August 2017

Development of second course at Soma Bay gets underway

Architect Tim Lobb discusses his design at resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
Twelfth and thirteenth holes reworked at TPC Boston 22 August 2017

Twelfth and thirteenth holes reworked at TPC Boston

Gil Hanse returns to work on holes left untouched during previous 2006 project.
Redevelopment of Himalayas Nine at Prince’s Golf Club to begin this month 21 August 2017

Redevelopment of Himalayas Nine at Prince’s Golf Club to begin this month

Mackenzie & Ebert hired to add new hole and rework layout of course in Kent, UK.

New Pete Dye golf course taking shape at Maryland resort 18 August 2017

New Pete Dye golf course taking shape at Maryland resort

The Links at Perry Cabin near St Michaels on track to open in Spring 2018.

Harley Kruse named as new president of the SAGCA 18 August 2017

Harley Kruse named as new president of the SAGCA

Architect takes over from Ted Parslow, while Paul Mogford named as societys vice president.

Norman partners with OHBA for Japanese golf renovations 18 August 2017

Norman partners with OHBA for Japanese golf renovations

Firms will collaborate to provide ‘one-stop-shop’ for golf courses in the country.

New reversible course to open in the Netherlands in 2018 16 August 2017

New reversible course to open in the Netherlands in 2018

Nine holes designed by architect Frank Pont will have ‘heathland character’.

First look at the new Royal Norwich Golf Club at Weston Longville 15 August 2017

First look at the new Royal Norwich Golf Club at Weston Longville

Work is underway to create a new 27-hole complex at the former Weston Park club.
New par three hole being created at Royal Ottawa 10 August 2017

New par three hole being created at Royal Ottawa

Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects leading project at historic Canadian course.
FireLake Golf Course reopens following renovation work 9 August 2017

FireLake Golf Course reopens following renovation work

Conor Cummings leads project at course owned by Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma.
Second phase of masterplan project completed at Tupelo Country Club 8 August 2017

Second phase of masterplan project completed at Tupelo Country Club

Architect Nathan Crace oversees reworking of eighth hole at course in north-east Mississippi.
Grassing completed at new Ha Long Bay course in Vietnam 7 August 2017

Grassing completed at new Ha Long Bay course in Vietnam

Brian Curley tells GCA what golfers can expect from course overlooking UNESCO World Heritage site.
Three-year renovation project at Royal Bled reaches completion 4 August 2017

Three-year renovation project at Royal Bled reaches completion

William Swan of Swan Golf Designs discusses project at club in Slovenia.
Grassing under way at new Fox Hills course in North Dakota 4 August 2017

Grassing under way at new Fox Hills course in North Dakota

Architect Kevin Norby and Landscapes Unlimited leading project at site in Watford City.
Bunker renovation reaches completion at The Golf Club at Lansdowne 3 August 2017

Bunker renovation reaches completion at The Golf Club at Lansdowne

Greg Norman Golf Course Design leads work on Norman Course at club in Leesburg, Virginia.
Major project to commence early next year at The Phoenician golf course 2 August 2017

Major project to commence early next year at The Phoenician golf course

Phil Smith Design leads work to reconfigure and renovate course in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Planning application for Coul Links set to be submitted in coming weeks 1 August 2017

Planning application for Coul Links set to be submitted in coming weeks

Reports from Scotland indicate movement in proposed development from Mike Keiser and Todd Warnock.
Bukit Course at Singapore Island CC restored to original James Braid design 1 August 2017

Bukit Course at Singapore Island CC restored to original James Braid design

Owen Hester of Green Dynasty discusses recent project at historic course in south-east Asia.
Construction of new par three course to begin in Czech Republic 31 July 2017

Construction of new par three course to begin in Czech Republic

Jonathan Davison draws up design of layout at Golf Park Lhotka near Ostrava.
Tom Marzolf discusses Quail Hollow ahead of 2017 PGA Championship 28 July 2017

Tom Marzolf discusses Quail Hollow ahead of 2017 PGA Championship

Architect participates in Twitter chat hosted by the ASGCA ahead of upcoming tournament.
Bunker renovation project takes place at West Kilbride Golf Club 27 July 2017

Bunker renovation project takes place at West Kilbride Golf Club

Rennie Design and Souter Sports help formalise and enhance bunkering at Scottish course.
Issue 49 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 26 July 2017

Issue 49 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We take a look at the relationship between course design and nature, and report from West Cliffs.
Second phase of Crane Creek CC project sees addition of two new holes 26 July 2017

Second phase of Crane Creek CC project sees addition of two new holes

Architect David Druzisky discusses changes to course at club in Boise, Idaho.
New Peterhof Golf Club course opens for play in Russia 24 July 2017

New Peterhof Golf Club course opens for play in Russia

Hills Forrest-designed course located close to famous palaces of St Petersburg.

New twelve hole Mulligan Course opens at Ballyneal Golf Club 21 July 2017

New twelve hole Mulligan Course opens at Ballyneal Golf Club

Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design returns to Colorado club to create new layout.
Bunker renovations to be made on South Course at The Reserve Vineyards 20 July 2017

Bunker renovations to be made on South Course at The Reserve Vineyards

John Fought returns to Oregon club to oversee addition of Better Billy liner to selected bunkers.
Phil Mickelson Design to rework Nirwana course at Trump International 19 July 2017

Phil Mickelson Design to rework Nirwana course at Trump International

Work on course part of wider renovations at resort in Tabanan, Indonesia.
East Orange Golf Course completes renovations with clubhouse opening 18 July 2017

East Orange Golf Course completes renovations with clubhouse opening

The three-year project involved a full course redesign led by architect Stephen Kay.
New Great Northern golf course opens for play in Denmark 14 July 2017

New Great Northern golf course opens for play in Denmark

Nicklaus Design’s Dirk Bouts leads project at site close to town of Kerteminde.
Renovations at The Club at Nine Bridges ahead of 2017 CJ Cup 14 July 2017

Renovations at The Club at Nine Bridges ahead of 2017 CJ Cup

David Dale and Steve Wenzloff oversee bunker work using Durabunker method of construction. 
New Shepherd’s Rock course at Nemacolin Woodlands opens for play 13 July 2017

New Shepherd’s Rock course at Nemacolin Woodlands opens for play

Layout designed by Pete Dye and Tim Liddy unveiled at resort in Pennsylvania.

Project to enhance playability at Whistling Rock reaches completion 13 July 2017

Project to enhance playability at Whistling Rock reaches completion

Eric Iverson oversees subtle changes to Ted Robinson-designed course in South Korea.
New holes part of major renovation at The Refuge golf course 11 July 2017

New holes part of major renovation at The Refuge golf course

Nathan Crace to oversee project which includes addition of Longleaf Tee System.
Renovation work takes place on Naples Lakes CC course 10 July 2017

Renovation work takes place on Naples Lakes CC course

Thad Layton of Arnold Palmer Design heading project at club in Florida.
Plans approved for new course on Australia’s Kangaroo Island 7 July 2017

Plans approved for new course on Australia’s Kangaroo Island

The Cliffs course to be developed on 600 acre site off coast of South Australia.
Gary Player Design oversees redesign work at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 7 July 2017

Gary Player Design oversees redesign work at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

GCA speaks to architect Jeff Lawrence about project on Cougar Point course in South Carolina.
New first hole takes shape on Old Course at Atalaya 6 July 2017

New first hole takes shape on Old Course at Atalaya

Architect David Krause leads development of new green and tee at Spanish club.
Columbus Country Club renovation reaches halfway point 6 July 2017

Columbus Country Club renovation reaches halfway point

Architect Kevin Hargrave looking to give course in Ohio more of a ‘Donald Ross feel’.
Six new holes being created on East Course at Canada’s Sunningdale G&CC 4 July 2017

Six new holes being created on East Course at Canada’s Sunningdale G&CC

Doug Carrick creating new additions in style of course’s original architect Stanley Thompson.
Nicklaus Design to design ten new courses across Vietnam 30 June 2017

Nicklaus Design to design ten new courses across Vietnam

Design firm to create new facilities throughout the country after strengthening relationship with BRG Group.
Old White ready to host 2017 Greenbrier Classic 29 June 2017

Old White ready to host 2017 Greenbrier Classic

Keith Foster discusses major renovation project following devastating floods in 2016.
Eric Trump opens new King Robert the Bruce course at Turnberry 29 June 2017

Eric Trump opens new King Robert the Bruce course at Turnberry

Golf course architect Martin Ebert has led work at club on Scotland’s west coast.

Taylor Meadows course to reopen following work on three holes 28 June 2017

Taylor Meadows course to reopen following work on three holes

Steve Forrest leads reworking of holes ten, eleven and twelve at club in Taylor, Michigan.

Love Golf Design hired to redesign University of Virginia course 27 June 2017

Love Golf Design hired to redesign University of Virginia course

14 new holes set to be built at Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Shaping and earthmoving complete at new Friday Harbour course 27 June 2017

Shaping and earthmoving complete at new Friday Harbour course

Doug Carrick’s latest design in Canada set to open for play in spring 2018.
Restoration of La Mer at Le Touquet course reaches completion 26 June 2017

Restoration of La Mer at Le Touquet course reaches completion

Patrice Boissonnas and Frank Pont complete work at Harry Colt-designed course in northern France.
Nine holes at Schaumburg Golf Club close for renovations 26 June 2017

Nine holes at Schaumburg Golf Club close for renovations

Lohmann Golf Designs’ Todd Quitno discusses extent of work at club in Illinois.
Ground broken at new site as Royal Norwich relocation begins 23 June 2017

Ground broken at new site as Royal Norwich relocation begins

European Golf Design and MJ Abbott heading multi-million pound project in the UK.
Nine holes open for play at new Jebel Sifah course in Oman 22 June 2017

Nine holes open for play at new Jebel Sifah course in Oman

Architect Peter Harradine discusses creating a course for the ‘average’ golfer.

New nine-hole synthetic course to open in Delhi later this year 21 June 2017

New nine-hole synthetic course to open in Delhi later this year

Layout at M3M Club near city’s airport has been designed by Golfplan’s Kevin Ramsey.
GlenArbor Golf Club reopens following bunker renovation project 20 June 2017

GlenArbor Golf Club reopens following bunker renovation project

Architect Jeff Lawrence speaks to GCA about work at club near Bedford Hills, New York.
Renovations begin on Monocan nine at Stoney Creek Golf Course 16 June 2017

Renovations begin on Monocan nine at Stoney Creek Golf Course

Turf replacement work part of project on course at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia.
Three new holes to be added to short course at Golfpark Oberkirch 15 June 2017

Three new holes to be added to short course at Golfpark Oberkirch

Steiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur hired to lengthen course at public facility in Switzerland.
Gleneagles’ Queen’s course taken back to James Braid’s original design 15 June 2017

Gleneagles’ Queen’s course taken back to James Braid’s original design

18-month renovation project also sees new drainage and bunker technology introduced.
New golf course to be developed in Brazil’s São Paulo State 14 June 2017

New golf course to be developed in Brazil’s São Paulo State

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design hired to create facility on diverse site near Campinas.
Good progress being made on new golf course near Tbilisi 14 June 2017

Good progress being made on new golf course near Tbilisi

Tilander Golf Design’s creation in country of Georgia set to open for play in 2018.
Jiménez to design new short game facility at Las Colinas 13 June 2017

Jiménez to design new short game facility at Las Colinas

Work is already underway on the facility, which is set to open later this year.
Chris Wilczynski improves playability at Shenandoah Country Club 13 June 2017

Chris Wilczynski improves playability at Shenandoah Country Club

The fourth and fifth holes have been redesigned to resolve flooding issues.

Erin Hills ready for the spotlight as US Open week arrives 12 June 2017

Erin Hills ready for the spotlight as US Open week arrives

The course in Wisconsin has been closed for eight months in preparation for the tournament.

Ocean views from every hole at Portugal’s new West Cliffs 9 June 2017

Ocean views from every hole at Portugal’s new West Cliffs

Cynthia Dye-designed course sits on spectacular sandy terrain above the Atlantic.
Superstition Mountain bunker renovation work begins 9 June 2017

Superstition Mountain bunker renovation work begins

Nicklaus Design advising on work at course the firm originally designed in Arizona.
Bunker renovations taking place at Chart Hills Golf Club 8 June 2017

Bunker renovations taking place at Chart Hills Golf Club

Conor Walsh discusses project which includes work on UK course’s famous Anaconda bunker.
Renovation at Miromar Lakes aims to reimagine Florida course’s identity 8 June 2017

Renovation at Miromar Lakes aims to reimagine Florida course’s identity

Architect Drew Rogers rebuilding greens and tees and aiming to improve aesthetics.
Rockwood Park Golf Course to reopen later this month following renovations 7 June 2017

Rockwood Park Golf Course to reopen later this month following renovations

Colligan Golf Design completes work at John Bredemus-designed course in Fort Worth, Texas.
Reconstruction of back nine begins at California’s SilverRock Resort 6 June 2017

Reconstruction of back nine begins at California’s SilverRock Resort

Brandon Johnson of Arnold Palmer Design discusses changes at course taking place this summer.
Willow Fork Country Club course undergoes bunker renovation project 2 June 2017

Willow Fork Country Club course undergoes bunker renovation project

Fusion Golf and Sustainable Sports Solutions leading work at club in Katy, Texas.
Rothley Park takes control with Hunter Pilot and Irriplan 1 June 2017

Rothley Park takes control with Hunter Pilot and Irriplan

Leicestershire club completes installation of all-new irrigation system covering greens, tees, approaches and walk off.
Changes made at Natadola Bay ahead of 2017 Fiji International 1 June 2017

Changes made at Natadola Bay ahead of 2017 Fiji International

Vijay Singh and Greg Letsche oversee alterations to course on Fiji’s south-west coastline.
Issue 34 of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 31 May 2017

Issue 34 of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Summer 2017 issue includes a profile of 2017 US Open host course Erin Hills.
John Sanford elected ASGCA president at annual meeting in Florida 31 May 2017

John Sanford elected ASGCA president at annual meeting in Florida

Newly-elected president aims to raise association’s profile in the industry
New South Course at Arcadia Bluffs begins to take shape 30 May 2017

New South Course at Arcadia Bluffs begins to take shape

Second layout at Michigan club has been designed by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design.
Renovations taking place at Coral Oaks Golf Course this summer 26 May 2017

Renovations taking place at Coral Oaks Golf Course this summer

Greens, tees and fairways being worked on at Arthur Hills-designed course in Florida.
Work to remodel three holes at Manito Golf & Country Club begins 25 May 2017

Work to remodel three holes at Manito Golf & Country Club begins

Jeff Mingay hired to review course masterplan created by John Harbottle in 2009.
Renovation project takes place at Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club 25 May 2017

Renovation project takes place at Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club

Gordon Lewis leads work at Florida course originally designed by Larry Packard.
Sand area reduction key to Buckinghamshire renovation work 23 May 2017

Sand area reduction key to Buckinghamshire renovation work

Architect Tim Lobb and course manager Andy Ewence discuss recent work at club near Uxbridge, UK.
Renovations at Country Club of Asheville course reach completion 18 May 2017

Renovations at Country Club of Asheville course reach completion

Richard Mandell discusses his work at Donald Ross designed course in North Carolina.
New club gives members access to nine US golf courses 17 May 2017

New club gives members access to nine US golf courses

Designs by Donald Ross, Gil Hanse and Mike Strantz comprise the ‘Architect’s Nine’.
Tripp Davis completes renovation work at Jimmie Austin Golf Course 16 May 2017

Tripp Davis completes renovation work at Jimmie Austin Golf Course

Architect creates new eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh holes at University of Oklahoma facility.
Renovation project commences at Rio Secco Golf Club 12 May 2017

Renovation project commences at Rio Secco Golf Club

Rees Jones returns to Las Vegas club to update course features and practice facility.
Huge investment plans outlined for historic Musselburgh Links course 11 May 2017

Huge investment plans outlined for historic Musselburgh Links course

Mackenzie and Ebert part of team aiming to renovate and restore former Open Venue to its 1896 layout.
Series of renovations to take place at Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course 10 May 2017

Series of renovations to take place at Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course

Team from Greg Norman Golf Course Design working with club in Naples, Florida.
Changes made at TPC Sawgrass ahead of 2017 Players Championship 10 May 2017

Changes made at TPC Sawgrass ahead of 2017 Players Championship

Jeff Plotts discusses how he expects the course to play during tournament from 11-14 May.
Hills Forrest leads restoration and renovation work at Oneida GCC 9 May 2017

Hills Forrest leads restoration and renovation work at Oneida GCC

GCA speaks to Shawn Smith to discuss work at club in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 
Tripp Davis completes renovation of historic Whippoorwill Club course 8 May 2017

Tripp Davis completes renovation of historic Whippoorwill Club course

Architect reworks all 18 greens and restores bunkers and tees at club in Armonk, New York.
GCSAA launches ‘Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Week’ 8 May 2017

GCSAA launches ‘Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Week’

Association encourages golfers to thank those that look after the courses they play.
Wentworth renovates West course ahead of BMW PGA Championship 5 May 2017

Wentworth renovates West course ahead of BMW PGA Championship

Ernie Els Design and EGD collaborate to improve playability for members and pros.
Redesigned and renovated course reopens at The Clubs at Houston Oaks 5 May 2017

Redesigned and renovated course reopens at The Clubs at Houston Oaks

Architect Chet Williams creates new fifth hole featuring island green at Texas club.
First course at new Sand Valley resort officially opens 3 May 2017

First course at new Sand Valley resort officially opens

Coore and Crenshaw design has huge width and dramatic topography.
Bill Bergin leads second phase of renovation project at Druid Hills 3 May 2017

Bill Bergin leads second phase of renovation project at Druid Hills

Architect rebuilds bunkers and increases playable areas around greens at course in Georgia.
Full Stoatin Brae course to open at Gull Lake View 3 May 2017

Full Stoatin Brae course to open at Gull Lake View

Latest addition to multi-course resort in southwest Michigan to open 15 May.
New short game academy created at Golf Club St Leon Rot 28 April 2017

New short game academy created at Golf Club St Leon Rot

Christian Althaus works with Josef Poetter Golf and Ecobunker to create facility at German club.
Issue 48 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 27 April 2017

Issue 48 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We look at Dr Alister MacKenzie’s 13 principles of golf architecture and report from Streamsong Black.

New three-hole short course to open at Wilmington Municipal GC 27 April 2017

New three-hole short course to open at Wilmington Municipal GC

Facility designed by John Fought to be used by The First Tee of Greater Wilmington youth programme.
Construction of new Mar de Indias golf course begins in Colombia 26 April 2017

Construction of new Mar de Indias golf course begins in Colombia

Greg Norman Golf Course Design draws up plans for 18-holer near Cartagena on country’s Caribbean coastline.
Jordan Spieth works with Roy Bechtol on new University of Texas course 24 April 2017

Jordan Spieth works with Roy Bechtol on new University of Texas course

Six hole par three course set to open this September at club in Austin, Texas.

Five year renovation project reaches completion at Pleasant Valley CC 24 April 2017

Five year renovation project reaches completion at Pleasant Valley CC

Bobby Weed Golf Design updates strategy and reconstructs bunkers at Arkansas course.
New Ayla Golf Club course opens for play in Jordan 21 April 2017

New Ayla Golf Club course opens for play in Jordan

Layout created by Greg Norman Golf Course Design incorporates site’s numerous sandy features.
Architect Tim Lobb restores Colt features at St George’s Hill 20 April 2017

Architect Tim Lobb restores Colt features at St George’s Hill

New first green replaces 1930s-era Hawtree design; more work planned for rest of course.

Woods firm to design Stewart tribute course at Big Cedar Lodge 19 April 2017

Woods firm to design Stewart tribute course at Big Cedar Lodge

Family friendly 13-hole short course also part of the plan at Missouri resort.

Donald Ross design characteristics return to Pinehurst No. 3 18 April 2017

Donald Ross design characteristics return to Pinehurst No. 3

The course has also been rerouted to make room for Gil Hanse’s new nine-hole short course.
Duncan starts ‘sensitive’ renovation of Royal Dar Es Salaam Red course 18 April 2017

Duncan starts ‘sensitive’ renovation of Royal Dar Es Salaam Red course

Longtime C&C associate ‘dusting off’ Jones-built Trophée Hassan host in Moroccan capital.
Brookwater reopens following refurb by Greg Norman Golf Course Design 18 April 2017

Brookwater reopens following refurb by Greg Norman Golf Course Design

All 18 greens have been refreshed, resurfaced and, in some cases, redesigned to improve playability.

Nine hole par three course to open at the Eastern Golf Club this spring 17 April 2017

Nine hole par three course to open at the Eastern Golf Club this spring

Shark Waters by The Eastern Golf Club has been designed by a team from Greg Norman’s firm.
Golf course architect Vicki Martz dies at 72 14 April 2017

Golf course architect Vicki Martz dies at 72

Former colleagues and members of the industry pay tribute to “awesome lady.”

Steve Smyers to redesign Errol Estate course in Central Florida 13 April 2017

Steve Smyers to redesign Errol Estate course in Central Florida

New 18-hole layout to be created and renamed Staghorn Golf Club and Lodge.

Course renovations commence at Balsam Mountain Preserve 12 April 2017

Course renovations commence at Balsam Mountain Preserve

Arnold Palmer Design’s Thad Layton overseeing work at club in North Carolina.
Seeding begins on series of new holes at Fox Hills GC 11 April 2017

Seeding begins on series of new holes at Fox Hills GC

Kevin Norby oversees the creation of 12 new holes at North Dakota course.
Five new holes created at Indian Trails Golf Course 10 April 2017

Five new holes created at Indian Trails Golf Course

Architect Chris Wilcynzski also designs new practice facility at course in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Replica of the Road Hole at St Andrews introduced at Thaxted Park GC 7 April 2017

Replica of the Road Hole at St Andrews introduced at Thaxted Park GC

Neil Crafter pays homage to iconic hole with recent changes to course near Adelaide, Australia.
Courses at Harborside International to undergo renovations 6 April 2017

Courses at Harborside International to undergo renovations

Lohmann Golf Design and KemperSports to oversee project at club near Chicago, Illinois.
Bunker renovation project completed at Bent Creek Golf Course 5 April 2017

Bunker renovation project completed at Bent Creek Golf Course

Mike Beebe works with Billy Casper Golf on project at public course in Jacksonville, Florida.
New Valley Course opens at The Els Club Desaru Coast 31 March 2017

New Valley Course opens at The Els Club Desaru Coast

Ernie Els Design and Vijay Singh collaborate on second course at Malaysian club.
First phase of Astbury Golf Club bunker renovation reaches completion 30 March 2017

First phase of Astbury Golf Club bunker renovation reaches completion

Jonathan Gaunt works with Duncan Ross to add character to course in Cheshire, UK.
New Sage Run course set to open in late summer 29 March 2017

New Sage Run course set to open in late summer

Architect Paul Albanese speaks to GCA about his second design at Michigan’s Island Resort.
New Hilton resort includes Tibet’s first golf course 28 March 2017

New Hilton resort includes Tibet’s first golf course

Henegan Golf Course Design Company has created nine-holer at Hilton Linzhi Resort.
Ground broken on new Twin Dolphin course in Mexico 28 March 2017

Ground broken on new Twin Dolphin course in Mexico

Todd Eckenrode - Origins Golf Design leading work at site on Baja California peninsula.
European golf architects gather for Spanish lessons 27 March 2017

European golf architects gather for Spanish lessons

2017 EIGCA annual meeting has a focus on golf in southern Europe.
Atlanta Athletic Club saves water and electricity with new irrigation system 27 March 2017

Atlanta Athletic Club saves water and electricity with new irrigation system

Club’s now using Rain Bird’s single-head-controlled Integrated Control System on its Highlands Course.
Renovations to Country Club of Asheville course close to completion 24 March 2017

Renovations to Country Club of Asheville course close to completion

Donald Ross’s design in North Carolina worked on by architect Richard Mandell.
Changes made to formidable bunker on sixth hole at Castle Stuart 22 March 2017

Changes made to formidable bunker on sixth hole at Castle Stuart

Front half of bunker filled but 560-yard par five remains a challenging prospect.
Rees Jones discusses Medinah No.2 restoration project 21 March 2017

Rees Jones discusses Medinah No.2 restoration project

Architect speaks about Tom Bendelow, modernising a classic course and multiple tees.

Scotscraig Golf Club reveals course restoration work 21 March 2017

Scotscraig Golf Club reveals course restoration work

Historic Scottish club carries out project to coincide with its 200th anniversary celebrations.

Sale of Royal Norwich Golf Club now complete 20 March 2017

Sale of Royal Norwich Golf Club now complete

Funds from the £17 million sale will go towards the redevelopment of nearby Weston Park.

Tiger Woods Design hired to develop new courses in the Bahamas 16 March 2017

Tiger Woods Design hired to develop new courses in the Bahamas

Firm designs short course and draws up provisional plans for 18-hole course at Jack’s Bay resort.
Forrest Richardson reflects on Mountain Shadows project 15 March 2017

Forrest Richardson reflects on Mountain Shadows project

Architect speaks to GCA about reworked short course now open at resort in Arizona.
Muirfield set for Open rota return after voting in women 14 March 2017

Muirfield set for Open rota return after voting in women

R&A’s Martin Slumbers confirms intention to take tournament back to Scottish course in the future.

Hogs Head Golf Club in County Kerry to be unveiled later this year 13 March 2017

Hogs Head Golf Club in County Kerry to be unveiled later this year

New course on Irelands Atlantic coast has been designed by team from Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects.

Special issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 8 March 2017

Special issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Architects discuss the impact, appeal and benefits of the Longleaf Tee Initiative.

Green renovations to take place at Mid South Club 7 March 2017

Green renovations to take place at Mid South Club

Work at course near Pinehurst to be led by Shapemasters’ Jeffrey Stein and Carlos Perez.
Addition of rumple the main priority for Palmer course at Castle Stuart 6 March 2017

Addition of rumple the main priority for Palmer course at Castle Stuart

Adam Lawrence reports on a pre-construction site visit to the Inverness course.

Ocean Course at Hokuala resort reopens following renovation project 6 March 2017

Ocean Course at Hokuala resort reopens following renovation project

Team from Nicklaus Design upgrades front nine at course on Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Bunker renovation to commence at Lansdowne’s Norman Course 3 March 2017

Bunker renovation to commence at Lansdowne’s Norman Course

GNGCD’s Chris Campbell overseeing work on course he originally helped create.
Golden Horseshoe Gold Course to reopen this July following renovations 2 March 2017

Golden Horseshoe Gold Course to reopen this July following renovations

Team from Rees Jones, Inc. leading project at course at Colonial Williamsburg.
Proposed rule changes aim to help speed up golf 1 March 2017

Proposed rule changes aim to help speed up golf

R&A and USGA release details of rules modernisation for 2019.
Renovations commence on Vestavia Country Club course 1 March 2017

Renovations commence on Vestavia Country Club course

Lester George aiming to update strategy and playability of George Cobb’s 1951 layout.
New Mountain Course opens at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon 27 February 2017

New Mountain Course opens at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon

Latest creation from Schmidt-Curley Design unveiled at resort in Southern Vietnam.
Oak Meadows gets new name following course redesign 24 February 2017

Oak Meadows gets new name following course redesign

Greg Martin reworks Illinois course, which will now be known as The Preserve at Oak Meadows. 
Rennie hired to develop new masterplan for Inverness Golf Club 22 February 2017

Rennie hired to develop new masterplan for Inverness Golf Club

Architect to create analytic survey of parkland course in the Scottish Highlands. 
Architects discuss driving distances following R&A and USGA research 21 February 2017

Architects discuss driving distances following R&A and USGA research

Jeff Mingay and Lassi Pekka Tilander provide GCA with their thoughts on the topic.
Finishing touches being made at West Cliffs ahead of summer opening 21 February 2017

Finishing touches being made at West Cliffs ahead of summer opening

Cynthia Dye’s latest design on Portugal’s Atlantic coast set to open in June. 
Acclaimed Cape Wickham course is put up for sale 20 February 2017

Acclaimed Cape Wickham course is put up for sale

Owner of Australian venue ‘has achieved all he wants to’, says project adviser.
Huge scale for Hanse’s new Black course at Streamsong 17 February 2017

Huge scale for Hanse’s new Black course at Streamsong

Third eighteen hole layout at resort in Florida set to open in September this year.

Bunker and green renovation work reaches completion at Naas Golf Club 16 February 2017

Bunker and green renovation work reaches completion at Naas Golf Club

Irish course sees three new greens and revetted bunkering added by team from ReGolf. 
Chester W Ditto course closes for redesign and renovation project 15 February 2017

Chester W Ditto course closes for redesign and renovation project

Layout in Arlington, Texas, currently being reworked by John Colligan and Trey Kemp.
European Tour adds new six-hole tournament to 2017 schedule 14 February 2017

European Tour adds new six-hole tournament to 2017 schedule

GolfSixes event to take place at the Centurion Club in the UK this May.
Bunker renovation work completed at Cabo Del Sol’s Ocean Course 13 February 2017

Bunker renovation work completed at Cabo Del Sol’s Ocean Course

Jim Lipe reworks elements of course on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
New golf course to be created at Trident Lakes community in Texas 10 February 2017

New golf course to be created at Trident Lakes community in Texas

DE Golf Design hired to draw up plans for track at new development in Fannin County. 

ASGCA Foundation introduces new Longleaf forward tee initiative 9 February 2017

ASGCA Foundation introduces new Longleaf forward tee initiative

More options for shorter hitters create greater player enjoyment, says architects’ association.
Second phase of restoration work commences at Inglewood Golf Club 9 February 2017

Second phase of restoration work commences at Inglewood Golf Club

Jeff Mingay leading multi-year project to restore best elements of A. Vernon Macan’s original design.
Historic Belvedere course undergoes restoration work 9 February 2017

Historic Belvedere course undergoes restoration work

Bruce Hepner overseeing project at Michigan course originally designed by William Watson.
Plans finalised for series of new holes at Brighton Lakes Golf Club 6 February 2017

Plans finalised for series of new holes at Brighton Lakes Golf Club

Architect Bob Harrison tells GCA about his ongoing work at club in Australia.
Renovations completed on renamed Fazio II Course at St Andrews CC 3 February 2017

Renovations completed on renamed Fazio II Course at St Andrews CC

Tom Fazio II reworks track at Florida club formerly named the Olde Course.
Drew Rogers prepares to renovate Lakes Course at Quail West 2 February 2017

Drew Rogers prepares to renovate Lakes Course at Quail West

Architect to add Celebration bermudagrass and build new greens and tee boxes at Florida track.
New sustainability standard piloted at this year’s Phoenix Open 1 February 2017

New sustainability standard piloted at this year’s Phoenix Open

GEO and Waste Management aiming to introduce new standard for tournaments.
New Els-designed golf course coming to Zanzibar 31 January 2017

New Els-designed golf course coming to Zanzibar

Firm completes agreement to design East Africa’s first signature golf resort development.
Bobby Weed Golf Design completes renovations at Slammer & Squire 30 January 2017

Bobby Weed Golf Design completes renovations at Slammer & Squire

World Golf Village course to benefit from enhanced playability and aesthetics following recent work.
Full list of speakers and topics confirmed for Scottish Design Masters 30 January 2017

Full list of speakers and topics confirmed for Scottish Design Masters

Event in Inverness, Scotland runs from 28 February – 3 March and will be hosted by GCA’s Adam Lawrence.
Mackenzie & Ebert hired to enhance Bruntsfield Links 27 January 2017

Mackenzie & Ebert hired to enhance Bruntsfield Links

Club invests in new project to rework bunkering and build new hole at historic Edinburgh course.
Reversible course set to open in Oregon this summer 26 January 2017

Reversible course set to open in Oregon this summer

Silvies Valley Ranch prepares to unveil Dan Hixson-designed Hankins and Craddock courses.
Crafter+Mogford restores ‘lost’ holes and makes additions at Ratho Farm 24 January 2017

Crafter+Mogford restores ‘lost’ holes and makes additions at Ratho Farm

Architects complete project to bring Australia’s oldest course up to a full 18.
Staples to work on solution for water-deprived California golf course 23 January 2017

Staples to work on solution for water-deprived California golf course

Dairy Creek facing dramatic reduction in water availability; architect plans to reinvent course accordingly.
Huddersfield club completes first phase of bunker renovation 23 January 2017

Huddersfield club completes first phase of bunker renovation

Architect William Swan leads Blinder-lined bunkers and landscape restoration programme.

Issue 47 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 20 January 2017

Issue 47 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We look at how difficulty affects golfing enjoyment and report on restorations at Seminole CC.

Final holes begin to take shape at Danzante Bay 20 January 2017

Final holes begin to take shape at Danzante Bay

Development of holes two to eight gets underway in earnest at new course in Mexico.
Gopher Watch Competition – January 2017 20 January 2017

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2017

Can you identify the course on which Sandy the gopher has been photographed?
Better Billy Bunker and Durabunker enter new partnership 20 January 2017

Better Billy Bunker and Durabunker enter new partnership

Bunker construction specialists team up to help expand their global presence.
Creation of first nine holes completed at new course in Bolivia 19 January 2017

Creation of first nine holes completed at new course in Bolivia

Architect Marco Martin leading development of layout at Urubó Country Club.
The Club at Mediterra completes renovations to its two 18-hole courses 19 January 2017

The Club at Mediterra completes renovations to its two 18-hole courses

Bunkers and fairways enhanced on both Fazio-designed at Florida club.
Knollwood completes Raynor/Banks restoration with help of Ian Andrew 18 January 2017

Knollwood completes Raynor/Banks restoration with help of Ian Andrew

Canadian architect finishes six year project at club in Elmsford, New York.

Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking & Mead appointed as Portsea GC consultants 18 January 2017

Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking & Mead appointed as Portsea GC consultants

Australian firm to work with Victoria club to enhance course on the edge of Port Phillip Bay.
Golf Course Architecture Green Pages 2017 is out now 17 January 2017

Golf Course Architecture Green Pages 2017 is out now

Our annual directory provides information on leading suppliers across the industry.
Three year plan for restoration of Ross’s Seminole 17 January 2017

Three year plan for restoration of Ross’s Seminole

Coore and Crenshaw come to end of first year of work at club in Juno Beach, Florida.
Former professional golfer and course designer John Jacobs dies age 91 13 January 2017

Former professional golfer and course designer John Jacobs dies age 91

Industry pays tribute to designer of The Buckinghamshire and Wentworth’s Edinburgh course.
Greenkeepers launch new strategy for responsible golf course management 12 January 2017

Greenkeepers launch new strategy for responsible golf course management

FEGGA initiative aims to promote golf’s potential to benefits to ‘nature and man’.
Rees Jones hired to lead renovation project at Shadow Wood CC 11 January 2017

Rees Jones hired to lead renovation project at Shadow Wood CC

Architect aims to maintain the character of two Bob Cupp-designed courses at Florida club.
Bunker renovation work at Carlton Woods reaches completion 10 January 2017

Bunker renovation work at Carlton Woods reaches completion

Texas club recovers from flood damage with assistance of Fazio Design.
New Short Course at Mountain Shadows to open next month 9 January 2017

New Short Course at Mountain Shadows to open next month

Par three layout designed by Forrest Richardson includes ‘bonus’ par two hole.
Tiger Woods celebrates new short course at Diamante 6 January 2017

Tiger Woods celebrates new short course at Diamante

The Oasis Short Course opened in December to provide course for players of all levels
Three teams will compete to redesign City Park Golf Course in Denver 4 January 2017

Three teams will compete to redesign City Park Golf Course in Denver

The redesign forms part of the ‘Platte to Park Hill’ project which aims to create a new stormwater detention area

What to look out for in 2017 30 December 2016

What to look out for in 2017

GCA takes a look at the courses set to open in the new year.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Golf Course Architecture! 25 December 2016

Merry Christmas from all of us at Golf Course Architecture!

We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Kris Spence completes restoration of historic Memphis CC course 23 December 2016

Kris Spence completes restoration of historic Memphis CC course

Architect restores course originally designed by Donald Ross at club in Tennessee.

Robert McNeil reworks bunkering at two courses on Cape Cod 22 December 2016

Robert McNeil reworks bunkering at two courses on Cape Cod

Architect completes third phase of project at Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines in Massachusetts.

Alice Dye to receive 2017 ASGCA Donald Ross Award 21 December 2016

Alice Dye to receive 2017 ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Association’s former president awarded for her significant contribution to the to the game of golf.
Ron Garl completes Huntingdon Hills CC course renovations 20 December 2016

Ron Garl completes Huntingdon Hills CC course renovations

Architect returns to club in Florida to rework courses greens and bunkering.

TGR Design hired for major restoration project in Chicago 19 December 2016

TGR Design hired for major restoration project in Chicago

Firm to lead work at Jackson Park and South Shore courses on city’s south side.

Hansen, Fjällman and Himmel appointed for Golf Club Sylt redesign 19 December 2016

Hansen, Fjällman and Himmel appointed for Golf Club Sylt redesign

Architects to collaborate to lead redevelopment of course at German club.
Ground broken on redesign of courses at Österåkers Golf Club 15 December 2016

Ground broken on redesign of courses at Österåkers Golf Club

Work at club in Sweden is the first project from Henrik Stenson Golf Design.
Nicklaus Design to restore Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort 15 December 2016

Nicklaus Design to restore Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort

Florida track to have all fairways, greens and rough regrassed with Platinum Paspalum.
Plans finalised for new Yas Acres Golf Course in Abu Dhabi 14 December 2016

Plans finalised for new Yas Acres Golf Course in Abu Dhabi

Nine hole layout has been designed by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design.
Extensive renovations set for TPC Prestancia in 2017 12 December 2016

Extensive renovations set for TPC Prestancia in 2017

Leibold Irrigation will work on the Club Course to restore it to its original design.
New golf resort in the Czech Republic prepares for grand opening 7 December 2016

New golf resort in the Czech Republic prepares for grand opening

Golfer.eu architect Michael Terech speaks to GCA about development of 27-hole layout.
Lester George hired to create masterplan for Audubon CC 6 December 2016

Lester George hired to create masterplan for Audubon CC

Architect aims to modernise course originally designed by Tom Bendelow at Kentucky club.

Ground broken on new project at Florida’s Banyan Cay Resort 6 December 2016

Ground broken on new project at Florida’s Banyan Cay Resort

Jack Nicklaus and Chris Cochran of Nicklaus Design reworking golf course in West Palm Beach.

Nicklaus Design hired to create three new courses in Vietnam 5 December 2016

Nicklaus Design hired to create three new courses in Vietnam

Firm to lead developments at new sites in North of the country and near city of Danang.
The New Course at Talamore Golf Resort reopens following renovations 2 December 2016

The New Course at Talamore Golf Resort reopens following renovations

Rees Jones-designed course in North Carolina sees green complexes rebuilt and recontouring.
First phase of wild Herzogswalde rebuild nears completion 1 December 2016

First phase of wild Herzogswalde rebuild nears completion

Contractor Josef Pötter Golf close to finishing construction at club near Dresden, Germany.
North Course at Torrey Pines reopens following Weiskopf’s renovation 1 December 2016

North Course at Torrey Pines reopens following Weiskopf’s renovation

Greens rebuilt and number of bunkers reduced at public course in San Diego, US.
Nicklaus calls for golf to capitalise on its global potential 1 December 2016

Nicklaus calls for golf to capitalise on its global potential

‘Golden Bear’ discusses current trends and challenges at 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum.
Gator course at Pelican’s Nest GC reopens following renovation work 30 November 2016

Gator course at Pelican’s Nest GC reopens following renovation work

Architect Jan Bel Jan works with club staff to modify holes and create new greens and bunkers.
OCCM completes work on back nine holes at Royal Canberra GC 28 November 2016

OCCM completes work on back nine holes at Royal Canberra GC

Firm’s Mike Cocking discusses project at club in Australia’s capital.

Carrick Design returns to Bigwin Island GC to lead renovation work 24 November 2016

Carrick Design returns to Bigwin Island GC to lead renovation work

Firm enhancing bunkering and general playability of course near Baysville, Canada.
Greg Martin’s reworking of Oak Meadows course nears completion 23 November 2016

Greg Martin’s reworking of Oak Meadows course nears completion

Architect leads conversion of 27-hole course into 18 holer while reducing flood risk.
Meadowbrook CC project reaches grow in stage following renovations 23 November 2016

Meadowbrook CC project reaches grow in stage following renovations

Andy Staples completes work at Michigan course, which is set to reopen next May.
Chet Williams leads major project at The Clubs at Houston Oaks 22 November 2016

Chet Williams leads major project at The Clubs at Houston Oaks

Redesigned and renovated course at Texas club expected to reopen in spring 2017.
Bunker renovation work completed on Desert Willow’s Firecliff course 22 November 2016

Bunker renovation work completed on Desert Willow’s Firecliff course

Architect Michael Hurdzan returns to track at Californian resort to oversee project.
Major course renovation project at Longboat Key Club nears completion 21 November 2016

Major course renovation project at Longboat Key Club nears completion

Work on Florida club’s White Egret nine set to be finished by the end of 2016.
European Golf Design to renovate Guardian Bom Sucesso course 18 November 2016

European Golf Design to renovate Guardian Bom Sucesso course

Firm to improve landscaping and increase course’s environmental value.
New golf course opens at Mexico’s Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort 17 November 2016

New golf course opens at Mexico’s Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort

Track designed by Greg Norman’s firm to complement existing Nicklaus course and academy.
ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honourees 17 November 2016

ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honourees

Architects selected for innovative design work and problem-solving skills.

Creation of new Tanjong course at Sentosa GC reaches completion 16 November 2016

Creation of new Tanjong course at Sentosa GC reaches completion

Andrew Johnston leads redevelopment and redesign of layout at Singapore club.
Countdown to 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum begins 16 November 2016

Countdown to 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum begins

Event takes place from 28 November – 1 December at Marriot Sawgrass Resort in Florida.
David Jones set to finalise plans for new Northern Ireland course 15 November 2016

David Jones set to finalise plans for new Northern Ireland course

Work on Hillsborough course could potentially start as early as next year.
Pinehurst brings in Hanse to restore No. 4 and build new short course 14 November 2016

Pinehurst brings in Hanse to restore No. 4 and build new short course

Like Coore and Crenshaw’s No. 2, Hanse’s work will take inspiration from Donald Ross’s original footprint.

RTJ II Golf Course Design to lead North Ridge CC renovations 10 November 2016

RTJ II Golf Course Design to lead North Ridge CC renovations

Project at club in northern California to focus on course’s greens and bunkering.

Naples Beach course to reopen after Nicklaus and Sanford redesign 9 November 2016

Naples Beach course to reopen after Nicklaus and Sanford redesign

Track at club in south-west Florida to be available to play from 17 November.
Laguna Golf Bintan course reopens following 12-month renovation project 9 November 2016

Laguna Golf Bintan course reopens following 12-month renovation project

Work at resort course in Indonesia led by Mark Lawson of Pro Links Construction.
Fry/Straka hired for renovation project at West Bay Club 8 November 2016

Fry/Straka hired for renovation project at West Bay Club

Number of modern design elements to be added to course on Florida’s west coast.
Jeff Brauer leads redesign of Southern Hills Golf Club course 7 November 2016

Jeff Brauer leads redesign of Southern Hills Golf Club course

New holes to be built at Texas club, which will change its name to Tempest Golf Club.

Renovations to take place on the Cougar Point course at Kiawah Island 4 November 2016

Renovations to take place on the Cougar Point course at Kiawah Island

Gary Player Design Company leading work on track at resort in South Carolina.
Lehman Design Group’s latest Arizona design to open for play next month 4 November 2016

Lehman Design Group’s latest Arizona design to open for play next month

The Victory Course at Verrado Golf Club in Phoenix marks firm’s 30th project.

New 18-hole layout to open in Las Vegas next spring 2 November 2016

New 18-hole layout to open in Las Vegas next spring

GCA speaks to Brian Courcelle from Fazio Design about The Summit golf course.
Phil Mickelson Design to upgrade the Greenbrier Course 2 November 2016

Phil Mickelson Design to upgrade the Greenbrier Course

Seth Raynor-designed track at the Greenbrier Resort significantly damaged earlier this year by flooding.

Martin Design’s renovation work at River Forest nears completion 1 November 2016

Martin Design’s renovation work at River Forest nears completion

Bunkers reworked, tees expanded and fairways recontoured at course in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Mark Mungeam leads renovation and restoration work at Fox Hill CC 31 October 2016

Mark Mungeam leads renovation and restoration work at Fox Hill CC

Architect restoring elements of AW Tillinghast’s original design at Pennsylvania club.
Iverson looks to improve playability at mountainous Whistling Rock 28 October 2016

Iverson looks to improve playability at mountainous Whistling Rock

Renaissance architect called in to tweak five year old Robinson design.
Squaw Creek course reopens following Colligan Golf Design project 28 October 2016

Squaw Creek course reopens following Colligan Golf Design project

John Colligan and Trey Kemp lead renovations to Ralph Plummer design in Texas.
Ian Andrew’s restoration project at Park Country Club nears completion 26 October 2016

Ian Andrew’s restoration project at Park Country Club nears completion

Architect looks to reintroduce design originally created by Colt and Alison in the 1930s.
Issue 46 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 25 October 2016

Issue 46 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

We look at how clubs can better manage irrigation and report on the second Sand Valley course

We look at how clubs can better manage irrigation and report on the second Sand Valley course.
Doug Carrick leads development of new golf course at Friday Harbour 24 October 2016

Doug Carrick leads development of new golf course at Friday Harbour

Construction of 18-hole layout at site in province of Ontario now underway.
Fry/Straka to design second course at Arcadia Bluffs 21 October 2016

Fry/Straka to design second course at Arcadia Bluffs

Golf course architect discusses plans for new South Course at Michigan club.
Kris Spence to add Raynor flavour to four holes at Blowing Rock 20 October 2016

Kris Spence to add Raynor flavour to four holes at Blowing Rock

Architect to rework holes ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen at course in North Carolina.
Drew Rogers leads renovations on the Preserve Course at Quail West 19 October 2016

Drew Rogers leads renovations on the Preserve Course at Quail West

Architect to begin work on Lakes Course at Florida club in spring 2017.
Tripp Davis’ renovation work at the Northwood Club gets underway 19 October 2016

Tripp Davis’ renovation work at the Northwood Club gets underway

Tees, greens and bunkers to be restored at 1952 US Open venue in Dallas, Texas.
Renovations to The Timbers at Troy course get underway 18 October 2016

Renovations to The Timbers at Troy course get underway

Project led by McDonald and Sons to focus on bunkers and irrigation at Maryland club.

Patriot course at The Wigwam reopens following renovation work 17 October 2016

Patriot course at The Wigwam reopens following renovation work

Bunkering and irrigation enhancements central to project led by Key Golf.
Hills & Forrest redesigning two holes at Highland Meadows Golf Club 14 October 2016

Hills & Forrest redesigning two holes at Highland Meadows Golf Club

Changes being made to accommodate new practice range and short game area at Ohio club.
Second course constructed at FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links 14 October 2016

Second course constructed at FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links

New track designed by Schmidt-Curley to open later this year at Vietnam venue.
Exposed sand areas created on New course at St Andrews 13 October 2016

Exposed sand areas created on New course at St Andrews

Ecological motivation for Ebert-led project on historic links at Home of Golf.

Nine-hole course to open this weekend at Przytok Golf & Resort 13 October 2016

Nine-hole course to open this weekend at Przytok Golf & Resort

Hans Georg Erhardt’s design built on a sandy site at club in western Poland.
First phase of Rinkven International GC project reaches completion 12 October 2016

First phase of Rinkven International GC project reaches completion

Six holes redesigned as part of project led by Hawtree’s Russell Talley at Belgian club.
Design Masters Conference to celebrate impact of early architects 11 October 2016

Design Masters Conference to celebrate impact of early architects

Scottish International Golf Course Architects event takes place in Inverness, Scotland, next March.
First phase of Beverley Park masterplan project reaches completion 10 October 2016

First phase of Beverley Park masterplan project reaches completion

Architect James Wilcher discusses changes to six holes at course in Sydney, Australia.
Shepherd’s Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands set for July 2017 opening 7 October 2016

Shepherd’s Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands set for July 2017 opening

Tim Liddy and Pete Dye collaborate to develop new course at venue in Pennsylvania.
Mooresville GC course reopens following Kris Spence redesign 7 October 2016

Mooresville GC course reopens following Kris Spence redesign

Architect reworks original Ross-designed holes but keeps flavour of course intact.
Nine new holes open at the Eastern Golf Club 6 October 2016

Nine new holes open at the Eastern Golf Club

27 holes now available to members and guests at club in Yering, Australia.
Cumberwell Park opens new nine hole par three course 6 October 2016

Cumberwell Park opens new nine hole par three course

First completed new course for architect James Edwards at venue in Wiltshire, UK.

Hills & Forrest reworking Westmoreland CC course bunkering 5 October 2016

Hills & Forrest reworking Westmoreland CC course bunkering

65 bunkers to be either added or rebuilt at Willie Watson design in Wilmette, Illinois.
Nine-hole project reaches completion at Helmondse Golfclub Overbrug 5 October 2016

Nine-hole project reaches completion at Helmondse Golfclub Overbrug

Frank Pont of Infinite Variety Golf Design reworks course at club in the Netherlands.
National Golf Foundation to present new research on golf’s global footprint 30 September 2016

National Golf Foundation to present new research on golf’s global footprint

Organisation to highlight growth of game at this year’s HSBC Golf Business Forum.
Braemar Golf Course rebuild project gets underway 29 September 2016

Braemar Golf Course rebuild project gets underway

Richard Mandell converting 27-hole Minnesota course into new 18-hole layout.
Houghton-Le-Spring short game facility gets all-weather greens 28 September 2016

Houghton-Le-Spring short game facility gets all-weather greens

Huxley Golf designs and creates new additions to practice area at UK club.
Bottlebrush course at Longleaf Golf & Family Club opens for play 27 September 2016

Bottlebrush course at Longleaf Golf & Family Club opens for play

Six-hole short course designed by Bergin Golf Designs opens in North Carolina.
Jamestown Park course reopens following greens renovation project 26 September 2016

Jamestown Park course reopens following greens renovation project

Architect Lester George leads work at municipal course in North Carolina.
‘The King’ of golf Arnold Palmer passes away aged 87 26 September 2016

‘The King’ of golf Arnold Palmer passes away aged 87

Tributes pour in following death of seven-time Major winner and golfing legend.

Whittington wins planning consent for HS2-driven rebuild 20 September 2016

Whittington wins planning consent for HS2-driven rebuild

Architect Gaunt plans large-scale heath regeneration at historic English course.
Architect Lobb launches new London-based design firm 20 September 2016

Architect Lobb launches new London-based design firm

Retirement of former chairman Peter Thomson prompts TPL principal to start his own practice.
Minor alterations at East Lake ahead of 2016 Tour Championship 19 September 2016

Minor alterations at East Lake ahead of 2016 Tour Championship

Nines reversed and tees added to final holes at course in Atlanta, Georgia.
Naples Beach redesign and renovation nears completion 19 September 2016

Naples Beach redesign and renovation nears completion

Project on course at Florida club set to be completed a month ahead of schedule.
Lassi Pekka Tilander adding nine new holes at Kankaisten Golf 16 September 2016

Lassi Pekka Tilander adding nine new holes at Kankaisten Golf

Architect overseeing extension project at club near Massu in south-west Finland.

Jim Cervone discusses green renovations at Sewickley Heights GC 15 September 2016

Jim Cervone discusses green renovations at Sewickley Heights GC

Architect speaks to GCA about converting parts of Pennsylvania course to Poa Annua
West Course at Yokohama Country Club reopens following renovations 14 September 2016

West Course at Yokohama Country Club reopens following renovations

Two-year project led by Coore & Crenshaw reaches completion at Japanese club.
12-hole loop opens for play at new Stoatin Brae course 14 September 2016

12-hole loop opens for play at new Stoatin Brae course

Golfers able to play selected holes of latest addition to Gull Lake View Resort in Michigan.
Renovations to Alison nine at Stoke Park to commence this November 13 September 2016

Renovations to Alison nine at Stoke Park to commence this November

Latest project at UK club to focus on course’s bunkering and the introduction of new tees.
EGCOA Golf Business Conference returns to Amsterdam this November 12 September 2016

EGCOA Golf Business Conference returns to Amsterdam this November

Theme of 2016 event to focus on ‘The BIG Opportunity’ available to the golf industry.
Kevin Norby leads renovation work at Inver Wood Golf Course 9 September 2016

Kevin Norby leads renovation work at Inver Wood Golf Course

US$2.2 million project focuses on bunkering and irrigation at Minnesota club.
Chris Wilczynski oversees third phase of Wanakah CC masterplan work 8 September 2016

Chris Wilczynski oversees third phase of Wanakah CC masterplan work

New berm put in place behind 15th green and bunkers added to the 18th hole.
Winter Park Golf Course to reopen this October following renovation work 7 September 2016

Winter Park Golf Course to reopen this October following renovation work

Architect Riley Johns speaks to GCA about project at municipal course in Florida.
New par-three course to officially open in Bali this October 7 September 2016

New par-three course to officially open in Bali this October

Bukit Pandawa G&CC to feature 18 par-three holes designed by JMP Golf Course Design’s Bob Moore
John Fought leads turf removal and water reduction work at Ironwood CC 6 September 2016

John Fought leads turf removal and water reduction work at Ironwood CC

Architect oversees removal of two lakes on Desmond Muirhead-designed South Course.
Bobby Weed Golf Design to lead renovations at Spanish Oaks 5 September 2016

Bobby Weed Golf Design to lead renovations at Spanish Oaks

Firm returns to Texas club to oversee series of updates to course and practice facilities.
Six-hole course to open as part of new Nicklaus academy in Hong Kong 5 September 2016

Six-hole course to open as part of new Nicklaus academy in Hong Kong

Jim Wagner designs layout for short course at the Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy.
Royal Sydney GC appoints Gil Hanse to create masterplan for golf facilities 2 September 2016

Royal Sydney GC appoints Gil Hanse to create masterplan for golf facilities

Prestigious Australian club brings in architect as part of its ‘2030 strategy’.
New Chatham Hills course to open for play later this month 2 September 2016

New Chatham Hills course to open for play later this month

Dye Designs completes work on new track at hilly site near Westfield, Indiana.
Steve Forrest overseeing work on course at Taylor Meadows GC 1 September 2016

Steve Forrest overseeing work on course at Taylor Meadows GC

Eleventh and twelfth holes being reworked and new pond to be introduced to tenth hole.
Second phase of Tupelo CC project gets the green light 30 August 2016

Second phase of Tupelo CC project gets the green light

Nathan Crace to lead renovations to eighth hole as part of masterplan for Mississippi club.
Pierre Fulke Design progressing with series of upgrades at Frosaker GC 26 August 2016

Pierre Fulke Design progressing with series of upgrades at Frosaker GC

DURAbunker solution being added to bunkers across 18-holer at Swedish club.
Renovations and modernisations coming to Desert Horizons CC course 23 August 2016

Renovations and modernisations coming to Desert Horizons CC course

Architect Clive Clark leads membership-funded project at club in California.
Leading figures throughout golf pay tribute to Bob Cupp 22 August 2016

Leading figures throughout golf pay tribute to Bob Cupp

Golf course architect and ASGCA Fellow passed away on August 19, aged 76.
New twelve-hole course opens for play at Red Ledges 22 August 2016

New twelve-hole course opens for play at Red Ledges

Jack Nicklaus participates in opening celebrations at facility near Heber Valley, Utah.
Construction of Streamsong Black course is well underway 19 August 2016

Construction of Streamsong Black course is well underway

The new course, designed by Gil Hanse, is on track to open in Autumn 2017.

Old Works course to celebrate its 20th anniversary 19 August 2016

Old Works course to celebrate its 20th anniversary

Anaconda course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and has since become a popular public golf facility.
Sustainability standard established for golf industry’s development 18 August 2016

Sustainability standard established for golf industry’s development

Golf course architects across the world join sustainability experts to ensure best practices.

Revitalised Rockwood Park course set to open later this year 17 August 2016

Revitalised Rockwood Park course set to open later this year

Designer John Colligan says the rerouting of the course has allowed for breathtaking views during play.

Rio Olympic course recognised by Golf Environment Organization 16 August 2016

Rio Olympic course recognised by Golf Environment Organization

Rio course awarded for its commitment to improving the environment and golfing opportunities for local communities.

Construction of new Torvean course begins today 15 August 2016

Construction of new Torvean course begins today

Golf course architect Stuart Rennie has designed the course, which will be built by Coffey Construction and EGS Golf.
Peter Thomson announces decision to retire from his design businesses 15 August 2016

Peter Thomson announces decision to retire from his design businesses

The 86 year-old five times Open Championship winner has worked in golf course design for over 50 years.
Renovation and bunker project reaches completion at Tewkesbury Park 11 August 2016

Renovation and bunker project reaches completion at Tewkesbury Park

Peter McEvoy oversees work to make UK course more sympathetic to playing majority.
Schmidt-Curley creating new course overlooking Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay 10 August 2016

Schmidt-Curley creating new course overlooking Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

Firm collaborating with FLC Group  with construction expected to finish later this year.
New bunkers added and greens altered at Jandia Golf Course 9 August 2016

New bunkers added and greens altered at Jandia Golf Course

Routing adjustments and new irrigation system also introduced at Ron Kirby design in Fuerteventura, Spain.
Spence Golf completes renovation work at the CC of North Carolina 8 August 2016

Spence Golf completes renovation work at the CC of North Carolina

Kris Spence leads enhancements to the bunkers and greens on club’s Dogwood course.
Rod Whitman hired for new project at Algonquin Golf Club 4 August 2016

Rod Whitman hired for new project at Algonquin Golf Club

Architect to redesign and renovate elements of course at resort in New Brunswick, Canada.
Issue 45 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 2 August 2016

Issue 45 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

The return of golf to the Olympics and changes at Turnberry among topics covered in latest edition

The return of golf to the Olympics and changes at Turnberry among topics covered in latest edition
Bill Bergin oversees first phase of Druid Hills GC renovation project 1 August 2016

Bill Bergin oversees first phase of Druid Hills GC renovation project

Bunkers rebuilt and enhancements made to the green complexes on front nine at Atlanta course.
Course renovations at TPC Sugarloaf given the green light 29 July 2016

Course renovations at TPC Sugarloaf given the green light

Meadows, Stables and Pines nines to be upgraded at club near Atlanta, US.
New nine-hole course to open at Westerham Golf Club this summer 28 July 2016

New nine-hole course to open at Westerham Golf Club this summer

Nine has been designed by David Williams on sandy site at club in Kent, UK.

Renovations nearing completion at Brookwater G&CC course 27 July 2016

Renovations nearing completion at Brookwater G&CC course

Greg Norman Golf Course Design leading work at course near Brisbane, Australia.
Bob Harrison leading new project at Newcastle Golf Club in Australia 27 July 2016

Bob Harrison leading new project at Newcastle Golf Club in Australia

Five new holes to be built as part of proposed changes to course in New South Wales.
Work to upgrade final hole of Forest Pines' Pines nine reaches completion 25 July 2016

Work to upgrade final hole of Forest Pines' Pines nine reaches completion

Pond brought into play and reshaping carried out following consultation with Tom MacKenzie.
Upgrades at the Country Club of St Albans’ two courses reach completion 21 July 2016

Upgrades at the Country Club of St Albans’ two courses reach completion

Tom Weiskopf Designs redesigns the bunkering on Lewis and Clark and Tavern Creek layouts.
Atlantic Dunes at the Sea Pines resort to reopen this October 20 July 2016

Atlantic Dunes at the Sea Pines resort to reopen this October

Love Golf Design leading reconstruction of former Ocean course at South Carolina resort.

Second course at Island Resort & Casino to be named ‘Sage Run’ 20 July 2016

Second course at Island Resort & Casino to be named ‘Sage Run’

Paul Albanese designing 18-holer in Michigan, with planting set to begin next month.
Stephen Kay completes renovation work at the East Orange Golf Club 19 July 2016

Stephen Kay completes renovation work at the East Orange Golf Club

Two new holes constructed at New Jersey course originally designed by Tom Bendelow.
Andrew Green leads renovation project at The Tryall Golf Club 15 July 2016

Andrew Green leads renovation project at The Tryall Golf Club

US architect overseeing work at course originally designed by Ralph Plummer near Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The Cape Club course nears reopening following reconstruction work 13 July 2016

The Cape Club course nears reopening following reconstruction work

Golfers able to tackle reworked Troon facility on Cape Cod from 3 August.
Chris Wilcynzski creating five new holes at Indian Trails Golf Course 12 July 2016

Chris Wilcynzski creating five new holes at Indian Trails Golf Course

Renovation work carried out and new practice facility introduced at club near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Carnoustie Golf Links begins preparation for 2018 Open 11 July 2016

Carnoustie Golf Links begins preparation for 2018 Open

Links superintendent Sandy Reid speaks to GCA about recent and upcoming work at the Scottish club.
Second phase of Welwyn Garden City GC practice facility upgrade begins 8 July 2016

Second phase of Welwyn Garden City GC practice facility upgrade begins

Anthony Hodgson leading the creation of a new four-hole academy course at UK club.
Art Schaupeter hired to design new TPC Colorado course 7 July 2016

Art Schaupeter hired to design new TPC Colorado course

Architects latest project is the first course to be built in US state of Colorado for seven years.

Study finds reduction in the number of fertilised acres on US golf courses 7 July 2016

Study finds reduction in the number of fertilised acres on US golf courses

Lesser amounts of phosphate fertiliser, potash and nitrogen recorded between 2006 and 2014.
Ross McMurray to design 27 new holes as part of Royal Norwich’s relocation 6 July 2016

Ross McMurray to design 27 new holes as part of Royal Norwich’s relocation

Club aiming to begin development of new site at Weston Park later this year.
El Zagal Public Golf Course reopens following project led by Gill Design 6 July 2016

El Zagal Public Golf Course reopens following project led by Gill Design

Firm reworks layout following levee reconstruction at nine-hole course in Fargo, North Dakota.

Construction of new nine-hole course and golf facility completed in Belgium 5 July 2016

Construction of new nine-hole course and golf facility completed in Belgium

New Dimitri van Hauwaert design includes synthetic turf solutions from Southwest Greens Construction.

Renovation work complete on second nine at Pleasant Valley CC 1 July 2016

Renovation work complete on second nine at Pleasant Valley CC

Work on bunkers, drainage and tree removal is part of a master plan for entire 27 holes.
Finishing touches being added to new golf course in Argentina 30 June 2016

Finishing touches being added to new golf course in Argentina

Final landscaping work being done at Frankie Bunge’s design in Córdoba province.
Restoration work at Gleneagles’ The King’s Course reaches completion 29 June 2016

Restoration work at Gleneagles’ The King’s Course reaches completion

Elements of James Braid’s original design brought back into play at historic Scottish club.
New Greg Norman design in Mexico begins to take shape 29 June 2016

New Greg Norman design in Mexico begins to take shape

18-hole design at Rancho San Lucas resort community set to open by late 2017.
Tripp Davis completes bunker renovation work at Wichita CC 28 June 2016

Tripp Davis completes bunker renovation work at Wichita CC

Architect reintroduces original strategic intent of bunkering originally designed by Bill Diddel.
Compass Pointe course in North Carolina opens for play 27 June 2016

Compass Pointe course in North Carolina opens for play

Rick Robbins design near the city of Wilmington is the state’s first new build in six years.

Renovation work complete at TPC River Highlands 22 June 2016

Renovation work complete at TPC River Highlands

Changes at PGA Tour venue include restyled bunkers and improved drainage.
Bobby Weed oversees renovation work at Grandfather G&CC 21 June 2016

Bobby Weed oversees renovation work at Grandfather G&CC

Work on Championship course forms part of 10-year plan for North Carolina club.
Wentworth adds European Golf Design to advisory team for West Course restoration 20 June 2016

Wentworth adds European Golf Design to advisory team for West Course restoration

Firm to work with Ernie Els Design and leading professionals on work at UK club.
FootGolf course designed by Swan Golf Designs opens for play 17 June 2016

FootGolf course designed by Swan Golf Designs opens for play

Positive initial reaction to nine-hole course at FootGolf Chester facility in the UK.
Tripp Davis hired to lead project at OU’s Jimmie Austin Golf Course 16 June 2016

Tripp Davis hired to lead project at OU’s Jimmie Austin Golf Course

Architect returns to alma mater to lead project at course originally designed by Perry Maxwell.
Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort on schedule for October reopening 15 June 2016

Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort on schedule for October reopening

18-holer in South Carolina has been redesigned by Love Golf Design.
Summer 2016 edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available 15 June 2016

Summer 2016 edition of ASGCA’s By Design magazine now available

Highlights include a discussion on golf’s return to the Olympics and an interview with Greg Martin.
Laguna Golf Bintan course to reopen following renovation work 15 June 2016

Laguna Golf Bintan course to reopen following renovation work

Project at resort in Indonesia led by Mark Lawson of Pro Links Construction.
Louis Oosthuizen enters golf design industry with Matkovich partnership 14 June 2016

Louis Oosthuizen enters golf design industry with Matkovich partnership

South African pro to work with the Matkovich Group to help hone his golf design skills.
Huxley Golf supporting the R&A’s Swingzone at the 2016 Open 13 June 2016

Huxley Golf supporting the R&A’s Swingzone at the 2016 Open

Attendees can benefit from expert tuition at event this July at Royal Troon.
Elements of James Braid’s original design being restored at Scotscraig GC 10 June 2016

Elements of James Braid’s original design being restored at Scotscraig GC

Bunkers expanded and fourth green rebuilt ahead of club’s bicentenary next year.
Cabot Cliffs course at Cabot Links officially opens for play 10 June 2016

Cabot Cliffs course at Cabot Links officially opens for play

Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore join Mike Keiser and Ben Cowan-Dewar for first official round.
Fry/Straka completes project at Los Robles Greens municipal course 10 June 2016

Fry/Straka completes project at Los Robles Greens municipal course

Renovation work helps boost environmental and economical sustainability of California facility.
Christian Althaus opens new course at Hofgut Georgenthal 6 June 2016

Christian Althaus opens new course at Hofgut Georgenthal

Water and archaeological issues surmounted at new hotel resort course in the German state of Hesse.

‘Nicklaus Nine’ opens for play at American Lake Veterans Golf Course 6 June 2016

‘Nicklaus Nine’ opens for play at American Lake Veterans Golf Course

Course expanded to 18 hole at facility designed for wounded and disabled veterans.
New research document examines modern driving distances 3 June 2016

New research document examines modern driving distances

Report from USGA and The R&A finds equal split between ‘long’ and ‘short’ hitting players.
Kevin Norby completes renovation work at Stillwater Country Club 2 June 2016

Kevin Norby completes renovation work at Stillwater Country Club

Bunker renovations and redesign of the thirteenth hole among highlights of project in Minnesota.
Portrush Open preparatory work approaches completion 1 June 2016

Portrush Open preparatory work approaches completion

Two new holes created and new greens for three holes on Dunluce Links course

Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry reopens following major renovations 1 June 2016

Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry reopens following major renovations

Architect Martin Ebert says new coastal holes ‘unmatched in the golfing world’.

Fry/Straka completes renovation project at Hunt Valley Golf Club 31 May 2016

Fry/Straka completes renovation project at Hunt Valley Golf Club

Bunkers redesigned and playability enhanced at course in Phoenix, Maryland.
Jerry Pate Design leads new project at The Colony Golf and Country Club 27 May 2016

Jerry Pate Design leads new project at The Colony Golf and Country Club

Original designer to reconstruct greens and greenside bunkers on Florida course.
Moraine Country Club course to reopen 11 June 26 May 2016

Moraine Country Club course to reopen 11 June

Architect Keith Foster leads project at Ohio course originally designed by Alec Campbell.
New six-hole course to be built in Hong Kong using synthetic turf 24 May 2016

New six-hole course to be built in Hong Kong using synthetic turf

Southwest Greens product to be installed at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club’s new facility.

Gary Player Design to lead renovation of Wentworth’s Edinburgh Course 23 May 2016

Gary Player Design to lead renovation of Wentworth’s Edinburgh Course

Work includes introduction of a new bunker programme and practice facilities.
Pennard bunker renovation on track for winter completion 23 May 2016

Pennard bunker renovation on track for winter completion

Tom Doak and Clyde Johnson combine EcoBunker revetting with ruggedness at South Wales club.
Work gets underway on Pasatiempo GC irrigation and water project 19 May 2016

Work gets underway on Pasatiempo GC irrigation and water project

Californian club to improve maintenance and course quality using local district’s treated wastewater.
The R&A publishes new pace of play guidance manual 17 May 2016

The R&A publishes new pace of play guidance manual

Document offers management, course set-up and player behaviour advice to golf facilities.

Opening date set for Tom Doak’s new reversible course 17 May 2016

Opening date set for Tom Doak’s new reversible course

The Loop at the Forest Dunes resort in northern Michigan to open for play 27 June.
New nine hole course to open in Austrian Alps this summer 16 May 2016

New nine hole course to open in Austrian Alps this summer

Lech course in the Arlberg region will be the highest course in Austria.
Forrest Richardson leads major project at Arizona’s Mountain Shadows 16 May 2016

Forrest Richardson leads major project at Arizona’s Mountain Shadows

Architect rebuilding par-54 course originally designed by Arthur Jack Snyder.
Golfers enjoying renovated course at Ballybunion Golf Club 13 May 2016

Golfers enjoying renovated course at Ballybunion Golf Club

Course manager John Bambury speaks on work to Old Course in the west of Ireland.
Golf industry highlighted at Global Sustainability Standards Conference 12 May 2016

Golf industry highlighted at Global Sustainability Standards Conference

2016 edition of ISEAL event looks at how the industry has helped drive innovation and evolution.

Bobby Weed Golf Design to lead renovation project at Greenacres CC 11 May 2016

Bobby Weed Golf Design to lead renovation project at Greenacres CC

Course improvements and land repurposing to take place at New Jersey club.
Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design completes Orinda CC project 9 May 2016

Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design completes Orinda CC project

Firm restores William Watson design in California using archive material and aerial photography.
USGA to expand PLAY9 in programme’s third year 6 May 2016

USGA to expand PLAY9 in programme’s third year

Initiative aims to encourage golfers to fit nine-hole rounds into their schedules.
Official opening of new Lebovic Golf Club takes place in Canada 6 May 2016

Official opening of new Lebovic Golf Club takes place in Canada

Architect Doug Carrick discusses completion of a project 20 years in the making.
Bunker renovation to get underway at Desert Willow’s Firecliff course 5 May 2016

Bunker renovation to get underway at Desert Willow’s Firecliff course

Architect Michael Hurdzan to advise on project commencing later this month.

New white paper examines the state of municipal golf in the US 4 May 2016

New white paper examines the state of municipal golf in the US

Andy Staples’ Community Links explores challenges and potential solutions to help facilities stay viable.
Gary Player Design creating new twelve-hole course at Big Cedar Lodge 3 May 2016

Gary Player Design creating new twelve-hole course at Big Cedar Lodge

Jeff Lawrence and Gary Player discuss project at resort in US state of Missouri.
New independent trial examines options for Fusarium treatment 3 May 2016

New independent trial examines options for Fusarium treatment

Interface from Bayer leads the way during test held at Thetford Golf Club, UK.
Colligan Golf Design leads restoration work at Squaw Creek GC 3 May 2016

Colligan Golf Design leads restoration work at Squaw Creek GC

John Colligan and Trey Kemp renovate Texas course originally designed by Ralph Plummer.
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Architects to design new course in Mexico 29 April 2016

Robert Trent Jones II Golf Architects to design new course in Mexico

18-holer to form part of luxury resort community under development in Los Cabos.
Grand opening of nine new holes to take place at Crosswoods GC 29 April 2016

Grand opening of nine new holes to take place at Crosswoods GC

Club owner Michael Stone speaks to GCA about project at club in Crosslake, Minnesota.
ASGCA names Greg Martin as association’s new president 27 April 2016

ASGCA names Greg Martin as association’s new president

Architect takes over from Steve Smyers at annual meeting in Washington D.C.
Work begins on new ten-course complex in Vietnam 26 April 2016

Work begins on new ten-course complex in Vietnam

Schmidt-Curley Design hired to lead development at site near Dong Hoi.
Bunker renovation project gets underway at Tewkesbury Park GC 26 April 2016

Bunker renovation project gets underway at Tewkesbury Park GC

Number of bunkers to be moved and reshaped at UK course designed by Frank Pennink.
DeVries and Pont to host UK golf course architecture seminar this June 25 April 2016

DeVries and Pont to host UK golf course architecture seminar this June

Architects to discuss historical and modern issues around the industry at UK event.
South Korean golf could receive major government boost 22 April 2016

South Korean golf could receive major government boost

Reuters reports that measures will be introduced to help boost participation.
Pascuzzo/Pate Golf Design completes redesign and renovation at Nemu GC 22 April 2016

Pascuzzo/Pate Golf Design completes redesign and renovation at Nemu GC

Firm works with JLPGA to rework course layout at facility in Shima, Japan.
Spectacular new-look Turnberry almost ready for its debut 21 April 2016

Spectacular new-look Turnberry almost ready for its debut

Project led by architect Martin Ebert has created unmatched run of coastal holes.
Golf participation in Europe is ‘stable’, says KPMG 21 April 2016

Golf participation in Europe is ‘stable’, says KPMG

New report finds playing numbers either leveling out or growing in more than half of local markets.
The R&A enhances support of nine hole golf through new championship 20 April 2016

The R&A enhances support of nine hole golf through new championship

Event for amateur players to be held at Royal Troon in July this year.

Issue 44 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 20 April 2016

Issue 44 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

Latest issue includes a discussion on fairness in golf and reports on Rees Jones’ new course in Mexico.

Latest issue includes a discussion on fairness in golf and reports on Rees Jones’ new course in Mexico

Gopher Watch Competition - Spring 2016 20 April 2016

Gopher Watch Competition - Spring 2016

Can you identify the course on which Sandy the gopher has been photographed?

McIntosh spearheads five year improvement scheme at Strandhill 20 April 2016

McIntosh spearheads five year improvement scheme at Strandhill

Two new holes planned as part of major renovation at west of Ireland links.
New course to be built using Southwest Greens synthetic turf 19 April 2016

New course to be built using Southwest Greens synthetic turf

Nine-holer designed by Jean-Claude Cornillot under construction in the south of France.
Redesign of Forest Hills course edges closer to completion 18 April 2016

Redesign of Forest Hills course edges closer to completion

Project led by Jacobson Golf Course Design sees creation of three new holes.

Better Billy Bunker Method introduced at Cordillera Ranch course 15 April 2016

Better Billy Bunker Method introduced at Cordillera Ranch course

Renovation of bunkers at 18-hole course near San Antonio, Texas, now complete.

Lough Erne purchases new fleet of John Deere machines 13 April 2016

Lough Erne purchases new fleet of John Deere machines

Golf resort in Northern Ireland adds six turf machines from distributor Johnston Gilpin.
Mike Dasher to lead renovation work at the Harmony Golf Preserve 11 April 2016

Mike Dasher to lead renovation work at the Harmony Golf Preserve

Project to focus on bunkers and greens at course near St Cloud, Florida.
Staples leads Park-inspired renovation at Meadowbrook CC 11 April 2016

Staples leads Park-inspired renovation at Meadowbrook CC

Detroit-area club celebrates centenary and breaks ground on major improvement project.
Littlestone Golf Club purchases fleet of Toro machinery 6 April 2016

Littlestone Golf Club purchases fleet of Toro machinery

UK club acquires nine mowers, four utility vehicles, two aerators, a top dresser and the latest MP5800 sprayer.
Chris Wilczynski creates masterplan for Warwick Hills G&CC course 5 April 2016

Chris Wilczynski creates masterplan for Warwick Hills G&CC course

Architect aiming to make course in Michigan more strategic and less penal.
Marc Westenborg discusses latest project at La Zagaleta 1 April 2016

Marc Westenborg discusses latest project at La Zagaleta

Architect reworks bunkering and creates a new green at course near Marbella, Spain.
Renovation and restoration work being carried out at Port Ludlow 1 April 2016

Renovation and restoration work being carried out at Port Ludlow

Dick Schmidt leading project at course designed by Robert Muir Graves in Washington State.
Dana Fry discusses new course on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island 31 March 2016

Dana Fry discusses new course on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Architect speaks to GCA about upcoming project at site in the United Arab Emirates.

Kipp Schulties leads renovation project at Delaire Country Club 31 March 2016

Kipp Schulties leads renovation project at Delaire Country Club

All 27 holes to be worked on as part of US4.4 million project at Joe Lee design in Florida.
Renovation project to begin at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 31 March 2016

Renovation project to begin at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Work to take place on International Course this year and National Course in 2017.
Fry/Straka hired to design new course on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island 30 March 2016

Fry/Straka hired to design new course on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

New layout to form centrepiece of US$40 billion leisure and entertainment facility.
Swan Golf Designs hired to carry out review of courses at Moray Golf Club 29 March 2016

Swan Golf Designs hired to carry out review of courses at Moray Golf Club

Firm to carry out review of all 36 links holes at club in Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Latest phase of Burhill Golf Club renovation project gets underway 24 March 2016

Latest phase of Burhill Golf Club renovation project gets underway

Tim Lobb advising on alterations to the bunkering on the New Course at UK club.
DeVries Designs and Infinite Variety enter new partnership 23 March 2016

DeVries Designs and Infinite Variety enter new partnership

Golf course architecture firms to collaborate on projects in the US, UK and Europe.

Renaissance Golf Design’s Eric Iverson to advise on Whistling Rock changes 22 March 2016

Renaissance Golf Design’s Eric Iverson to advise on Whistling Rock changes

Subtle alterations to be made to South Korea course originally designed by Ted Robinson.
Mackenzie & Ebert complete first phase of renovations at Trevose 21 March 2016

Mackenzie & Ebert complete first phase of renovations at Trevose

Upgrades made to holes two, nine and thirteen at Harry Colt’s design in Cornwall, UK.
Bunkers at Chart Hills GC benefiting from introduction of Topsport liner 21 March 2016

Bunkers at Chart Hills GC benefiting from introduction of Topsport liner

Improvements made to maintenance and drainage of bunkering at course in Kent, UK.
Mossy Oak Golf Club to open for play 2 September 18 March 2016

Mossy Oak Golf Club to open for play 2 September

Gil Hanse’s new design nearing completion at site near West Point, Mississippi.
2016 EIGCA Conference to examine the role of technology in the game 17 March 2016

2016 EIGCA Conference to examine the role of technology in the game

Range of speakers to discuss selected topics at event this April in Northern Ireland.
New 18-hole course to be created on site of Tartan Park GC 16 March 2016

New 18-hole course to be created on site of Tartan Park GC

Annika Course Design and Arnold Palmer Design Company brought in for project in Minnesota.
Project to reshape three greens at Dundonald Links reaches completion 16 March 2016

Project to reshape three greens at Dundonald Links reaches completion

Original designer Kyle Phillips oversees work at links course on Scotland’s west coast.

Blasi leads rerouting of golf course at Santa Ana Country Club 14 March 2016

Blasi leads rerouting of golf course at Santa Ana Country Club

Project aiming to improve safety and add variety to layout in California’s Orange County.
Rio course gets first major test ahead of this summer’s Olympic competition 14 March 2016

Rio course gets first major test ahead of this summer’s Olympic competition

Nine Brazilian golfers take part in event at venue as part of course inauguration.
Sanford Design and Nicklaus Design collaborate for new Florida project 11 March 2016

Sanford Design and Nicklaus Design collaborate for new Florida project

Firms working together to redesign course at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
Lester George hired to create masterplan for new course in Virginia 9 March 2016

Lester George hired to create masterplan for new course in Virginia

Fones Cliffs resort to be built on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
Next phase of Royal Blackheath bunkering work to begin this summer 8 March 2016

Next phase of Royal Blackheath bunkering work to begin this summer

Architect Ken Moodie and MJ Abbott reworking elements of UK course.
Tiger Woods opens new short course facility at Bluejack National 7 March 2016

Tiger Woods opens new short course facility at Bluejack National

Full 18-hole course set to open in late April at club in Montgomery, Texas.
Huxley Golf installs new practice tee at Jumeirah Golf Estates 3 March 2016

Huxley Golf installs new practice tee at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Latest installation supports water conservation principles at club in Dubai, UAE.
EIGCA furthers awareness of CDM regulations for UK members 2 March 2016

EIGCA furthers awareness of CDM regulations for UK members

Seminar event at Northwood Golf Club helps spread awareness latest set of laws
Architect Pizá launches scheme to expose underprivileged kids to golf 2 March 2016

Architect Pizá launches scheme to expose underprivileged kids to golf

PrimerSwing scheme seeks to use golf to build better society in Mexico.

Rio Olympic course ‘increased biodiversity’, says official report 2 March 2016

Rio Olympic course ‘increased biodiversity’, says official report

Department of Justice report says course ensured return to different species to degraded area.

Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club course to reopen following renovations 1 March 2016

Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club course to reopen following renovations

Waste bunkers added to layout designed by Clyde Johnston in South Carolina.
Course at Sherwood CC to reopen next month following restoration project 26 February 2016

Course at Sherwood CC to reopen next month following restoration project

Nicklaus Design returns to club in Thousand Oaks, California to oversee latest work.

Renovation work gets underway on course at Kinloch Golf Club 23 February 2016

Renovation work gets underway on course at Kinloch Golf Club

Lester George and Vinny Giles return to Virginia design to oversee latest enhancements.

Drew Rogers to lead design reinstatement project at Kenosha CC 17 February 2016

Drew Rogers to lead design reinstatement project at Kenosha CC

Architect to oversee work at Donald Ross-designed course in south-east Wisconsin.

ASGCA launches new water use and stewardship book 16 February 2016

ASGCA launches new water use and stewardship book

Golf & Water features more than a dozen examples of positive water management. 
Construction of new Cynthia Dye design begins in Portugal 12 February 2016

Construction of new Cynthia Dye design begins in Portugal

Course to form part of Falesia D’El Rey Resort an hour’s drive north of Lisbon.
May date set for The Watson 9 Course at Mozingo Lake grand opening 11 February 2016

May date set for The Watson 9 Course at Mozingo Lake grand opening

Junior Golf Academy to have priority on new facility near Maryville, Missouri.
Renovations to the Golden Horseshoe Gold course to commence this May 10 February 2016

Renovations to the Golden Horseshoe Gold course to commence this May

Rees Jones’ firm brought in to oversee work on one of Colonial Williamsburg’s three courses.
Goat Hill Park course grand reopening takes place following renovations 9 February 2016

Goat Hill Park course grand reopening takes place following renovations

Team led by John Ashworth works to enhance facility in Oceanside, California.

Construction gets underway on Georgia’s first 18-hole course 3 February 2016

Construction gets underway on Georgia’s first 18-hole course

Tilander Golf Design hired for project at site near Tbilisi overlooking the Caucasus mountains.
Greg Letsche renovates course at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra 2 February 2016

Greg Letsche renovates course at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra

Architect revitalising Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay’s design on Florida’s east coast.

Irie Fields course to open later this year on Caribbean island of St Kitts 1 February 2016

Irie Fields course to open later this year on Caribbean island of St Kitts

European Golf Design’s latest project the first course to be given GEO Certified Development status.
Tom Weiskopf to lead multi-million dollar reno of Torrey Pines North 29 January 2016

Tom Weiskopf to lead multi-million dollar reno of Torrey Pines North

Work to commence after the Farmers Insurance Open at course in La Jolla, California.
Blue Bay International course opens for play in south-west China 26 January 2016

Blue Bay International course opens for play in south-west China

Donald Knott’s latest design lies on the coast of the Taiwan Straits near city of Zhangzhou.
Tom Doak to advise on National Golf Centre development plan 25 January 2016

Tom Doak to advise on National Golf Centre development plan

Architect’s work to have particular focus on revered Hotchkin Course at venue in Lincolnshire, UK.
New golf course to open for play in Vietnam this April 21 January 2016

New golf course to open for play in Vietnam this April

Ba Na Hills Golf Club to be the first Luke Donald signature design.
David Hemstock begins extension of Mehta Golf Club layout 19 January 2016

David Hemstock begins extension of Mehta Golf Club layout

Architect to create nine more holes at course in Lugazi, Uganda.
First nine holes open at new Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta course 18 January 2016

First nine holes open at new Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta course

Play commences at Greg Norman’s firm’s latest design on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
360-degree imaging technology helps showcase golf course design 14 January 2016

360-degree imaging technology helps showcase golf course design

Imaging firm enters the golf industry with new service for clubs to attract more customers.
Michael Bamberger to receive 2016 ASGCA Donald Ross Award 13 January 2016

Michael Bamberger to receive 2016 ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Senior writer at Sports Illustrated to be presented with award at association’s annual meeting.
Tom Lehman and Tripp Davis collaborate for new course in Florida 13 January 2016

Tom Lehman and Tripp Davis collaborate for new course in Florida

The Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve to be unveiled to the public next month.
Issue 43 of Golf Course Architecture is out now 12 January 2016

Issue 43 of Golf Course Architecture is out now

Our latest issue features the changes at Ballybunion and Le Golf National, and new courses in Scotland and Switzerland.

Gopher Watch Competition - Winter 2016 12 January 2016

Gopher Watch Competition - Winter 2016

Can you identify the course on which Sandy the gopher has been photographed?

Beau Welling oversees reshaping of the twelfth green at Sandy Hills Links 12 January 2016

Beau Welling oversees reshaping of the twelfth green at Sandy Hills Links

Architect returns to Rosapenna to lead latest work on course designed by Pat Ruddy.

Valderrama bought by Zagaleta in surprise €40 million deal 8 January 2016

Valderrama bought by Zagaleta in surprise €40 million deal

Transaction will not immediately effect the existing Real Club de Valderrama with lease running to 2050.

John Fought completes renovation project at Maryvale Golf Course 8 January 2016

John Fought completes renovation project at Maryvale Golf Course

Architect draws inspiration from work of AW Tillinghast for project at course in Phoenix, Arizona.
Renovations to be made to course at The Grove ahead of British Masters 6 January 2016

Renovations to be made to course at The Grove ahead of British Masters

MJ Abbott and Profusion brought in to carry out work at venue in Hertfordshire, UK.
Lakes course at Phoenix Gold reopens following renovation work 5 January 2016

Lakes course at Phoenix Gold reopens following renovation work

Architect Pirapon Namatra completes project at Denis Griffiths-designed course in Thailand.
Stonebridge G&CC course reopens following renovation project 4 January 2016

Stonebridge G&CC course reopens following renovation project

Architect Kipp Schulties reworks Karl Litten-designed course in Boca Raton, Florida.
Season’s greetings from the team at Golf Course Architecture 23 December 2015

Season’s greetings from the team at Golf Course Architecture

Best wishes to all of our readers, we will be returning on 4 January 2016.

Wigwam Resort ready for tournament play following Lehman’s bunker reno 18 December 2015

Wigwam Resort ready for tournament play following Lehman’s bunker reno

Gold Course sees introduction of Key Golf’s Linebacker liner ahead of Patriot All-America competition.
Tim Liddy selected to lead renovation of Ross holes at Hamilton Elks 16 December 2015

Tim Liddy selected to lead renovation of Ross holes at Hamilton Elks

Fairway widths and green edges to be restored at course in Hamilton, Ohio.

Greg Norman’s firm hired for new project in Belize 16 December 2015

Greg Norman’s firm hired for new project in Belize

The Shark’s firm to carry out work at luxury destination on Caye Chapel Island.
Dusenberry Design completes renovation work at Keney Park 15 December 2015

Dusenberry Design completes renovation work at Keney Park

US$5.7 million spent to update Connecticut course originally designed by Devereux Emmet
Italy’s Marco Simone Golf and Country Club selected to host 2022 Ryder Cup 14 December 2015

Italy’s Marco Simone Golf and Country Club selected to host 2022 Ryder Cup

Jim Fazio-designed course to be ‘completely reconstructed’ ahead of tournament.
New course at Gull Lake View nearing completion ahead of 2016 opening 11 December 2015

New course at Gull Lake View nearing completion ahead of 2016 opening

Renaissance Golf Design leading work on sixth course at Michigan Resort.
New course to be built at the Island Resort & Casino 10 December 2015

New course to be built at the Island Resort & Casino

Paul Albanese hired to design 18-holer on hilly site near Harris, Michigan.
ASGCA and USGA partner for new public golf facility programme 9 December 2015

ASGCA and USGA partner for new public golf facility programme

Architects to work alongside agronomists, scientists and researchers to provide consulting services.
Wild Dunes reopens following renovation led by Fazio firm 9 December 2015

Wild Dunes reopens following renovation led by Fazio firm

New irrigation system, bermuda greens and views of coastal marsh from Lowcountry course
Swan Golf Designs leads bunker renovation at Wellingborough GC 8 December 2015

Swan Golf Designs leads bunker renovation at Wellingborough GC

Work underway to improve facilities at course in Northamptonshire.

A brand new look for the Golf Course Architecture website 7 December 2015

A brand new look for the Golf Course Architecture website

New design makes it easier to find and read the content you want, on the device of your choice.
David Whelchel completes renovation of Lake Course at Carolina Trace CC 2 December 2015

David Whelchel completes renovation of Lake Course at Carolina Trace CC

Architect speaks to GCA about project at course in North Carolina.
Significant reductions in water use across courses in the US, report finds 2 December 2015

Significant reductions in water use across courses in the US, report finds

Superintendents using nearly 22 per cent less water in 2013 than 2005.
Planners reject scheme for Dye course on farmland in north London 1 December 2015

Planners reject scheme for Dye course on farmland in north London

Pennard appoints Tom Doak to consult on bunker rebuilding work 27 November 2015

Pennard appoints Tom Doak to consult on bunker rebuilding work

Famed Welsh links is adding Ecobunker revetting solution course-wide
Popularity of golf tourism continues to rise, according to new report 25 November 2015

Popularity of golf tourism continues to rise, according to new report

KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice survey finds increased year on year bookings.
PalmGolf Marrakech – Ourika course opens for play in Morocco 25 November 2015

PalmGolf Marrakech – Ourika course opens for play in Morocco

Neil Haworth and Stéphane Talbot collaborate on new desert-style course.
Heron course at The Oaks reopens following Fry/Straka’s renovation 24 November 2015

Heron course at The Oaks reopens following Fry/Straka’s renovation

Subtle changes also made to the layout of course in Osprey, Florida.
Bayer demonstrates new fungicide formulations at STRI research day 24 November 2015

Bayer demonstrates new fungicide formulations at STRI research day

Attendees use NASA 3D glasses to view turf recovery and see product’s benefits in action.
Rees Jones completes renovation of Playa Grande course 20 November 2015

Rees Jones completes renovation of Playa Grande course

Dominican Republic course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Thomson Perrett & Lobb to create new course on Egypt’s Red Sea coast 20 November 2015

Thomson Perrett & Lobb to create new course on Egypt’s Red Sea coast

New development at Soma Bay to embrace natural desert landscape.
Gordon Lewis completes renovation work at The Forest’s Bobcat course 20 November 2015

Gordon Lewis completes renovation work at The Forest’s Bobcat course

Fort Myers course reopens following project led by its original designer.
Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns to lead renovation of Florida muni 19 November 2015

Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns to lead renovation of Florida muni

Old Memorial course reopens following renovation project led by Steve Smyers 19 November 2015

Old Memorial course reopens following renovation project led by Steve Smyers

Greens recontoured and bermudagrasses introduced across 18-holer in Tampa, Florida.
ASGCA reveals list of Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients 19 November 2015

ASGCA reveals list of Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients

Work of organisation members at nine US courses highlighted.
Infinite Variety hired to restore Colt bunkering at Aachener Golfclub 18 November 2015

Infinite Variety hired to restore Colt bunkering at Aachener Golfclub

Work on fifteenth hole complete with two more holes soon to follow suit.
Japanese beer giant invests £2m in Buckinghamshire rebuild 17 November 2015

Japanese beer giant invests £2m in Buckinghamshire rebuild

Bunker area to be halved as part of TPL-led renovation project.
Ron Kern leads bunker remodeling project at Pebble Brook’s North Course 17 November 2015

Ron Kern leads bunker remodeling project at Pebble Brook’s North Course

Architect works with Derek Dirksen to restore character of bunkers at Indiana course.
First nine holes open at new Ugandan golf resort on Lake Victoria 13 November 2015

First nine holes open at new Ugandan golf resort on Lake Victoria

‘There’s nothing like it in central Africa’ says architect Kevin Ramsey.
Seven figure, three year facelift planned for Colt’s Stoke Park course 13 November 2015

Seven figure, three year facelift planned for Colt’s Stoke Park course

Nine holes to be refreshed each winter at venue of Bond/Goldfinger match.
New KPMG report profiles golf in Austria ahead of 2022 Ryder Cup bid 11 November 2015

New KPMG report profiles golf in Austria ahead of 2022 Ryder Cup bid

Country described as having ‘a strong foundation to take itself forward’.
Pearland Golf Club course reopens for play following Jeff Blume’s renovation 10 November 2015

Pearland Golf Club course reopens for play following Jeff Blume’s renovation

Architect oversees work to greens and bunkering at course near Houston, Texas.
Vijay Singh set to advise on Natadola Bay Championship Course redesign 9 November 2015

Vijay Singh set to advise on Natadola Bay Championship Course redesign

Work to take place ahead of 2016 Fiji International tournament.
Christy O’Connor Jnr brought in to upgrade Moyvalley course 5 November 2015

Christy O’Connor Jnr brought in to upgrade Moyvalley course

Architect aiming to bring layout ‘in line with the top golf courses in Ireland’.
Newly-opened Tara Iti course in NZ already helping bird conservation 4 November 2015

Newly-opened Tara Iti course in NZ already helping bird conservation

Forest clearance hindering predators of endangered fairy terns
Kris Spence leads major project at Country Club of North Carolina 4 November 2015

Kris Spence leads major project at Country Club of North Carolina

Architect uses Ellis Maples’ materials from Dogwood Course’s original construction.
Construction of new Maridoe Golf Club course gets underway 4 November 2015

Construction of new Maridoe Golf Club course gets underway

Work on Steve Smyers design commences at site in suburban Dallas.
Olympic effect among topics discussed at 2015 HSBC Golf Industry Forum 3 November 2015

Olympic effect among topics discussed at 2015 HSBC Golf Industry Forum

Delegates discuss broad range of current topics at event in Shanghai, China.
Cypress Head course reopens for play following Dasher’s renovation work 3 November 2015

Cypress Head course reopens for play following Dasher’s renovation work

The course at Cypress Head Golf Club in Port Orange, Florida, has reopened following a renovation project.
Ernie Els heads to Lido Lakes to see progress of renovation project 2 November 2015

Ernie Els heads to Lido Lakes to see progress of renovation project

Ernie Els has paid a visit to the Lido Lakes golf course in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is currently undergoing a significant renovation.
Redesign of Keth Memorial Golf Course reaches completion 2 November 2015

Redesign of Keth Memorial Golf Course reaches completion

A redesign of the University of Central Missouri’s Keth Memorial Golf Course has reached completion.
Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes courses open for play 30 October 2015

Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes courses open for play

Two new golf courses open for play today on King Island, Australia.
PGA Centenary at Gleneagles selected as host course for 2019 Solheim Cup 29 October 2015

PGA Centenary at Gleneagles selected as host course for 2019 Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup will head to Scotland in 2019, with the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles selected to host the tournament.
Construction complete on reversible Loop course at Forest Dunes 29 October 2015

Construction complete on reversible Loop course at Forest Dunes

Upgrades made to practice facilities at PGA Catalunya Resort 29 October 2015

Upgrades made to practice facilities at PGA Catalunya Resort

A series of upgrades have been made to the practice facilities at the PGA Catalunya Resort near Girona, Spain.
Nicklaus Design hired to create new golf course in US state of Kentucky 29 October 2015

Nicklaus Design hired to create new golf course in US state of Kentucky

Nicklaus Design has been hired to create Legacy Point, a new golf course in the US state of Kentucky.
Renovation project at Sawgrass Country Club reaches completion 28 October 2015

Renovation project at Sawgrass Country Club reaches completion

A golf course renovation project has been completed at Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Plans revealed for new Qatar International Golf Club in Doha 28 October 2015

Plans revealed for new Qatar International Golf Club in Doha

A new golf destination is to be developed in Qatar, according to reports.
Atlas Turf International enters Merit Leadership partnership with the ASGCA 23 October 2015

Atlas Turf International enters Merit Leadership partnership with the ASGCA

Atlas Turf International has become a Merit Leadership Partner of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).
Ground broken for new course at The Greenbrier in West Virginia 22 October 2015

Ground broken for new course at The Greenbrier in West Virginia

Ground has been broken for the development of a new course at The Greenbrier Sporting Club in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Ebert pleased with progress of work at Royal Portrush 22 October 2015

Ebert pleased with progress of work at Royal Portrush

Architect tells GCA work on existing Dunluce Links holes is nearing completion.
Upgrades to be made to Wentworth’s East, West and Edinburgh courses 21 October 2015

Upgrades to be made to Wentworth’s East, West and Edinburgh courses

A series of upgrades will be made to the three golf courses at Wentworth Club next year.
Huxley Golf installs all-weather putting green at The Royal Hospital Chelsea 20 October 2015

Huxley Golf installs all-weather putting green at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Huxley Golf has helped to create a new leisure area at The Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, UK.
R&A confirms return of The Open to Royal Portrush in 2019 20 October 2015

R&A confirms return of The Open to Royal Portrush in 2019

The R&A has confirmed that The Open will be played at Royal Portrush in 2019.
Official opening of new Eastern Golf Club course takes place in Australia 19 October 2015

Official opening of new Eastern Golf Club course takes place in Australia

Greg Norman has officially opened the new course at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering, Australia.
Baseball stadium becomes nine-hole course for new golf experience 19 October 2015

Baseball stadium becomes nine-hole course for new golf experience

A new golf experience will open at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, next month.
John Fought selected to lead renovation of North Course at Carmel Country Club 14 October 2015

John Fought selected to lead renovation of North Course at Carmel Country Club

River Course at Kiawah Island Club reopens following renovation work 13 October 2015

River Course at Kiawah Island Club reopens following renovation work

New Dreamland Golf Club unveiled at event in Azerbaijan 12 October 2015

New Dreamland Golf Club unveiled at event in Azerbaijan

Five year redevelopment aims to transform Strandhill links 9 October 2015

Five year redevelopment aims to transform Strandhill links

Greg Norman Golf Course Design to create new nine-hole course in Sydney 9 October 2015

Greg Norman Golf Course Design to create new nine-hole course in Sydney

Construction of new short game academy nears completion at The Ledges 7 October 2015

Construction of new short game academy nears completion at The Ledges

Renovation work to get underway next month at Rockwood Golf Course 6 October 2015

Renovation work to get underway next month at Rockwood Golf Course

Durabunker enhances sustainability of bunkering at Tiburón Golf Club 6 October 2015

Durabunker enhances sustainability of bunkering at Tiburón Golf Club

Construction underway on new Städler design in eastern Germany 5 October 2015

Construction underway on new Städler design in eastern Germany

Gary Player Design hired to create new course in Vietnam 5 October 2015

Gary Player Design hired to create new course in Vietnam

Major renovation work gets underway at TPC River Highlands 5 October 2015

Major renovation work gets underway at TPC River Highlands

First links course in the Baltic region opens for play 5 October 2015

First links course in the Baltic region opens for play

Architects take in four historic UK courses as part of EIGCA study tour 5 October 2015

Architects take in four historic UK courses as part of EIGCA study tour

Terrain Aeration completes greens improvement work at Newport Golf Club 5 October 2015

Terrain Aeration completes greens improvement work at Newport Golf Club

Terrain Aeration has recently helped improve the drainage of a selection of the greens on the course Newport Golf Club in Wales, UK.
Kiva Dunes renovation work set to be completed by October 5 October 2015

Kiva Dunes renovation work set to be completed by October

A renovation of the golf course at the Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort is nearing completion.
The new issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now 23 September 2015

The new issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now

Visit our magazine page to read the latest industry trends and features interviews with key executives
Redesign and renovation work to get underway at Montecito CC this October 22 September 2015

Redesign and renovation work to get underway at Montecito CC this October

Project at course in Santa Barbara to be led by Nicklaus Design.
Owners report positive feedback to renovations at Golf Club of Texas 22 September 2015

Owners report positive feedback to renovations at Golf Club of Texas

Roy Bechtol leads project at course he originally designed near San Antonio.
Mickelson visits site of new Mickelson National Golf Club 22 September 2015

Mickelson visits site of new Mickelson National Golf Club

Phil Mickelson has paid a visit to the site of the currently under-construction Mickelson National Golf Club near Calgary, Canada.

Renovation work nears completion at Moraine Country Club course 17 September 2015

Renovation work nears completion at Moraine Country Club course

Architect Keith Foster advises on project at course in Dayton, Ohio.
Course reopens at Chechessee Creek Club following renovation work 15 September 2015

Course reopens at Chechessee Creek Club following renovation work

Bill Coore returns to South Carolina design to advise on recent project.
Todd Eckenrode - Origins Golf Design completes Quail Lodge renovation work 14 September 2015

Todd Eckenrode - Origins Golf Design completes Quail Lodge renovation work

California course to benefit from drought-tolerant landscaping.
New Tatanka Golf Club to open for play 14 September 10 September 2015

New Tatanka Golf Club to open for play 14 September

Paul Albanese’s design at Nebraska resort draws inspiration from Santee Sioux culture.
Architects head to south-east England for EIGCA Study Tour 10 September 2015

Architects head to south-east England for EIGCA Study Tour

Sunningdale, Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports on itinerary for 2015 event.
Redesign of Ocean Course at the Sea Pines Resort to commence 5 October 9 September 2015

Redesign of Ocean Course at the Sea Pines Resort to commence 5 October

Scot Sherman discusses reworking of George Cobb’s design on Hilton Head Island.
Golfers enjoying restored course at Philadelphia’s Union League Golf Club 9 September 2015

Golfers enjoying restored course at Philadelphia’s Union League Golf Club

Stephen Kay leads work on Donald Ross’ design at former Torresdale Frankford CC.
Richard Mandell discusses restoration of Donald Ross’ design at Bacon Park 8 September 2015

Richard Mandell discusses restoration of Donald Ross’ design at Bacon Park

Course in Savannah, Georgia set to reopen for play on 10 October.
Golf course maintenance programme introduced at the Verdura Resort 8 September 2015

Golf course maintenance programme introduced at the Verdura Resort

36 holes designed by Kyle Phillips converted to bermudagrass at destination in Sicily.
Renovation project reaches completion at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club 7 September 2015

Renovation project reaches completion at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club

Green complexes rebuilt at course in Lexington, South Carolina.
Nine holes to open for play at El Desafio course this month 7 September 2015

Nine holes to open for play at El Desafio course this month

Greg Norman’s firm designs new course in Patagonia region of Argentina.
Inaugural Africa Golf Summit heads to Johannesburg’s Serengeti Golf Club 4 September 2015

Inaugural Africa Golf Summit heads to Johannesburg’s Serengeti Golf Club

Golf development and tourism to be discussed at event from 9-11 September.
Exclusiv Golf Deva course opens for play in New Caledonia 3 September 2015

Exclusiv Golf Deva course opens for play in New Caledonia

Cynthia Dye leads design of 18-hole course at Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort.
Renovation project carried out at SunRidge Canyon Golf Club course 28 August 2015

Renovation project carried out at SunRidge Canyon Golf Club course

Work aims to improve agronomic conditions and playability at course in Arizona.
New course set to be developed on Kangaroo Island 27 August 2015

New course set to be developed on Kangaroo Island

Greg Norman’s firm reportedly approached for design of 18-holer on island off Australia.
New nine-hole course opens at Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel 25 August 2015

New nine-hole course opens at Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel

Ambience Greens has been designed by Hawaii-based Nelson & Haworth.
Woodbury Park Golf Club adopts fleet of John Deere equipment 24 August 2015

Woodbury Park Golf Club adopts fleet of John Deere equipment

New tee, green and fairway mowers among additions to UK club’s maintenance arsenal.
John Fought orchestrates renovation work at Windsong Farm 20 August 2015

John Fought orchestrates renovation work at Windsong Farm

Architect returns to Minnesota course to redesign twelfth hole and rework bunkering.
Major project gets underway at Hilo Municipal Golf Course 20 August 2015

Major project gets underway at Hilo Municipal Golf Course

Four greens to be rebuilt at course on Hawaii’s Big Island.
18 August 2015

Nathan Crace introduces new short game practice facility at Bayou DeSiard CC

Architect tells GCA about project at club in Monroe, Louisiana.
Huxham Golf Designs creates new 18-hole golf course in South Korea 18 August 2015

Huxham Golf Designs creates new 18-hole golf course in South Korea

The Diamond Country Club course lies in steep terrain near city of Busan.
17 August 2015

Tom Lehman leads alterations to Wigwam Resort’s Gold Course

Changes to the bunkering a key feature of work at course near Phoenix, Arizona.
17 August 2015

Jimmy Clay Golf Course reopens following major renovation work

Tifdwarf bermudagrass introduced to greens at course in Austin, Texas.
14 August 2015

Renovation work gets underway at Lochland Country Club course

Landscapes Unlimited overseeing work at David Gill’s design in Hastings, Nebraska.
BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort opens for play in Vietnam 13 August 2015

BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort opens for play in Vietnam

Nicklaus Design’s layout is the first in the country to adopt a ‘twin green’ design concept.
Renovation work at Harbour Town Golf Links nears completion 13 August 2015

Renovation work at Harbour Town Golf Links nears completion

Project to be completed next month at Sea Pines Resort course designed by Pete Dye.
Golf Course Architecture announces next edition of buyers’ guide 12 August 2015

Golf Course Architecture announces next edition of buyers’ guide

GCA Green Pages 2016 to be distributed with January’s magazine.
Development of new course in France’s Limousin region gets underway 12 August 2015

Development of new course in France’s Limousin region gets underway

18-holer at Halcyon Retreat resort designed by Weller Designs.
11 August 2015

New nine-hole course takes shape on Canada-US border

Layout drawn up by local golfers beginning to come together in Emerson, Manitoba.
Extensive project gets underway at Oak Meadows Golf Preserve 5 August 2015

Extensive project gets underway at Oak Meadows Golf Preserve

Martin Design to help create a more flood-resistant course at club in Illinois.
3 August 2015

Jacobson firm completes renovation project at Glenview Park Golf Club

Focus on tees, greens and storm water management during project at club in Illinois.
31 July 2015

Radrick Farms GC uses flock of Boer goats to help maintain course

Vegetative maintenance initiative launched at Pete Dye’s design in Michigan.
29 July 2015

David Williams completes work on new practice area at Real Golf de Pedreña

Chipping area and putting green facilities the latest addition to club in Northern Spain.
29 July 2015

(re)Golf and Steiner & Partner enter new strategic alliance agreement

Conceptual plans accepted for project in Switzerland as companies team up.
27 July 2015

Kevin Norby completes renovation project at Stillwater Country Club

Alterations made to bunkering and thirteenth hole at historic Minnesota club.
23 July 2015

Series of changes made to course at Meldrum House Country Hotel

Alterations to four holes ahead of Aberdeen Masters tournament this August.
21 July 2015

Beau Welling and Tom McBroom complete course at The 27 Club

27 major winners consulted for new course near Tianjin, China.
20 July 2015

ASGCA reports continued upswing of golf course renovations in the US

Steve Smyers says clubs are taking advantage of new technology and architectural expertise.
17 July 2015

Arnold Palmer visits site of new course development at Castle Stuart

Thad Layton and Brandon Johnson to work with local team at Scottish Highlands resort.
Toro helps introduce new drainage and irrigation system at Le Golf National 17 July 2015

Toro helps introduce new drainage and irrigation system at Le Golf National

Greenkeepers at Ryder Cup venue to benefit from precise control over watering schedules.
15 July 2015

Mt. Prospect Golf Club to reopen 1 August following renovations

Esler Design and Wadsworth Construction complete project at course in Illinois.
Renovations taking place on course at Club de Golf Larrabea 14 July 2015

Renovations taking place on course at Club de Golf Larrabea

18-holer in the Spanish Basque Country was originally designed by Jose Gancedo.
13 July 2015

Staples Golf Design to renovate Meadowbrook Country Club course

Andy Staples to work with Bradley S. Klein and Trey Rogers at club near Detroit.
Jack Nicklaus brought in for proposed golf development at Hoylake 13 July 2015

Jack Nicklaus brought in for proposed golf development at Hoylake

Golden Bear’s Joint Venture Group teams up with Wirral Council for project in the UK.
Lundin and Stenson partner to form new Swedish-based design firm 13 July 2015

Lundin and Stenson partner to form new Swedish-based design firm

First project for new partnership is total rebuild of 45 hole Stockholm complex.
10 July 2015

Coal Creek Golf Course reopens for play following restoration project

Kevin Norby leads work at Colorado course that suffered storm damage in August 2013.
Pete Dye’s firm designs new course at Nemacolin Woodlands 9 July 2015

Pete Dye’s firm designs new course at Nemacolin Woodlands

New nine-holer scheduled to open in 2017 at resort in Pennsylvania.
Rees Jones completes bunker renovation at Griffin Gate Golf Club 8 July 2015

Rees Jones completes bunker renovation at Griffin Gate Golf Club

Architect returns to Kentucky course he designed back in the early 1980s.
6 July 2015

Course at Biltmore Forest Country Club reopens following renovation work

Architect Brian Silva works on project at Donald Ross design in North Carolina.
Renovations continue at Bacon Park as work on back nine begins 2 July 2015

Renovations continue at Bacon Park as work on back nine begins

October reopening scheduled for Donald Ross designed course in Savannah, Georgia.
Ground broken on 12-hole Jack Nicklaus Golf Park at Red Ledges 2 July 2015

Ground broken on 12-hole Jack Nicklaus Golf Park at Red Ledges

New development at Utah community to complement existing 18-hole course.
Development of new nine hole course completed at Modry Las Golf Club 1 July 2015

Development of new nine hole course completed at Modry Las Golf Club

South African architect Theo Geertshuis completes Orli Las course at Polish resort.
Nicklaus, Trevino, Palmer and Player to co-design new course at The Greenbrier 1 July 2015

Nicklaus, Trevino, Palmer and Player to co-design new course at The Greenbrier

Quartet of architects brought in for novel project at resort in West Virginia.
Greens renovations begin at Rivers Edge Golf Club 30 June 2015

Greens renovations begin at Rivers Edge Golf Club

Arnold Palmer-designed course set to reopen in September following project’s completion.
Nine holes designed by Graham Papworth open at Maleny Golf Club 30 June 2015

Nine holes designed by Graham Papworth open at Maleny Golf Club

First stage of project completed at community golf course in Queensland, Australia.
The Preserve at Grand View Lodge reopens following renovation work 29 June 2015

The Preserve at Grand View Lodge reopens following renovation work

Tee boxes expanded and marsh removed at Mike Morley and Dan Helbling’s design.
South Essex Golf Centre serves up locally produced honey 26 June 2015

South Essex Golf Centre serves up locally produced honey

Beekeeping initiative is part of the course’s eco-friendly policies.
25 June 2015

Twelve holes to open for play at Ocean Dunes this October

Graeme Grant’s design on Tasmania’s King Island set to open in full early next year.
New Jim Engh-designed Minot Country Club course opens for play 25 June 2015

New Jim Engh-designed Minot Country Club course opens for play

Course relocated following devastating floods in 2011 is unveiled in North Dakota.
Tripp Davis’ firm to create masterplan for course at Willow Brook Country Club 24 June 2015

Tripp Davis’ firm to create masterplan for course at Willow Brook Country Club

Architect aims to enhance strategic character of 18-holer at club in Tyler, Texas.
Renovations made to course at Brays Island Plantation in South Carolina 24 June 2015

Renovations made to course at Brays Island Plantation in South Carolina

Club staff work with maintenance partner IGM to introduce new grasses.
23 June 2015

Development of Tom Doak’s design at Tara Iti reaches completion

Course on New Zealand’s North Island to open for member play this October.
Enhancements made to courses at Aroeira golf resort 22 June 2015

Enhancements made to courses at Aroeira golf resort

Tees rebuilt and fairway grasses relaid at club near Lisbon, Portugal.
Namatra to redevelop Lakes course at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club 19 June 2015

Namatra to redevelop Lakes course at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club

Architect hired for project at course designed by Denis Griffiths in Pattaya, Thailand.
Todd Eckenrode-Origins Golf Design completes project at Brentwood CC 17 June 2015

Todd Eckenrode-Origins Golf Design completes project at Brentwood CC

Four greens rebuilt and more receptive to run-up approaches introduced at LA course.
Construction begins on new 18-hole golf facility in the Czech Republic 17 June 2015

Construction begins on new 18-hole golf facility in the Czech Republic

Jonathan Davison leads development of nine-hole Tošovice course at Heipark resort.
David Whelchel leads renovations to Lake Course at Carolina Trace CC 15 June 2015

David Whelchel leads renovations to Lake Course at Carolina Trace CC

Architect speaks to GCA about work at Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in North Carolina.
Ty Butler launches new Brio Golf course design company 12 June 2015

Ty Butler launches new Brio Golf course design company

Former RTJ II architect aims to ‘design courses with an array of strategic options’.
Tripp Davis’ firm completes second phase of renovations at Spring Lake GC 11 June 2015

Tripp Davis’ firm completes second phase of renovations at Spring Lake GC

Architect pays homage to Thomas and Tillinghast with work at New Jersey course.
EIGCA invites applicants for Vocational Qualification programme 11 June 2015

EIGCA invites applicants for Vocational Qualification programme

Mid-October deadline for parties interested in institute’s golf design course.
Construction of Mickelson National Golf Club gets underway 10 June 2015

Construction of Mickelson National Golf Club gets underway

New course to form centrepiece of ‘Harmony’ community near Calgary, Canada.
Doak and Andrew-led greens restoration reopens at St George’s 9 June 2015

Doak and Andrew-led greens restoration reopens at St George’s

Top Canadian course returns greens to original Stanley Thompson designs.
Work to reinvent Rolling Hills Country Club course gets underway 5 June 2015

Work to reinvent Rolling Hills Country Club course gets underway

David McLay Kidd hired to redesign the 18-hole layout at club in Palos Verdes, California.
Nine-hole short course introduced at Rio Verde Country Club 2 June 2015

Nine-hole short course introduced at Rio Verde Country Club

Roadrunner layout built on top of club’s existing Quail Run course.
Record numbers attend the EIGCA’s 15th Annual Meeting 1 June 2015

Record numbers attend the EIGCA’s 15th Annual Meeting

Tom Mackenzie welcomed as institute’s new president at event in North Berwick, Scotland.
European Turfgrass Laboratories has A2LA Accreditation extended to 2017 28 May 2015

European Turfgrass Laboratories has A2LA Accreditation extended to 2017

Company one of only ten globally authorised for putting green materials programme.
Improvements made to the Old Course at Moray Golf Club 21 May 2015

Improvements made to the Old Course at Moray Golf Club

Work carried out ahead of the Carrick Neill Scottish Open Stroke Play Championship.
New Magnolia Green Golf Club course to open for play 2 June 20 May 2015

New Magnolia Green Golf Club course to open for play 2 June

Nicklaus Design’s Chris Cochran oversees expansion of former Westham GC course.
Robert Trent Jones, Jr, reveals new ninth green at Sodus Bay 18 May 2015

Robert Trent Jones, Jr, reveals new ninth green at Sodus Bay

The golf architect redesigned the green during a visit to the course last year.
Cabot Cliffs preview video unveiled ahead of opening this summer 15 May 2015

Cabot Cliffs preview video unveiled ahead of opening this summer

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw’s design will be open for limited play during 2015.
Two new holes to be introduced at Whickham Golf Club 13 May 2015

Two new holes to be introduced at Whickham Golf Club

Andrew Mair’s firm leading project at course near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
Course at The Derrick reopens for play following Mingay’s redesign 12 May 2015

Course at The Derrick reopens for play following Mingay’s redesign

Two-year project improves playability and drainage at course in Edmonton, Canada.
HB Studios launches Collector’s Edition of The Golf Club game 12 May 2015

HB Studios launches Collector’s Edition of The Golf Club game

Follow-up release includes Greg Norman course creator app and collectible e-book.
11 May 2015

New golf course and resort could soon be coming to Cuba’s northern coast

Country’s government signs letter of intent with Beijing Enterprise Group.
Renovations to be made to course at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Alabama 8 May 2015

Renovations to be made to course at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Alabama

Jerry Pate’s firm to oversee improvements, which will be carried out this summer.
Progress being made on new Valley of the Eagles course 7 May 2015

Progress being made on new Valley of the Eagles course

Nicklaus Design leading work at site in Ohio with new golf course set to open next year.
Lohmann Golf Designs begins renovation work at Newman Golf Course 5 May 2015

Lohmann Golf Designs begins renovation work at Newman Golf Course

Project to focus on improving green conditions at course in Peoria, Illinois.
Tiger Woods’ firm to design Pacific Links National course in Beijing 30 April 2015

Tiger Woods’ firm to design Pacific Links National course in Beijing

New design part of initiative from Pacific Links International to grow presence in China.
30 April 2015

The R&A unveils results of latest pace of play survey

Forum later this year presents opportunity to discuss findings and current issues.
Gordon Lewis returns to The Forest CC to lead renovations to Bobcat Course 29 April 2015

Gordon Lewis returns to The Forest CC to lead renovations to Bobcat Course

Original architect leads enhancements to course at club in Fort Myers, Florida.
Eckenrode completes back nine of Quail Lodge and Golf Club 27 April 2015

Eckenrode completes back nine of Quail Lodge and Golf Club

Project includes renovated tees and bunkers, plus new fairway features.
Tom Mackenzie named as new president of the EIGCA 24 April 2015

Tom Mackenzie named as new president of the EIGCA

Architect hints at ‘exciting plans’ for the future of the organisation.
New nine-hole course opens for play at the Colwood Golf Center 23 April 2015

New nine-hole course opens for play at the Colwood Golf Center

Par-3 layout now open to the public on site of former Colwood National course.
Ebert speaks on plans for Trump’s Turnberry revolution 22 April 2015

Ebert speaks on plans for Trump’s Turnberry revolution

‘The brief is how good can we make it?’ says architect, who plans nine new greens.
Wilczynski leads extensive tree management project at Warwick Hills 21 April 2015

Wilczynski leads extensive tree management project at Warwick Hills

Architect works with agronomist Julie Stachecki to remedy series of issues.
Golf Club of Texas set to reopen in July following Bechtol’s renovations 20 April 2015

Golf Club of Texas set to reopen in July following Bechtol’s renovations

Zoysia grasses used as primary turf at course near San Antonio, US.
Souters Sports installs new irrigation system at Musselburgh Links 17 April 2015

Souters Sports installs new irrigation system at Musselburgh Links

Minimal impact to play during project at one of the world’s oldest golf courses.
Construction of Trump World Golf Club in Dubai gets underway 16 April 2015

Construction of Trump World Golf Club in Dubai gets underway

Tiger Woods firm finalises design for course at AKOYA Oxygen development.
Kipp Schulties Golf Design to lead renovation of Riviera CC course 14 April 2015

Kipp Schulties Golf Design to lead renovation of Riviera CC course

Donald Ross design in South Florida to undergo six-month enhancement project.
New course set to be built at Gull Lake View Golf Club 10 April 2015

New course set to be built at Gull Lake View Golf Club

Tom Doak’s Renaissance Golf Design firm to lead development of Stoatin Brae course.
Huxley Golf develops new all-weather short game area at Brokenhurst Manor 9 April 2015

Huxley Golf develops new all-weather short game area at Brokenhurst Manor

Club in Hampshire, UK, celebrates its centenary year with new practice facilities.
Plans finalised for redesign of course at Exeter Golf and Country Club 8 April 2015

Plans finalised for redesign of course at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Tom Mackenzie leading architectural work at course designed by James Braid.
Tripp Davis’s firm hired for renovation and redesign of Tapatio Springs course 7 April 2015

Tripp Davis’s firm hired for renovation and redesign of Tapatio Springs course

Work underway at Billy Johnson-designed course near San Antonio, Texas.
Enhancements made to the Pines Course at Stockton Seaview 2 April 2015

Enhancements made to the Pines Course at Stockton Seaview

Work follows on from improvements to the club’s Bay Course last year.
Coore and Crenshaw to design new course at the Big Cedar Lodge 1 April 2015

Coore and Crenshaw to design new course at the Big Cedar Lodge

Third course to be added at resort in Ridgedale, Missouri.
ASGCA elects Steve Smyers as organisation’s new president 1 April 2015

ASGCA elects Steve Smyers as organisation’s new president

Architect calls for greater collaboration among partners in the industry.
EIGCA to celebrate 15th anniversary at 2015 annual conference 31 March 2015

EIGCA to celebrate 15th anniversary at 2015 annual conference

Record numbers set to head to North Berwick in Scotland to hear from industry experts.
Gary Player’s firm unveils latest design at the DLF Golf and Country Club 30 March 2015

Gary Player’s firm unveils latest design at the DLF Golf and Country Club

New course in Gurgaon, India, to open to the public in the next few weeks.
Renovations to course at Thana City Golf and Sports Club to get underway 27 March 2015

Renovations to course at Thana City Golf and Sports Club to get underway

Pacific Coast Design draws up plans to improve course near Bangkok, Thailand.
Nine holes to be created as part of new course at the Glacier Club 26 March 2015

Nine holes to be created as part of new course at the Glacier Club

Hale Irwin and Todd Schoeder leading development at club in Colorado.
New 27-hole facility to open in New Mexico later this year 24 March 2015

New 27-hole facility to open in New Mexico later this year

Rockwind Community Links to feature two courses designed by architect Andy Staples.
Pete Dye’s firm to add nine new holes at Mystic Rock 24 March 2015

Pete Dye’s firm to add nine new holes at Mystic Rock

New additions to golf facilities at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort set to open in 2017.
New hole added at Tranquilo Golf Club as part of renovation work 23 March 2015

New hole added at Tranquilo Golf Club as part of renovation work

Tom Fazio returns to lead enhancements at Florida course he originally designed.
Arnold Palmer team to take stake in Castle Stuart 20 March 2015

Arnold Palmer team to take stake in Castle Stuart

Owner Mark Parsinen reveals group to invest in Scottish Highlands resort.
Series of enhancements to be made to Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course 16 March 2015

Series of enhancements to be made to Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course

Work at Valspar Championship host course to reinstate Larry Packard’s design intent.
Rees Jones returns to Griffin Gate to lead bunker renovation project 11 March 2015

Rees Jones returns to Griffin Gate to lead bunker renovation project

Original architect to oversee introduction of Better Billy Bunkers at course in Kentucky.
Plans for new golf complex at UK’s Rossington Hall gaining momentum 11 March 2015

Plans for new golf complex at UK’s Rossington Hall gaining momentum

The European Tour gives its backing to proposed new development near Doncaster.
Huxley Golf introduces three new teaching bays at St Andrews Links 10 March 2015

Huxley Golf introduces three new teaching bays at St Andrews Links

Additions to club’s Golf Academy designed to help players practice a range of disciplines.
Improvements close to completion at Tetherow Golf Club 9 March 2015

Improvements close to completion at Tetherow Golf Club

Original designer David McLay Kidd advises on work at course in Oregon.
Construction to begin on new-look course at Channels Golf Club later this month 4 March 2015

Construction to begin on new-look course at Channels Golf Club later this month

Revised layout to include 13 new holes and five from the existing course.
ASGCA announces passing of past president Jay Morrish 4 March 2015

ASGCA announces passing of past president Jay Morrish

Associates reflect on life of architect and designer, who has died aged 78.
Southerndown GC improves bunkering with EcoBunker construction method 2 March 2015

Southerndown GC improves bunkering with EcoBunker construction method

South Wales club could save as much as £400k in maintenance costs over 20 years.
Second phase of Pearland Golf Club renovation to get underway soon 2 March 2015

Second phase of Pearland Golf Club renovation to get underway soon

Jeff Blume speaks to GCA about project at Jay Riviere design near Houston, Texas.
Davis Love’s firm to redesign the Ocean Course at The Sea Pines Resort 27 February 2015

Davis Love’s firm to redesign the Ocean Course at The Sea Pines Resort

Course to close for work in October with view to September 2016 reopening.
Construction begins on new Harradine-designed nine-holer in Dubai 26 February 2015

Construction begins on new Harradine-designed nine-holer in Dubai

Living Legends course to form centrepiece of new Tanmiyat Global development.
Trump looking to add Crandon Park Golf Course to national portfolio 23 February 2015

Trump looking to add Crandon Park Golf Course to national portfolio

Proposal submitted to carry out renovations in exchange for 99-year lease.
Nine holes at reworked Silo Ridge course to open later this year 20 February 2015

Nine holes at reworked Silo Ridge course to open later this year

Logan Fazio discusses progress of project in New York State.
Southwest Greens Construction to build new academy course in Hong Kong 19 February 2015

Southwest Greens Construction to build new academy course in Hong Kong

Course designed by Jack Nicklaus’s firm to be made entirely from synthetic turf.
Enhancements to be made to Portishead nine-hole course 18 February 2015

Enhancements to be made to Portishead nine-hole course

Local council gives green light for project led by the SAS Golf Design firm.
Northwood club hires Tripp Davis to plan restoration work 18 February 2015

Northwood club hires Tripp Davis to plan restoration work

Short course for junior play planned for former US Open host club in Dallas.
Spring opening for first nine at Doak’s St Emilion 18 February 2015

Spring opening for first nine at Doak’s St Emilion

Star US architect’s first European course, near Bordeaux, will debut in May.
Kip Kalbrener and Mark Miller remodeling seventh green at Gig Harbor 16 February 2015

Kip Kalbrener and Mark Miller remodeling seventh green at Gig Harbor

Project aims to maximise use of natural terrain at Washington state nine-holer.
Renovations to take place at the Jimmy Clay Golf Course 16 February 2015

Renovations to take place at the Jimmy Clay Golf Course

Work to begin February 17 at Joe Finger-designed course in Austin, Texas.
Ground broken on new course at City Park in New Orleans 12 February 2015

Ground broken on new course at City Park in New Orleans

Course designed by Rees Jones’ design firm scheduled to open in February 2017.
Tom and Logan Fazio leading renovation of River Oaks Country Club course 11 February 2015

Tom and Logan Fazio leading renovation of River Oaks Country Club course

Donald Ross’ only surviving Texas course undergoing major improvement work.
Gil Hanse provides Rio 2016 Olympic Course update 9 February 2015

Gil Hanse provides Rio 2016 Olympic Course update

Architect says course now in ‘full grow-in mode’ and pleased with progress.
Benkusky launches renovation plan for Chicago-area muni 4 February 2015

Benkusky launches renovation plan for Chicago-area muni

Arlington Lakes to see new short tees and flexible routing in US$2m project.
Construction of new nine-hole course in Jersey City close to completion 4 February 2015

Construction of new nine-hole course in Jersey City close to completion

Project manager Michael Cohen discusses Hudson County’s first public course.
Gary Player’s firm to develop new course in the Republic of Congo 2 February 2015

Gary Player’s firm to develop new course in the Republic of Congo

Golf du Kintélé to form part of new sporting development in Brazzaville.
Agustin Pizá breaks ground on site of Peru’s first public golf course 30 January 2015

Agustin Pizá breaks ground on site of Peru’s first public golf course

‘Delighted to see the progress’, says R&A development committee chairman.
Rapid turnaround after flood causes Little Aston bunker washout 29 January 2015

Rapid turnaround after flood causes Little Aston bunker washout

English club renovates 60 bunkers in ten days with help from contractor.
New 18 hole course unveiled at central Florida residential community 28 January 2015

New 18 hole course unveiled at central Florida residential community

Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Golf Design Group behind Country Club Golf Course layout.
Series of upgrades to be made to Harbour Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort 28 January 2015

Series of upgrades to be made to Harbour Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort

Pete Dye-designed course to close for work following April’s RBC Heritage tournament.
Bernhard takes on SubAir sales and service for UK and Europe 28 January 2015

Bernhard takes on SubAir sales and service for UK and Europe

British grinder manufacturer partners with aeration and moisture control supplier.
Gary Browning to lead restoration of Kananaskis Country Golf Course 28 January 2015

Gary Browning to lead restoration of Kananaskis Country Golf Course

Architect unveiled for project at Robert Trent Jones Sr design in Canada.
Rogers to lead renovation project at Sylvania Country Club 27 January 2015

Rogers to lead renovation project at Sylvania Country Club

Architect to restore design intent at Willie Park Jr. layout in Toledo, Ohio.
JMP Golf Design to renovate Palo Alto Hills course 27 January 2015

JMP Golf Design to renovate Palo Alto Hills course

Hollinger and Costello aim to recapture character of course near San Francisco Bay.
First Tee project on Hilton Head will break ground shortly 26 January 2015

First Tee project on Hilton Head will break ground shortly

Clyde Johnston design includes six hole course and multi-use practice facility.
McNeil to restore Park-designed USGA charter member club in Massachusetts 23 January 2015

McNeil to restore Park-designed USGA charter member club in Massachusetts

Milton Hoosic master plan to identify lost historic elements of 1921 course.
US$3 million renovation for University of Central Missouri golf course 23 January 2015

US$3 million renovation for University of Central Missouri golf course

Architect Clark plans zoysia fairways to reduce maintenance and aid playability.
John Fought and Duininck Golf begin renovations at Maryvale Golf Course 22 January 2015

John Fought and Duininck Golf begin renovations at Maryvale Golf Course

Grand Canyon University invests in the future of course in Phoenix, Arizona.
Zoysia backers to host Olympic course panel during San Antonio GIS 22 January 2015

Zoysia backers to host Olympic course panel during San Antonio GIS

Study event will include a visit to the first 100 per cent zoysia course in the US.
Renewed sustainability certification from GEO for St Andrews Links 22 January 2015

Renewed sustainability certification from GEO for St Andrews Links

Trust rewarded for waste reduction, rainwater harvesting, composting and other projects.
Series of improvements to course at The Refuge helps improve playability 20 January 2015

Series of improvements to course at The Refuge helps improve playability

Under brushing project results in fewer lost balls and a superior golfing experience.
Gil Hanse to design third course at Streamsong resort 20 January 2015

Gil Hanse to design third course at Streamsong resort

Streamsong Black set to open in autumn 2017 at Florida venue.
McGinley Golf Course Design continues upgrades to set of courses in Ghana 19 January 2015

McGinley Golf Course Design continues upgrades to set of courses in Ghana

Renovation completed at Achimota course with work at Kumasi to begin shortly.
Closed Golf Club of Texas to reopen under new ownership in spring 16 January 2015

Closed Golf Club of Texas to reopen under new ownership in spring

US$3.5 million renovation and zoysia greens for Bechtol-designed San Antonio course.
Jeff Mingay completes total rebuild of Edmonton’s Derrick Club 16 January 2015

Jeff Mingay completes total rebuild of Edmonton’s Derrick Club

New course, completed in October, will debut at start of Canadian golf season.
TPC at Baha Mar course to open for play in late March 13 January 2015

TPC at Baha Mar course to open for play in late March

Nicklaus firm’s design in the Bahamas to become latest addition to global TPC network.
Medinah No.2 to undergo US$3.6 million restoration project 12 January 2015

Medinah No.2 to undergo US$3.6 million restoration project

Architect Rees Jones to return to Illinois course to advise on work.
Laguna Phuket course reopens for play following Jansen’s reworking 8 January 2015

Laguna Phuket course reopens for play following Jansen’s reworking

Reversed front and back nine part of series of upgrades to course in Thailand.
Pont and Boissonnas rejuvenate Les Pins course at Hardelot 2 January 2015

Pont and Boissonnas rejuvenate Les Pins course at Hardelot

Adam Lawrence reports on project at Tom Simpson’s design in northern France.
Major bunker renovation underway at Tennessee National Golf Club 18 December 2014

Major bunker renovation underway at Tennessee National Golf Club

Durabunker method used at course originally designed by Greg Norman’s firm.
Lester George to create long term masterplan for historic North Hills 17 December 2014

Lester George to create long term masterplan for historic North Hills

‘We need a roadmap for future boards to use’, says Philadelphia club president.
Weiskopf firm begins renovation of course at Country Club of St. Albans 16 December 2014

Weiskopf firm begins renovation of course at Country Club of St. Albans

Work to improve bunkers and drainage at club’s Lewis and Clark course gets underway.
Colt’s lost tenth green is rebuilt at Real Golf Club de Pedreña in Spain 16 December 2014

Colt’s lost tenth green is rebuilt at Real Golf Club de Pedreña in Spain

David Williams recreates challenging par three hole at Seve’s home course.
Arm End course development granted lease by Tasmanian authorities 11 December 2014

Arm End course development granted lease by Tasmanian authorities

Waterfront Hobart course could be top ten in Australia, says architect Crafter.
Blume completes bunker renovation at classic-era club in Louisiana 11 December 2014

Blume completes bunker renovation at classic-era club in Louisiana

Four month project is latest in 16 year relationship with Lake Charles club.
Internationally-renowned team for new course in Port Harcourt, Nigeria 10 December 2014

Internationally-renowned team for new course in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Architect Lobb leads Garden City golf project in Nigerian oil capital.
New Quivira Golf Club course in Los Cabos opens for play 10 December 2014

New Quivira Golf Club course in Los Cabos opens for play

Ceremony marks the completion of Jack Nicklaus’ sixth design at Mexican destination.
David McLay Kidd to design second course at Sand Valley resort 9 December 2014

David McLay Kidd to design second course at Sand Valley resort

Groundbreaking to take place early next year at planned multi-course resort in Wisconsin.
Tiger Woods’ firm hired to design new Trump course in Dubai 9 December 2014

Tiger Woods’ firm hired to design new Trump course in Dubai

Architect revealed for 18-hole development at AKOYA Oxygen resort in the UAE.
Tiger Woods’ first US design at Bluejack National begins to take shape 4 December 2014

Tiger Woods’ first US design at Bluejack National begins to take shape

Grassing to begin later this month at 18-hole course at new Texas residential development.
Beaverbrook course development will continue after passing final legal hurdle 3 December 2014

Beaverbrook course development will continue after passing final legal hurdle

Campaign refused permission to appeal to Supreme Court in long-running legal battle.
Comprehensive renovation planned for nine hole Italian mountain course 2 December 2014

Comprehensive renovation planned for nine hole Italian mountain course

Architect Moroder to lead rebuild of Carezza course, first opened in 1904.
First phase of restoration works are completed at Camberley Heath 1 December 2014

First phase of restoration works are completed at Camberley Heath

Architect Pont and shaper Waters rebuild Colt bunkers on four holes of Surrey course.
North Berwick to host EIGCA’s 2015 annual meeting 1 December 2014

North Berwick to host EIGCA’s 2015 annual meeting

April event to return to Scotland and ‘wonderful town with a rich golfing legacy’.
First phase of Highland Golf and Country Club restoration project concludes 28 November 2014

First phase of Highland Golf and Country Club restoration project concludes

Ron Kern helps revitalise aspects of original design at Indianapolis course.
Dornoch plans celebrations for 400th anniversary of golf in the town 28 November 2014

Dornoch plans celebrations for 400th anniversary of golf in the town

Club and community come together to mark golf’s role in Highland success.
Rio Olympic course developers win key case in Brazilian courts 28 November 2014

Rio Olympic course developers win key case in Brazilian courts

Judge rejects 400m environmental corridor plan, which could have killed off project.
Mackenzie leading improvements to course at Cruden Bay Golf Club 27 November 2014

Mackenzie leading improvements to course at Cruden Bay Golf Club

Architect discusses alterations to ninth, tenth and sixteenth hole on Scottish links course.
Sallandsche bunker renovation on course to be completed before Christmas 26 November 2014

Sallandsche bunker renovation on course to be completed before Christmas

Brett Hochstein discusses Netherlands project and collaborating with Frank Pont.
Hazeltine renovates bunkers in preparation for 2016 Ryder Cup 25 November 2014

Hazeltine renovates bunkers in preparation for 2016 Ryder Cup

Duininck Golf completes project at RTJ-designed course within two months.
Spring Run course reopens for play following Sanford’s renovation 19 November 2014

Spring Run course reopens for play following Sanford’s renovation

Architect speaks to GCA about project at Gordon G. Lewis design in Florida.
South Bend club hires Liddy for restoration masterplanning exercise 18 November 2014

South Bend club hires Liddy for restoration masterplanning exercise

Historic Indiana club plans greens recapture, tree removal and consistent bunkers.
First phase of Ipswich GC bunker renovation completed ahead of schedule 18 November 2014

First phase of Ipswich GC bunker renovation completed ahead of schedule

Martin Hawtree completes work on four holes at course designed by James Braid.
Opening of first links-style course in the Baltic region edges closer 17 November 2014

Opening of first links-style course in the Baltic region edges closer

Lassi Pekka Tilander’s Pärnu Bay design first of its kind in Estonia.
January reopening for Laguna Phuket after bunker and turf reduction project 17 November 2014

January reopening for Laguna Phuket after bunker and turf reduction project

Architect Paul Jansen leads renovation at pioneering integrated Thai golf resort.
Robbins and Lussier get go-ahead to complete course at Compass Pointe 14 November 2014

Robbins and Lussier get go-ahead to complete course at Compass Pointe

Unfinished 18-holer in North Carolina now likely to open in its entirety in 2015.
Improvements bring 40 per cent round increase at South Dakota course 14 November 2014

Improvements bring 40 per cent round increase at South Dakota course

Strong results after four years of renovation work at Bakker Crossing.
Bradley S. Klein announced as 2015 winner of the Donald Ross award 13 November 2014

Bradley S. Klein announced as 2015 winner of the Donald Ross award

ASGCA to present writer and former caddie with award at ceremony next March.
Three year timescale for Royal Norwich course relocation project 12 November 2014

Three year timescale for Royal Norwich course relocation project

Club members vote in favour of sale; planning app for new EGD course in spring
Upgrades made to golf facilities at The Biltmore Hotel 11 November 2014

Upgrades made to golf facilities at The Biltmore Hotel

Expanded practice areas and new artificial hitting stations introduced at Florida club.
Metropolitan Golf Club appoints Crafter & Mogford as consulting architects 11 November 2014

Metropolitan Golf Club appoints Crafter & Mogford as consulting architects

Firm’s first task is to oversee the redesign of practice facilities at Australian club.
Florida course renovation aims to improve playability and sustainability 11 November 2014

Florida course renovation aims to improve playability and sustainability

Straka-led project at Oaks Club will provide shorter tees and ground game options.
US$2.2 million rebate from turf reduction at Los Angeles-area club 11 November 2014

US$2.2 million rebate from turf reduction at Los Angeles-area club

Architect O’Callaghan advises at Glendora; club aims to reduce water use by 25 per cent.
Love firm to redesign Ocean course at Sea Pines in South Carolina 10 November 2014

Love firm to redesign Ocean course at Sea Pines in South Carolina

First course built on Hilton Head to get touch up from PGA Tour star’s practice.
Smyers completes extensive project at Fort Myers Country Club 5 November 2014

Smyers completes extensive project at Fort Myers Country Club

Architect breathes new life into Donald Ross-designed course in Florida.
New seeded variety of seashore paspalum making an impact 4 November 2014

New seeded variety of seashore paspalum making an impact

Pure Seed and Atlas Turf’s Pure Dynasty being used at golf projects around the world.
EGCOA set to unveil results of its VISION 2020 project at 2014 conference 31 October 2014

EGCOA set to unveil results of its VISION 2020 project at 2014 conference

Event to take place at Barcelona’s Real Club de Golf El Prat from 4-6 November.
East nine at Sawgrass Country Club reopens for play 30 October 2014

East nine at Sawgrass Country Club reopens for play

Robert Walker oversees second phase of three-year restoration at Florida club.
Paul Albanese overseeing progression of new course at Tatanka Golf Club 30 October 2014

Paul Albanese overseeing progression of new course at Tatanka Golf Club

Development at resort in Nebraska set to open for play next year.
Tom Doak set to carry out renovations to Goat Hill Park course 29 October 2014

Tom Doak set to carry out renovations to Goat Hill Park course

GCA speaks to John Ashworth about project to make enhancements to Californian muni.
Official opening of The Els Club Teluk Datai takes place in Malaysia 29 October 2014

Official opening of The Els Club Teluk Datai takes place in Malaysia

Course on Langwaki first of three Els Club developments set to open in country.
Bechtol oversees major renovation at The Golf Club of Texas 28 October 2014

Bechtol oversees major renovation at The Golf Club of Texas

Course becomes first in state to feature Zoysia grasses throughout.
White designs new nine hole facility as English golf centre starts transformation 28 October 2014

White designs new nine hole facility as English golf centre starts transformation

Bournemouth course plans multi-year rebuild and expansion of practice facility.
Schiffer and van Nieuwenhuizen collaborate for Azerbaijani golf centre 28 October 2014

Schiffer and van Nieuwenhuizen collaborate for Azerbaijani golf centre

Training and practice centre located within existing racecourse in city of Baku.
Norman hails newly-opened Bluffs course on Vietnamese coast 27 October 2014

Norman hails newly-opened Bluffs course on Vietnamese coast

‘True links’ could rank among world’s best, says Aussie golf legend.
New greens part of major upgrades to North Ryde Golf Club 24 October 2014

New greens part of major upgrades to North Ryde Golf Club

James Wilcher discusses additions at course near Sydney, Australia.
Course creator application helping architects make virtual designs a reality 23 October 2014

Course creator application helping architects make virtual designs a reality

HB Studios’ The Golf Club being adopted by design firms for day-to-day use.
New holes introduced at Hyderabad Golf Club course 22 October 2014

New holes introduced at Hyderabad Golf Club course

Some existing holes also rerouted as part of major project at Indian club.
ASGCA reveals 2014 Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients 21 October 2014

ASGCA reveals 2014 Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients

12 projects recognised at courses across the US and Asia.
Weiskopf nears completion of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course renovation 17 October 2014

Weiskopf nears completion of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course renovation

Course to reopen for play on 14 November following work by original architect.
New course opens for play at Assoufid Golf Club in Morocco 17 October 2014

New course opens for play at Assoufid Golf Club in Morocco

Niall Cameron’s debut design unveiled at resort near city of Marrakech.
Jeff Howes adds new holes at Rathfarnham Golf Club 16 October 2014

Jeff Howes adds new holes at Rathfarnham Golf Club

Irish architect leads project to bring course near Dublin up to full 18.
Kevin Norby enhances classic features at Bemidji Town and Country Club 15 October 2014

Kevin Norby enhances classic features at Bemidji Town and Country Club

Architect looking to boost membership through renovation of ‘golden age’ course.
Tom Fazio to renovate Kasumigaseki ahead of 2020 Olympics 13 October 2014

Tom Fazio to renovate Kasumigaseki ahead of 2020 Olympics

Report indicates architect appointed but unlikely to make ‘big, big changes’ to course.
Huxley Golf expands international presence with China launch 9 October 2014

Huxley Golf expands international presence with China launch

Song Tan and Chris Huang to lead company’s efforts in growing golfing market.
Wilczynski completes renovation work at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club 9 October 2014

Wilczynski completes renovation work at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club

Project includes design alterations to two holes at Florida course.
University of Minnesota course reno to incorporate new research programme 8 October 2014

University of Minnesota course reno to incorporate new research programme

Prof. Brian Horgan discusses building scholarship into the renovation process.
Long-delayed Bled renovation will finally start next spring 8 October 2014

Long-delayed Bled renovation will finally start next spring

Swan firm reappointed at Slovenian course after several years’ hiatus.
Pont and Boissonnas open two new greens at Le Touquet 8 October 2014

Pont and Boissonnas open two new greens at Le Touquet

Architects continuing long-term restoration programme at Colt’s La Mer.
Creative Golf Design begins multi-year renovation at Royal Blackheath 7 October 2014

Creative Golf Design begins multi-year renovation at Royal Blackheath

Ken Moodie supervises on range of improvements at historic London club.
Kris Spence Golf Design completes greens project at Tidewater Golf Club 6 October 2014

Kris Spence Golf Design completes greens project at Tidewater Golf Club

Improved drainage and custom soil profile part of work at South Carolina course.
New Bates-designed course opens for play at the Canyons Resort 2 October 2014

New Bates-designed course opens for play at the Canyons Resort

Prominent elevation changes feature at Utah resort’s 18-hole addition.
Work at Birch Hills Golf Club reaches final stages 30 September 2014

Work at Birch Hills Golf Club reaches final stages

Architect Casey O’Callaghan discusses redesign and upgrades to California course.
Nicklaus makes changes to fourteenth hole at PGA National’s Champion Course 26 September 2014

Nicklaus makes changes to fourteenth hole at PGA National’s Champion Course

Water brought into play and new bunkers on hole leading into the Bear Trap.
New golf course to be built on the African island of Zanzibar 26 September 2014

New golf course to be built on the African island of Zanzibar

Peter Matkovich to design nine hole course at The Sea Cliff Resort & Spa.
Seven year redesign and renovation project completed at Miskanaw GC 25 September 2014

Seven year redesign and renovation project completed at Miskanaw GC

New irrigation ponds also introduced at club in Canadian province of Alberta.
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls reopens following upgrade work 24 September 2014

The Cliffs at Keowee Falls reopens following upgrade work

Troy Vincent works with agronomist Jim Evans to carry out project.
Heron Point at The Sea Pines Resort reopens following Dye’s enhancements 23 September 2014

Heron Point at The Sea Pines Resort reopens following Dye’s enhancements

Greens enlarged and surrounds and contours softened at South Carolina course.
Trump Organisation announces new Dubai course 22 September 2014

Trump Organisation announces new Dubai course

Course to form part of DAMAC’s AKOYA Oxygen development.
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course set for October reopening 18 September 2014

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course set for October reopening

Fought’s renovation work close to completion at Donald Ross design in North Carolina.
Construction work starts on new golf course at JCB world HQ 18 September 2014

Construction work starts on new golf course at JCB world HQ

EGD architect Hiseman breaks ground on £30 million development in Staffordshire.
Renovations to Tarpon Springs Municipal Course close to completion 18 September 2014

Renovations to Tarpon Springs Municipal Course close to completion

20 September date set for reopening at Van Kleek and Stiles design in Florida.
Full Cry course to open at Keswick Hall next month 18 September 2014

Full Cry course to open at Keswick Hall next month

New 18-holer in Virginia opens alongside rerouting of Keswick GC course.
Sherman returns to renovate Mark Bostick course at University of Florida 18 September 2014

Sherman returns to renovate Mark Bostick course at University of Florida

Architect worked alongside Bobby Weed on 2001 rerouting of Donald Ross design.
Mickelson’s firm to design and build new Canadian course 18 September 2014

Mickelson’s firm to design and build new Canadian course

Project forms part of new family community being developed in state of Alberta.
Kite and Bechtol advise on renovations to River Place Country Club course 10 September 2014

Kite and Bechtol advise on renovations to River Place Country Club course

Architects return to help enhance features of Texas 18-holer.
First phase of Wyndemere renovation project reaches completion 9 September 2014

First phase of Wyndemere renovation project reaches completion

Gold Course reopens with improvements to greens, fairways and irrigation.
Huxley Golf creates golf practice area at Help for Heroes recovery centre	9 September 2014

Huxley Golf creates golf practice area at Help for Heroes recovery centre

Chavasse VC House benefits from six-hole putting green and double bay cage net.
Work to start on Kersewell Estate golf resort in Scotland 8 September 2014

Work to start on Kersewell Estate golf resort in Scotland

Championship golf course near Edinburgh is being designed by Scott Macpherson.
Burnt Pine Golf Club course reopens following greens and bunker renovation 5 September 2014

Burnt Pine Golf Club course reopens following greens and bunker renovation

Work completed at Rees Jones’ design at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Fry/Straka begins renovation of the Heron Course at The Oaks Club 5 September 2014

Fry/Straka begins renovation of the Heron Course at The Oaks Club

New contouring and improved bunkers part of work at Willard C. Byrd design.
October reopening for Quinta do Lago’s new-look North course 5 September 2014

October reopening for Quinta do Lago’s new-look North course

Ryder Cup captain McGinley to open Welling-redesigned Portugal course.
Pinehurst reopens No. 2 with new Champion bermuda greens  5 September 2014

Pinehurst reopens No. 2 with new Champion bermuda greens

Two month closure after Opens; greens ‘firm, smooth and consistent’ says Farren.
Significant irrigation reduction at Saddle Creek Resort course 4 September 2014

Significant irrigation reduction at Saddle Creek Resort course

Maintenance team makes number of adjustments to turf care practices.
Greenside bunker restoration takes place at The Country Club at DC Ranch 3 September 2014

Greenside bunker restoration takes place at The Country Club at DC Ranch

Work completed in 30 days at Scott Miller-designed course in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cuscowilla joins southern US march to ultradwarf bermuda greens 3 September 2014

Cuscowilla joins southern US march to ultradwarf bermuda greens

Georgia course regrasses with Champion and restores closely-mown surrounds.
Ault, Clark & Associates close to completing work at Shangri La Golf Club 29 August 2014

Ault, Clark & Associates close to completing work at Shangri La Golf Club

Course to reopen next spring following redesign of 18-holer in Oklahoma.
Greens to reopen for play at the Heritage Club Golf Course 27 August 2014

Greens to reopen for play at the Heritage Club Golf Course

Ten week project completed by Champion Turf Farms at course in North Carolina.
Duininck Golf completes renovation project at Edinburgh USA 22 August 2014

Duininck Golf completes renovation project at Edinburgh USA

Significant bunkering work carried out at Robert Trent Jones II-designed course.
STRI and Kanda Golf team up to deliver two educational workshops 21 August 2014

STRI and Kanda Golf team up to deliver two educational workshops

Presentations aim to help golf clubs grow revenues and reduce costs.
Pure Dynasty turfgrass now available on the global market 20 August 2014

Pure Dynasty turfgrass now available on the global market

New offering developed by Pure Seed and distributed by Atlas Turf International.
The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course reopens for play 20 August 2014

The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course reopens for play

Upgrades made to tees, bunkers, drainage and irrigation at Florida course.
18 August 2014

New course to be built on Caribbean island of Barbuda

Memorandum of understanding entered with developer for series of plans.
Qutab Golf Course to undergo major renovation project 18 August 2014

Qutab Golf Course to undergo major renovation project

Layout of India’s first public course near New Delhi set to change.
Jordan Golf Design hired to renovate Saratoga Spa State Park golf course 18 August 2014

Jordan Golf Design hired to renovate Saratoga Spa State Park golf course

Tenth green rebuild and extensive bunkering work to begin this autumn.
Colonial Country Club course to reopen following Gleason’s renovation 13 August 2014

Colonial Country Club course to reopen following Gleason’s renovation

Pinehurst-based architect also redesigns three holes at North Carolina course.
Stiff and Stephens start work on rebuild of 36 hole English pay and play 13 August 2014

Stiff and Stephens start work on rebuild of 36 hole English pay and play

Inert landfill help manage costs at Grey’s Green course in Oxfordshire.
Huxley Golf installs short game practice area at University of Stirling 12 August 2014

Huxley Golf installs short game practice area at University of Stirling

Putting and chipping green complements existing facilities at Scottish institution.
Ground broken for new Tom Watson Junior Golf Course in Missouri 11 August 2014

Ground broken for new Tom Watson Junior Golf Course in Missouri

Bob Gibbons and Bruce Twaddle discuss plans for nine-hole course.
Els firm appointed for renovation at US$2 billion Indonesian resort 8 August 2014

Els firm appointed for renovation at US$2 billion Indonesian resort

Revised course, with five new holes, at Lido in Java to open in early 2016.
Valhalla team uses Jacobsen equipment ahead of US PGA Championship 8 August 2014

Valhalla team uses Jacobsen equipment ahead of US PGA Championship

Superintendent Roger Meier prepares course with ECLIPSE walking green mowers.
TigerTurf implements artificial green for ‘extreme hole’ in New Zealand 7 August 2014

TigerTurf implements artificial green for ‘extreme hole’ in New Zealand

Company’s Arthur Parkin speaks to GCA about project on Cecil Peak.
Inverness completes restoration and improvement work with Hills & Forrest 7 August 2014

Inverness completes restoration and improvement work with Hills & Forrest

Four-time US Open host regrasses, restores greens to Ross’ original shapes.
Chigwell Golf Club replaces turf machinery with Toro equipment 6 August 2014

Chigwell Golf Club replaces turf machinery with Toro equipment

New greensmowers and rotary help improve cutting quality and after-cut appearance.
Tom Doak and Brian Slawnik to design reversible course in northern Michigan 5 August 2014

Tom Doak and Brian Slawnik to design reversible course in northern Michigan

Shaping to begin next month on latest project from Renaissance Golf team.
Redesigned fifth hole at Kauri Cliffs to open this month 5 August 2014

Redesigned fifth hole at Kauri Cliffs to open this month

Rees Jones makes changes at course on New Zealand’s North Island.
Construction of Tiger Woods firm’s design at Bluejack National underway 4 August 2014

Construction of Tiger Woods firm’s design at Bluejack National underway

First stage sees clearing and grading of front nine at new course in Texas.
Spring 2015 opening scheduled for Rees Jones’ prairie course 1 August 2014

Spring 2015 opening scheduled for Rees Jones’ prairie course

The Falls at Grand Falls & Casino Golf Resort progressing well.
Ruddy aims to ‘revitalise’ Colt’s classic Rosses Point at County Sligo 31 July 2014

Ruddy aims to ‘revitalise’ Colt’s classic Rosses Point at County Sligo

European Club architect to build new championship tees and extend greens.
Suppressing the ego and designing to please the boss 30 July 2014

Suppressing the ego and designing to please the boss

How some golf architects are able to design to fit the style of their employers.
Work begins on new nine-hole ‘throwback’ course in Virginia 28 July 2014

Work begins on new nine-hole ‘throwback’ course in Virginia

Brett Hochstein speaks to GCA about project and collaborating with Michael McCartin.
Jacobson Golf Course Design to renovate Glenview Park Golf Club 25 July 2014

Jacobson Golf Course Design to renovate Glenview Park Golf Club

Improvements being made to fairways, tees and greens at Illinois course.
Jacklin to help develop new par three course at Magnolia Park 25 July 2014

Jacklin to help develop new par three course at Magnolia Park

Former Major winner to offer advice and assistance at site in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Ron Kern completes first phase of Highland GC bunkering project 25 July 2014

Ron Kern completes first phase of Highland GC bunkering project

Architect discusses work at Indianapolis course with personal significance.
Richard Mandell adds strategic value and improves playability at Keller GC 24 July 2014

Richard Mandell adds strategic value and improves playability at Keller GC

Architect explains thinking behind Minnesota course renovation work.
October deadline for applicants to next intake of EIGCA training course 23 July 2014

October deadline for applicants to next intake of EIGCA training course

Two year vocational programme to start next April at annual meeting in Scotland.
22 July 2014

Tom Fazio to design course at new Las Vegas luxury community

18-holer to form part of development in the Summerlin area of the city.
MacGregor Downs Country Club course to benefit from range of improvements 22 July 2014

MacGregor Downs Country Club course to benefit from range of improvements

New owners commit to series of enhancements at North Carolina club.
Kananaskis Country Golf Course to be restored following flood damage 21 July 2014

Kananaskis Country Golf Course to be restored following flood damage

Government of Alberta commits to repairing Robert Trent Jones Sr design in Canada.
Huxley implements all-weather surfaces at Nike Performance Fitting Centre 21 July 2014

Huxley implements all-weather surfaces at Nike Performance Fitting Centre

New facility at Archerfield Links provides golfers with expert fitting and tuition.
New greens ready for play at Holiday Golf Course 17 July 2014

New greens ready for play at Holiday Golf Course

Barbaron firm helps introduce Tif Eagle to green complexes at Florida course.
Drew Rogers to renovate Willie Park Jr. design at Pine Lake Country Club 16 July 2014

Drew Rogers to renovate Willie Park Jr. design at Pine Lake Country Club

Architect using 1931 aerial photograph to shape work at course in Michigan.
Restoration project completed at Eaglewood Resort & Spa course 16 July 2014

Restoration project completed at Eaglewood Resort & Spa course

Recent work complements renovation work at Charles Maddox design near Chicago.
Composite course at Gullane planned for 2015 Scottish Open 15 July 2014

Composite course at Gullane planned for 2015 Scottish Open

East Lothian club, five times Open qualifying venue, to host first big pro event.
Wilmette Golf Club reopens for play following extensive renovation 15 July 2014

Wilmette Golf Club reopens for play following extensive renovation

Greg Martin discusses improvements to drainage and playability at Illinois course.
Birkdale and Carnoustie named to host 2017 and 2018 Opens 14 July 2014

Birkdale and Carnoustie named to host 2017 and 2018 Opens

R&A announces returns to famed courses; St Andrews likely for 2020.
Lower nine at Pease Golf Course reopens following Booth’s redesign 14 July 2014

Lower nine at Pease Golf Course reopens following Booth’s redesign

Architect garners positive feedback for changes to routing at New Hampshire course.
Far-flung sand supplier helps out Porthcawl Senior Open 11 July 2014

Far-flung sand supplier helps out Porthcawl Senior Open

Scottish-based firm sends topdressing material for championship prep.
Vision 2020 to top the agenda at the European Golf Business Conference 10 July 2014

Vision 2020 to top the agenda at the European Golf Business Conference

The EGCOA event is due to be held in Barcelona, Spain from 4-6 November.
Four year restoration of Colt’s design is completed at Tandridge 8 July 2014

Four year restoration of Colt’s design is completed at Tandridge

Frank Pont-led project sees dramatic bunkering reintroduced at English course.
Jackson and Kahn describe Malibu Golf Club redesign as ‘rare opportunity’ 4 July 2014

Jackson and Kahn describe Malibu Golf Club redesign as ‘rare opportunity’

Architect explains focus on environmental factors and sustainable golf development.
Fry/Straka selected for renovation of Little Mountain Country Club course 3 July 2014

Fry/Straka selected for renovation of Little Mountain Country Club course

Jason Straka returns to Ohio course for project, which includes bunker redesign.
Work underway on redesign of nine-hole course at Colwood Golf Center 3 July 2014

Work underway on redesign of nine-hole course at Colwood Golf Center

Project in Portland, Oregon, set to be completed by April next year.
Historic Keller Golf Course to reopen later this month 1 July 2014

Historic Keller Golf Course to reopen later this month

Work across course follows master plan drawn up by architect Richard Mandell.
Ashford Golf Club selects Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on course relocation 30 June 2014

Ashford Golf Club selects Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on course relocation

Design firm to assist UK club on plans for move to new site.
New Tony Jacklin signature course opens near Casablanca 27 June 2014

New Tony Jacklin signature course opens near Casablanca

18-hole Marco Martin and Blake Stirling design in Morocco opens to public.
West London Golf Centre nine-hole course to open 5 July 27 June 2014

West London Golf Centre nine-hole course to open 5 July

Bridgedown Group’s latest development to be unveiled to the public next weekend.
Jackson Kahn Design set to remodel Malibu Golf Club course 26 June 2014

Jackson Kahn Design set to remodel Malibu Golf Club course

Work likely to begin later this year at William Francis Bell design in California.
New bentgrass greens introduced at Donalda Club 26 June 2014

New bentgrass greens introduced at Donalda Club

Course near Toronto to reopen for play this weekend following ten-month closure.
Tripp Davis completes renovation of Oak Tree National course 25 June 2014

Tripp Davis completes renovation of Oak Tree National course

Architect restores tees and bunkers ahead of next month’s US Senior Open.
Green renovations set to get underway at The Heritage Club 24 June 2014

Green renovations set to get underway at The Heritage Club

Champion Turf Farms to begin work this week at course in North Carolina.
Crooked Tree course reopens following Arthur Hills firm’s redesign 24 June 2014

Crooked Tree course reopens following Arthur Hills firm’s redesign

Work completed on holes 16, 17 and 18 at Boyne-owned course in Michigan.
Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on Turnberry’s Ailsa course enhancements 24 June 2014

Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on Turnberry’s Ailsa course enhancements

Trump Organization selects design firm following purchase of Scottish resort.
Ian Andrew leading renovation work at Islington Golf Club 23 June 2014

Ian Andrew leading renovation work at Islington Golf Club

Architect helps Canadian course recover from extensive storm and cold damage.
Ray Hearn’s firm to restore and renovate Midlothian Country Club course 20 June 2014

Ray Hearn’s firm to restore and renovate Midlothian Country Club course

Architect discusses project at Tweedie-designed and Ross-redesigned course.
Renovations underway at Buffalo Creek Golf Course 20 June 2014

Renovations underway at Buffalo Creek Golf Course

Work being carried out on greens and bunkers at course in Florida.
Medinah opens Doak-redesigned Course One after 21 month project 18 June 2014

Medinah opens Doak-redesigned Course One after 21 month project

US$6.5 million rebuild for first course at historic Chicago country club.
New 18-hole course to open at Ramside Hall next month 18 June 2014

New 18-hole course to open at Ramside Hall next month

Jonathan Gaunt-designed Cathedral Course to open on 5 July in County Durham.
Playability, sustainability, pace are goals for Virginia course renovation 16 June 2014

Playability, sustainability, pace are goals for Virginia course renovation

Lester George project at Independence GC transforms popular daily fee course.
New holes confirmed for Portrush ahead of Open Championship 13 June 2014

New holes confirmed for Portrush ahead of Open Championship

R&A confirms details of Open’s return to Northern Ireland.
Mt. Prospect Golf Club to undergo extensive renovation project 12 June 2014

Mt. Prospect Golf Club to undergo extensive renovation project

Esler Design hired to evoke architectural roots of Illinois course.
Piza Golf Design completes extensive project at Las Parotas Golf Club 10 June 2014

Piza Golf Design completes extensive project at Las Parotas Golf Club

Architect Agustin Pizá discusses renovation and new layout of course in Mexico.
Six holes designed by Frank Pont open at De Dommel 5 June 2014

Six holes designed by Frank Pont open at De Dommel

New holes complement original Harry Colt nine at Dutch club.
Tom Doak and Ian Andrew to rebuild all greens at St George’s this summer 5 June 2014

Tom Doak and Ian Andrew to rebuild all greens at St George’s this summer

Project aims to return classic Canadian course to original Stanley Thompson design.
Ballyliffin opens new-look par three seventh on Glashedy course 5 June 2014

Ballyliffin opens new-look par three seventh on Glashedy course

Hole revamped over winter under supervision of original architect Pat Ruddy.
Developer Cameron Hall plans Newcastle course and five star hotel 4 June 2014

Developer Cameron Hall plans Newcastle course and five star hotel

English architect Jonathan Davison coming home to design Woolsington course.
Schmidt-Curley course built among dunes of the Gobi desert 4 June 2014

Schmidt-Curley course built among dunes of the Gobi desert

New design in Inner Mongolia will introduce Chinese golfers to the joys of links.
Huxley Golf to deliver all-weather putting green as part of Swingzone event 2 June 2014

Huxley Golf to deliver all-weather putting green as part of Swingzone event

PGA professionals to provide tuition at 2014 Open Championships using facility.
David Druzisky discusses Crane Creek Country Club renovation project 30 May 2014

David Druzisky discusses Crane Creek Country Club renovation project

Work on front nine holes part of major project at club in Idaho.
Renovation work begins at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club 29 May 2014

Renovation work begins at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

Schmidt-Curley and Fred Couples return to course in Arizona for latest project.
New sixteenth hole opens at Woking Golf Club in Surrey 28 May 2014

New sixteenth hole opens at Woking Golf Club in Surrey

Tim Lobb helps recreate par-three at historic UK course.
Rees Jones visits Danzante Bay course at Villa del Palmar Resort 27 May 2014

Rees Jones visits Danzante Bay course at Villa del Palmar Resort

Architect heads to Mexico to see progress at new 18-holer near Loreto.
New course opens at Thailand’s Siam Country Club 23 May 2014

New course opens at Thailand’s Siam Country Club

18-hole Waterside course designed by IMG Design opens at resort near Pattaya.
Renovation completed at Stockton Seaview’s Bay course 22 May 2014

Renovation completed at Stockton Seaview’s Bay course

Work finalised ahead of next week’s Shoprite LPGA Classic at New Jersey course.
Forse Design to carry out significant renovations at Lebanon Country Club 22 May 2014

Forse Design to carry out significant renovations at Lebanon Country Club

Architect Jim Nagle discusses project on Findlay-designed course in Pennsylvania.
Wyoming’s Snake River course reopens after five-year closure 21 May 2014

Wyoming’s Snake River course reopens after five-year closure

Tom Weiskopf oversees renovations at one of his original designs.
Markland Wood Golf Club nears full recovery from flood and storm damage 21 May 2014

Markland Wood Golf Club nears full recovery from flood and storm damage

Architect Cam Tyers assists Canadian club with revitalisation project.
Hurdzan Golf Design to make improvements to Desert Willow course 20 May 2014

Hurdzan Golf Design to make improvements to Desert Willow course

Firm to phase work at Southern California resort over coming three to five years.
Hamilton Club appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on course improvements 19 May 2014

Hamilton Club appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to advise on course improvements

Firm hired in advisory capacity for project at Harry Colt-design in Canada.
Architect Lundin builds lakeside par three course for Swedish club 19 May 2014

Architect Lundin builds lakeside par three course for Swedish club

Nine hole Vetlanda course project aims to help new golfers learn the game.
Fred Funk reveals plans for new RainDance National course in Colorado 16 May 2014

Fred Funk reveals plans for new RainDance National course in Colorado

Harrison Michew part of project team for PGA Tour winner’s first signature design.
15 May 2014

ASGCA grants Fellow status to three members at annual conference

Cary Bickler, Keith Evans and Michael Hurdzan granted honour at event.
How Ebert is transforming Troon ahead of the 2016 Open 14 May 2014

How Ebert is transforming Troon ahead of the 2016 Open

Adam Lawrence visits the historic Scottish course to view the work being carried out.
Billy Casper Golf unveils enhancements to Jennings Mill Country Club course 14 May 2014

Billy Casper Golf unveils enhancements to Jennings Mill Country Club course

Improved green surfaces and bunkering part of work at club in Georgia, US.
Second phase of Sawgrass Country Club renovation project underway	13 May 2014

Second phase of Sawgrass Country Club renovation project underway

Robert Walker overseeing work on East nine holes at course in Florida.
Lee Schmidt elected President of ASGCA at Tulsa meeting 13 May 2014

Lee Schmidt elected President of ASGCA at Tulsa meeting

Principal of Schmidt-Curley Design calls for problem solving designs.
Krause Golf Design completes renovation at Rheinblick Golf Course 9 May 2014

Krause Golf Design completes renovation at Rheinblick Golf Course

Improvements at German club include reconstructed greens and enhanced fairways.
Renovation of Melbourne Course at Brocket Hall to begin this summer 9 May 2014

Renovation of Melbourne Course at Brocket Hall to begin this summer

Project at historic UK site to be led by Golden Age Golf Architecture’s Guy Hockley.
8 May 2014

Fjallman reflects on positive feedback following EIGCA Conference week

Swede re-elected as EIGCA president for second year at institute’s annual meeting.
Five years on from opening, the Renaissance Club is at a critical point 8 May 2014

Five years on from opening, the Renaissance Club is at a critical point

Jerry Sarvadi discusses his Scottish project with Adam Lawrence.
Huxley Golf upgrades practice tees at St Andrews’ Castle Course 7 May 2014

Huxley Golf upgrades practice tees at St Andrews’ Castle Course

Firm introduces Golf Premier Tee Turf 2 to practice facility at historic Scottish site.
Cherkley Court course wins appeal over planning consent 7 May 2014

Cherkley Court course wins appeal over planning consent

Developers to proceed with exclusive club at former Beaverbrook estate.
New Tripp Davis-designed short course opens in Texas 6 May 2014

New Tripp Davis-designed short course opens in Texas

Designer describes The Proving Grounds near Dallas as his ‘most unique design’.
Quivira Golf Club in Los Cabos to open this October 6 May 2014

Quivira Golf Club in Los Cabos to open this October

New course the sixth Nicklaus design to open at Mexican resort.
2 May 2014

KPMG releases results of golf course development cost survey

Developing a new course in EMA region costs 6 million euros, says consultancy firm.
Woods’ practice to design Houston course in new residential community 1 May 2014

Woods’ practice to design Houston course in new residential community

After many delays, Bluejack National set to be first US Tiger-branded course.
Potomac Shores Golf Club in Virginia to open 5 May 30 April 2014

Potomac Shores Golf Club in Virginia to open 5 May

Course to be first publicly accessible Jack Nicklaus signature design in the area.
Donald Trump purchases Turnberry golf resort for a reported £35.7 million 30 April 2014

Donald Trump purchases Turnberry golf resort for a reported £35.7 million

Acquisition makes Trump’s ambition to host an Open a close reality.
Renovations set to begin later this year at Crane Creek Country Club 29 April 2014

Renovations set to begin later this year at Crane Creek Country Club

Architect Dave Druzisky finalising design for front nine holes of Idaho course.
New Dye course to open later this year at Keswick Hall in Virginia 25 April 2014

New Dye course to open later this year at Keswick Hall in Virginia

Latest routing replaces existing Fred Findlay design at site in Charlottesville.
Dornoch implements smartphone-based pin location application 24 April 2014

Dornoch implements smartphone-based pin location application

MyPinPoint solution provides ‘far better service’ says GM of Scottish club.
Jerry Pate Design to lead renovation at The Preserve Golf Club 24 April 2014

Jerry Pate Design to lead renovation at The Preserve Golf Club

Greens to be rebuilt and new bunkers added at course in Mississippi.
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip course opens for preview play 24 April 2014

The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip course opens for preview play

Grand opening for Greg Norman design in Vietnam set for later this year.
Achieving success through continuous improvement at Ekerum 23 April 2014

Achieving success through continuous improvement at Ekerum

Adam Lawrence looks at how the Swedish golf resort is staying ahead of the game.
Wilmington Municipal course renovations given green light 22 April 2014

Wilmington Municipal course renovations given green light

John Fought discusses project at original Donald Ross design on Atlantic coast.
Estonian Golf Club achieves certified status from GEO 17 April 2014

Estonian Golf Club achieves certified status from GEO

Prestigious international sustainability award for Baltic golf course.
A new start for one of golf architecture’s powerhouses 17 April 2014

A new start for one of golf architecture’s powerhouses

Thad Layton and Brandon Johnson are leading a new era for Arnold Palmer’s firm.
University of New Mexico North course reopens following renovation work 16 April 2014

University of New Mexico North course reopens following renovation work

Staples Golf assists in project with focus on irrigation at course in Albuquerque.
Vero Beach Country Club upgrades bridge structure on course 16 April 2014

Vero Beach Country Club upgrades bridge structure on course

Florida club replaces two existing 20-year-old models with aluminium version.
Holes reopen at Port Jefferson Country Club following renovation work 15 April 2014

Holes reopen at Port Jefferson Country Club following renovation work

Back nine now open with front nine soon to follow at Long Island club.
Montenegro developer launches golf in schools programme 15 April 2014

Montenegro developer launches golf in schools programme

Royal Montenegro owner seeks to promote golf among youth of Balkan country.
Carrick Design to restore bunkering at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club 10 April 2014

Carrick Design to restore bunkering at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club

Doug Carrick discusses work at course on shore of Lake Ontario.
The Shire London completes £120,000 club-wide upgrades 10 April 2014

The Shire London completes £120,000 club-wide upgrades

Extensive bunker remodeling carried out on The Ballesteros Masters Course.
Noria Golf Club near Marrakech opens for play 9 April 2014

Noria Golf Club near Marrakech opens for play

Hills Forrest design in Morocco to be managed by Braemar Golf.
Construction begins on second nine holes at Westham Golf Club 9 April 2014

Construction begins on second nine holes at Westham Golf Club

Spring 2015 opening planned for course designed by Nicklaus Design and Tom Clark.
Lester George to lead renovation of Independence Golf Club course 8 April 2014

Lester George to lead renovation of Independence Golf Club course

Work on Fazio-designed course in Virginia part of club-wide expansion project.
The National at Reynolds Plantation reopens following extensive renovation 7 April 2014

The National at Reynolds Plantation reopens following extensive renovation

Billy Fuller works closely with original designer Tom Fazio on project in Georgia.
Swan Golf Designs helps bring golf to disadvantaged children 4 April 2014

Swan Golf Designs helps bring golf to disadvantaged children

The Endeavour School uses SNAG kit to help develop golfing and social skills.
Frank Pont to oversee restoration of Camberley Heath Golf Club course	3 April 2014

Frank Pont to oversee restoration of Camberley Heath Golf Club course

Work at 100 year old Harry Colt course to focus on restoring the bunkers.
Gary Player’s firm to redesign Beijing’s Tianzhu Golf & Country Club course 3 April 2014

Gary Player’s firm to redesign Beijing’s Tianzhu Golf & Country Club course

27-holer to be completely rerouted with aim of hosting international tournaments.
Els Club Teluk Datai to reopen following redesign work 31 March 2014

Els Club Teluk Datai to reopen following redesign work

Malaysian course ready for play following project led by South African’s design firm.
‘Executive 9’ course to open at Woodland Hills next autumn 28 March 2014

‘Executive 9’ course to open at Woodland Hills next autumn

Rounds to take less than an hour at par 31 course near Des Moines, Iowa.
Tripp Davis completes masterplan for Rumson Country Club course restoration 27 March 2014

Tripp Davis completes masterplan for Rumson Country Club course restoration

Historic New Jersey course suffered damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
New West London course to open later this year 25 March 2014

New West London course to open later this year

Nine holer in Northolt developed by team behind The Shire and Dye London.
Next phase of South Shore Harbour course renovation underway 24 March 2014

Next phase of South Shore Harbour course renovation underway

Sequoia Greenscapes leading project at course in League City, Texas.
Poppy Hills reopens as Robert Trent Jones II completes renovation 21 March 2014

Poppy Hills reopens as Robert Trent Jones II completes renovation

Course in California to host the Champions Tour Nature Valley Open this September.
The Rookery course at Florida’s Marco Island Marriott to undergo renovations 20 March 2014

The Rookery course at Florida’s Marco Island Marriott to undergo renovations

Jacobsen Hardy firm to work on 18-holer designed by Robert Cupp Jr.
EIGCA 2014 annual conference to focus on ‘golf for all’ 19 March 2014

EIGCA 2014 annual conference to focus on ‘golf for all’

Event in Portugal to look at increasing participation across a wider demographic.
Thorpeness Golf Club solves compaction problems with Terralift machine 18 March 2014

Thorpeness Golf Club solves compaction problems with Terralift machine

Terrain Aeration’s product helps course in Suffolk clear build-up beneath greens.
Rees Jones’ firm to renovate Monster course in New York state 17 March 2014

Rees Jones’ firm to renovate Monster course in New York state

Work to begin on course at former Concord resort following purchase by EPR Properties.
GEO certification acknowledges Turnberry’s sustainability efforts 13 March 2014

GEO certification acknowledges Turnberry’s sustainability efforts

Open Championship host resort achieves prestigious ecolabel across 800 acre property.
Preliminary planning consent for new Oregon golf course 13 March 2014

Preliminary planning consent for new Oregon golf course

Pacific Gales could start construction this summer after county grants initial permits.
List of speakers revealed for 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum 12 March 2014

List of speakers revealed for 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum

Big names announced for April event, taking place at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Blume reveals plans for renovation of second nine at Sugar Creek Country Club 10 March 2014

Blume reveals plans for renovation of second nine at Sugar Creek Country Club

Latest project follows 2013 work on Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in Texas.
Wollongong Golf Club set to open new holes following Ross Watson’s redesign 7 March 2014

Wollongong Golf Club set to open new holes following Ross Watson’s redesign

April reopening expected following work on numerous holes at Australian course.
Schmidt-Curley breaks ground on first Myanmar project 5 March 2014

Schmidt-Curley breaks ground on first Myanmar project

Mandalay Myotha Golf Club to feature 8,000-yard course and golf academy.
Huxley Golf completes all-weather nine-hole course in Austria 4 March 2014

Huxley Golf completes all-weather nine-hole course in Austria

Modern Golf near Graz offers all-round play and will host range of community events.
Cupp begins renovation of Emerald Bay Golf Club in Florida 3 March 2014

Cupp begins renovation of Emerald Bay Golf Club in Florida

Original architect working alongside Southeastern Golf on latest project.
International Turf Company to provide agronomy services to JCB course project 27 February 2014

International Turf Company to provide agronomy services to JCB course project

Jonathan Pendry to advise on soils management and hydrology on EGD project.
Official debut for Macpherson and Turner’s redesigned Royal Wellington 26 February 2014

Official debut for Macpherson and Turner’s redesigned Royal Wellington

‘Clearly one of the best in Australasia’, says R&A captain at grand opening event.
Renovation work close to completion at Stockton Seaview’s Bay Course 26 February 2014

Renovation work close to completion at Stockton Seaview’s Bay Course

Total Turf carry out work at 2014 ShopRite LPGA Classic host course.
Nine hole addition to debut this autumn at Modry Las in Poland 26 February 2014

Nine hole addition to debut this autumn at Modry Las in Poland

Fifth season to see addition of ‘championship course in miniature’, plus real estate.
Municipal courses: spreading the gospel of golf for over a century 25 February 2014

Municipal courses: spreading the gospel of golf for over a century

What is the future for the muni in today’s golf market? Adam Lawrence investigates.
Steve Smyers to rebuild historic Donald Ross course in southern Florida 25 February 2014

Steve Smyers to rebuild historic Donald Ross course in southern Florida

US$6 million Fort Myers project will create ‘a new golf course’, says architect.
‘Entirely organic’ management regime for New Zealand practice facility 24 February 2014

‘Entirely organic’ management regime for New Zealand practice facility

Scottish consultants Pendry and Le Sueur collaborate on private South Island project.
24 February 2014

Nicklaus’ firm to redesign The Experience at Koele golf course

Front nine and back nine to be switched at Hawaii 18 holer.
New nine-hole short course to open at Regent Park Golf Club near Bolton 20 February 2014

New nine-hole short course to open at Regent Park Golf Club near Bolton

Dave Thomas Limited developing par-27 course set to be completed this summer.
Harradine to design nine hole seaside course in new Oman development 20 February 2014

Harradine to design nine hole seaside course in new Oman development

Large natural sand dunes characterise site for course in town of Qurayyat.
Richardson’s rebuild of Palo Alto municipal course to start in the spring 19 February 2014

Richardson’s rebuild of Palo Alto municipal course to start in the spring

Historic public course to be transformed to accommodate city flood control programme.
George gets green light for second course at Chinese club 18 February 2014

George gets green light for second course at Chinese club

Project, on hold 18 months, will add private course to Lushan club in Jiangxi province.
Hanse checks construction progress on Trump Dubai course 17 February 2014

Hanse checks construction progress on Trump Dubai course

Some holes already grassed, others being shaped, as architect pays project a visit.
Troon to manage Potomac Shores Golf Club, set to open spring 2014 17 February 2014

Troon to manage Potomac Shores Golf Club, set to open spring 2014

New Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Virginia described as a ‘masterpiece’.
Steve Smyers’ first South American course set to be completed later this year 14 February 2014

Steve Smyers’ first South American course set to be completed later this year

Costa Jama in Ecuador takes number of continents worked on by firm to six.
Engh completes bulk earthworks at Minot club in North Dakota 13 February 2014

Engh completes bulk earthworks at Minot club in North Dakota

Spring 2015 opening for new course replacing one lost to floods in 2011.
13 February 2014

Fifth Annual Symposium on Affordable Golf to take place in California

Dick Rugge and Rhett Evans to speak at two-day event beginning 31 March.
Althaus and Nelson combine for more alterations at German island club 13 February 2014

Althaus and Nelson combine for more alterations at German island club

High water table creates engineering challenge for new holes at Golf Club Föhr.
Two year project to restore historic Leeds Castle course 12 February 2014

Two year project to restore historic Leeds Castle course

Iconic opening hole around castle’s moat will be reinstated by architect Walker.
Work begins at University of New Mexico’s North Course 11 February 2014

Work begins at University of New Mexico’s North Course

Staples Golf to help improve irrigation and reclaim lost areas at Albuquerque site.
Bankrupt Doonbeg course becomes newest addition to Trump collection 11 February 2014

Bankrupt Doonbeg course becomes newest addition to Trump collection

Norman-designed west of Ireland course acquired from receiver by US mogul.
Tripp Davis’ firm completes renovation master plan for Engineers Country Club 10 February 2014

Tripp Davis’ firm completes renovation master plan for Engineers Country Club

Former Merion superintendent Matt Stoy joins project team at Long Island club.
Hills Club uses Ransomes Jacobsen equipment to prepare for busy summer 7 February 2014

Hills Club uses Ransomes Jacobsen equipment to prepare for busy summer

Four holes currently being rebuilt at Swedish course to reopen later this year.
Private Maldives island opens ‘world’s most exclusive’ golf academy 6 February 2014

Private Maldives island opens ‘world’s most exclusive’ golf academy

Management firm Troon operating Velaa Private Island resort’s academy facility.
Swan Golf Designs returns to Karnataka to review renovation project 5 February 2014

Swan Golf Designs returns to Karnataka to review renovation project

Firm solves severe flooding problems which caused annual closures at India course.
Ground is broken at Atlantic Beach Country Club in northern Florida 3 February 2014

Ground is broken at Atlantic Beach Country Club in northern Florida

Environmental factors to be part of infrastructure at Erik Larsen-designed course.
ASGCA announces passing of former president Larry Packard, aged 101 31 January 2014

ASGCA announces passing of former president Larry Packard, aged 101

Rick Robbins describes Innisbrook’s Copperhead designer as a ‘pioneer’.
Spectacular finishing holes promised at forthcoming JCB course 31 January 2014

Spectacular finishing holes promised at forthcoming JCB course

Adam Lawrence reports on a visit to the planned JCB golf course in central England.
Joakimides-designed course now in construction at Navarrenx 31 January 2014

Joakimides-designed course now in construction at Navarrenx

Main eighteen to be accompanied by short nine-hole course at site in the south of France.
Weiskopf firm to start major renovation of TPC Scottsdale 31 January 2014

Weiskopf firm to start major renovation of TPC Scottsdale

US$9 million revamp for 27-year old course starts after Waste Management event.
Dramatic changes in progress at Cornish golf course 31 January 2014

Dramatic changes in progress at Cornish golf course

New ownership revitalising bankrupt Point at Polzeath with help from architect Tim Lobb.
Plans to improve Cape Cod’s Dennis courses given go-ahead 30 January 2014

Plans to improve Cape Cod’s Dennis courses given go-ahead

Robert McNeil to improve playability and pace of play at Dennis Pines and Highlands.
Rick Robbins to lead ASGCA discussion panel at Golf Industry Show 30 January 2014

Rick Robbins to lead ASGCA discussion panel at Golf Industry Show

Society president to be joined by Lester George and Jason Straka at Orlando event.
Ackerman Hills to undergo renovation as course aims to become part of Dye Trail 29 January 2014

Ackerman Hills to undergo renovation as course aims to become part of Dye Trail

Dye’s firm to carry out work on course at Purdue University campus in Indiana.
3D modelling firm to produce maps for Monterey Peninsula renovation 29 January 2014

3D modelling firm to produce maps for Monterey Peninsula renovation

GeoGolf will provide topo maps and aerial imagery of both courses at California club.
‘World class’ course planned for southern Nigerian city 29 January 2014

‘World class’ course planned for southern Nigerian city

SA architect O’Friel to design Port Harcourt course, part of huge new city development.
Rees Jones’ firm working on major project at new Caribbean Aman Resort 28 January 2014

Rees Jones’ firm working on major project at new Caribbean Aman Resort

Bryce Swanson discusses work to reroute and renovate Robert Trent Jones-designed course.
Mackenzie-rebuilt third at Royal Dornoch will reopen in March 28 January 2014

Mackenzie-rebuilt third at Royal Dornoch will reopen in March

Safety concerns drive changes but architect returns hole to similar strategy as in the past.
Nine-hole course designed by John Olenoski opens at Tagaytay Highlands 27 January 2014

Nine-hole course designed by John Olenoski opens at Tagaytay Highlands

Architect working on plans for further nine holes at resort in the Philippines.
Jemsek discusses renovation project at Colombia’s Caujaral Club 23 January 2014

Jemsek discusses renovation project at Colombia’s Caujaral Club

Architect to lead reconstruction of Joe Lee-designed course on Atlantic coast.
Huxley Golf completes short practice game area at Club La Santa 23 January 2014

Huxley Golf completes short practice game area at Club La Santa

All-weather putting green, pitching green and practice nets installed at Lanzarote resort.
Developers reaffirm commitment to UK’s first Dye course at Bury Farm 21 January 2014

Developers reaffirm commitment to UK’s first Dye course at Bury Farm

Ceri Menai Davis claims to be ‘very happy with how the application is proceeding’.
Redevelopment project at Carbrook completed following flood damage 20 January 2014

Redevelopment project at Carbrook completed following flood damage

Tenth hole at course in Queensland, Australia, ready for play after reconstruction work.
Major Dan Rooney to receive ASGCA’s 2014 Donald Ross honour 20 January 2014

Major Dan Rooney to receive ASGCA’s 2014 Donald Ross honour

Founder of Folds of Honor foundation to receive award at May’s annual meeting.
Streamsong resort opens 216-bedroom luxury lodge 17 January 2014

Streamsong resort opens 216-bedroom luxury lodge

Remote Florida golf resort completes major expansion with on-site accommodation.
Abu Dhabi golf tourism figures show large increase over 2012 17 January 2014

Abu Dhabi golf tourism figures show large increase over 2012

Near 50 per cent increase in rounds played by overseas visitors to Emirate in 2013.
Norby’s restoration of Coal Creek Golf Course moving forwards 16 January 2014

Norby’s restoration of Coal Creek Golf Course moving forwards

Renovation work at storm-damaged Colorado course could begin as soon as February.
Glen helps Genzon club prepare for its first Volvo China Open 16 January 2014

Glen helps Genzon club prepare for its first Volvo China Open

Scottish architect prepares landscape plan for Shenzhen club in advance of April event.
Pacific Coast Design lays out masterplan for Eagleburg Golf Resort course 16 January 2014

Pacific Coast Design lays out masterplan for Eagleburg Golf Resort course

Construction of new resort in India being overseen by family of the late Ashok Kumar.
Sanford Golf Design to resume construction at Hacienda Bay 15 January 2014

Sanford Golf Design to resume construction at Hacienda Bay

Shorter course part of project plan for resort on Egypt’s north coast.
Second Open venue gains sustainability certification from GEO 15 January 2014

Second Open venue gains sustainability certification from GEO

Carnoustie applauded for long-term restoration of links landscape and sward.
New MyPinPoint app ‘revolutionises provision of hole locations’ 13 January 2014

New MyPinPoint app ‘revolutionises provision of hole locations’

Smartphone solution enables ‘greenkeeper to golfer’ automation of pin information.
Second phase of reconstruction complete at historic Royal Mid-Surrey 13 January 2014

Second phase of reconstruction complete at historic Royal Mid-Surrey

Architect Ebert and contractor Abbotts replicate Taylor ‘alpinisation’ at London club.
MetroWest Golf Club reopens as US$1.5 million renovation reaches completion 10 January 2014

MetroWest Golf Club reopens as US$1.5 million renovation reaches completion

Billy Fuller Golf completes project at Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in Florida.
Marriott launches global environmental sustainability programme 10 January 2014

Marriott launches global environmental sustainability programme

Sixty courses to achieve certification by end of 2014, says leading hotel and golf operator.
Equipment manufacturer JCB to build new course near English HQ 10 January 2014

Equipment manufacturer JCB to build new course near English HQ

European Golf Design’s Robin Hiseman to create Staffordshire parkland course.
Dusenberry Designs to renovate Keney Park Golf Course 9 January 2014

Dusenberry Designs to renovate Keney Park Golf Course

Matthew Dusenberry to work alongside Tad Burnett to rejuvenate Connecticut course.
Coore and Crenshaw named as architects for first Sand Valley course 8 January 2014

Coore and Crenshaw named as architects for first Sand Valley course

Construction of Mike Keiser’s project in Wisconsin set to begin later in the year.
Newly rebuilt Poppy Hills scheduled to reopen in April 7 January 2014

Newly rebuilt Poppy Hills scheduled to reopen in April

Work by Robert Trent Jones II firm includes softening doglegs and sand capped fairways.
Bates completes major renovation of Seagate Country Club course 6 January 2014

Bates completes major renovation of Seagate Country Club course

Architect works alongside Jeff Sluman to revitalise Joe Lee design in Florida.
Sanford Golf Design begins major rebuild at Bonita Springs course 20 December 2013

Sanford Golf Design begins major rebuild at Bonita Springs course

Spring Run Golf Club to undergo extensive work to irrigation and drainage systems.
Ramsey-designed Anvaya Cove course in the Philippines opens for play 19 December 2013

Ramsey-designed Anvaya Cove course in the Philippines opens for play

Architect describes holes eleven, twelve and thirteen as forming ‘our own Amen Corner’.
Possible windfall for UK golf clubs as Bridport wins VAT case 19 December 2013

Possible windfall for UK golf clubs as Bridport wins VAT case

European Court win could see years of VAT returned to member-owned clubs.
Trump’s Blue Monster reopens following Gil Hanse’s rebuild 17 December 2013

Trump’s Blue Monster reopens following Gil Hanse’s rebuild

Owner describes course as ‘brand-new’ following work by Olympic architect.
‘Forward-looking’ Swedish club completes first phase of renovation 16 December 2013

‘Forward-looking’ Swedish club completes first phase of renovation

Danish architect Caspar Grauballe aims to introduce heathland feel at sandy Falkenberg.
Rees Jones and Bill Bergin complete renovation at Winter Haven 16 December 2013

Rees Jones and Bill Bergin complete renovation at Winter Haven

Course at The Country Club of Winter Haven reopens with five new holes.
How to make clubhouses run more efficiently, without blowing the budget 13 December 2013

How to make clubhouses run more efficiently, without blowing the budget

Adam Lawrence looks into the innovations clubs are using to increase business.
Swan continues safety improvement work at Nefyn & District 13 December 2013

Swan continues safety improvement work at Nefyn & District

New green designed to direct play away from recently constructed lifeboat station.
First phase of Walker’s renovation at Sawgrass Country Club completed 10 December 2013

First phase of Walker’s renovation at Sawgrass Country Club completed

West nine open to public at Florida course originally designed by Ed Seay.
Japanese architects’ society celebrates twentieth anniversary 10 December 2013

Japanese architects’ society celebrates twentieth anniversary

Signs of long-awaited growth in country’s golf industry, according to local sources.
BallenIsles Country Club’s North course to reopen following redesign 9 December 2013

BallenIsles Country Club’s North course to reopen following redesign

Kipp Schulties leads US$5 million project on original Joe Lee design in Florida.
Despite recent economic woes, Carne is bringing prosperity to Western Ireland 5 December 2013

Despite recent economic woes, Carne is bringing prosperity to Western Ireland

Adam Lawrence looks at the benefits the new nine at Carne Golf Links is yielding.
Martin Ebert preparing Royal Troon course for 2016 Open 4 December 2013

Martin Ebert preparing Royal Troon course for 2016 Open

Tree removal, dune building, new tees and bunker changes as club plans for ninth Open.
‘Positive response’ to Hoylake golf resort proposal, says council 2 December 2013

‘Positive response’ to Hoylake golf resort proposal, says council

Local authority hopes to announce partner for 300 acre development site at 2014 Open.
New book profiles Javier Arana, Spain’s greatest golf course designer 2 December 2013

New book profiles Javier Arana, Spain’s greatest golf course designer

Golf historian Erhardt publishes study of designer of El Saler, Neguri & Club de Campo.
Palm Beach Gardens Muni to reopen following six month renovation project 2 December 2013

Palm Beach Gardens Muni to reopen following six month renovation project

Burnett and Dusenberry improve drainage, tees and fairways at Florida course.
Renovation aims to make Swedish course a multifunctional facility 28 November 2013

Renovation aims to make Swedish course a multifunctional facility

Lundin wants to speed play and make Örebro course more flexible for families.
Beau Welling draws up major renovation plans for Quinta do Lago North course 28 November 2013

Beau Welling draws up major renovation plans for Quinta do Lago North course

Greens, bunkers and tees to be rebuilt as part of project at resort in the Algarve.
Fought begins renovation plans for Wilmington Municipal course 27 November 2013

Fought begins renovation plans for Wilmington Municipal course

Architect to have access to original Donald Ross sketches and notes.
Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona, ready for play 26 November 2013

Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona, ready for play

Course designed by Notah Begay III and Ty Butler to open on 12 December.
Construction of Hemstock-designed Kovai Hills course completed in India 22 November 2013

Construction of Hemstock-designed Kovai Hills course completed in India

Eighteen holer forms part of complex featuring short course and golf academy.
British pay and play course earns accreditation from GEO 22 November 2013

British pay and play course earns accreditation from GEO

Abbey Hill one of first daily fee courses to win prestigious sustainability ecolabel.
Indian course set for upgrade to international standard 22 November 2013

Indian course set for upgrade to international standard

Move of army camp will free up land for expansion of Pahalgam course in Kashmir.
Dana Fry-designed Royal Park I Roveri opens for play 21 November 2013

Dana Fry-designed Royal Park I Roveri opens for play

Flat and open course near Turin complements existing Robert Trent Jones Sr design on site.
Camelback resort in Scottsdale opens environment-friendly Ambiente course 21 November 2013

Camelback resort in Scottsdale opens environment-friendly Ambiente course

Straka reinvention of former Indian Bend will use 50 per cent less chemicals and fossil fuels.
Melia to operate hotel at US$4 billion Baha Mar resort in Nassau 21 November 2013

Melia to operate hotel at US$4 billion Baha Mar resort in Nassau

Nicklaus-designed Royal Blue course will be completed in new year for December opening.
Three more links courses coming to southern Oregon coastline? 21 November 2013

Three more links courses coming to southern Oregon coastline?

Pacific Gales project launched as Keiser wins approval for Bandon Links land swap.
Städler Golf Courses to add nine holes at Armada Golf Club 20 November 2013

Städler Golf Courses to add nine holes at Armada Golf Club

Christoph Städler draws out plans for new holes at club in Bytom, Poland.
Hotel owner proposes new golf course for Arizona city 20 November 2013

Hotel owner proposes new golf course for Arizona city

537-acre Little America development in Flagstaff could be derailed by water concerns.
EIGCA graduates make study tour of Scottish classics 20 November 2013

EIGCA graduates make study tour of Scottish classics

Course design trainees visit St Andrews and Elie as part of vocational qualification.
Louisville opens new nine hole First Tee beginners’ course 19 November 2013

Louisville opens new nine hole First Tee beginners’ course

Equipment gift from manufacturer Jacobsen aids golf development in Kentucky city.
19 November 2013

New course commissioned for construction in southern Sri Lanka

Project funded by Chinese government with course part of new resort near Mattala.
Carrick Design hired for new oceanside ‘links-style course’ in China 18 November 2013

Carrick Design hired for new oceanside ‘links-style course’ in China

Yellow Sea views will go with bump and run favouring conditions at windy Dalian site.
Davey Shearer completes redesign and renovation at Rottnest Island course 15 November 2013

Davey Shearer completes redesign and renovation at Rottnest Island course

New grassed tees and ‘sand scrape’ greens replaced as part of project in Australia.
Nine new holes under construction at Langesø Golf Club 15 November 2013

Nine new holes under construction at Langesø Golf Club

Topography of Danish course ‘reminiscent of Sunningdale’, says architect Spogárd.
Spectacular oceanside South Cape course opens in Korea 14 November 2013

Spectacular oceanside South Cape course opens in Korea

Kyle Phillips' much-awaited clifftop course has hints of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point.
Canadian architect Mingay recreating Hugh Alison’s style at York Downs 14 November 2013

Canadian architect Mingay recreating Hugh Alison’s style at York Downs

Extensive renovation at Toronto club will connect course to legendary architect.
Drainage project is successfully concluded at Clitheroe GC 13 November 2013

Drainage project is successfully concluded at Clitheroe GC

Bad weather during 2012 caused long delays for now-finished improvement project.
Strawberry Hill Golf Club gets new Huxley Golf practice facilities 13 November 2013

Strawberry Hill Golf Club gets new Huxley Golf practice facilities

Practice tee and caged nets installed as part of London’s Olympic legacy programme.
Makai resort speeds pace of play after introduction of new programme 13 November 2013

Makai resort speeds pace of play after introduction of new programme

Time par, catch-up tees and early slots for fast players improve pace at Hawaii course.
Historic La Costa ready to debut renovated Legends course 12 November 2013

Historic La Costa ready to debut renovated Legends course

Pascuzzo and Brauer complete their second major overhaul at southern California resort.
Harradine launches Emirates’ first dedicated putting course 12 November 2013

Harradine launches Emirates’ first dedicated putting course

Eighteen hole putting course at Dubai Creek club to challenge all levels of golfers.
Six year labour of love at Hollinger’s course in ‘China’s Yosemite’ 11 November 2013

Six year labour of love at Hollinger’s course in ‘China’s Yosemite’

Mountainous course in western Sichuan province will be part of Banyan Tree resort.
Colligan Golf Design lays out new short course plans at Rockwood Golf Course 8 November 2013

Colligan Golf Design lays out new short course plans at Rockwood Golf Course

New short course will help The First Tee to teach essential life skills to local youngsters.
‘No opportunity to take a breath’ at mountainous Jangsu course 8 November 2013

‘No opportunity to take a breath’ at mountainous Jangsu course

Three hours from Seoul, American architect Jim Engh opens his first course in Korea.
7 November 2013

Ground broken at Landa Park Golf Course as renovation gets underway

Heritage Links to carry out construction work at course in New Braunfels, Texas.
Vietnam course helps improve the quality of local water supplies 7 November 2013

Vietnam course helps improve the quality of local water supplies

Water purification equipment supplied by Laguna Lang Co at work in local schools.
Mingay finishes first phase of Derrick Club course reconstruction 7 November 2013

Mingay finishes first phase of Derrick Club course reconstruction

Ten new holes completed at Alberta golf club, eight more to come next year.
Lester George to renovate Cobb-designed course in Alabama 6 November 2013

Lester George to renovate Cobb-designed course in Alabama

Long-range plan will see complete refresh of Vestavia course in Birmingham.
New-look Poppy Hills will be faster, firmer and more fun, says Jones 6 November 2013

New-look Poppy Hills will be faster, firmer and more fun, says Jones

Irrigated turf reduced by 20 acres as part of total renovation of NCGA home course.
Jacobson Design completes 27-hole renovation at Ibaraki Kokusai Club 5 November 2013

Jacobson Design completes 27-hole renovation at Ibaraki Kokusai Club

Two-green layout converted to single greens and new Toro irrigation system implemented.
Harradine to design third loop of nine at Kazan golf and ski resort 5 November 2013

Harradine to design third loop of nine at Kazan golf and ski resort

Fairway corridors to be cleared this winter at new resort in capital of Russian republic.
Heroic artistry: the life and works of Michael Strantz 4 November 2013

Heroic artistry: the life and works of Michael Strantz

Golf architect Robin Hiseman profiles his hero, the Maverick designer of Tobacco Road.
EXCLUSIVE: UK’s first Dye-designed course announced for London 4 November 2013

EXCLUSIVE: UK’s first Dye-designed course announced for London

Developer Menai Davis files planning application for course at Edgware site.
Foster’s restoration at Orchard Lake a case of ‘right place, right time’ 4 November 2013

Foster’s restoration at Orchard Lake a case of ‘right place, right time’

President Craig Valassis discusses the recent restoration project at Michigan club.
Ecological experiment underway at Cottonwood Creek course in Texas 1 November 2013

Ecological experiment underway at Cottonwood Creek course in Texas

US Golf Association working with city of Waco to re-establish prairie vegetation.
Hurdzan leads renovation at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club 31 October 2013

Hurdzan leads renovation at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club

Significant alterations made to West Nine, with South Nine work about to begin.
Weiskopf course in Jackson Hole to reopen under new ownership 30 October 2013

Weiskopf course in Jackson Hole to reopen under new ownership

Atlanta investor acquires Snake River and plans 2014 revival after US$2m renovation.
Gary Player Design opens first nine holes at signature course in India 30 October 2013

Gary Player Design opens first nine holes at signature course in India

Full eighteen set to open next summer at course near New Delhi.
Aussie architect Ryan completes first phase of Tehran International course 30 October 2013

Aussie architect Ryan completes first phase of Tehran International course

Already 100 villas sold on first golf course to be built in Iran for over thirty years.
Construction under way at new David Krause-designed course in Hamburg 29 October 2013

Construction under way at new David Krause-designed course in Hamburg

18-hole near Hamburg Airport set to open for play in spring 2015.
Colligan Golf Design completes renovation at Rolling Hills Country Club 28 October 2013

Colligan Golf Design completes renovation at Rolling Hills Country Club

Thirteen holes rerouted and two holes added at course in Arlington, Texas.
Spogárd & VanderVaart completes renovation and new hole at County Louth 25 October 2013

Spogárd & VanderVaart completes renovation and new hole at County Louth

Architect Philip Spogárd discusses work on original Tom Simpson design in Ireland.
Andrew Goosen launches new Cape Town based golf design firm 25 October 2013

Andrew Goosen launches new Cape Town based golf design firm

New firm aims to bring classical principles of golf design to the African market.
Robert Trent Jones II’s firm advances global project portfolio 24 October 2013

Robert Trent Jones II’s firm advances global project portfolio

Work taking place or recently completed in Argentina, Colombia, UK, US and China.
24 October 2013

Use caution with third party resellers, owners urged at EGCOA conference

Resellers can attract new customers to clubs, but need to beware of over-discounting.
22 October 2013

KemperSports selected for construction and operation of New Jersey nine-holer

Roy Case-designed course at Jersey City scheduled to open in summer 2015.
Chippenham course improvements to debut next spring 22 October 2013

Chippenham course improvements to debut next spring

Architect Matt Maryon adding four new holes to 1896 English course.
Penati’s Heritage course is a dream debut for Davison 22 October 2013

Penati’s Heritage course is a dream debut for Davison

English architect’s course at Slovakia resort does justice to remarkable sandy property.
Davis starts restoration at Thomas and Tilly’s Spring Lake 18 October 2013

Davis starts restoration at Thomas and Tilly’s Spring Lake

Project will allow golfers to step back in time at New Jersey course, says architect.
Huxley’s bi-annual golf conference attracts global distributors 18 October 2013

Huxley’s bi-annual golf conference attracts global distributors

Delegates from Slovakia, Scotland and Spain travel to Hampshire for event.
Sustainability benefits to flow from Gleneagles Ryder Cup 18 October 2013

Sustainability benefits to flow from Gleneagles Ryder Cup

GEO-led Ryder Cup Green Drive funds environmental projects across Perthshire.
Watson renovates more holes at MacKenzie’s Sand Moor 18 October 2013

Watson renovates more holes at MacKenzie’s Sand Moor

Leeds course to be renovated in keeping with design style of legendary architect.
Albanese & Lutzke breaks ground at Santee Sioux Golf Club 17 October 2013

Albanese & Lutzke breaks ground at Santee Sioux Golf Club

Course design incorporates elements of Native American culture and history.
Trump Links at Ferry Point nears public opening as construction work concludes 16 October 2013

Trump Links at Ferry Point nears public opening as construction work concludes

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Nicklaus-designed course in New York City.
14 October 2013

Construction of new Californian course set to begin in November

Landscapes Unlimited to oversee twelve hole project at site of former country club.
FarmLinks course at Pursell Farms to trial pace of play day 10 October 2013

FarmLinks course at Pursell Farms to trial pace of play day

Alabama course operator hopes to keep rounds to three and a half hours.
Work begins on Pete Dye design at The Ford Plantation 9 October 2013

Work begins on Pete Dye design at The Ford Plantation

MacCurragh Golf Construction starts work, as Tim Liddy oversees restoration project.
Sugar Creek outlines renovation plans with Jeffrey D. Blume firm 8 October 2013

Sugar Creek outlines renovation plans with Jeffrey D. Blume firm

Work to begin on tees, fairways and green complexes at Robert Trent Jones design.
Fort Myers Country Club course set for extensive renovations 7 October 2013

Fort Myers Country Club course set for extensive renovations

US$5.2 million project scheduled for historic Donald Ross design in Florida.
Texan Tierra Del Sol club reopens after renovation project 7 October 2013

Texan Tierra Del Sol club reopens after renovation project

Signet Golf Associates complete work at Dave Bennett-designed course in Pharr.
New-look eighteenth hole completed at Walton Heath Old 4 October 2013

New-look eighteenth hole completed at Walton Heath Old

Architect Steel and club crew rebuild home green at historic heathland course.
Nicklaus China links up with Hainan Air to support courses 3 October 2013

Nicklaus China links up with Hainan Air to support courses

Design firm’s Chinese entity to provide services and support to 13 courses.
English pay and play trials anti-slow play smartphone app 2 October 2013

English pay and play trials anti-slow play smartphone app

Crown’s Pine Ridge course tests Greeni app, which informs pro shop of golfers’ pace.
Experts advise on turf management over autumn and winter period 1 October 2013

Experts advise on turf management over autumn and winter period

Turf management specialists champion ‘go in green, to come out clean’ approach.
30 September 2013

IMG acquires Golf Business Forum and Golf Business Community

Company will continue working alongside KPMG as part of both golf marketing projects.
Christian Lundin’s renovations at Ekerum nearing completion 26 September 2013

Christian Lundin’s renovations at Ekerum nearing completion

(re)GOLF’s project on Långe Jan course at Swedish resort set to be ready for October.
Player’s Mountain Park in South Carolina set to open 25 September 2013

Player’s Mountain Park in South Carolina set to open

Gary Player Design course offers ‘links-style shot making’ and ‘fast and firm conditions’.
Two French projects set for completion by the end of 2013 25 September 2013

Two French projects set for completion by the end of 2013

Robert Berthet close to finishing work at clubs in Languedoc-Roussillon and Val-d’Oise.
ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honourees 24 September 2013

ASGCA reveals Design Excellence Recognition Program honourees

Second list of its kind highlights examples of industry innovation and problem-solving.
Paul Lawrie Design hired to redesign Whitekirk course 23 September 2013

Paul Lawrie Design hired to redesign Whitekirk course

Lawrie to work alongside Team Niblick’s Graeme Webster on plans for Scottish course.
Mickelson reveals new design for Torrey Pines North 20 September 2013

Mickelson reveals new design for Torrey Pines North

Reduced turfed areas and water requirements will better reflect State Park surroundings.
E-Z-GO introduces redesigned version of Freedom TXT vehicle 19 September 2013

E-Z-GO introduces redesigned version of Freedom TXT vehicle

New model features better bumpers, upgrading seating and larger bagwells.
Straka completes design of Ambiente course at Camelback 19 September 2013

Straka completes design of Ambiente course at Camelback

Arizona course design complete with focus on environmental factors prominent.
Soft opening for Eco City, Tripp Davis’ first Chinese course 18 September 2013

Soft opening for Eco City, Tripp Davis’ first Chinese course

Time on site was key to success of Tianjin project, says American architect.
Staples debuts Community Links concept at Ocotillo Park 18 September 2013

Staples debuts Community Links concept at Ocotillo Park

American architect says connecting with communities key to success of public courses.
Developers plan appeal against Cherkley judicial review 18 September 2013

Developers plan appeal against Cherkley judicial review

Longshot joined by Mole Valley District Council in appeal against high court ruling.
Saugahatchee course reopens following Kris Spence-led reconstruction project 17 September 2013

Saugahatchee course reopens following Kris Spence-led reconstruction project

Extensive work to bunkers and greens as US$1.2 million project reaches completion.
McNeil revives seven years closed Rhode Island course 16 September 2013

McNeil revives seven years closed Rhode Island course

Construction soon complete at new-look Preserve at Boulder Hills, near Atlantic coast.
Doak and Andrew to consult at Thompson’s St George’s 16 September 2013

Doak and Andrew to consult at Thompson’s St George’s

Leading architects partner at historic Canadian club to preserve design legacy.
Scottish college installs Huxley green at Dornoch site 16 September 2013

Scottish college installs Huxley green at Dornoch site

North Highland College golf management students help installation of putting facility.
Wolfard discusses restoration project at The Courses at Watters Creek 13 September 2013

Wolfard discusses restoration project at The Courses at Watters Creek

The Players course at club in Texas reopens for play as part of ongoing restoration project.
Kasumigaseki club to host 2020 Olympic golf tournament 12 September 2013

Kasumigaseki club to host 2020 Olympic golf tournament

Hugh Alison’s 1930 design will form core of proposed composite course at Tokyo club.
New bermudagrass greens in place at Duke University course 11 September 2013

New bermudagrass greens in place at Duke University course

Rees Jones directs project in North Carolina that sees Tifgrand bermuda introduced.
Bruce Hepner hired for Boothbay Harbor course redesign 9 September 2013

Bruce Hepner hired for Boothbay Harbor course redesign

October closure planned ahead of extensive changes as part of US$4 million project.
Rees Jones oversees greens conversion and course alterations at Dunes Club 6 September 2013

Rees Jones oversees greens conversion and course alterations at Dunes Club

Bermuda greens introduced, as well as bunker and tee changes on selected holes.
Windham Country Club course reopens after reconstruction of six holes 5 September 2013

Windham Country Club course reopens after reconstruction of six holes

Part of New York course redesigned and redeveloped following hurricane damage.
Rees Jones awarded Don A. Rossi award by GCBAA 4 September 2013

Rees Jones awarded Don A. Rossi award by GCBAA

Famed architect to be presented with award at 2014 Golf Industry Show next February.
Fry/Straka completes redesign project at Columbia Country Club course 4 September 2013

Fry/Straka completes redesign project at Columbia Country Club course

Ten holes rebuilt or rerouted and renovations on remaining eight at course in Missouri.
Aerial imaging promises benefits for East Berkshire 3 September 2013

Aerial imaging promises benefits for East Berkshire

Drone-flown image helps greenkeeper Nutter preserve mowing lines and cut input costs.
3 September 2013

Belle Terre to reopen with new Sunday bermuda greens

Conversion almost complete at Pete Dye design in southern Louisiana.
January opening for Cabrera firm debut 2 September 2013

January opening for Cabrera firm debut

Extensive redesign of course in Uruguay sees tees, bunkers and greens rebuilt.
New solutions for flagging US courses 2 September 2013

New solutions for flagging US courses

Parks Legacy Project aims to help increase sustainability of underfunded golf courses.
Wimbledon Park makeover complete 30 August 2013

Wimbledon Park makeover complete

Historic Wimbledon Park Golf Club completes bunker and course renovation.
Cherkley Court golf course plans quashed 29 August 2013

Cherkley Court golf course plans quashed

High Court ruling overturns plans to turn Cherkley Court into golf course.
Tributes paid to Dave Thomas 29 August 2013

Tributes paid to Dave Thomas

Former Ryder Cup player and renowned course designer passes away aged 79 years.
Palmer to manage Mira Vista 27 August 2013

Palmer to manage Mira Vista

New management will improve club experience and increase membership levels.
23 August 2013

Colonial Charters reopens after reno

Palmetto Greens club opens under original name following drainage and bunker work.
Cheshire course to get facelift 22 August 2013

Cheshire course to get facelift

Academy facility, plus new holes and short course are major investment for High Legh.
Work underway on new NZ course 22 August 2013

Work underway on new NZ course

Earthquake-devastated Christchurch to get NZ$160 million residential estate and course.
22 August 2013

Mandell seeks help for family tree

Architects asked to contribute own history to build comprehensive overview of profession.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park set to open 21 August 2013

The Cliffs at Mountain Park set to open

Player firm’s new course at huge Carolina development to open on 26 September.
New course designed for Essex club 21 August 2013

New course designed for Essex club

Swan Golf Designs finalises design; John Greasley Ltd appointed for construction.
Blue Heron reopens after green regrass 21 August 2013

Blue Heron reopens after green regrass

Virginia course ‘among most northerly in US’ to convert greens to Champion bermuda.
Spence restores Tilly’s Rock Hill 21 August 2013

Spence restores Tilly’s Rock Hill

South Carolina course cuts trees and expands greens to return to vision of original architect.
Golspie recovers from sea damage 20 August 2013

Golspie recovers from sea damage

Staff at Scottish course reflect on remarkable resurgence following extensive sea damage.
New course in Indian city of Shillong 20 August 2013

New course in Indian city of Shillong

AssamRifles open 18-hole course in north east India, furthering golf’s profile in the region.
19 August 2013

Atascocita course set to reopen

New greens and irrigation system part of plans for Golf Preserve of Atascocita.
19 August 2013

Suffolk converts greens to bermudagrass

Lester George helps Virginia course switch from bent and return to original Wilson feel.
New course to be built at Selva Marina 16 August 2013

New course to be built at Selva Marina

Construction of Erik Larsen’s design in Florida set to begin this December.
Hills firm to redesign Crooked Tree 15 August 2013

Hills firm to redesign Crooked Tree

Work to be carried out on three holes at course in Michigan by Hills Forrest team.
15 August 2013

Mingay to work on Rochester Place

New owner Paul St. Pierre selects architect to help with club-wide improvements.
14 August 2013

Des Moines Club to renovate nine holes

Improvements to be made to bunkers and greens on Dye-designed North course.
Why testing saves time and money 14 August 2013

Why testing saves time and money

Sharon Bruce and Sylvain Duval explain the benefits of lab analysis.
Provincial loan aids Cabot development 12 August 2013

Provincial loan aids Cabot development

Nova Scotia government lends C$8.25m in support of Cabot Cliffs construction.
Florida course set for autumn opening 9 August 2013

Florida course set for autumn opening

Wilczynski’s design one of two new projects in US state involving C.W. Golf Architecture.
First homes launched at Trump Dubai 7 August 2013

First homes launched at Trump Dubai

Developer Damac introduces ‘Dubai’s first golf condos’ on planned Hanse course.
Renovated Filly opens at Close House 7 August 2013

Renovated Filly opens at Close House

Macpherson-led £500,000 project continues growth of north-eastern golf destination.
Pease redesign nears completion 7 August 2013

Pease redesign nears completion

William Bradley Booth redesigns original course’s lower nine and upgrades Blue course.
Huxley Golf sets up in Andalucía 6 August 2013

Huxley Golf sets up in Andalucía

Former landscape gardener Lars Aarup will lead venture from Malaga base.
Quail Hollow renovation almost ready 5 August 2013

Quail Hollow renovation almost ready

Fazio’s work nears completion at Wells Fargo Championship host course.
Discussions underway for Ibiza course 5 August 2013

Discussions underway for Ibiza course

Developer Grupo Empresas Matutes identifies three potential locations on Balearic island.
Hills and thrills on Carne’s new nine 31 July 2013

Hills and thrills on Carne’s new nine

Architect McIntosh adds more holes to Irish course in some of golf's biggest sand dunes.
Dusit resort for Singapore course 31 July 2013

Dusit resort for Singapore course

Laguna International club extends lease to 2040 via agreement to build luxury hotel.
Texas A&M set for October opening 29 July 2013

Texas A&M set for October opening

Jeff Blume’s design nearing completion as turf grows in on university campus course.
Oconee reno nears Autumn completion 26 July 2013

Oconee reno nears Autumn completion

Different cultivars of bermudagrass across course at the Reynolds Plantation in Georgia.
Golf participation sees slight decrease 24 July 2013

Golf participation sees slight decrease

KPMG report highlights shift to 'casual golfers', but growth in emerging markets.
Desert Rose reconstruction begins 23 July 2013

Desert Rose reconstruction begins

Las Vegas course closes temporarily as part of major project to prevent flood damage.
England Golf reports coaching uptake 19 July 2013

England Golf reports coaching uptake

22,000 people took advantage of coaching grants in one year.
King Island links enters construction 19 July 2013

King Island links enters construction

DeVries relocates family to Australia to build island course among huge coastal sand dunes.
Architects' Choice Top 100 Golf Courses 18 July 2013

Architects' Choice Top 100 Golf Courses

Read the report of our survey of the world's golf course architects.
Lakeland reno aims to halt decline 18 July 2013

Lakeland reno aims to halt decline

65,000 rounds targeted as architect Garl reconstructs greens at Florida course.
Anvaya Cove to open late this year 18 July 2013

Anvaya Cove to open late this year

Golfplan-designed seaside course, first golf project for developer Ayala, nears completion.
Georgia Southern nears completion 17 July 2013

Georgia Southern nears completion

October opening date set to be met as final stages reached.
Painted Woods expansion begins 17 July 2013

Painted Woods expansion begins

August date set for completion of building and seeding on nine new holes.
Fiery Muirfield awaits Open competitors 16 July 2013

Fiery Muirfield awaits Open competitors

Hawtree lengthens course, but bouncy turf will test best as Open returns to East Lothian.
Engh to break ground at Minot 16 July 2013

Engh to break ground at Minot

North Dakota club to rise again after river flooding destroyed original course.
Deere to supply 2015 Solheim Cup 12 July 2013

Deere to supply 2015 Solheim Cup

LET and machinery supplier continue successful partnership from 2011 event.
Architects’ Choice: No. 2 12 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: No. 2

Cypress Point places second in the GCA list of the world's top courses.
And the winner is... 12 July 2013

And the winner is...

Find out which course tops our Architects’ Choice Top 100 Golf Courses ranking.
Fuller renovation for MetroWest 12 July 2013

Fuller renovation for MetroWest

Pace of play is central to renovation of Orlando-area RTJ Sr course.
12 July 2013

Top 100 Golf Courses - the full report

Download our free report on the Top 100 Golf Courses in the world.
Architects’ Choice: No. 5  11 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: No. 5

National Golf Links of America comes in at No.5 in our countdown.
Architects’ Choice: No. 4 11 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: No. 4

No. 4 on our Architects’ Choice list is Augusta National.
Architects’ Choice: No. 3 11 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: No. 3

Pine Valley reaches No. 3 in our Architects’ Choice Top 100 countdown.
Architects’ Choice: 10-6 10 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 10-6

We enter the top ten of our countdown, with No. 10-6 revealed.
EGD opens Russian Zavidovo course 10 July 2013

EGD opens Russian Zavidovo course

Zavidovo PGA National Russia becomes design firm's fiftieth course.
Architects’ Choice: 20-11 9 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 20-11

No. 20-11 are revealed as we edge ever closer to the top ten.
Geelong to re-open in early 2014 9 July 2013

Geelong to re-open in early 2014

Graham Papworth's design nearing completion at site in Australia.
Architects’ Choice: 30-21 8 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 30-21

As we edge closer to the top ten, we reveal No. 30-21.
8 July 2013

Keswick Hall redesign gathers steam

Pete Dye completes shaping and grading, with regrassing next.
Architects’ Choice: 40-31 7 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 40-31

No. 40-31 are profiled as part of our Architects’ Choice rankings.
Architects’ Choice: 50-41 6 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 50-41

We reveal which courses feature in positions 50-41 on our list.
Architects’ Choice: 60-51 5 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 60-51

Take a look at course 60-51 on our Architects’ Choice Rankings list.
Architects’ Choice: 70-61 4 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 70-61

Find out which courses feature at 70-61 on our Architects' Choice list.
Architects’ Choice: 80-71 3 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 80-71

We reveal the next ten courses to make our Architects’ Choice survey.
Third nine finally opens at Carne 3 July 2013

Third nine finally opens at Carne

Architect McIntosh builds holes with local crew, in spirit of Hackett.
Centurion Club opens for play 3 July 2013

Centurion Club opens for play

Simon Gidman design opens on former landfill site near St Albans.
Revetted bunkers star at Mistwood 3 July 2013

Revetted bunkers star at Mistwood

Hearn's renovation of Chicago course is proving a success.
2 July 2013

Costa golf invests in recycled water

Municipalities aim to supply all the golf courses within their areas.
Architects’ Choice: 90-81 2 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 90-81

The second set of results from our Architects’ Choice Rankings survey.
2 July 2013

Swan to lead reno at Boyce Hill

Course survey complete, with team now working on recommendations.
Evian reopens ahead of ladies Major 2 July 2013

Evian reopens ahead of ladies Major

Nine month EGD-led renovation prepares Lake Geneva course.
Architects’ Choice: 100-91 1 July 2013

Architects’ Choice: 100-91

We reveal the first ten courses to make it into the Top 100.
1 July 2013

Funding raised for Nevis resort

Golf resort on Caribbean island attracts US$50 million investment.
28 June 2013

Architects’ Choice: the results!

Find out which golf courses are the architects’ favourites.
27 June 2013

Keiser's Oregon plans receive boost

Municipal course near Bandon Dunes step closer after negotiations.
27 June 2013

Lisbon to host EGCOA conference

European Golf Course Owners event to be held from 23-25 October.
New Nigeria course in construction 25 June 2013

New Nigeria course in construction

Course will be leading facility in West Africa, says state governor.
17 June 2013

Orchard Lake's restoration complete

Colt & Alison original design modernised by Keith Foster.
Palos Verdes reno nearly complete 14 June 2013

Palos Verdes reno nearly complete

Improved bunkers and new chipping areas at Los Angeles Course.
Innisbrook receives NWGA honour 13 June 2013

Innisbrook receives NWGA honour

Florida resort awarded National Women's Golf Alliance certification.
Jones outlines Iowan course plans 12 June 2013

Jones outlines Iowan course plans

Architect to develop 'prairie course' at Grand Falls Casino Resort.
First Secret Valley course to open 11 June 2013

First Secret Valley course to open

Future secured for Cypriot project and second course plans finalised.
Granite opens short game academy 6 June 2013

Granite opens short game academy

Canadian club opens practice facilities designed by Tom McBroom.
Huxley expand Middle East presence 6 June 2013

Huxley expand Middle East presence

DG Group appointed as company's authorised distributor for region.
Swan begins Chinese course design 5 June 2013

Swan begins Chinese course design

Project in Yunnan Province will focus on traditional golfing themes.
Nine new holes at The Berliner 3 June 2013

Nine new holes at The Berliner

Newest additions designed by Kurt Rossknecht and takes total to 27.
31 May 2013

Spence makes Mooresville proposal

Design company proposes US$4.3 million restoration project.
Course intelligence book released 31 May 2013

Course intelligence book released

Range of topics covered in 'Course Brains' by Forrest Richardson.
Pinehurst to convert No. 2 greens 31 May 2013

Pinehurst to convert No. 2 greens

Work to introduce bermuda will begin following 2014 US Open.
24 May 2013

Marzolf talks ahead of US Open

Former ASGCA president discusses Merion course and event's history.
22 May 2013

Troon takes over Cimarron Hills

Management change sees Texan club join Troon Privé group.
Future turf managers gain insight 21 May 2013

Future turf managers gain insight

Jacobsen event gives exclusive opportunity to next generation.
Two Rivers reopens following reno 16 May 2013

Two Rivers reopens following reno

New greens and bunkers following US$1.6 million upgrade in Virginia.
Abu Dhabi sees golf tourism increase 15 May 2013

Abu Dhabi sees golf tourism increase

Statistics indicate record number of overseas rounds for gulf hotspot.
Greg Norman visits Vietnamese site 15 May 2013

Greg Norman visits Vietnamese site

Describes The Bluffs site as having quality and character of Doonbeg.
Work underway at Ocean Dunes 14 May 2013

Work underway at Ocean Dunes

Construction begins on Graeme Grant's design on Australian island.
Toro releases Reelmaster 3550-D 13 May 2013

Toro releases Reelmaster 3550-D

Lightweight model provides clean cutting and consistency for fairways.
10 May 2013

Huxley facility at Tedworth House

Help for Heroes Recovery Centre putting green and net unveiled.
10 May 2013

ASGCA welcome four new members

New additions bring total membership number close to 180.
Nicklaus visits Quivira Los Cabos 9 May 2013

Nicklaus visits Quivira Los Cabos

Final designs for 18-hole course revealed at event in Mexico.
Merion to ensure fast and firm greens 8 May 2013

Merion to ensure fast and firm greens

US Open host course installs extra greens drainage from XGD.
8 May 2013

New twelfth for second Cabot season

Now six oceanfront holes, plus new pub, at Cape Breton resort.
Deal to solve Bro Hof planning row? 8 May 2013

Deal to solve Bro Hof planning row?

Extension of nature reserve might end dispute over lakeside holes.
2 May 2013

Fjällman named EIGCA president

Former honorary secretary takes over reins from Rainer Preissmann.
Casa Green opens in Casablanca 30 April 2013

Casa Green opens in Casablanca

Jeremy Pern design opens in the newest hub of Moroccan golf.
30 April 2013

Mandell plans golf design family tree

Comprehensive record will identify architects' links to past greats.
29 April 2013

Robbins is new ASGCA president

Accessibility of the game is key priority for new society leader.
Plans for Brunello Links revealed 26 April 2013

Plans for Brunello Links revealed

18-hole Nova Scotia course due to be ready by June 2015.
Fry/Straka's China projects launched 25 April 2013

Fry/Straka's China projects launched

Qizhong Garden and Phoenix Hill work complete and ready for 1 May.
24 April 2013

Final nine work begins at Westham

Course completion a step closer at Nicklaus design in Richmond, VA.
23 April 2013

Escalante extends luxury portfolio

Four Texan courses acquired from The Redstone Companies.
Redesign complete at Ross Rogers 22 April 2013

Redesign complete at Ross Rogers

Local knowledge key to Colligan Golf Design's project at Amarillo, Texas.
Värpinge Golfbana work underway 22 April 2013

Värpinge Golfbana work underway

Construction underway on unique beginners course in Lund, Sweden.
Althaus starts long-term Kassel reno 19 April 2013

Althaus starts long-term Kassel reno

New green for par three twelfth heralds changes at German club.
St Andrews International build starts 18 April 2013

St Andrews International build starts

Exclusive new private club under way after planning battle resolved.
18 April 2013

Dubai plans new sustainability rules

Regulations will force new developments to change tack.
18 April 2013

Player Development Month at Troon

Free introductory courses for juniors around the world during May.
John Deere announces finance offers 18 April 2013

John Deere announces finance offers

Spring programme covers three mowers and offer runs until May.
TM finishes Royal Wellington rebuild 17 April 2013

TM finishes Royal Wellington rebuild

Century-old club in New Zealand capital now has 27 holes.
ETL receives accreditation renewal 16 April 2013

ETL receives accreditation renewal

European Turfgrass Laboratories now accredited till April 2015.
Jacobsen purchase benefits Donegal 16 April 2013

Jacobsen purchase benefits Donegal

Eclipse 322 hybrid mower praised by Irish club's greenkeeping staff.
15 April 2013

Carrick to renovate Whistle Bear

Ontario club hopes to attract PGA Tour, maybe even Canadian Open.
15 April 2013

Indian state looks to golf tourism

Five new courses planned by Jammu and Kashmir state government.
Huxley helps first Georgian course 15 April 2013

Huxley helps first Georgian course

All-Weather greens and natural grass fairways at Ambasadori resort.
12 April 2013

Summer renovation at the Emerald

North Carolina course to implement Champion hybrid bermuda grass.
12 April 2013

Chuck Corica renovations underway

Rees Jones's firm hired by owners Greenway to redesign South Course.
Second phase for Bonnie Doon reno 11 April 2013

Second phase for Bonnie Doon reno

Sydney club starts more work with Ogilvy Clayton; hires new super.
New-look Wike Ridge is open 11 April 2013

New-look Wike Ridge is open

Gaunt finishes 15 month redevelopment of Yorkshire course.
11 April 2013

Martin plans renovation of Wilmette

1930s Chicago parks course to receive thorough modernisation.
11 April 2013

Good growth for Turkey golf tourism

KPMG survey reveals price most important for travelling golfers.
John Deere fleet for The Bedford 11 April 2013

John Deere fleet for The Bedford

Quarter of a million pound machinery investment for UK club.
Nine more holes for English course 10 April 2013

Nine more holes for English course

Dorset pay and play to expand to eighteen in £250,000 investment.
Unfinished Icelandic course for sale 10 April 2013

Unfinished Icelandic course for sale

Architect Edwin Roald seeks developer to finish Borg project.
10 April 2013

Big demand for sustainability course

EIGCA programme to debut at Malmo meeting; webinars to follow.
Exciting year ahead for Carrick 9 April 2013

Exciting year ahead for Carrick

Canadian design company continues construction and renovation work.
Swan continues Ely City renovations 8 April 2013

Swan continues Ely City renovations

Golf designers complete phase two in time for season-opening.
'Golfers demand firm and fast' 5 April 2013

'Golfers demand firm and fast'

Congressional boss Mike Leemhuis discusses the US club world.
5 April 2013

Monty to speak at Scottish GBF

R&A boss Dawson will also address KPMG event in St Andrews.
Macpherson returns to Close House 5 April 2013

Macpherson returns to Close House

Filly course reno and spectacular reworking of home hole in progress.
New irrigation system for Porthcawl 5 April 2013

New irrigation system for Porthcawl

Bad weather delays spring projects, but Porthcawl system almost done.
4 April 2013

Golf tourism records global growth

IAGTO report indicates nine per cent average growth across the world.
John Deere improves Gator 4 April 2013

John Deere improves Gator

Manufacturer enhances XUV 855D Gator, elongating usage times.
(re)Golf completes Crete course 4 April 2013

(re)Golf completes Crete course

Construction of private six-green course completed on Greek island.
Royal County Down picks Jacobsen 4 April 2013

Royal County Down picks Jacobsen

Prestigious Irish club chooses Eclipse diesel-electric hybrid mower.
First Aussie club GEO certified 3 April 2013

First Aussie club GEO certified

35 per cent water reduction helps National GC earn enviro award.
27 March 2013

Aberdeen wind farm wins approval

“Future plans on hold till proposal defeated”, says Trump statement.
Private course debuts in Italian Alps 27 March 2013

Private course debuts in Italian Alps

Kirby builds short course at exclusive 1,200m mountain retreat.
Arena facility makes practice social 27 March 2013

Arena facility makes practice social

Christian Lundin's Volkswagen Golfarena in Halmstad could be replicated anywhere.
27 March 2013

Sneak peek at Texas A&M course

Blume's renovation harks back to early American style of design.
Renovation complete at Columbia 26 March 2013

Renovation complete at Columbia

Rebuild and rerouting of ten holes and the renovation of other eight.
22 March 2013

Bandon reopens renovated Trails

Major change to Oregon's course's tough home hole is unveiled.
Thousand Hills to renovate for 2013 22 March 2013

Thousand Hills to renovate for 2013

Course in Branson, Missouri, sees re-routing and lowered rough.
22 March 2013

Mild winter aids Bay Hill prep

Superintendent Beaver says conditions 'perfect' for Palmer event.
Official opening for Laguna Lang Cô 21 March 2013

Official opening for Laguna Lang Cô

Faldo celebrates firm's 26th course with ceremony and golf event.
GCA launches golf course rankings 21 March 2013

GCA launches golf course rankings

First top courses list to be chosen exclusively by golf architects.
Poppy Hills renovation underway 20 March 2013

Poppy Hills renovation underway

Robert Trent Jones II project expected to be completed early 2014.
20 March 2013

Hanse begins clearing at Rio site

Hand work only for now, but relief at Olympic course breakthrough.
New Montenegrin course revealed 19 March 2013

New Montenegrin course revealed

Development in the Bay of Kotor to be designed by Steve Marnoch.
Silver anniversary for Emirates 19 March 2013

Silver anniversary for Emirates

New irrigation system and green recapture at iconic Dubai course.
Hotel planned for Nigerian course 18 March 2013

Hotel planned for Nigerian course

150-room development set for IBB International in Abuja.
Kyle Phillips to build French links 15 March 2013

Kyle Phillips to build French links

Ten years in planning, Eurotunnel project should start next year.
15 March 2013

Swan elected to chair GCA

Consultants association chooses golf architect as its new leader.
Moonlight Golfing project launched 15 March 2013

Moonlight Golfing project launched

LED technology could be used to extend playing hours.
Bunker Hills expansion imminent 15 March 2013

Bunker Hills expansion imminent

June date set for new driving range, practice green and short-game area.
14 March 2013

Malmö to host EIGCA conference

First time the golf course architects event will be held in Scandinavia.
Grassing underway at Ho Tram 14 March 2013

Grassing underway at Ho Tram

Norman course is part of first 'Vegas-style' resort in Vietnam.
Pendry launches turf consultancy 14 March 2013

Pendry launches turf consultancy

International Turf Company will focus especially on Eastern Europe.
Sherman starts design in Austria 13 March 2013

Sherman starts design in Austria

Moarhof project wins approval after four year planning battle.
Another major reno for La Costa 13 March 2013

Another major reno for La Costa

Pascuzzo, Pate, Brauer collaborate again on South course project.
Quivira Los Cabos work underway 12 March 2013

Quivira Los Cabos work underway

New Nicklaus signature will be contractor Diamond's 300th project.
12 March 2013

Pure Seed and Atlas Turf team up

Proprietary turf producer strikes partnership with new distributors.
Trump petition reaches parliament 11 March 2013

Trump petition reaches parliament

Petition receives almost six times anticipated number of signatures.
Laguna Phuket to upgrade course 8 March 2013

Laguna Phuket to upgrade course

Thai club aims to significantly improve its golfing experience.
Central Europe growth for Huxley 8 March 2013

Central Europe growth for Huxley

Synthetic firm to increase presence in Slovakia and Czech Republic.
7 March 2013

Trust considers Bushmills appeal

“Now the real work begins,” says Hanna; site work underway soon.
La Manga's new purchase pays off 7 March 2013

La Manga's new purchase pays off

New Toro GreensPro 1200 roller sharpens green speed.
7 March 2013

SNAG looks to develop golf in Africa

Starting New at Golf project launched in Lagos, Nigeria.
Planning filed for Ayrshire links 7 March 2013

Planning filed for Ayrshire links

Mach Dunes developer hopes to build on site next to Irish Sea.
Uluru course faces hurdle 6 March 2013

Uluru course faces hurdle

Proposed course facing criticism from environmental groups.
Investment  in Massachusetts courses 6 March 2013

Investment in Massachusetts courses

Leo J. Martin and Ponkapoag courses to be redeveloped.
 Barrier Reef course planned 5 March 2013

Barrier Reef course planned

Course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design announced.
 Quail Lodge to reopen in late March  5 March 2013

Quail Lodge to reopen in late March

Californian course to open after three-year closure.
5 March 2013

Thailand to be top golf destination

Spain to be overhauled as world's leading destination, says tour firm.
First look at Trump's Scottish hotel 4 March 2013

First look at Trump's Scottish hotel

Scaled-down project will go ahead if windfarm axed, says developer.
Strong potential for golf in India 4 March 2013

Strong potential for golf in India

Courses in high-end residential complexes will boost game.
New clifftop par three at Nefyn 1 March 2013

New clifftop par three at Nefyn

Swan's alternate twelfth to allow play on cliff holes in all conditions.
28 February 2013

Jones to build on Baja coast

Loreto course will have views of Sea of Cortez from every hole.
28 February 2013

Blinder and Envirobunker partner

Bunker firms combine to offer 'truly maintenance free solution'.
Tshwane Open supports community 28 February 2013

Tshwane Open supports community

Municipality uses European Tour event to bring golf to local kids.
Higher cut but faster greens 28 February 2013

Higher cut but faster greens

New Jacobsen mower solves dilemma for Yorkshire golf club.
27 February 2013

NWGA backs female-friendly courses

PGA of America supports scheme helping courses serve women.
27 February 2013

Golf worth €15bn to Euro economy

More than 180,000 European jobs depend on golf, says survey.
27 February 2013

Dye honoured by Casa de Campo

Caribbean resort renames main lodge after legendary architect.
27 February 2013

Appeal victory for Bushmills Dunes

National Trust loses appeal, but Kidd hopes to win objectors round.
Egyptian golf market gathering pace 26 February 2013

Egyptian golf market gathering pace

Economy has regained pre-revolution dynamism, says architect.
25 February 2013

Greens renovation at Ocean Pines

A1 bentgrass greens for Delmarva's only Trent Jones Sr design.
25 February 2013

Two for one offer for women golfers

Texas-based course operator seeks to attract more women to play.
25 February 2013

Strong 2012 for US golf industry

Dramatic rise in rounds played signals better times for US courses.
60 60 format takes off in Leeds 25 February 2013

60 60 format takes off in Leeds

New format aims to make practice competitive and fun.
Double Malaysian projects for Els 25 February 2013

Double Malaysian projects for Els

Coastal sites for sovereign wealth fund's golf developments.
Schmidt-Curley Hainan course open 21 February 2013

Schmidt-Curley Hainan course open

Reservoir-side site creates risk-reward opportunities at White Stone.
Trump files plans for second course 11 February 2013

Trump files plans for second course

Named after Trump's mother, course to include three seafront holes.
India’s Golf Premier League begins 7 February 2013

India’s Golf Premier League begins

New shorter format aims to emulate success of Twenty20 cricket.
New Swan design in Lebanon 6 February 2013

New Swan design in Lebanon

UK firm selected to design the country’s second course.
31 January 2013

Ironing pays off for UK club

Moor Hall improves trueness of greens with new Toro roller.
Grand opening for Streamsong 31 January 2013

Grand opening for Streamsong

Mining company develops new resort on dramatic sandy site.
30 January 2013

Snag introduces 'After Dark' option

Glow in the dark clubs, targets and balls aim to light up learning.
E-Z-GO carts for Spanish clubs 30 January 2013

E-Z-GO carts for Spanish clubs

NH Hoteles courses invest in new buggy fleets to boost service levels.
29 January 2013

Rain Bird backs EIGCA project

New sustainability programme will debut in April at Malmo AGM.
28 January 2013

US Open returns to Winged Foot

Sixth Open for historic NY club, but will USGA flatten slopey greens?
23 January 2013

Good results for nine hole initiative

US-based nine hole promotional programme grows by 60 per cent.
22 January 2013

Architect Blasi forms own practice

Chambers Bay project architect leaves RTJII to set up own firm.
22 January 2013

Tablet-based calculator for golf

Staples' new app calculates water and energy saving possibilities.
22 January 2013

Work begins on Mianyang course

One-hole-at-a-time approach minimises construction footprint.
16 January 2013

Norman municipal in Florida opens

Pompano Beach course is design group's first municipal project.
16 January 2013

English golf 'more inclusive'

Most clubs need members, but junior golf top priority, says survey.
Indian club adds second nine 7 January 2013

Indian club adds second nine

Australian architect Ryan adding more holes to community course.
28 December 2012

Sherman build done at alma mater

Furman alumni hail new facility for university golf teams.
28 December 2012

Spence completes Roaring Gap resto

Ross's green shapes returned at Blue Ridge Mountains club.
24 December 2012

Iceland course will restore habitat

Nine hole Siglufjordur will be among most northerly in Iceland.
24 December 2012

Full-on relaunch at Milagro del Mar

Nicaraguan resort, on hold since 2009, restarts construction.
22 December 2012

First nine of Nicaragua course opens

'An incredible piece of land,' says architect Young of oceanfront track.
19 December 2012

2013 opening for Bahamas course

'Largest golf resort in construction' will debut later this year.
First step in ambitious London plan 18 December 2012

First step in ambitious London plan

Practice facility to be followed by 27 holes, plus course elsewhere in city.
18 December 2012

Faldo course in Vietnam open

'Hard bump and run surfaces' for first zoysia-based course in country.
18 December 2012

Hybrid reliability key for Welsh club

New Deere 2500E gives quality without hassle for Trefloyne.
11 December 2012

Sharp Park lawsuit thrown out

Blasi-led restoration of MacKenzie's San Francisco muni closer?
7 December 2012

Scottsdale courses buy water rights

$10m transaction eliminates need for new pipeline in Arizona city.
Dawson upbeat on Old Course works 7 December 2012

Dawson upbeat on Old Course works

Exclusive: GCA tours controversial renovations with R&A boss.
Uluru course in planning stages 5 December 2012

Uluru course in planning stages

Resort aims to build course on plot 10km from World Heritage Site.
'One of greats' planned in Mongolia 4 December 2012

'One of greats' planned in Mongolia

‘Bandon feel’ at isolated lakeside site, says architect Dana Fry.
4 December 2012

Big success for English golf scheme

More than 70,000 introduced to golf, despite record wet summer.
4 December 2012

Sustainability course from EIGCA

Continuing development programme to help architects learn more.
30 November 2012

Troon relaxes daily fee dress codes

Largest course operator aims to make courses more welcoming.
30 November 2012

Golf world mourns architect Nelson

Designer of many courses in Hawaii and Asia dies at the age of 61.
Herbert Fowler: the gilded gentleman 30 November 2012

Herbert Fowler: the gilded gentleman

Adam Lawrence profiles the designer of Walton Heath and Saunton.
Golfers demand firm and fast 29 November 2012

Golfers demand firm and fast

'Our members complain when the courses get soft,' says US exec.
Casper group cuts carbon footprint 29 November 2012

Casper group cuts carbon footprint

Operator to audit environmental performance of all its 140 courses.
EIGCA polls members on Old Course 29 November 2012

EIGCA polls members on Old Course

Architects institute seeks members views before responding.
29 November 2012

Sustainable golf travel partnership

GEO and IAGTO promote eco-sensitive golf holidays.
Redevelopment at English club 29 November 2012

Redevelopment at English club

Housing component to Churston renovation by Hawtree firm.
Scottish date for KPMG anniversary 27 November 2012

Scottish date for KPMG anniversary

Leading European golf conference visits St Andrews next June.
27 November 2012

Rosapenna to be 81 holes?

Casey family acquires neighbouring St Pat's and considers options.
26 November 2012

Furious response to Old Course plan

Doak leads campaign against extensive alterations to home of golf.
Changes for Sweden's oldest club 26 November 2012

Changes for Sweden's oldest club

Architect Lundin starts multi-year project at Göteborgs club.
14 November 2012

Families drive golf in Thailand

Corporate development not the only way forward, as Thai clubs show.
13 November 2012

First Links grant for Battenkill

PGA/ASGCA-backed programme funds course review for NY club.
Edwards restores Braid at Orsett 11 November 2012

Edwards restores Braid at Orsett

Historic look for Essex heath course courtesy of English architect.
Maximum bang for bunker at Bucks 9 November 2012

Maximum bang for bunker at Bucks

Ladies European Tour home course hires TPL for renovation.
7 November 2012

EIGCA extends education scheme

Only internship, not employment, required to qualify for new course.
Matchplay moves to Thracian Cliffs 2 November 2012

Matchplay moves to Thracian Cliffs

Black Sea-side course to host first European Tour event in Bulgaria.
Successful reopening for Old Tabby 2 November 2012

Successful reopening for Old Tabby

Palmer firm refreshes South Carolina course with wider fairways.
Mingay to rebuild Edmonton course 1 November 2012

Mingay to rebuild Edmonton course

New-look Derrick will be 'among best in Alberta', says architect.
30 October 2012

US camp partnership for SNAG

Beginner golf programme to reach up to five million at ACA camps.
Switch to gangs at West Lancs 30 October 2012

Switch to gangs at West Lancs

‘Better deal without compromising results’: Open FQ course super.
30 October 2012

Spring start for Angus course

Architect Webster and signature Clarke plan Scottish resort.
30 October 2012

Hoylake buys soil screener

Open venue producing own topdressing with Campey screener.
30 October 2012

Official opening for PR resort

Pasarell brothers complete seafront Royal Isabela community.
Multi-million irrigation for Majlis 30 October 2012

Multi-million irrigation for Majlis

Reduced water consumption at Dubai course after Lynx installation.
Himmerland renovation is complete 30 October 2012

Himmerland renovation is complete

European Tour back to Denmark on Spogárd & VanderVaart course?
29 October 2012

Green renovation for Florida course

Old Palm switches to TifEagle on greens and practice areas.
29 October 2012

Second phase complete at Wanakah

Historic NY club moves forward with multi-year renovation plan.
29 October 2012

Sewailo course to open next year

Troon to manage Tucson-area Native American developed property.
Germany to host 2015 Solheim Cup 29 October 2012

Germany to host 2015 Solheim Cup

SAP-backed Heidelberg club announced as host by LET.
New Mexican project for Woods firm 29 October 2012

New Mexican project for Woods firm

Construction start at Diamante sees reboot of Tiger's design career?
29 October 2012

Norman visits Jordanian project

Aqaba-area resort will be country's first eighteen hole grass course.
Davison finishes Penati construction 29 October 2012

Davison finishes Penati construction

Only six months to build Slovak heathland course on pure sand.
29 October 2012

IMG to manage new Chinese club

27-hole course designed by Chinese practice to open next year.
2013 debut for Vietnam coast course 11 October 2012

2013 debut for Vietnam coast course

‘Shaping greens and tees, that's it’, says Norman on Ho Tram course.
8 October 2012

US$1m renovation for Texas club

New MiniVerde greens for Houston-area Champions Tour host.
8 October 2012

Official opening for Oman course

Almouj course ‘aims to be among world's top 100’, says developer.
8 October 2012

Total rebuild for Scottsdale course

Hurdzan and Fry plan 40 per cent turf reduction at Camelback.
Architect Grauballe leaves Hawtree 5 October 2012

Architect Grauballe leaves Hawtree

Lead associate on Trump course to start own Danish-based firm.
3 October 2012

Welsh club supports new golfers

Garnant joins scheme offering cheap lessons to newcomers to game.
Moss Creek reopens South course 26 September 2012

Moss Creek reopens South course

Architect Johnston rebuilds greens at lowcountry Fazio course.
26 September 2012

Aberdeen project back on track?

New owner files planning forms for Ury Estate Nicklaus course.
26 September 2012

Hoylake golf resort project launched

Council searches for partner to develop site near Royal Liverpool.
26 September 2012

Hillside work supports junior golf

Strong junior programme will be aided by Staples-led renovation.
25 September 2012

Champion greens debut at Emerald

New management firm BCG regrasses 27-hole Tampa club
25 September 2012

Short game area for Emerald Dunes

Architect Fazio adds four acre practice facility to Florida club.
Andrew completes Highlands project 25 September 2012

Andrew completes Highlands project

Thompson bunkers back but work remains at Cape Breton course.
25 September 2012

Blume to remodel Texas A&M

Project aims for one of US's best campus courses at Texas college.
Major expansion for Lofoten links 25 September 2012

Major expansion for Lofoten links

Eighteen holes for Arctic course, including iconic oceanside par three.
24 September 2012

Regrassing for Bonaventure's greens

Joe Lee-designed Florida courses gets new TifEagle greens.
24 September 2012

Moscow venue for golf conference

Eastern Europe focus for November Leadership Golf event.
First UK course gets Toro Lynx 24 September 2012

First UK course gets Toro Lynx

Royal Cromer expects '33 per cent' water savings with new system.
24 September 2012

Troon supports Get Golf Ready

Discount starter courses for beginners at courses across America.
Japanese course goes for MiniVerde 24 September 2012

Japanese course goes for MiniVerde

Koga club is first course in Japan to grass with MiniVerde.
24 September 2012

Revised opening hole for Sun Valley

Remodel for first hole of RTJ2-designed Trail Creek course.
Opening set for Player's Cliffs course 19 September 2012

Opening set for Player's Cliffs course

2013 debut for South Carolina course, but no news on Tiger project.
New venue for Scottish Open 19 September 2012

New venue for Scottish Open

Famous old Royal Aberdeen links to host European Tour event.
18 September 2012

Full renovation for Hainan course

Architect Schmidt completes rebuild of lakeside Nanlihu course.
Spectacular site for Cabot Cliffs 18 September 2012

Spectacular site for Cabot Cliffs

Spring start planned for second course at new Canadian resort.
10 September 2012

Gaunt at work on Durham course

First fourteen holes of new-look Ramside should open next year.
First Iranian course for 30 years 10 September 2012

First Iranian course for 30 years

Australian architect Ryan hired by Iranian firm for Tehran course.
31 August 2012

Player course for Indian city

Real estate firm bSafal to develop golf community in Ahmedabad.
31 August 2012

New golf conference for Asia

Golf Management Asia event to be held at Mission Hills resort.
31 August 2012

French plans outlined at event

'100 new urban golf facilities' as part of 2018 Ryder Cup buildup.
New course planned for southern NZ 29 August 2012

New course planned for southern NZ

Central Otago tourist hotspot to get another lakeside golf course.
29 August 2012

From landfill to golf in Buffalo?

City to invite proposals for potential new eighteen hole course.
29 August 2012

Private operator for Highlands Links

Parks Canada seeks management firm as restoration comes to end.
29 August 2012

Merion trials new pinning system

System 'allows us to water better', says superintendent Shaffer.
29 August 2012

Newport renovation to save cash

Liddy plans to naturalise Virginia course and cut maintained turf.
28 August 2012

Urbina finishes Paramount project

Last phase of restoration works at New York Tillinghast course.
New sixteenth for historic Woking 28 August 2012

New sixteenth for historic Woking

Shorter par three planned for heathland classic by architect Lobb.
22 August 2012

Range of renovations for Brauer

Senior tees key part of projects for Dallas-based architect.
US$15m rebuild for Emerald Dunes 22 August 2012

US$15m rebuild for Emerald Dunes

Wider fairways and new back tees for Florida Fazio course.
21 August 2012

GEO partners with England Golf

New alliance promotes sustainability across the English game.
21 August 2012

Hanse on sustainability forum

Olympic architect to speak at KPMG conference in Italy next month.
20 August 2012

Bunker renovation at Phoenix course

New sand and drainage improves playability at Stonecreek.
20 August 2012

Major gathering for German golf

September date for Nuremberg exhibition and conference.
20 August 2012

Fazio rebuild for PGA National

Former Haig course lengthened, regrassed and rebunkered.
St Andrews influence for Sewanee 20 August 2012

St Andrews influence for Sewanee

Hanse builds Road hole, Valley of Sin and Himalayas in Tennessee.
20 August 2012

New thirteenth at East Devon

Coastal path erosion forces creation of new par three at English club.
17 August 2012

New American owners for Belfry

Venture capitalist buys famed Ryder Cup venue at bargain price.
15 August 2012

GCBAA award for New York parks

NYC Sticks for Kids programme taught golf to 3,800 kids last year.
15 August 2012

MyTime appointment for Swan

19-strong UK golf group hires Essex-based architecture firm.
10 August 2012

New second for historic Montrose

Gas exploration traffic causes problems for Pennsylvania club.
10 August 2012

Handbook helps specify grass mixes

Seed supplier publishes guide to help architects pick best grasses.
9 August 2012

External funds for course upgrades

Former Nicklaus executive Kenny launches Signature Golf Partners.
Jacobsen support for Scottish Open 8 August 2012

Jacobsen support for Scottish Open

Course manager Haspell grateful for machinery and technical help.
8 August 2012

Turkish partnership for Huxley

British all-weather firm finds local partner for growing market.
8 August 2012

Evian reconstruction is underway

Amphitheatre finish for new ladies Major, says architect Sampson.
New course plan for Scottish island 8 August 2012

New course plan for Scottish island

Jura site is 'the best I have seen', says Aussie architect Harrison.
7 August 2012

First French course certified by GEO

Club cuts water and power use, and moves to biological pest control.
7 August 2012

Vietnam Faldo course is finished

Project manager IGRM hands Laguna Lang Co over to operators.
7 August 2012

Grand reopening at Drottningholm

SEK 24 million reconstruction complete at historic Swedish club.
Pont begins Broadstone restoration 7 August 2012

Pont begins Broadstone restoration

Heathland club engages Dutch architect to recapture Colt style.
1 August 2012

Hurdzan named for GCSAA award

Erin Hills architect is 2013 Old Tom Morris award recipient.
Bermuda greens for Pinehurst No. 1 1 August 2012

Bermuda greens for Pinehurst No. 1

Project includes new par three ninth and elimination of old 18th hole.
So, is it really the greatest? 31 July 2012

So, is it really the greatest?

Adam Lawrence reports on Donald Trump's new Scottish links.
31 July 2012

Research event for turf managers

Greenkeepers invited to discuss future of turfcare at STRI event.
30 July 2012

Imported bunker sand for Muirfield

Open venue running out of native sand so buys in from local firm.
30 July 2012

All change for Hurdzan/Fry

Amicable separation for partners; new Fry Straka firm announced.
Nine new holes for Arctic links 30 July 2012

Nine new holes for Arctic links

Troon offers golfers midnight sun or Northern Lights at Lofoten.
30 July 2012

Wilczynski to design Florida course

Housebuilder Taylor Morrison developing new Naples community.
25 July 2012

Nicklaus design in Panama opens

New Buenaventura course to anchor large Pacific coast development.
First Montenegro project under way 24 July 2012

First Montenegro project under way

Player firm to design Luštica Bay course; Braemar to lead agronomy.
Tougher test at Lytham for Open 12 July 2012

Tougher test at Lytham for Open

Championship returns after 11 years to Ebert-overseen course alterations.
12 July 2012

Doak to deliver new courses guide

Architect works on 'confidential' book 15 years from previous edition.
11 July 2012

Autumn debut for Azerbaijan course

Troon to manage IDG-designed course in Baku; tourism a key goal.
Trump opens controversial course 11 July 2012

Trump opens controversial course

Hails 'world's greatest course' but wildlife group lobbies guest Monty.
11 July 2012

GEO allies with soil biology firm

Great Turf Company supports environmental organisation's work.
Noodle bowl for new Chinese course 10 July 2012

Noodle bowl for new Chinese course

Schmidt-Curley to create fantasy icons at Mission Hills’ Hainan Island.
9 July 2012

Sustainability drive for Ryder Cup

Organisers of Gleneagles event in Scotland ensuring green focus.
Jamaican course rejuvenated 3 July 2012

Jamaican course rejuvenated

Greens improved at von Hagge and Baril-designed Cinnamon Hill.
Two new appointments for Swan 2 July 2012

Two new appointments for Swan

Design firm audits UK-based Corhampton and Spalding courses.
Tweaked Portrush greets Irish Open 28 June 2012

Tweaked Portrush greets Irish Open

Colt classic adjusted by architect Ebert as pro golf returns to NI.
27 June 2012

July opening for Schiphol course

Mastergolf-designed course ready for debut next week.
Rapid progress at Cypriot resort 27 June 2012

Rapid progress at Cypriot resort

First of two courses at Venus Rock to be finished by end of year.
27 June 2012

Coventry club certified by GEO

English club celebrates centenary of course with sustainability accolade.
TPL wins St George's Hill project 27 June 2012

TPL wins St George's Hill project

Green nine, formerly Colt's eighteen hole New course, to be renovated.
27 June 2012

EGD course for Moroccan capital

Architect Hiseman working on course for Rabat development.
27 June 2012

Chinese clubhouse jobs for Hoch

American clubhouse architect takes first steps into Chinese market.
27 June 2012

English golf surges in popularity

Sports surge as Olympics approaches and golf reaps the benefits.
20 June 2012

New Connecticut course opens

Mungeam-designed nine holer makes debut at Lyman Orchards.
20 June 2012

Drainage project for Cape Cod club

Low-lying New Seabury solves puddling problems with XGD.
20 June 2012

'125 years of US golf' gala planned

America's oldest golf club announces 2013 celebrations in NYC.
Prince's opens lodge in ex-clubhouse 20 June 2012

Prince's opens lodge in ex-clubhouse

Kent links completes project to add accommodation to its facilities.
New seaside course for Estonia 14 June 2012

New seaside course for Estonia

Course could be among 'greatest in Northern Europe', says contractor.
Richmond rebunkering project done 14 June 2012

Richmond rebunkering project done

Architect Lobb finishes two year bunker project at London golf club.
13 June 2012

Trump closes on Doral deal

All five courses to be rebuilt in US$200m refresh for Florida resort.
12 June 2012

Bushmills Dunes project under fire

National Trust seeks judicial review of NI links planning decision.
Landfill-based renovation at UK club 12 June 2012

Landfill-based renovation at UK club

Contractor Keltbray to start Chipping Norton rebuilding project.
11 June 2012

Deere fleet aids Mid-Yorkshire club

New maintenance agreement part of club's improvement programme.
11 June 2012

Longer Olympic greets US Open

New par three eighth is most striking of Love's changes to Olympic.
Course changes at Ballybunion   6 June 2012

Course changes at Ballybunion

Hawtree oversees modifications of Old and Cashen courses.
29 May 2012

New academy at Muscat Hills

Oman course hopes better practice facilities will help local golfers.
€20m sale price for Fota Island? 29 May 2012

€20m sale price for Fota Island?

'Resort profitable despite failure of owner' according to agents.
Renovated Thorpeness greets Seniors 29 May 2012

Renovated Thorpeness greets Seniors

Architect Moodie leads multi-year renovation of Braid course.
28 May 2012

Reshaped greens at Ross course

'Too steep' greens softened, fairways widened at Springfield.
28 May 2012

Riviera awarded 2017 US Amateur

California course to host championship for the first time.
28 May 2012

Major new golf project for Qatar

Barwa's Lusail estate to include eighteen hole Norman course.
Emerald champions new grass 28 May 2012

Emerald champions new grass

Tampa club aims for more consistent greens in hot weather.
28 May 2012

Architect Harbottle dies suddenly

Washington-based designer of Gold Mountain course passes away.
28 May 2012

Third Morocco project for Braemar

Scottish firm to manage Segales-designed course; more golf planned.
28 May 2012

Restored edition of Darwin's classic

Fully restored Rountree illustrations make new e-book noteworthy.
24 May 2012

New greens for Maryland club

A1 bentgrass for greens at RTJ Sr-designed Ocean Pines course.
Authentic links experience in China? 24 May 2012

Authentic links experience in China?

Architect Hollinger opens new course alongside Yangtze estuary.
23 May 2012

New owner for Reynolds Plantation

Insurance giant MetLife buys lakeside Georgia development.
23 May 2012

Velvet bents transforming UK course

English club improves green conditions as a result of grass switch.
22 May 2012

Course changes for Scottish Open

New tees and bunkers plus storm drainage to enhance Castle Stuart.
Mission Hills preps for WGC event 22 May 2012

Mission Hills preps for WGC event

Schmidt-Curley clearing new viewing areas on Olazabal course.
21 May 2012

Shorter courses for Island Hills

Fewer holes on new routings for Ray Hearn redesign of Michigan course.
Summer opening for Russian course 21 May 2012

Summer opening for Russian course

Nine holes at PGA National to debut in July; rest this autumn.
Fife going for greener golf 18 May 2012

Fife going for greener golf

Seven public courses enrolled on GEO sustainability programme.
15 May 2012

EIGCA recruits new partners

Rolf Krueger and InfraCore forge links with the institute.
Cloud nine for Whistling Rock    15 May 2012

Cloud nine for Whistling Rock

Official debut for Ted Robinson Jr.’s new loop in South Korea.
Bonnie Doon’s new holes open 14 May 2012

Bonnie Doon’s new holes open

Ogilvy and Clayton complete first phase of Sydney course redesign.
11 May 2012

Lumine to host qualifying

Spanish resort chosen for European Tour qualifying school.
9 May 2012

New cost saving calculator

Free online tool from Syngenta highlights potential cost savings.
Major upgrade for Italian course 8 May 2012

Major upgrade for Italian course

Architect Moroder hired to oversee renovation of Colli Berici club.
8 May 2012

Harbottle remodel for White Horse

New owners spend $700k softening greens at Washington course.
3 May 2012

Utility vehicle deal for Ransomes

Aixam Mega signs distribution deal with turfcare equipment firm.
2 May 2012

More Moroccan deals for Troon

Bouskoura and Atlas projects expand management firm's portfolio.
New course at London Club 2 May 2012

New course at London Club

European Tour academy and EGD-designed nine holer planned.
30 April 2012

Vallarta Nicklaus academy to open

Mexican developer plans to start second course at resort this year.
Expansion plan for Estonian club 30 April 2012

Expansion plan for Estonian club

No architect named for remodel and expansion of Stone course.
30 April 2012

Salmon-Safe award for Salish Cliffs

Golf course certified by Seattle-based salmon protection scheme.
27 April 2012

Braemar makes sustainability pledge

All projects by Scottish firm will aim for GEO certification.
Renovated Gleneagles course opens 26 April 2012

Renovated Gleneagles course opens

Major changes to home hole finished at 2014 Ryder Cup venue.
26 April 2012

Tunis redesign for Harradine

Reduction to nine holes enables firm to solve design problems.
25 April 2012

Golf tourism on the up, says KPMG

Strong numbers reported by tour operators around Europe.
25 April 2012

IMG retains Nirwana Bali contract

Management contract renewed for Pan Pacific Indonesian resort.
20 April 2012

Major new project for Mission Hills

Centreville project to mix offices, leisure, retail and housing.
20 April 2012

Troon to manage Honduras resort

Los Micos course, designed by Player firm, currently in construction.
14 April 2012

Atlas appoints Indian distributor

Mumbai firm to represent US grass provider in growing market.
May debut for new Korean course 11 April 2012

May debut for new Korean course

Yeoju course aims to provide 'member for a day' experience.
10 April 2012

Edfors group buys bankrupt Hils

Two new holes planned to aid playability at Gothenburg course.
10 April 2012

Design trends from ASGCA

'Superintendents role in design is crucial' say leading architects.
Early start for Oakville renovation 30 March 2012

Early start for Oakville renovation

Mingay already underway with bunker renovation at Toronto club.
30 March 2012

Heat-resistant greens at Sedgefield

Wyndham host joins US transition zone courses moving to bermuda.
30 March 2012

Poppy Hills to use less water

Turf reduction and better drainage key to RTJII Monterey project.
30 March 2012

More play in 2011 for UK clubs

Survey shows strong growth over 2010 for UKGCOA members.
30 March 2012

Grand reopening at redone Treyburn

Architect Spence leads green renovation at Fazio-designed course.
30 March 2012

Decision soon on Cherkley project

Councillors to vote on plan to convert Surrey estate to golf course.
Seve's last course now open 30 March 2012

Seve's last course now open

Royal Óbidos course includes twelve holes overlooking Atlantic Ocean.
New Chirnside course under way 26 March 2012

New Chirnside course under way

Melbourne club relocating to former strip mine near original site.
26 March 2012

New sustainable development guide

Long-awaited GEO document launched in English and Chinese.
Two Malaysian projects for Els 19 March 2012

Two Malaysian projects for Els

Total of 63 holes under construction for state-owned developer.
Swan renovation at Gerrards Cross 19 March 2012

Swan renovation at Gerrards Cross

New bunkering strengthens closing holes at Buckinghamshire club.
14 March 2012

Uruguay course for Palmer firm

'The least invasive project I've done', says architect Layton.
New par three course at Thai resort 13 March 2012

New par three course at Thai resort

Black Mountain opens Ryan-designed Dragon's Breath course.
New academy planned for Pitlochry 13 March 2012

New academy planned for Pitlochry

Scottish Executive supports centre of excellence at Perthshire club.
13 March 2012

Palmer firm restoring Old Tabby

Carolina course will abandon overseeding after greens regrassed.
13 March 2012

Renovation for Detroit Alison course

Foster to upgrade bunkers and regrass greens at Golden Age course.
Huge new resort for Indonesia? 13 March 2012

Huge new resort for Indonesia?

1,200 hectare Lombok project to incorporate golf and F1 track?
12 March 2012

Florida muni job for Norman

Pompano Beach redesign job will be firm's first municipal project.
12 March 2012

Brazilian resort course to start soon

Architect Morgan and unnamed signature to work on Ocean Dunes.
Hardelot restoration gathers pace 8 March 2012

Hardelot restoration gathers pace

Green and bunker restoration plus shift back to fescue at French links.
Fescue overseed improves Arklow 7 March 2012

Fescue overseed improves Arklow

Species exchange produces year-round improvements at Irish links.
Riverside Chinese course for Howes 7 March 2012

Riverside Chinese course for Howes

First eighteen at Liuzhou project expected to open this October.
7 March 2012

Positive signs at GIS, says ASGCA

Clubs turning attention to course renovation, says president Phelps.
Hanse wins Rio 2016 design job 7 March 2012

Hanse wins Rio 2016 design job

'Honoured and humbled' minimalist in surprise Olympic project win.
7 March 2012

ASGCA, PGA partner on ‘First Links'

Grant programme to help modify courses to attract new players.
6 March 2012

Rio revelation in next two days?

IOC inspection visit today and tomorrow; will designer be named?
Swan leads SA township project 6 March 2012

Swan leads SA township project

FirstGolf centre in Khayelitsha to bring golf to new audience.
6 March 2012

Jacobsen/Rain Bird in Mexico deal

Turf firm appoints irrigation provider as Mexican dealer.
6 March 2012

Ledgemont seeks to honour Tull

Massachusetts club to create society in honour of 'forgotten architect'.
5 March 2012

EIGCA reveals conference speakers

FFG to discuss Ryder Cup '100 courses' initiative at Nice event.
5 March 2012

Successful turf event for Slovakia

Conference aims to create education programme for central Europe.
The most iconic lost hole? 29 February 2012

The most iconic lost hole?

Robin Hiseman visits Sitwell Park in search of MacKenzie's lost green.
The birth of the modern 29 February 2012

The birth of the modern

Adam Lawrence explains why Harry Colt is golf's greatest designer.
28 February 2012

Costa Rica club certified by GEO

Oldest course in Central American country recognised for sustainability.
28 February 2012

Ross restoration at Ontario course

'Eighteen untouched Ross greens' at Roseland, says architect Albanese.
Trump and Hanse to revamp Doral 28 February 2012

Trump and Hanse to revamp Doral

‘Gil has the right aesthetic; his gifts go well with Doral’, tycoon tells GCA
Family-friendly trial at Wolfdancer  27 February 2012

Family-friendly trial at Wolfdancer

Golf 2.0 programme leads Texas club to try family tees and big cups.
Biodiversity gains at NZ resort 27 February 2012

Biodiversity gains at NZ resort

Bird life returning to restored stream at Millbrook in Queenstown.
Nairn finishing Curtis Cup prep 27 February 2012

Nairn finishing Curtis Cup prep

Three year renovation coming to an end ahead of June showdown.
Another Chinese project for Dye 24 February 2012

Another Chinese project for Dye

Guilin course permitted by central government under tourism plan.
Design done at Faldo's Vattanac 23 February 2012

Design done at Faldo's Vattanac

Construction to start soon on course near Cambodian capital.
23 February 2012

Tailor courses for women, says study

Front tees should be shorter than 4,500 yards, according to research.
22 February 2012

Groundbreaking at Arizona course

Tucson-based Pascua Yaqui tribe's Sewailo now under construction.
UK drought highlights water use 22 February 2012

UK drought highlights water use

Plan now for water restrictions this summer, says Syngenta.
NI links approved after ten years 21 February 2012

NI links approved after ten years

Kidd promises 'world top 50 course' on site near Giant's Causeway.
Robot mower for Old Head cliffs 21 February 2012

Robot mower for Old Head cliffs

Less time to mow steep cliff-edge slopes at iconic Irish course.
20 February 2012

Texas course switches to TSE

Corpus Christi course to save $300k with effluent from naval base.
20 February 2012

Approval for Aussie Nicklaus course

Planning approval for new resort in Hunter Valley wine region.
18 February 2012

Scottish developer joins turbine row

St Andrews International boss slams university's windfarm proposal.
16 February 2012

Soft debut for India Nicklaus course

Kalhaar project in Ahmedabad part of large housing community.
Another eighteen for Thai resort 16 February 2012

Another eighteen for Thai resort

New IMG-designed course will take Pattaya club to 63 holes.
New Tasmania dune holes approved 16 February 2012

New Tasmania dune holes approved

Architects Crafter and Mogford plan new duneland holes at Bicheno.
Renovation work done at Mistwood 16 February 2012

Renovation work done at Mistwood

Architect Hearn finishes major rebuild at Chicago-area course.
Kemper to manage Streamsong 16 February 2012

Kemper to manage Streamsong

Developer Mosaic appoints Chicago firm to run Doak/C&C courses.
15 February 2012

Swiss course 'completed this year'

Developer Orascom expects to finish Andermatt golf build in 2012.
Nigerian course deal for TPL 15 February 2012

Nigerian course deal for TPL

New course in Calabar will be engine for economic development.
Veteran architect Cornish dies at 97 10 February 2012

Veteran architect Cornish dies at 97

Educator, author and last link with Golden Age passes peacefully.
10 February 2012

Membership success for Mira Vista

Renovation of Bay Area club sees new membership sales improve.
9 February 2012

British pair to build Wiltshire course

Newly-formed SAS partnership extends Westbury to eighteen holes.
$100k from in-cart ads for Doha GC 9 February 2012

$100k from in-cart ads for Doha GC

Visage-equipped cart fleet is revenue source for Qatar Masters host.
9 February 2012

Swan approved as training provider

Long-term commitment to education recognised by award.
Second course to open at Castelfalfi 8 February 2012

Second course to open at Castelfalfi

Tuscan resort expands to 27 holes in spring; nine more could follow.
7 February 2012

Hemstock at work in Uganda

Nine hole course renovation for owner of Knight Riders cricket team.
Short course to debut at Modry Las 7 February 2012

Short course to debut at Modry Las

Polish club adds nine holer, plus new academy and accommodation.
Sanford wins 54 hole Japan reno 7 February 2012

Sanford wins 54 hole Japan reno

Private club to go public after acquisition from bankruptcy.
6 February 2012

Nad al Sheba to rise again in March

Troon to operate floodlit nine holer at Meydan Racecourse site.
Edwards and Rock at work in Surrey 6 February 2012

Edwards and Rock at work in Surrey

Five year renovation project begins at 108 year old Leatherhead club.
6 February 2012

Turf conference for Slovakia

Central European turf event will host guests from several countries.
Protecting the aquifer at Vidago 6 February 2012

Protecting the aquifer at Vidago

Course has zero impact on major Portuguese mineral water source.
Portrush wins 2014 Amateur  2 February 2012

Portrush wins 2014 Amateur

Announcement sure to fuel more speculation about Open return.
2 February 2012

Nebraska course finishes renovation

Bunker project turns into large-scale rebuild at Indian Creek.
Global deal for Jacobsen and GEO  2 February 2012

Global deal for Jacobsen and GEO

Equipment supplier supports worldwide sustainability campaign.
Shadow Hills par three course opens 1 February 2012

Shadow Hills par three course opens

North course at Coachella Valley development embraces desert feel.
Lynch leads tee project at Hermitage 1 February 2012

Lynch leads tee project at Hermitage

Improving turf and playability at historic Liffey-side club.
Back nine build begins at Amanali 1 February 2012

Back nine build begins at Amanali

Course 'could be one of Mexico's best' says architect Curley.
Green clubhouse for Richmond Park  1 February 2012

Green clubhouse for Richmond Park

Ground source heat and a grass roof planned for London clubhouse.
31 January 2012

Land sale and revamp at Welsh club

Construction of 180 houses will fund rebuild of course and clubhouse.
31 January 2012

New irrigation system at Broadstone

System to help heathland course use less water, says consultant.
D-day for Rio contenders 30 January 2012

D-day for Rio contenders

Final presentations this week in race to design Olympic golf course.
First phase done at Royal Wellington 30 January 2012

First phase done at Royal Wellington

Large-scale three year rebuild of NZ course reaches first milestone.
25 January 2012

New walk mower from Jacobsen

Revamped Eclipse2 is 'most productive walk mower available'.
Course upgrade at Mannings Heath 25 January 2012

Course upgrade at Mannings Heath

Tee rebuilding project rewarded with 2013 English Women's event.
24 January 2012

Giant spa for Mission Hills Hainan

21-acre spa complex at Chinese resort 'one of the world's largest'.
24 January 2012

Wardle partners with EIGCA

New consultant partner status created by European Institute.
24 January 2012

Final phase starts at Aphrodite Hills

Construction under way on last tranche of real estate at Cypriot site.
November opening for NZ course 24 January 2012

November opening for NZ course

'No earthworks' done to build nine hole Lake Tekapo course.
23 January 2012

Golfers want smooth, not fast greens

Syngenta study shows UK players not so obsessed by green speed.
23 January 2012

Kusadasi course prepares for debut

September opening planned for Turkey's first golf residential estate.
23 January 2012

Weybrook plans further rebuilding

Landfill use makes renovation self-financing at English club.
20 January 2012

ASGCA award for Landscapes boss

Bill Kubly named as 2012 Donald Ross Award recipient.
Blue Bay course opens in Hainan 20 January 2012

Blue Bay course opens in Hainan

JMP's Hollinger designs 'tropical links' on coast of China golf hotspot.
Row over plans for school course 20 January 2012

Row over plans for school course

Neighbours object to plan to move Stowe course out of historic park.
Upgrades in train at Coore's Médoc 19 January 2012

Upgrades in train at Coore's Médoc

Coore and Whitman lead bunker and academy work at French resort.
19 January 2012

Trump wins Ferry Point licence

Deal 'not in best interests of NYC taxpayers', says city comptroller.
Nine open at new Egypt course 19 January 2012

Nine open at new Egypt course

TPL-designed El Ein Bay in Red Sea resort city is open for play.
18 January 2012

New staff for UK consultancy

Environmental specialist Johns Associates reports business booming.
New Mexico course open for play 18 January 2012

New Mexico course open for play

Dune restoration central to design of Turtle Dunes in Acapulco.
18 January 2012

Trump threat to can Scottish resort

'All plans on hold' pending decision on offshore wind farm project.
$65m refresh for PGA National 18 January 2012

$65m refresh for PGA National

Florida resort spends big on upgrades both on and off-course.
Italy venue for 2012 KPMG event 16 January 2012

Italy venue for 2012 KPMG event

Hilltop resort to host GBF in new September time frame.
11 January 2012

Nine hole expansion at Finnish club

Architect Tilander creates plan to take Nokia River to 36 holes.
Extensive changes at Longniddry 11 January 2012

Extensive changes at Longniddry

Scottish architect Glen has long-term plan for East Lothian club.
Montenegro course gets go-ahead 9 January 2012

Montenegro course gets go-ahead

Much-delayed course plan moving ahead in Balkan country.
6 January 2012

Mandell reno at former Major venue

Pinehurst-based architect to work on two-time PGA host course.
6 January 2012

CNN show covers Moroccan golf

GCA-run event enables Living Golf to cover Marrakech water plant.
4 January 2012

Free ecology workshop at BTME

Syngenta event to help clubs learn more about ecology management.
4 January 2012

New Ramside course breaks ground

£15m project is one of few new courses currently being built in UK.
4 January 2012

Bright future for Forest Dunes

New ownership to build hotel at Weiskopf-designed Michigan course.
3 January 2012

Major renovation for National

Greens to be returned to original size on 1980s Nicklaus course.
22 December 2011

Second Els Club opens in SA

Exisiting Copperleaf estate gets signature facility from SA legend.
21 December 2011

Optimism on Scottish golf tourism

Survey of industry professionals says 2011 a buoyant year.
19 December 2011

Spring reopening for Mohegan Sun

Stormwater drainage and rainwater capture at heart of renovation.
15 December 2011

New hotel at Abu Dhabi GC

Developer TDIC opens the first Westin resort in emirate.
Six designers on Maldives shortlist 15 December 2011

Six designers on Maldives shortlist

Dutch firm behind floating course says decision expected in new year.
14 December 2011

TM Series addresses water saving

Water meter specialist ready to meet the challenge of rising costs.
14 December 2011

Tee it Forward a great success

Use of forward tees is making golf more fun, say PGA and USGA.
Vietnam's Twin Doves opens 13 December 2011

Vietnam's Twin Doves opens

Platinum paspalum proves a success at Rousseau-designed course.
13 December 2011

San Luis Obispo finishes renovation

Architect Meagher solves bunker washout problems at California club.
13 December 2011

Grassing starts at Laguna Lang Co

Faldo makes site visit to see progress at oceanfront Vietnam course.
12 December 2011

Wide-ranging golf course webinar

Event will focus on role of the golf course as a living organism
8 December 2011

Scaled-down UAE resort relaunched

Developer aims to complete first phase of Al Zorah project by 2014.
7 December 2011

Build complete at Moganshan

Rick Jacobson course in major Chinese resort to open spring 2012.
Eagle lands at Skyait 5 December 2011

Eagle lands at Skyait

Unique par three hole to serve as marketing tool for Chinese club.
Deere fleet for Trump Scotland 5 December 2011

Deere fleet for Trump Scotland

Superintendent describes huge maintenance operation at new links.
4 December 2011

Academy investment at Gleneagles

Huxley turf chosen for practice tee at 2014 Ryder Cup host.
2 December 2011

More world-class golf for Tasmania?

Local professional Goggin plans eco-friendly 'golf preserve'.
30 November 2011

Golf funds Marrakech water plant

Moroccan city gets first sewage plant with help from golf projects.
30 November 2011

Chinese 'yearn to play golf'

Appeal of simulators proves Chinese appetite for golf, says observer.
Restored Mira Vista reopens 30 November 2011

Restored Mira Vista reopens

Richardson and Fine lead project at Robert Hunter's only design.
30 November 2011

Oman’s new Almouj to open

First nine holes of Norman firm's design to debut on 1 December.
30 November 2011

More changes to Gleneagles course

Nicklaus team reworking much-criticised home hole for Ryder Cup.
Lighter mowers aid Portmarnock 29 November 2011

Lighter mowers aid Portmarnock

Jacobsen units cut surrounds tight, despite undulating links terrain.
29 November 2011

Swans return to Bentley

Course changes planned by son and grandson of original designer.
La Costa reopens Champions course 29 November 2011

La Costa reopens Champions course

$10m project to fix drainage and upgrade famed California venue.
Heworth boosts drainage with AFT 28 November 2011

Heworth boosts drainage with AFT

English club invests in second trencher to maintain drain lines.
Ritz-Carlton resort for Mission Hills 28 November 2011

Ritz-Carlton resort for Mission Hills

Hainan property will be hotel brand's first Asian golf resort.
28 November 2011

Luxury development for Jamaica

Developer Rose Hall plans estate near Cinnamon Hills golf course.
Mingay restores Macan's Victoria 28 November 2011

Mingay restores Macan's Victoria

Four more greens to be restored to original design in new year.
Renovated Dorado Beach reopens 28 November 2011

Renovated Dorado Beach reopens

Trent Jones Jr firm restores father's work at Puerto Rico resort.
'Busiest ever autumn' for Irriplan 24 November 2011

'Busiest ever autumn' for Irriplan

Dry summer leads UK clubs to water management investments.
24 November 2011

More golf projects planned for Cuba

Foreign investors plan courses as property regulations are loosened.
18 November 2011

Piper Glen to re-open

North Carolina course closed last July for extensive green work.
18 November 2011

Boost for Abu Dhabi courses

Emirate announces promotional platform for golf tourism.
17 November 2011

A busy year for TDA

Firm's 2011 work included major project in Chinese city of Tianjin.
‘Reef Hole’ nears completion 16 November 2011

‘Reef Hole’ nears completion

Architect Urbina restores Tillinghast's design at Paramount.
16 November 2011

La Manga cuts water use

Implementation of environmental plan reaps rewards in Spain.
15 November 2011

Inturf makes green strides

Firm cut its emissions by 18 per cent after adopting new 10:10 initiative
15 November 2011

Air base deal reached

LNR make final purchase on land that is part of US$1.5 billion project
15 November 2011

Industry meeting approaches

Two weeks until Golf Business Conference opens in Marbella
Jacobsen proves winner in Australia	15 November 2011

Jacobsen proves winner in Australia

Kwinana first course to buy diesel-electric hybrid model in region
8 November 2011

St Andrews given green award

Home of golf is first Open venue to be given GEO status
2 November 2011

Earthworks done at Swiss project

Clubhouse build to start next year at Andermatt golf and ski resort.
Laguna Lang Cô almost shaped 31 October 2011

Laguna Lang Cô almost shaped

Banyan Tree-developed Vietnam resort will open next year.
31 October 2011

Classic feel for Wexford renovation

Palmer firm adds Road, Redan and Alps templates to Carolina course.
31 October 2011

New renovations for Harbottle

Seattle architect aims to revive Macan-designed Kelowna course.
Big course changes at Machrihanish Dunes  31 October 2011

Big course changes at Machrihanish Dunes

Green alterations, new tees and bunker reshaping at Scottish links.
30 October 2011

All change at Chicago's Mistwood

Architect Hearn returns to course for major renovation project.
Rescue aids fescue at Bearwood 30 October 2011

Rescue aids fescue at Bearwood

Syngenta herbicide takes out weed grasses at top UK club.
French restoration projects for Pont 27 October 2011

French restoration projects for Pont

Pairing with architect Boissonnas wins Le Touquet and Hardelot jobs.
Harradine designs in Kazakhstan 27 October 2011

Harradine designs in Kazakhstan

Developer Terra Incognita creating new resort in north of country.
Machrihanish hotels almost restored 27 October 2011

Machrihanish hotels almost restored

New-look Ugadale and Royal will open in first quarter of 2012.
6 October 2011

Strong sales at Moroccan project

Orascom reports CHF10 million of reservations at Chbika.
6 October 2011

Rosewood Lakes project approved

Bypass road means new holes for Reno course; no architect named.
6 October 2011

ASGCA book now on Kindle

'Environmental Approach' book now available for popular e-reader.
First Tee boost for new-look Osceola 5 October 2011

First Tee boost for new-look Osceola

Pensacola course refreshed by former Palmer architect Minchew.
5 October 2011

Biodiversity work at John O'Gaunt

English club is first to sign up for new Syngenta habitat initiative
Build underway at Russian course 3 October 2011

Build underway at Russian course

Tilander-designed course near St Petersburg aims for 2013 opening.
Braemar completes PGA National 3 October 2011

Braemar completes PGA National

Construction signoff at new Russian course; will open next year.
New Scottish golf resort planned 3 October 2011

New Scottish golf resort planned

Macpherson will design Kersewell course along with Sandy Lyle.
Second phase of Japan renovation 3 October 2011

Second phase of Japan renovation

Jacobson nearing completion of Ibaraki Kokusai project.
First course at Tianjin Binhai open 2 October 2011

First course at Tianjin Binhai open

Schmidt-Curley collaboration with Dye will host 2012 China Open.
Robinson opens new Korean course 27 September 2011

Robinson opens new Korean course

27-hole Whistling Rock includes dramatic mountain scenery.
October bow for Navarino course 27 September 2011

October bow for Navarino course

RTJ2-designed Bay course to anchor second resort on Greek coast.
27 September 2011

GCSAA launches education in China

Superintendents' association partners with Chinese golf shows.
Construction start for Hof ter Hille 27 September 2011

Construction start for Hof ter Hille

Eleven years in planning, but build now underway at Belgian course.
Dye returns to Harbour Town 22 September 2011

Dye returns to Harbour Town

Extra length and bunker changes for Heritage host course.
21 September 2011

Gleneagles renews irrigation system

Old irrigation heads replaced to ensure efficiency at Ryder Cup host.
Trump unveils clubhouse design 20 September 2011

Trump unveils clubhouse design

Granite design to echo existing estate house, say architects.
20 September 2011

Boom in Thai golf tourism

Inbound visitors to contribute US$2 billlion to Thai economy in 2012.
20 September 2011

Hotel opens at Omani golf project

Orascom's Jebel Sifah development takes a step nearer completion.
20 September 2011

Toro introduces new Workman

New unit is firm's first diesel-powered midsized utility vehicle.
19 September 2011

Staples wins Los Alamos renovation

Long range masterplan for Atomic Energy Commission-built course.
New-look hole at Estonian Golf 19 September 2011

New-look hole at Estonian Golf

Architect Tilander removes lake and creates scrub on seventeenth.
19 September 2011

Renovated Prince ready to reopen

RTJ2 firm completes reconstruction project at Hawaii resort.
Weiskopf's Hawaiian course opens 19 September 2011

Weiskopf's Hawaiian course opens

New Kukui'ula course is centrepiece of luxury residential estate.
19 September 2011

Player firm designs Indian course

Second course at giant DLF development will open in two years.
New heath-style course for Slovakia 9 September 2011

New heath-style course for Slovakia

Davison to start construction next March on 'architect's dream' site.
9 September 2011

Cut higher, roll more for fast greens

Height of cut not only key to fast, true greens, says UK agronomist.
9 September 2011

EGCOA announces first speakers

Congressional GM to present at European owners conference.
Chinese club earns GEO certification 8 September 2011

Chinese club earns GEO certification

Jinji Lake is 'a model for golf course management in Asia'.
8 September 2011

Ongoing renovation at Robin Hood

English Colt course installs over 10,000 sq m of turf during project.
Rapid success for new Dutch course 8 September 2011

Rapid success for new Dutch course

1,200 members signed up since June opening at Stippelberg.
Pizá plans Peru's first public course 7 September 2011

Pizá plans Peru's first public course

Central government provides property for nine hole Lima project.
7 September 2011

New owner for $50m Norman track

Cuisinart billionaire buys Caribbean course to expand his own resort.
7 September 2011

Three year reno at Prestonwood

All 54 holes done at North Carolina club, host to Champions Tour.
7 September 2011

Palmer to reinvent California course

Plan to rebuild Palos Verdes course on sand quarry site approved.
Pont plans Swinkelsche 'jam session' 6 September 2011

Pont plans Swinkelsche 'jam session'

Architect aims to restore native heathland on sandy Dutch site.
31 August 2011

December opening for the Wave

Norman's Oman course set for end-of-year debut.
31 August 2011

Chinese firm plans Iceland resort?

Beijing-based investor seeking to buy huge tract of wilderness land?
31 August 2011

Wind power fuels NI course

Whitehead saving money after £100k investment in wind turbines.
31 August 2011

Fazio renovation for Carolina course

US$1 million project at Belfair completed in less than four months.
Swedish club wins GEO certification 30 August 2011

Swedish club wins GEO certification

'Not just about bird feeders', says Nacka course manager.
30 August 2011

Possible relocation for Aussie club

A$42m compensation on offer for Horton Park in proposed move.
30 August 2011

Holes reshaped at Camelback

Scottsdale resort improves visibility on Hills-designed Padre course.
30 August 2011

Sapelo Hammock reopening shortly

Renovations completed at Casper-operated Georgia club.
30 August 2011

ASGCA offers remodelling advice

Economic challenges demand better planning, says architects' society.
30 August 2011

Solar power for Florida cart fleet

Once a week charging for Citrus Hills' 125-strong cart fleet.
Golf and ski for Chinese resort 17 August 2011

Golf and ski for Chinese resort

Construction of huge resort's first golf course to start next year.
Second course at Clearwater Bay 17 August 2011

Second course at Clearwater Bay

Playability the focus of Schmidt-Curley design at Hainan club.
17 August 2011

Bunker renovation at Linna

Finnish course spends €500k on bunker works and new machinery.
17 August 2011

Jacobson to renovate Kemper Lakes

Chicago architect creating master plan for former PGA host venue.
17 August 2011

Green measures at Dalat Palace

Vietnam course moves toward ecologically sound management.
Denmark’s biggest renovation starts 15 August 2011

Denmark’s biggest renovation starts

Greens, tees and bunkers to be reconstructed at Himmerland.
Oceanside drama at Renaissance 11 August 2011

Oceanside drama at Renaissance

Doak team adding four more holes to East Lothian venue.
4 August 2011

Gleneagles considering SubAir

Scottish resort mulls £500k project in advance of 2014 Ryder Cup.
4 August 2011

September debut for Salish Cliffs

Seattle-area course at casino resort one of few 2011 US openings.
29 July 2011

Tree removal at Orchard Hills

Architect McNeil leads renovation at New Jersey municipal course.
29 July 2011

New owner sought for Blackstone

£1.25m asking price for South Downs Park country club.
29 July 2011

New conference for Central Europe

Educational event to take place in Slovakia and Czech Republic.
29 July 2011

Jacobson previews Western Am

Seventeen year restoration project at Chicago-area club.
29 July 2011

Seven year retainer for Marnoch

UK designer wins long-term contract to oversee Dutch course.
29 July 2011

Go for St Andrews International?

Feddinch course may start soon, but local opposition persists.
26 July 2011

GPS on carts helps Close House

'Virtual paths' created by system reduces cart impact on course.
Smyers design for new LPGA major 26 July 2011

Smyers design for new LPGA major

Redesigned golf course will host first LPGA-sanctioned Evian in 2013.
26 July 2011

Golf a part of Christchurch rebirth

NZ$160m project aims to bring new jobs to earthquake-hit city.
Golf seminar planned for Marrakech 25 July 2011

Golf seminar planned for Marrakech

Invitation-only event to address development of North African golf.
25 July 2011

India's first oceanfront golf course?

State government to choose partner for Mangalore golf project.
25 July 2011

Hearn makes over Island Hills

New owners hire original architect to update Michigan course.
25 July 2011

Irish Open heading to Portrush?

NI government pledges financial support to event; Open to follow?
25 July 2011

Preview opening for Cabot Links

Cape Breton golfers enjoy ten hole preview loop on island links.
Gaunt in charge of Ilkley works 25 July 2011

Gaunt in charge of Ilkley works

Yorkshire architect restores MacKenzie style at riverside course.
Nine more holes at Kazan 21 July 2011

Nine more holes at Kazan

Harradine to design again in capital of Russian republic.
13 July 2011

Metropolis renovation for Heatwole

New tees and softening of doglegs on Herbert Strong-designed course.
13 July 2011

Dismal announces second course

Doak team to create new eighteen at Nebraska sandhills club.
Dawson confirms Olympic golf site 13 July 2011

Dawson confirms Olympic golf site

Course must break ground next year to be ready, says R&A chief.
6 July 2011

More golf in new Vietnam plan?

Planning ministry suggests upward revision of national golf blueprint.
6 July 2011

'£2m price tag' for Machrie sale

New owners plan refurbishment of hotel and clubhouse at Islay course.
6 July 2011

Hamilton opens short course

Six hole 'Colt tribute' par three track at historic Canadian club.
6 July 2011

Chinese partnership for Swan

British design house teams up with Shenzhen-based firm.
Historic Minneapolis club reopens 6 July 2011

Historic Minneapolis club reopens

Lehman completes $3.4m renovation project at Edina.
6 July 2011

Silver Lakes to rise again

Tornado-damaged RTJ Trail course will reopen in September.
5 July 2011

IMG wins new Hanoi project

Vietnamese developer to create new course and urban area in capital.
5 July 2011

Danish job for Mackenzie & Ebert

Furesø course considering draft masterplan from British firm.
30 June 2011

Moroccan partnership for Braemar

Joint venture with CGI to provide boost to North African industry.
30 June 2011

First project for Weir and Andrew

Canadian legend and design partner to remodel Montreal course.
First nine finished at Anvaya 30 June 2011

First nine finished at Anvaya

Philippine project ‘the best site of my career,’ says architect Ramsey.
Marnoch returns to High Legh 30 June 2011

Marnoch returns to High Legh

New owner to transform 27-hole UK venue into stronger eighteen.
30 June 2011

Shaping complete at Streamsong

Construction almost done on Doak course at Florida mining site.
27 June 2011

GRG to offer GEO certification

Phoenix design firm embraces sustainability process.
23 June 2011

‘Virtual cart paths’ at Belfry

Visage GPS system helps resort manage larger Club Car fleet.
17 June 2011

New holes at Renaissance approved

Council gives go-ahead to plan for expansion in Forth-side dunes.
16 June 2011

Hybrid mowers for Singapore club

Absence of hydraulic oil is boon for Warren superintendent.
16 June 2011

First phase done at Kauai Lagoons

Hawaii Marriott resort and Nicklaus plan upgrades to two more nines.
16 June 2011

New Ukraine project for Harradine

Swiss firm planning residential golf community in valley near Kiev.
16 June 2011

Tougher Kingswood to greet seniors

Swan team adds new tee to par five at Senior Open qualifying course.
16 June 2011

Buyer sought for Craythorne course

£1.15m price tag put on golf facility in British midlands.
15 June 2011

Spain to host EGCOA conference

Marbella to be the venue for sixth iteration of owners' event.
15 June 2011

Laguna Lang Co to open next year

Faldo course will be part of Vietnam's first Banyan Tree resort.
15 June 2011

US Open returns to Shinnecock

Historic course to host championship for the fifth time.
15 June 2011

New-look Palmares takes the prize

27-hole transformation of Portugal course is a success for RTJII.
14 June 2011

2012 opening for new Aussie course

Norman firm involved in Sydney real estate deal; golf club to move.
9 June 2011

Amick honoured by ASGCA

Veteran architect recognised for long service to golf industry.
Golf’s opportunities in the Balkans 6 June 2011

Golf’s opportunities in the Balkans

Why golf development has moved slowly in south-eastern Europe.
Bulgarian PM opens new course 6 June 2011

Bulgarian PM opens new course

Harradine-designed Pravets to host European PGA championship.
30 May 2011

New golf course in Kenyan capital

Migaa estate to include thousands of homes, plus a golf course.
Troon to manage Bangalore course 29 May 2011

Troon to manage Bangalore course

Prestige Golfshire project aims to be Indian city's finest.
25 May 2011

Plans unveiled for Angus resort

Operators currently being sought for £55m Scottish development.
Praise for refurbished Roehampton 25 May 2011

Praise for refurbished Roehampton

Bunker work plus two new greens for prestigious London club.
24 May 2011

Rio resort wins planning consent

Construction to start September on major Brazilian golf project.
23 May 2011

'Thirteen new courses' for Morocco

Tourism strategy heralds major golf growth in North African country.
23 May 2011

Monty officially opens The Dutch

EGD-designed course debuts, despite losing out in Ryder Cup race.
USPGA returns to Bellerive 20 May 2011

USPGA returns to Bellerive

Historic venue will host centennial in 2018 and senior event in 2013.
17 May 2011

France to host 2018 Ryder Cup

Matches to be played at Le Golf National course near Paris.
Four more courses at Mission Hills 11 May 2011

Four more courses at Mission Hills

Shorter courses aim to break the mould of Chinese golf.
11 May 2011

Grand opening for Madrid course

Brand new El Encin will host Madrid Masters this October.
10 May 2011

Kellogg to get full upgrade

Construction firm yet to be selected for August start date.
9 May 2011

Second course for Nuevo Vallarta

2013 opening planned for Norman course at Mexican resort.
New practice area at PGA Catalunya 6 May 2011

New practice area at PGA Catalunya

Facility will be 'unique in Europe', according to Spanish resort.
6 May 2011

Kinloch to be sold again

New Zealand resort is on the market for the third time since 2007.
4 May 2011

ETL earns eighth A2LA accreditation

Scottish testing lab renews key certification for another two years.
4 May 2011

Water security key for UK course

Reservoir investment to eliminate mains water use at Aldwickbury.
4 May 2011

Redesign for historic Morocco course

Royal Golf hopes Player renovation will earn European Tour event.
4 May 2011

Another Indian job for Hemstock

British architect to lead five year renovation of Chandigarh course.
4 May 2011

Debut for renovated Preserve

Turf reduction and introduction of Miniverde at Carolina course.
June opening for Bulgarian course 4 May 2011

June opening for Bulgarian course

Spectacular Thracian Cliffs set for official opening festivities.
30 April 2011

Hepner designs new Ballyneal track

Doak associate to take lead role on second eighteen at Colorado club.
Major rebuild plan for Bonnie Doon 30 April 2011

Major rebuild plan for Bonnie Doon

Scott Warren reports on the first joint project for Ogilvy and Clayton.
30 April 2011

Syngenta updates GreenCast site

Mobile site now available to aid UK greenkeepers and agronomists.
Troon plans Maldives floating course 30 April 2011

Troon plans Maldives floating course

Dutch developer claims $500m project could be finished by 2015.
30 April 2011

Work starts on Vietnam project

Golf course planned as part of 400 hectare Golden Hills development.
30 April 2011

Sale, renovation for Hawaii resort

Makaha course, designed by Billy Bell Jr, to be renovated.
Changes coming at Vasatorps 30 April 2011

Changes coming at Vasatorps

Project aims to solve drainage problems at former Tour venue.
13 April 2011

New course planned for Maryland

Military base plans new 36-hole venture to replace existing courses.
11 April 2011

Hotel opens at Morocco resort

Second Player course at Mogador resort will debut later in 2011.
11 April 2011

EGCOA launches training scheme

Online courses for club managers introduced by owners' association.
11 April 2011

Indoor practice facility at Harvard

Turf Solutions builds hitting bays and chipping area for golf teams.
11 April 2011

Survey benchmarks golf finances

Golf Convergence aims to promote use of benchmarking tools.
Sustainability award for Dutch clubs 4 April 2011

Sustainability award for Dutch clubs

Support from national federation sees 23 courses certified by GEO.
4 April 2011

Fuller to renovate Carolina courses

Dataw Island members approve 18-month, US$5.4million project.
4 April 2011

Marsh renovation at Minnehaha

Flood prevention prompts rebuild at historic Langford/Moreau course.
4 April 2011

Architects rank MacKenzie’s theories

Survey shows modern priorities not so different from Golden Age.
4 April 2011

Wax teams up with Elmwood

Consultant teams up with St Andrews college on future projects.
4 April 2011

Harbottle busy on West Coast

Renovations at White Horse, Fircrest and Manito for Seattle designer.
31 March 2011

Monty gives keynote at KPMG event

Ryder Cup captain joins presenters at Golf Business Forum in Dubai.
New relief holes at Walton Heath 28 March 2011

New relief holes at Walton Heath

Two new par fours currently growing in at classic Fowler course.
Urbina restores renamed Paramount 16 March 2011

Urbina restores renamed Paramount

Ownership change and a return to Tillinghast at historic NY club.
15 March 2011

Doak to consult at Royal Melbourne

American architect replaces Hawtree as advisor to Australian club.
Spring start for Moscow academy 14 March 2011

Spring start for Moscow academy

TPL to break ground on nine hole course at Moscow World Cup venue.
10 March 2011

New facilities at Connecticut club

Mungeam-designed executive course a part of new learning centre.
Oregon city plans new course 10 March 2011

Oregon city plans new course

Fought to design 'links-like' course in Columbia Gorge.
GEO recognition for Portugal course 10 March 2011

GEO recognition for Portugal course

Belas is first course in country certified by environmental group.
Pre-opening works start at Zavidovo 10 March 2011

Pre-opening works start at Zavidovo

PGA National Russia getting ready for July 2012 debut.
10 March 2011

Hyatt hotel planned for Cap Cana

Dominican Republic resort announces development plans.
Ground broken at Kittitian Hill 10 March 2011

Ground broken at Kittitian Hill

EGD Caribbean project slated for opening in late 2012.
5 March 2011

Carnoustie's Buddon is redesigned

New pro centre for visitors means loss of first hole on Scottish course.
3 March 2011

Palmer firm working at Hilton Head

Wexford Plantation course to get comprehensive renovation.
3 March 2011

New course planned for Islamabad

Pakistan Golf Federation endorses development plan for capital.
2 March 2011

Ghana renovation for Swan?

Much-travelled UK firm to visit Royal Golf Club in African nation.
1 March 2011

Huge Cypriot project breaks ground

Twin-signature development on island's coast finally starts up.
1 March 2011

Golf backs St Andrews UNESCO bid

Application to UK government could see course accepted in five years.
1 March 2011

Second course plan for Mayakoba

Mexican project marks debut for Norman/Ochoa partnership.
1 March 2011

ASGCA: more renovations in 2011?

Society aims to help clubs source renovation support more easily.
1 March 2011

New clubhouse for Amarillo club

Enhanced member experience and new sports facility at Tascosa.
1 March 2011

Outside play at Dormie 'thru 2012'

Coore & Crenshaw design near Pinehurst confirms it's open for play.
1 March 2011

Development plan for Aussie island

Conditional approval for A$950m resort, golf and housing project.
1 March 2011

Honduran Player project under way

Public/private partnership at Los Micos seeks to boost tourism.
1 March 2011

New director for builders association

Former assistant Apel takes on leadership role from retiring Foley.
25 February 2011

KPMG reveal Dubai event line-up

Golf business professionals given the opportunity to meet investors.
24 February 2011

New turf sequesters more carbon

Slow growing turf captures more carbon dioxide than woodlands.
23 February 2011

Florida course earns GEO award

Second US course certified sustainable by global body.
The dumbing down of Dowie 23 February 2011

The dumbing down of Dowie

Royal Liverpool's Dowie demonstrates how golf has changed.
23 February 2011

Muscat Hills hires management firm

Braemar to take on running of Oman golf and country club.
Five year project at Alwoodley 23 February 2011

Five year project at Alwoodley

Toby Ingleton looks at restoration of MacKenzie's first course.
The value of the golf architect 23 February 2011

The value of the golf architect

Howard Swan asks how golf architects can prove their value.
Doak team working at Askernish 22 February 2011

Doak team working at Askernish

Two new greens, one built with no earthworks, at Scottish links.
22 February 2011

Norman to design Jamaican course

Australian legend to develop island's south coast.
Asian renovations for Golfplan 18 February 2011

Asian renovations for Golfplan

Courses built in early stages of boom now need attention, says firm.
16 February 2011

Braemar continues Bahrain work

Scottish firm retains relationship with Volvo Champions host course.
16 February 2011

Free carbon calculator for courses

Golf Resources Group and partner offer Carbonsave product.
16 February 2011

Course planned for inland Andalucia

36-hole project proposed for undeveloped Spanish region.
16 February 2011

Value of golf booklet from ASGCA

Courses can thrive without the support of real estate says Larsen.
16 February 2011

Ledbury course to debut in 2012

New resort to open shortly in west of England town.
15 February 2011

Pinehurst owner buys Pit

Maples course joins eight more as part of resort's roster.
15 February 2011

Contracting firm for Schmidt-Curley

Design firm forms China-focused golf construction business.
15 February 2011

Permission sought for Scottish resort

Trump project cited as precedent in planning application.
The Anti-Augusta Syndrome 15 February 2011

The Anti-Augusta Syndrome

Restoration of Pinehurst No. 2: the most important project in golf?
12 February 2011

New golf course planned for Goa

Three bidders respond to state invitation for course project.
Hills & Forrest design in Croatia 10 February 2011

Hills & Forrest design in Croatia

First of five planned courses at Croatian Dream to start up in 2011.
10 February 2011

Woods paid $55m for Dubai course

Golfer could have earned almost $100m from failed project.
Unique Streamsong taking shape 10 February 2011

Unique Streamsong taking shape

GCA visits the site of the new Streamsong resort in Florida.
9 February 2011

iStimp app scares superintendents?

Turf expert predicts pace of play problems if app becomes popular.
Rebunkering at Wimbledon Park 9 February 2011

Rebunkering at Wimbledon Park

London course to be renovated by Thomson Perrett & Lobb.
Royal Wellington redesign starts 8 February 2011

Royal Wellington redesign starts

Three year renovation programme for historic NZ course.
8 February 2011

Silverado redesign underway

Johnny Miller oversees project on course he part-owns.
Fazio designs Portugal Ryder course 7 February 2011

Fazio designs Portugal Ryder course

Comporta site visit reveals classic sandy seaside property.
7 February 2011

New backpack divot repair system

DivotPack pays for itself in labour savings, says test superintendent.
7 February 2011

Golf and landfill plan for Philippines

1,000 hectare development could include hotel and wakeboard park.
7 February 2011

Website for Pinehurst #2 restoration

Site tracks restoration progress; course will reopen on 4 March.
4 February 2011

Kintyre-Ballycastle service launched

Ferry will enable golfers to link Machrihanish and Portrush trips.
4 February 2011

Golfplan building course in Bataan

Real estate giant Ayala adds golf to Anvaya Cove beach resort.
Wild restoration at Colt's Tandridge 4 February 2011

Wild restoration at Colt's Tandridge

Pont leading dramatic bunker project at Surrey course.
Architect Wilczynski goes it alone 2 February 2011

Architect Wilczynski goes it alone

Wanakah renovation is first solo project for former Hills designer.
Major makeover for Dorado Beach 2 February 2011

Major makeover for Dorado Beach

RTJ2 firm leading renovation at Puerto Rico RTJ Sr course.
Upgrade plans for Gaekwad course 2 February 2011

Upgrade plans for Gaekwad course

'No architect chosen' for course project next to Maharaja's palace.
2 February 2011

Renovation for Hawaii's Prince

Top-ranked course closed till summer for planned alterations.
GBF now open for registrations 31 January 2011

GBF now open for registrations

KPMG event to take place in April at Dubai hotel.
31 January 2011

Course owners fight VAT bias

Inequalities between membership and proprietary courses slammed.
Prairie Club may build third course 31 January 2011

Prairie Club may build third course

Strong performance during club's debut year may accelerate plans.
Trump: no CPOs at Menie  31 January 2011

Trump: no CPOs at Menie

Resort will be built around four remaining holdout properties.
31 January 2011

Nicklaus to design Stillwater course

Design firm putting its name to new-look Tennessee course.
31 January 2011

Water works for golf in Florida

Norman-designed course blazes a trail in water management.
£30m investment at English course 31 January 2011

£30m investment at English course

Course improvements plus hotel and housing planned for Woodham.
31 January 2011

New Queensland course for Marsh

Designer hopes to make Boyne Tannum among best in state.
Cabot Links: the new Scotland? 31 January 2011

Cabot Links: the new Scotland?

Adam Lawrence previews Canada's forthcoming links marvel.
The Pioneer: Hugh Alison, the sadistic sidekick 31 January 2011

The Pioneer: Hugh Alison, the sadistic sidekick

Adam Lawrence delves into the archives to profile Harry Colt's long-time design partner.
31 January 2011

New Scottish golf project approved

Homes, hotel and golf planned for Ayr site, but will it go ahead?
30 January 2011

BTME launch for organics firm

UN-approved soil fertility products launched into UK market.
30 January 2011

Howes sets sights on China

Irish design firm making moves on fast-growing Chinese golf market.
30 January 2011

Jemsek renovation for Windermere

Greens and bunkers refreshed at Orlando semi-private course.
PGA experience for Kiawah golfers 27 January 2011

PGA experience for Kiawah golfers

Ocean course to be set up to replicate championship conditions.
27 January 2011

Kohler launches Hamilton plans

£30 million conversion into luxury apartments for iconic building.
Top UK super launches bunker liner 26 January 2011

Top UK super launches bunker liner

Sunningdale courses manager creates enviro-friendly liner product.
24 December 2010

Scotts agrees China paspalum deal

Beijing Clover gets exclusive rights to Sea Spray in China.
23 December 2010

Schiphol course named and signed

Amsterdam International course to bear Ian Woosnam's signature
22 December 2010

Eastern GC move overturned

Planned relocation to Yering overturned by tribunal.
22 December 2010

Huxley forms European arm

Danish golf pro Ole Pedersen will help lead new business.
22 December 2010

Natural look for China course

Rugged bunkering for Schmidt-Curley's Liaoning Gold Time.
22 December 2010

GEO launches sustainability report

Report captures the 'why' and 'how' of sustainable golf development.
New threes at Cabo del Sol 21 December 2010

New threes at Cabo del Sol

Revised sixth and seventh holes now open, new fifth coming soon.
21 December 2010

ASGCA provides cost saving tips

New flyer focuses on golf course maintenance costs.
Design contest at Mission Hills 2 December 2010

Design contest at Mission Hills

Chinese resort offers wannabe architects chance to build golf holes.
Jacobson builds in Chinese desert 30 November 2010

Jacobson builds in Chinese desert

High desert environment will make Yulin course unique says architect.
29 November 2010

New heathland track in Netherlands

Pont to start construction on De Swinkelsche course in January.
26 November 2010

Rebirth for Nad al Sheba

New public course to replace club closed by racecourse development.
TPL renovating Vardon’s course 25 November 2010

TPL renovating Vardon’s course

Historic Royal Jersey undertaking course audit and bunker work.
Golf in Ugandan national park? 23 November 2010

Golf in Ugandan national park?

Leading firm wins presidential consent for golf development.
On Site: Tenuta di Castelfalfi 23 November 2010

On Site: Tenuta di Castelfalfi

GCA visits German tour operator TUI's new Tuscan hilltop resort.
23 November 2010

Australian club relocation criticised

Friends of the Earth seeks to block Eastern GC move from Melbourne.
23 November 2010

New Angus resort approved

Council gives outline consent for golf and region's first five star hotel.
Tee rebuilding at Mannings Heath 22 November 2010

Tee rebuilding at Mannings Heath

£100,000 investment in Sussex club by hotel chain proprietor.
Indoor putting green at UK school 22 November 2010

Indoor putting green at UK school

Top sports college Millfield School installs Huxley synthetic green.
22 November 2010

Toll buys Florida golf development

Sale of WCI project part of troubled developer's debt paydown plan.
22 November 2010

Oregon golf resorts change hands

Building products firm Jeld-Wen selling out of resort business.
Exciting plans at Highlands Links 22 November 2010

Exciting plans at Highlands Links

Adam Lawrence visits Thompson's Cape Breton masterpiece.
19 November 2010

Peoria to upgrade city course

City looks for proposals for drainage and bunker renovation project.
Changes planned for Bali Nirwana 19 November 2010

Changes planned for Bali Nirwana

New management plans to upgrade Norman-designed Bali course.
19 November 2010

New owners for Orlando course

Investment grouping buys Timacuan from owners Kitsons.
19 November 2010

Closed Pittsburgh club to reopen

New owners taking Buffalo Valley public and plan housing on site.
19 November 2010

Golf part of Pune masterplan

Convention centre project to include 'international standard' course.
19 November 2010

EGD to start work on Cyprus course

Larnaca resort will begin construction in early January.
Carmel to stretch to 7,500 yards 19 November 2010

Carmel to stretch to 7,500 yards

Rees Jones-led renovation lengthens North Carolina course.
18 November 2010

New practice facility for Halmstad

Architect Lundin creates large scale complex to make practice fun.
Seth Raynor: paradoxical designer 18 November 2010

Seth Raynor: paradoxical designer

Anthony Pioppi profiles the short but stellar career of Seth Raynor.
17 November 2010

NCGA planning Poppy Hills reno

RTJ2 hired to rebuild course; permitting process now underway.
Asian successes for JMP 17 November 2010

Asian successes for JMP

New Black Stone course in Korea to host Ballantine's Championship.
Spring opening for Egyptian course 17 November 2010

Spring opening for Egyptian course

Red Sea resort El Ein Bay will have nine holes in play in 2011.
The Middle East's first great course? 17 November 2010

The Middle East's first great course?

Kyle Phillips's Yas Links course is a true game-changer for Gulf golf.
Florida Doak/C&C resort launched 17 November 2010

Florida Doak/C&C resort launched

Crenshaw: former phosphate mine 'naturally conducive to great golf.'
16 November 2010

Dutch developer plans Cuban resort

1940s-era community to be rebuilt; golf course is part of plans.
16 November 2010

Phony UK ‘golf developer’ jailed

Fraudster conned £400,000 from businessmen with fake course plan.
Castle Stuart named best course 16 November 2010

Castle Stuart named best course

Developer Parsinen gets special prize at Golf Tourism Scotland awards.
Faldo visits central Vietnam project 15 November 2010

Faldo visits central Vietnam project

Banyan Tree resort will be first course in country's former capital.
15 November 2010

Architect moves into operations

Bobby Weed looks to revitalise prospects for Ross-designed muni.
15 November 2010

Dubai to host Golf Business Forum

2011 staging of KPMG event at Park Hyatt hotel in April.
15 November 2010

Norman visits Ponderosa project

2,100 unit development in British Columbia to open in spring 2012.
15 November 2010

The social benefits of golf

Courses provide economic and environmental value: ASGCA prez.
15 November 2010

Smyers redesigning at Twin Eagles

New owner Ronto Group seeks to revitalise Florida golf community.
New cart path surface at St Thomas' 13 November 2010

New cart path surface at St Thomas'

Flexi-Pave surface will enhance green credentials, says club.
12 November 2010

Jumeirah development to restart

Good news for developer Nakheel as Race to Dubai nears climax.
12 November 2010

$8.1m renovation for Dallas course

Colligan-led project will see switch to recycled water for irrigation.
12 November 2010

Upgrade planned for NJ Ross course

Bunker work and tree removal feature in Seaview renovation plan.
First golfers cruise to Black Pearl 10 November 2010

First golfers cruise to Black Pearl

Roatan resort opens to cruise passengers ahead of January debut.
Grand debut for Player's CostaBaja 10 November 2010

Grand debut for Player's CostaBaja

Black Knight and Lorena Ochoa jointly open oceanfront course.
10 November 2010

Final stages of Pinehurst restoration

Radical restoration is transforming Ross's most famous course.
9 November 2010

St Kitts resort breaks ground

EGD to design Woosnam signature course; buyers can get citizenship.
9 November 2010

Bunker renovation project at Biarritz

Hallett makes improvements to historic Le Phare course.
Pern plays it again in Morocco 9 November 2010

Pern plays it again in Morocco

As one course finishes, another starts for French-based architect.
China's Stone Forest now open 9 November 2010

China's Stone Forest now open

54-hole Schmidt-Curley Kunming complex is 'among world's best'.
Two Cambodian courses for Faldo 8 November 2010

Two Cambodian courses for Faldo

Cambodian developer Vattanac to build resort close to Phnom Penh.
8 November 2010

Council faces loss on golf course deal

Homes on former Dún Laoghaire course go on sale at less than cost.
8 November 2010

Rain Bird runs water award scheme

US$50,000 offered by irrigation giant to support water conservation.
8 November 2010

First St Regis hotel in Caribbean

Bahia Beach resort in Puerto Rico also includes RTJ2 golf course.
Mowing bomb craters in Holland 3 November 2010

Mowing bomb craters in Holland

WW2 legacy calls for specialist equipment at Domburgsche links.
3 November 2010

'Unlosable' balls to transform golf?

Microchipped balls will speed play for golfers of all standards, says firm.
3 November 2010

Rees redo for Tilly's Tulsa track

'Tillinghast character had faded', says Jones of Oklahoma course.
Build underway at Nicaragua resort 2 November 2010

Build underway at Nicaragua resort

Kidd-designed golf course at Guacalito will start up in new year.
1 November 2010

January opening for Panama course

Poellot builds first course in Central American country's west.
1 November 2010

New Laredo muni breaks ground

RTJ2 and Landscapes team creating course in south Texas city.
1 November 2010

Mach Dunes earns GEO certification

Kidd course on SSSI is first UK eighteen to win environment award.
23 October 2010

Golf academy at Moscow stadium

TPL to design nine hole course plus practice facility at Olympic venue.
22 October 2010

Work starts at Montenegro resort

Luštica project will include Greg Norman golf course.
22 October 2010

Salish Cliffs set for spring debut

Bates-designed course near Seattle now fully seeded and growing in.
New Close House course reviewed 22 October 2010

New Close House course reviewed

Macpherson's Colt is a fine course on a tough site, says Adam Lawrence.
20 October 2010

Thai golf project up for sale

Monty course planned for Krabi project; owners want US$41m.
Battle for 2018 Ryder Cup hots up 20 October 2010

Battle for 2018 Ryder Cup hots up

Launch of Portuguese bid sees five countries competing for matches.
19 October 2010

Airport forces changes at US muni

Relocation of runway is catalyst for redesign of Columbus course.
19 October 2010

Sustainability system for Middle East

Research institute launches region's 'first objective assessment scheme'.
19 October 2010

Palo Alto outsources maintenance

Flood control project to force renovation at Billy Bell Sr course.
Official opening for Sicilian resort 19 October 2010

Official opening for Sicilian resort

Player and Piras courses feature at new NH-developed Donnafugata.
18 October 2010

Rain Bird pushes water efficiency

New rotors offer backward compatibility with older equipment.
18 October 2010

Renovation plans for Texas muni

Need for new irrigation system is spur for US$3 million project.
New look for McIlroy’s home course 18 October 2010

New look for McIlroy’s home course

Ten year renovation scheme at Holywood reaches next stage.
18 October 2010

First Chinese course for Rees Jones

Construction of first eighteen almost finished at Yunling resort.
MacKenzie’s Alwoodley is restored 18 October 2010

MacKenzie’s Alwoodley is restored

Scot Moodie is restoring bunkers at Alister MacKenzie's first course
13 October 2010

Growth of game is focus for EGCOA

Conference speakers to present initiatives for attracting new golfers.
13 October 2010

Perrett team buys St Andrews Beach

New ownership for Doak-designed Mornington Peninsula course.
13 October 2010

Earth set for European Tour closer

More mature course for second Dubai World Championship.
13 October 2010

Lost Hole: The Maiden

Royal St Georges’ Maiden used to be a much more intimidating hole.
Famous Vietnam course is sold 12 October 2010

Famous Vietnam course is sold

Dalat Palace, believed designed by Hugh Alison, sold to Saigon firm.
12 October 2010

Moscow mayor cancels golf decree

Russian capital to get new planning code for golf development.
12 October 2010

Beijing office for Chinese developer

China Golf aims to build country's largest chain of courses.
12 October 2010

Jacobson builds at Mogan Mountain

New course taking shape in resort area inland from Shanghai.
12 October 2010

Planning delays new Croatian resort

Developer blames bureaucracy for delays to Norman course.
PinPoint debuts virtual flythroughs 11 October 2010

PinPoint debuts virtual flythroughs

Firm behind Ryder Cup TV coverage introduces package for courses.
11 October 2010

Mid-market bolsters Turkish boom

Agency says property sales strong; new golf resorts coming on stream.
11 October 2010

Atkins landscaping Oman course

Wave course to showcase saltwater lakes and sand dune features.
7 October 2010

Nuzzo celebrates his first decade

Wolf Point designer celebrates tenth anniversary of his firm.
7 October 2010

New clubhouse for Erin Hills

Extra locker room space required at 2017 US Open venue.
Dyes balance difficulty and fun 6 October 2010

Dyes balance difficulty and fun

Anthony Pioppi visited Pete and PB Dye's new course in Curaçao.
6 October 2010

Els to design Namibian course

Desert Star course to be part of movie studio complex and resort.
6 October 2010

Refinancing secures Terranea future

New money safeguards California resort after failure of original lender.
5 October 2010

Stalled Oman development to restart

Potential ownership change could see resort construction under way.
5 October 2010

Valderrama sale is agreed

€35 deal to close shortly; fate of proposed 'new Valderrama' unclear.
5 October 2010

Carbon neutral status for big event

Senior Players offsets emissions, recycles and uses biodiesel.
5 October 2010

New owner for Hawaii golf homes

Investment fund acquires homes on golf course at Poipu Beach resort.
4 October 2010

Sorochany build almost finished

Five year schedule for new Russian nine hole course.
4 October 2010

Now's the time to masterplan

Autumn is right time to plan changes, says ASGCA president.
November opening for CostaBaja 1 October 2010

November opening for CostaBaja

Mexican resort now taking bookings; golf course next month.
1 October 2010

Pasatiempo turns to goats

Famous MacKenzie course turns to goats to restore historic look.
New greens for Falcon's Fire 30 September 2010

New greens for Falcon's Fire

Orlando club seeks Audubon to add to appeal of renovated course.
30 September 2010

Greens mower solves noise problem

Jacobsen hybrid mower resolves neighbour dispute for UK club.
30 September 2010

Saunton wins epic planning battle

Four year planning process over; new reservoir to be built next year.
Olson-designed Aglarov course open 29 September 2010

Olson-designed Aglarov course open

Russian golfing estate 'rivals greatest in the world' says Troon's Glasco.
Further alterations at Wentworth 28 September 2010

Further alterations at Wentworth

Controversial eighth and eighteenth to be softened, says club CEO.
28 September 2010

Multi-course firms meet in London

Annual event precedes conference at Royal Horticultural Halls.
Sustainability key to Middle East golf 28 September 2010

Sustainability key to Middle East golf

Gulf courses need social inclusivity and less turfgrass, say leaders.
27 September 2010

Bernhard, Syngenta run turf events

Workshop series will help clubs learn about tournament preparation.
Another Ryder Cup concession? 27 September 2010

Another Ryder Cup concession?

James Hansen explores the complex history of the Twenty Ten course.
25 September 2010

Conversion to single greens in Japan

Renovation of 27-hole Japanese club is Jacobson's latest challenge.
24 September 2010

Improvements made to Concession

New tees, plus softening of greens and landing areas at Florida course.
24 September 2010

Discovery sales buck market gloom

US$600m sales in twelve months show strength of model, says CEO.
24 September 2010

Progress for Tiger's Carolina course

Agreement on piping trout streams should see construction restart.
24 September 2010

Autumn start for Belek GC

Olazabal design will be second real estate play in Turkish golf hotspot.
23 September 2010

NGF to survey American golfers

First ever detailed census of US golfers to help industry promotion.
Second Kapalua course to be sold 23 September 2010

Second Kapalua course to be sold

Hawaii firm buys Bay course after sale of Plantation in 2009.
23 September 2010

Book promotes golf in four hours

Pro golfer and tournament organiser launches speed-up game drive.
23 September 2010

Hotel in build at Maryland course

Boutique four star property planned for Queenstown Harbor course.
Two more renovations for Harbottle 23 September 2010

Two more renovations for Harbottle

Castlewood and Broadmoor to be returned to classic stylings.
23 September 2010

New manager for Alabama courses

Local firm to take responsibility for Montgomery munis.
More golf at Mission Hills Haikou 23 September 2010

More golf at Mission Hills Haikou

Three more openings takes total to six at Chinese mega-resort.
21 September 2010

Lipe renovates Louisiana course

Extra length wins NCAA competition for LSU home course.
Crown sale switches focus to resorts  21 September 2010

Crown sale switches focus to resorts

Eight pay and play facilities to be sold by UK's largest golf group.
19 September 2010

Old Palm sold to investment group

Florida course changes hands in US$30 million deal.
Ryder Cup going green 17 September 2010

Ryder Cup going green

GEO-led programme aims to reduce environmental impact of event.
15 September 2010

First speaker for EGCOA conference

Canadian golf executive Cronk to present at London event.
Yas: the Gulf’s best course? 15 September 2010

Yas: the Gulf’s best course?

Phillips-designed Abu Dhabi course breaks the mode for Gulf golf.
15 September 2010

Heathland restoration at Ferndown

Reconstructed bunkers and tree management key at Dorset course.
13 September 2010

Karnataka aims to become golf hub

Indian state has potential to match Thai golf tourism, says minister.
New von Hagge track for Les Bordes 13 September 2010

New von Hagge track for Les Bordes

'More rustic' look planned for second course at luxury French retreat.
9 September 2010

Clubhouse renovation at Gleneagles

£2.5 million project will provide new restaurant and changing rooms.
9 September 2010

Dutch Open returns to Hilversum

Phillips's renovations to Colt's course aim to test the best.
Edwards to build Hyderabad course 9 September 2010

Edwards to build Hyderabad course

New golf course will help to preserve historic Golconda Fort.
Tanzania job for globetrotter Swan 9 September 2010

Tanzania job for globetrotter Swan

Army-owned Lugalo to be country's first high spec golf course.
Four Seasons hotel for El Gouna 9 September 2010

Four Seasons hotel for El Gouna

Developer Orascom agrees deal for Egypt and Oman hotels.
8 September 2010

China and Mexico projects for Davis

Oklahoma architect to build courses in Guangdong province.
8 September 2010

Billionaire plans Moscow course

Inteco owner acquires property for golf; Nicklaus design rumoured.
8 September 2010

Shorter courses are more popular

Back tees on long courses are rarely played, concludes panel.
Kiawah reports improved home sales 7 September 2010

Kiawah reports improved home sales

Sixty per cent sales increase so far in 2010 for Carolina resort.
New owners for Victoria National  7 September 2010

New owners for Victoria National

Logistics firm and property developer buy Fazio-designed track.
7 September 2010

Eco-friendly bridges from FiberCore

New composite materials reduce carbon emissions, says Dutch firm.
Crown sells Cotgrave to local group 6 September 2010

Crown sells Cotgrave to local group

'Highly profitable' Nottinghamshire golf complex changes hands.
Hoch to design Creighton  clubhouse 3 September 2010

Hoch to design Creighton clubhouse

Architect plans American vernacular interior at Nicklaus course.
Course taking shape near Schiphol 3 September 2010

Course taking shape near Schiphol

Former dump next to Amsterdam airport to be transformed.
In Depth: China, golf's wild East 2 September 2010

In Depth: China, golf's wild East

China may be golf's hotspot, but is its boom built on solid foundations?
Tetherow owners acquire homesites 1 September 2010

Tetherow owners acquire homesites

Dutch joint venture invests more in Kidd-designed Oregon course.
New mower saves cash at Sakonnet 1 September 2010

New mower saves cash at Sakonnet

Club switches from walk mowers to ride-ons with new Jacobson kit.
On Site: Verdura Golf Resort 1 September 2010

On Site: Verdura Golf Resort

Phillips’ Sicilian sojourn produces something special, but will it pay?
Water saving at Lookout Mountain 1 September 2010

Water saving at Lookout Mountain

Phoenix course removes ponds to save millions of gallons each year.
Milestone for Scottish island course 1 September 2010

Milestone for Scottish island course

Swan to return to complete fifteen year evolution of Eriska project.
Attention to detail at Scandinavian 31 August 2010

Attention to detail at Scandinavian

RTJ II team turns former military base into ultra high-end golf club.
31 August 2010

The Pioneer: Arthur Jack Snyder

Forrest Richardson profiles his mentor's key role in Hawaiian golf.
25 August 2010

Doak rebuilds greens at Detroit club

Historic Colt and Alison course to be renovated by Michigan architect.
Finnish landfill course underway 25 August 2010

Finnish landfill course underway

American architect Nugent starts build after ten years of planning.
Luffenham to host Open qualifying 25 August 2010

Luffenham to host Open qualifying

Enhanced Colt course named as regional qualifying venue for 2013 champs.
25 August 2010

Third nine opens at Lion Lake

27 of 36 holes now in play at Jacobson-designed course in Guangzhou.
Heath restoration at East Berkshire 25 August 2010

Heath restoration at East Berkshire

Swan-led project includes rebunkering, heather and forest enhancement.
Land reclamation project for Golfplan 25 August 2010

Land reclamation project for Golfplan

Creating landscape for Vietnamese course has taken two years of work.
25 August 2010

Symposium to discuss affordable golf

Architect Mandell plans event to help US industry reduce cost of playing golf.
25 August 2010

RFP guide available from ASGCA

Document helps clubs and developers source design services.
11 August 2010

US club undergoes a renaissance

Tom Hoch completes interior design work at Boston golf club's new clubhouse.
September opening at Old American 6 August 2010

September opening at Old American

New course at Tribute resort in Dallas is patterned after classic US holes.
New guide to world's top courses 6 August 2010

New guide to world's top courses

Rolex sponsors global effort from publishers of European Peugeot Guide.
6 August 2010

Continued growth for golf in Europe

Strong growth across Continent, but fall-off in interest continues in British Isles.
5 August 2010

How golf helps manage storm water

Recent US rains demonstrate importance of golf courses, says ASGCA.
Fast and firm goal at Half Moon Bay 28 July 2010

Fast and firm goal at Half Moon Bay

California resort wraps 'links enhancement' project on Hills-designed course.
28 July 2010

Consultants and managers team up

KPMG joins force with European club managers to improve golf operations.
28 July 2010

German project wins Green approval

Politicians of all colours approve new Städler project in city of Paderborn.
First 'pop-up' course for Switzerland 27 July 2010

First 'pop-up' course for Switzerland

Temporary course to be created almost 2,000m up Swiss mountain.
27 July 2010

Partnership to help Iberian golf

Spain and Portugal courses targeted by new grouping of consultants.
London venue for EGCOA event 26 July 2010

London venue for EGCOA event

Royal Horticultural Halls to host fifth annual owners' conference.
26 July 2010

Severe weather hits US courses

High heat, humidity and rainfall prove perfect breeding grounds for disease.
Golf market beckons for Trimax 23 July 2010

Golf market beckons for Trimax

Trimax Mowing Systems to launch first rotary mower for golf roughs and fairways.
First nine of new Mexico course open 21 July 2010

First nine of new Mexico course open

Schmidt-Curley designed Amanali opens front nine and practice facilities.
9 July 2010

Yas brings links to Gulf, says Phillips

'First UAE course on connoisseur's must play list, says architect.
9 July 2010

Open to benefit from STRI innovation

New Trueness Meter aids St Andrews greenkeepers in Open preparation.
9 July 2010

Toro control system launches in US

New Lynx system helps superintendents act more quickly, says supplier.
9 July 2010

Audubon award for UK Marriotts

British golf resorts earn certification for environmental projects.
Modry Las starts work on clubhouse 9 July 2010

Modry Las starts work on clubhouse

Acclaimed Polish course will also launch 150 eco-homes during 2011.
RTJ II opens Hickory Stick course 9 July 2010

RTJ II opens Hickory Stick course

Environmental responsibility key at New York venue, says US design firm.
9 July 2010

New e-learning for club managers

CMAE launches training courses along with EGCOA and Dutch hotel school.
McDowell: ‘I’ll lay up on Road Hole’ 8 July 2010

McDowell: ‘I’ll lay up on Road Hole’

US Open champ says lay-up the most sensible approach to new, longer hole.
Norman's Allegria opens for play 2 July 2010

Norman's Allegria opens for play

Troon-managed course to 'set benchmark for golf developments in Egypt'.
2 July 2010

Eco-friendly plan for North Shore

California course aims to become more environmentally friendly.
2 July 2010

Construction restarts at Cliffs course

New plan calls for less environmental impact at South Carolina project.
2 July 2010

Pairing backs sustainable clubhouses

Architectural firms team up to provide holistic clubhouse design service.
Trump course build now underway 29 June 2010

Trump course build now underway

Full planning permission granted by Aberdeenshire Council.
17 June 2010

Manitou Passage gets new look

Michigan Palmer course changes hands and gets major upgrade.
14 June 2010

Irrigation upgrades for Dutch courses

Irriplan busy with system rebuilds to deliver fast and firm conditions.
Montenegro to develop golf strategy 2 June 2010

Montenegro to develop golf strategy

Ten sites in Balkan country to be evaluated for development potential.
2 June 2010

Enviro-homes for Monterey course

Prototype house to be built alongside newly-renovated Bayonet course.
2 June 2010

Jacobsen mowers for Golf National

New fleet to support Ryder Cup bid at French national golf centre.
September opening for Oitavos hotel 1 June 2010

September opening for Oitavos hotel

Five star property will complement four time Portuguese Open host course.
1 June 2010

German golf trade fair returns

September date and Nuremberg venue for Deutsche Golfplatztage.
1 June 2010

CMAA hosts sustainability meeting

Leading golf bodies meet to discuss business benefits of sustainability agenda.
Autumn bow for Cyprus Faldo course 1 June 2010

Autumn bow for Cyprus Faldo course

Elea course aims to offer club feel for local golfers as well as resort play.
1 June 2010

Second outing for Polish conference

Interest in golf development in Eastern Europe at a high, say organisers.
Firstgolf centre to open in Bangalore 1 June 2010

Firstgolf centre to open in Bangalore

Three hole course plus short game area for first Indian golf training facility.
New irrigation system for the Carrick 24 May 2010

New irrigation system for the Carrick

Scottish course aims to increase playability with better water management.
19 May 2010

Don’t confuse India and China

It’s a mistake to assume the markets are inherently similar, says Kevin Ramsey.
18 May 2010

Golf development in Poland

Golf Investment & Development Conference takes place in September.
Second phase done at East Berks 18 May 2010

Second phase done at East Berks

Swan-led project sees new bunkers and changes to green surrounds.
14 May 2010

But where are the customers?

Jerry Kilby says a business model built solely on tourism is difficult to sustain.
13 May 2010

Turkey course to be Annika signature

Hall of Fame golfer to partner with EGD on new golf resort in Belek.
Deep in the heart of Texas 13 May 2010

Deep in the heart of Texas

Tom Mackin visits the new TPC San Antonio, host of this week's Texas Open.
13 May 2010

Norwegian courses join EGCOA

Newly-formed association becomes member of European owners group.
11 May 2010

Bunkers: a modern challenge

Modern methods of draining bunkers can result in better results at lower cost.
Revitalising a course and community 10 May 2010

Revitalising a course and community

Howard Swan chronicles the history of the abandoned Kolar Gold Fields course.
'Sea of sand' for new Phoenician hole 6 May 2010

'Sea of sand' for new Phoenician hole

New short par four at Arizona resort to complement ballroom development.
First Scottish course for Monty 6 May 2010

First Scottish course for Monty

EGD project at Rowallan Castle course officially opens for play.
Official debut for Earl of Mar course 4 May 2010

Official debut for Earl of Mar course

Thomas firm designs new Scottish course at historic castle resort.
28 April 2010

1757 debuts full course in May

New public in DC region is ready for opening of full eighteen holes.
Haesley aims to set new standards 28 April 2010

Haesley aims to set new standards

New sister course to successful Nine Bridges hits booming Korean golf scene.
£300k irrigation system at Abbey Hill 28 April 2010

£300k irrigation system at Abbey Hill

Burhill-owned venue invests in upgrades but keeps courses open.
Second phase of work at Kingswood 28 April 2010

Second phase of work at Kingswood

Swan aims to rejuvenate century-old Braid designed course.
Ellis Maples: doing more with less 27 April 2010

Ellis Maples: doing more with less

Richard Mandell profiles the work of one of golf’s most enduring dynasties.
On Site: Prince’s Golf Club 24 April 2010

On Site: Prince’s Golf Club

Can the glory days return for Kent’s other Open venue?
19 April 2010

Tougher Twenty Ten for 2010

Ryder Cup captain Monty recommends tweaks to course in advance of events.
The origins of Eden at St Andrews 15 April 2010

The origins of Eden at St Andrews

Mark Alexander discovers more about the original opening holes of the fourth course.
31 March 2010

Tom Hoch establishes new division

Clubhouse designer partners with Jerry Kilby to facilitate entry into new markets.
29 March 2010

Golf must end use of town water.

Desalination and effluent treatment to grow in importance for golf irrigation.
29 March 2010

Long courses 'cost more to maintain'

Research shows extra 100m increases maintenance bill by up to two per cent.
TPL works on two UK courses 26 March 2010

TPL works on two UK courses

The Berkshire Golf Club and The Richmond Golf Club are to be renovated.
25 March 2010

St Andrews course reopens

The Kittocks course resumes play after a £17m refurbishment at the resort.
Norman visits Vietnam course 23 March 2010

Norman visits Vietnam course

Design firm owner surveys work at Danang Golf Club, due to open in April.
Larsen becomes ASGCA president 22 March 2010

Larsen becomes ASGCA president

Palmer architect to promote golf’s integrity, competitiveness and fellowship.
19 March 2010

Nicklaus project in NYC underway

Construction on Ferry Point, the golf course on a former landfill, has begun.
18 March 2010

KPMG creates golf community

New Web site goes live featuring golf market intelligence, analysis and news.
17 March 2010

Hawaiian course to be renovated

Enhancements at Makaha Resort & Golf Club are aimed at improving playability.
Braid course celebrates centenary 15 March 2010

Braid course celebrates centenary

North Shore course to play in original configuration for centenary weekend.
11 March 2010

Golf development in Poland

Warsaw conference to focus on investment and development in the area.
10 March 2010

From duckling to swan

Thomas Hoffman Jepsen describes his experience of the EIGCA’s diploma.
10 March 2010

SunCor appoints new management

Troon Golf to manage SunRidge Canyon Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Pinehurst course to be restored 9 March 2010

Pinehurst course to be restored

Coore and Crenshaw to renovate Ross's legendary Course No. 2.
Sawgrass files for bankruptcy 8 March 2010

Sawgrass files for bankruptcy

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa files for bankruptcy protection from its lender.
5 March 2010

Web site revamp for Southworth

Development company's new Web site showcases services and successes.
5 March 2010

Golf's artificial future

Adam Lawrence investigates what place synthetic turf has in the game of golf.
4 March 2010

New managers for Tillinghast course

Century-old New Jersey club becomes part of Troon Golf portfolio.
EU to ban pond plant chemicals 3 March 2010

EU to ban pond plant chemicals

UK firm introduces alternative product for control of submerged plants and algae.
3 March 2010

Home green renovated at Silvermere

Swan begins remodelling project at Surrey course; bunker rebuild will follow.
New Moroccan operation for Huxley 3 March 2010

New Moroccan operation for Huxley

Synthetic greens firm appoints distributor for fast-growing emerging golf market.
Kemper to manage Cornerstone Club 1 March 2010

Kemper to manage Cornerstone Club

Norman-designed course at the heart of Colorado mountain community.
26 February 2010

Golf’s changing framework

Benjamin Warren discusses how the industry can recover from the downturn.
24 February 2010

Wisley proceeds with Church project

Performance of Sportcrete bunker system impresses course architect.
Tuscan resort to open this summer 24 February 2010

Tuscan resort to open this summer

August/September debut for first course of two at TUI-owned Castelfalfi.
May debut for Nebraska's Prairie Club 24 February 2010

May debut for Nebraska's Prairie Club

New sandhills destination to offer two full courses plus ten hole par three.
Arcos Gardens affiliates with RCI 23 February 2010

Arcos Gardens affiliates with RCI

Spanish golf development releases villas for timeshare exchange programme.
First Korean course for Hills/Forrest 23 February 2010

First Korean course for Hills/Forrest

Sanyosoo resort will also include Kyle Phillips and Tom Weiskopf courses.
Spotlight on Scottsdale 23 February 2010

Spotlight on Scottsdale

Toby Ingleton takes in a small sample of the courses on offer in Arizona.
22 February 2010

Renovated Gulf course buys carts

Emirate's first all-grass course gets new fairways, greens and golf carts.
22 February 2010

EGD to design fourth Belek course

Olivion will be Turkish destination's first course with freehold property for sale.
19 February 2010

CMM launches golf salary survey

Recruitment firm to publish information on pay and conditions in golf industry.
KPMG announces speakers for GBF 18 February 2010

KPMG announces speakers for GBF

Norman and Sorenstam top bill at golf conference to be held in Turkey in May.
Trump files detailed site plan 17 February 2010

Trump files detailed site plan

Final planning application will be determined by Aberdeenshire Council.
17 February 2010

Casper recognised by Audubon

US's second largest golf operator commended for environmental practices.
17 February 2010

Curley joins ASGCA board

Leadership role for architect who has pioneered golf development in China.
Golf Hole Hall of Fame launched 17 February 2010

Golf Hole Hall of Fame launched

New scheme aims to recognise the world's best-loved golf holes.
Hoylake gets nod for 2014 Open 16 February 2010

Hoylake gets nod for 2014 Open

R&A announces twelfth championship to be played at Royal Liverpool.
AV Macan: Canada’s democrat of golf 10 February 2010

AV Macan: Canada’s democrat of golf

Jeff Mingay profiles the designer of many of western Canada’s best courses.
Playing at Saadiyat Beach 10 February 2010

Playing at Saadiyat Beach

Adam Lawrence was one of the first golf journalists to see the Gulf seaside course.
Ryder Cup construction completed 10 February 2010

Ryder Cup construction completed

£2m invested at Welsh resort to build bridge for use during Ryder Cup week.
Gleneagles goes for green award 9 February 2010

Gleneagles goes for green award

2014 Ryder Cup venue aiming to achieve GEO certification this year.
9 February 2010

Renovation plans for La Quinta

Troon Golf to help with redesign of key holes at Spanish course.
9 February 2010

Hoch to design at Russian resort

Remote working saves time and money for Zavidovo clubhouse project.
The world's best 36 hole day? 8 February 2010

The world's best 36 hole day?

Adam Lawrence takes a look at the new course at Barnbougle Dunes, Tasmania.
6 February 2010

New Illinois course to open this year

Weibring-designed Metamora Fields hires Turf Solutions to manage build.
4 February 2010

Fought to renovate Dallas CC course

'Classic architectural look' planned for rebuild of prestigious Texan track.
3 February 2010

More scholarships given by GCBAA

Scholarships from course builders help students get into the golf industry.
First Swiss course wins GEO award 3 February 2010

First Swiss course wins GEO award

Nine hole Nuolen course earns props for low fertiliser and chemical use.
New par three course at Shadow Hills 3 February 2010

New par three course at Shadow Hills

California course uses less turf and promotes sustainable agronomy.
Extensive changes planned for Majlis 3 February 2010

Extensive changes planned for Majlis

Revealed: new bunkering scheme for Dubai Desert Classic host course.
First shoots of recovery for US golf? 2 February 2010

First shoots of recovery for US golf?

Is revival of stalled Summit Rock project a harbinger of better times?
1 February 2010

UK tree management firm launched

Tree & Woodland Company to offer arboricultural support to golf courses.
Elstree clubhouse plan wins consent 1 February 2010

Elstree clubhouse plan wins consent

Development plan for UK course calls for relocation of eighteenth green.
1 February 2010

Fitzpatrick returns to GolfScapes

Brauer's firm re-hires former technical advisor and project architect.
1 February 2010

SOL wins Trump construction deal

'Multi-million pound' contract awarded to Irish golf construction firm.
Huge Gehry clubhouse for Saadiyat 29 January 2010

Huge Gehry clubhouse for Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi course opens with news of plans for 18,000 sq m clubhouse.
Harradine to design in Georgia 28 January 2010

Harradine to design in Georgia

Ras al Khaimah-based developer to build golf village within 25km of Tbilisi
27 January 2010

Panks's Conestoga to open shortly

New course in Nevada retirement community will debut in late January.
Will Danang be Vietnam's first links? 27 January 2010

Will Danang be Vietnam's first links?

Norman's firm builds course in dunes by the sea in southeast Asia.
27 January 2010

Faldo Series to new Navarino course

First part of Greek mega-resort to play host to Major winner's junior event.
26 January 2010

Green maintenance facility for Merion

Historic US club goes sustainable with green roof and water recycling.
Exciting new course on Belgian coast 26 January 2010

Exciting new course on Belgian coast

Marnoch and van Hauwaert to design 27 hole complex next to Royal Zoute.
St Andrews aims for GEO standards 25 January 2010

St Andrews aims for GEO standards

Historic links looks to achieve environmental certification before Open.
22 January 2010

Toro enhances Reelmaster mower

Toro has upgraded its Reelmaster 3100-D mower with dual point adjustment blades.
22 January 2010

New product launch from Rain Bird

Rain Bird has introduced new hose-end nozzles and quick connect couplers.
22 January 2010

RTJ2 enhances Hawaii's Makai

Course renovation accompanies major upgrade to hotel at Kauai resort.
Golfbaan Heelsumse Veld 22 January 2010

Golfbaan Heelsumse Veld

Marnoch looks to restore heath and add strategy to Dutch course.
20 January 2010

New used turf equipment brokerage

US firm launches service to help courses across the world acquire turf equipment.
13 January 2010

Grants support English womens' golf

Golf authorities launch simplified scheme to attract more women into golf.
13 January 2010

New cart fleet for Killarney

Irish Open host invests in electric carts; says are a significant income stream.
13 January 2010

Swan seminar advocates renovation

British designer says careful investment in course redesign pays dividends.
13 January 2010

Casper buys another Florida course

Original developer sells St Johns after completion of residential build.
12 January 2010

Palm Valley selects OB Sports

OB Sports Golf Management to manage Arizona-based golf club.
7 January 2010

New project for Tom Hoch Design

Design firm to renovate Tulsa Country Club clubhouse.
6 January 2010

Another Chinese opening for S-C

Dragon Valley is Schmidt-Curley's second course on popular resort island of Hainan.
6 January 2010

US and China open golf up to children

More young people will be able to play golf thanks to the Sticks for Kids programme.
5 January 2010

PGA commissioner receives award

Tim Finchem has been awarded the 2010 Donald Ross Award by the ASGCA.
5 January 2010

New owners for Superstition Mountain

Phoenix-based golf course has been bought by local firm, JSH Time.
5 January 2010

Renovations at Falcon’s Fire

Florida golf club announces the completion of its renovations.
4 January 2010

Two more courses bought by Trump

Branton Woods and Pine Hill join NY entrepreneur's list of golf courses.
Winter sun in Scottsdale 10 December 2009

Winter sun in Scottsdale

Toby Ingleton escapes from the UK for a week of Arizona sunshine
Kohler buys Hamilton Hall 7 December 2009

Kohler buys Hamilton Hall

American tycoon plans to restore historic hotel but will consult on possible uses.
7 December 2009

Majlis course is rebunkered by TPL

Anglo-Aussie firm wins renovation contract at home of Dubai Desert Classic.
7 December 2009

Trump director: 'out of our hands'

Inflammatory media coverage complicated Forbes situation, says Hobday.
3 December 2009

Hanbury Manor goes green

Hanbury Manor hotel applies for environmental certificate.
24 November 2009

IMG supports range of golf courses

Courses in Morocco, Italy and Nigeria sign up with golf services division.
Wisley's Garden gets a new look 23 November 2009

Wisley's Garden gets a new look

Renovation at Surrey club focuses on sustainability and value for money.
Book features Colt and associates 23 November 2009

Book features Colt and associates

Masters of Design to cover Colt, Alison, Morrison and MacKenzie.
23 November 2009

BSH to launch new grasses

Supplier says new 007 creeping bent offers performance with lower inputs.
23 November 2009

GEO slams start of Trump works

Council decision 'paves the way for the destruction of a priority ecosystem'.
23 November 2009

SV Hotchkin: golf’s military mind

A look at the Lincolnshire landowner who created the fabled Woodhall Spa.
23 November 2009

Ransomes launches hybrid mower

BTME debut for new mower as firm returns to UK greenkeeping show.
19 November 2009

Local firms hired for Trump project

Three Scottish contractors chosen for preliminary dune stabilisation phase.
Norman opens Race to Dubai course 19 November 2009

Norman opens Race to Dubai course

'Mile of golf' closes Earth course, home of troubled Dubai World Championship.
All-weather firm Huxley hits Austria 19 November 2009

All-weather firm Huxley hits Austria

Graz firm is new distributor for UK-based all weather turf supplier.
Player opens Morocco course 18 November 2009

Player opens Morocco course

First of two seaside courses now open at resort near historic port of Essaouira.
New Hills course bucks US trends 18 November 2009

New Hills course bucks US trends

Westhaven course shows real estate driven golf can still succeed.
18 November 2009

Grant enables NI range project

Swan to help Donaghadee rise to fore of Northern Ireland junior golf development.
17 November 2009

New partnership for EGD and GEO

Tour-owned design firm to involve environment body in all future projects.
Firekeeper is grassed and growing 17 November 2009

Firekeeper is grassed and growing

Summer 2010 debut planned for new Begay/Brauer course.
13 November 2009

FLL translates definitive guide

Fourth edition of course construction guide now available in English.
13 November 2009

Glashedy refreshes bunkering

Original architect Pat Ruddy reworks Northern Irish course bunkering.
12 November 2009

Sanford heads to Hawaii

Sanford Golf Design selected to renovate the Kona Country Club’s Ocean course.
12 November 2009

Madrid’s oldest club chooses E-Z-GO

Real Club de la Puerta de Hierra selects fleet of 40 electric RXV golf cars.
11 November 2009

Transformed Palm Harbor reopens

Clifton, Ezell and Clifton renovation to be managed by KemperSports.
Luton Hoo selects Jacobsen 11 November 2009

Luton Hoo selects Jacobsen

Ransomes Jacobsen mowing products selected to maintain unusual course.
Challenges ahead for Mach Dunes 11 November 2009

Challenges ahead for Mach Dunes

Can Kidd's lifelong dream course overcome environmental restrictions?
10 November 2009

Loch Lomond bags turf award

Scottish club wins waste management gong in Golf Course Environment Awards.
10 November 2009

Construction underway in Egypt

Architect firm TPL begins bulk construction at New Giza course in Egypt.
10 November 2009

Powerplay debuts in Spain

Anfi Tauro Golf & Luxury Resort to host tournament on 28 November.
4 November 2009

Amazing Lost Farm taking shape

Second Barnbougle course to maintain Aussie resort's world-class image.
4 November 2009

Club Car sees success in Spain

Golf vehicle manufacturer signs major deals with Bonalba and Alicante courses.
4 November 2009

Aldwickbury sees member boom

Hertfordshire club sees member increase with course quality attributed as factor.
3 November 2009

KPMG heads to Gloria Resort

Seventh annual Golf Business Forum set to take place in Belek, Turkey.
3 November 2009

Land of opportunity

GCA finds out what's needed for Italy to fulfil its golfing potential.
2 November 2009

Lord of the links

Mike Keiser explains his influences as Old Macdonald readies for opening.
29 October 2009

Área Golfe to remodel Vidago course

Complete renovation and expansion planned for Portuguese course.
29 October 2009

Doak to speak at EGCOA event

Designer of Pacific Dunes and Barnbougle to address owners' conference.
28 October 2009

Work begins on Trump project

Council committee approves dune work; Trump: 'course will be world's best.'
28 October 2009

Grassing complete at Lodestone

Schoeder and Irwin collaborate on new course in Maryland mountains.
27 October 2009

Jack wants to design Olympic course

Golf legend says Rio developers have made approaches about 2016 course.
Asian golf 'must outgrow private jets' 26 October 2009

Asian golf 'must outgrow private jets'

Aiming at wealthy elite can only take industry so far, says US club guru.
26 October 2009

Land access key to China growth

Shortage of suitable land close to cities makes affordable golf tough, says panel.
26 October 2009

Firstgolf launches two Indian projects

Indian government plans to develop up to 600 golf training facilities.
Erin Hills sold to venture capitalist 23 October 2009

Erin Hills sold to venture capitalist

2011 Amateur host course gets new owner; golf carts to be banned.
23 October 2009

Major refurb for St Andrews hotel

New general manager oversees changes at Scores preparing for 2010 Open.
23 October 2009

Mandell renovates Maples course

Pinehurst-based architect uses old aerials to return Carolina course to original feel.
22 October 2009

CMAA pulls out of Golf Industry Show

Remaining partners reaffirm commitment to show; Vegas to be venue for 2012.
21 October 2009

New owners for Bear Creek

California Nicklaus course is bought out by local golf industry veterans.
21 October 2009

EGCOA presents ‘eye-opening' work

Swedish and Dutch surveys on future of golf take centre stage at conference.
New venue and date for Irish Open 21 October 2009

New venue and date for Irish Open

Killarney's Killeen course to host event, moved to two weeks after the Open.
21 October 2009

Record attendance for Asian summit

More than 500 delegates to gather in Kuala Lumpur; GCA will report live.
21 October 2009

Kemper selects CourseVision maps

Property mapping solution helps course operator boost environmental programme.
Atwal and Hills form design pairing 21 October 2009

Atwal and Hills form design pairing

American design firm and Indian pro hook up for subcontinental design projects.
Links Across America to debut 20 October 2009

Links Across America to debut

Lohmann and Bruce create accessible short course at Randall Oaks in Illinois.
20 October 2009

GCBAA upgrades three members

More firms earn full membership in builders' association.
Punta Mira to open second course 19 October 2009

Punta Mira to open second course

Bahai course to join original Nicklaus design at oceanfront Mexican resort.
16 October 2009

New book focuses on birds and golf

R&A teams with RSPB to provide advice on managing habitat to course operators.
16 October 2009

Iconic Road Hole to be lengthened

Will new tee on practice ground restore challenge of St Andrews' hardest hole?
15 October 2009

Trump project ‘not just for elite’

Public access to be retained and locals to get cheap green fees, say developers.
Viborg earns GEO certification 15 October 2009

Viborg earns GEO certification

Danish Golf Union aims to make country Europe's greenest golf nation.
14 October 2009

US courses face snap chemical ban

EPA seeks to complete phase-out of methyl bromide; GCSAA calls foul.
Environment top concern at Fairfield 14 October 2009

Environment top concern at Fairfield

Manchester course expands with help of Le Sueur and contractor Souters.
Capidrain is the answer for Ternesse   14 October 2009

Capidrain is the answer for Ternesse

Van Hauwaert fixes drainage at Antwerp club; now on site at Dutch project.
Second course at The Dutch for EGD 14 October 2009

Second course at The Dutch for EGD

Torrance signature will go alongside Monty course currently in build.
13 October 2009

IMG boosts Chinese portfolio further

IMG signs agreement to design two new courses in Hebei Province.
13 October 2009

Trump exec to speak to EGCOA

Owners association announces new speakers for December conference.
12 October 2009

EGD supports environmental goals

Tour-owned design firm renews agreement with Golf Environment Organisation.
12 October 2009

Marzolf finishes Deer Creek project

Fazio firm completes $7.7m renovation of Georgia island course.
Poipu Bay plans 2010 renovations 9 October 2009

Poipu Bay plans 2010 renovations

Switch from bermuda to paspalum to improve green quality and sustainability.
UK course revitalises greens  9 October 2009

UK course revitalises greens

Overseeding with browntop bent is key to keeping down poa at Vicars Cross.
New look for Old Conna 9 October 2009

New look for Old Conna

Swan Golf Designs contracted to redesign ninth hole at the Old Conna Golf Club.
EGD to design new Austrian course 7 October 2009

EGD to design new Austrian course

Architect Robin Hiseman to lead Golfplatz Anif project near Salzburg.
6 October 2009

New-look Harding for Presidents Cup

Bunker renovation and tree removal key to success at California course.
Gulf’s first seaside course finished  6 October 2009

Gulf’s first seaside course finished

Saadiyat Beach will be first part of US$28 million Abu Dhabi island development.
2 October 2009

Prestancia reopens Club Course

TPC Prestancia is set to reopen its Club Course following a four month closure.
2 October 2009

Kidd says farewell to the UK

Scottish architect moves to US in search of Asian and South American work.
First hometown course for Jacobson 23 September 2009

First hometown course for Jacobson

Chicago-born architect debuts in native city with Bowes Creek course.
More openings at Polaris World 22 September 2009

More openings at Polaris World

Huge Spanish development is close to completing eight course Nicklaus Trail.
New China courses opened by IMG 21 September 2009

New China courses opened by IMG

Management and design firm adds two new courses to its Far Eastern portfolio.
Royal Belfast goes remote control 21 September 2009

Royal Belfast goes remote control

Ireland's oldest club adopts modern mowing technology to cut severe slopes.
16 September 2009

Papago bucks tree removal trend

Popular Phoenix muni continues renovation by planting mature trees.
16 September 2009

Firm greens at East Lake

Bouncy bermuda presents new test for Tour after three weeks of soft bent greens.
14 September 2009

Bled to host Harradine Trophy

Leading event for European greenkeepers to take place at Slovenian course.
STRI announces award winners 14 September 2009

STRI announces award winners

St Andrews team and Minchinhampton greenkeeper take environment awards.
14 September 2009

Honduras resort nears completion

Dye-designed Black Pearl course at Pristine Bay resort will be open next year.
Pont renovates 1980s Pennink track 14 September 2009

Pont renovates 1980s Pennink track

Three year project to reshape greens and bunkers at De Hoge Kleij.
10 September 2009

Lapp hosts BMW at Dubsdread

Rees Jones-led renovation makes its Tour debut as FedEx Cup reaches week three.
Gidman makes alterations at Hösel 9 September 2009

Gidman makes alterations at Hösel

Tree clearing allows repositioning of home green at German club.
Oceânico upgrades Laguna course 9 September 2009

Oceânico upgrades Laguna course

New grasses and tree management central to refresh of Portuguese course.
9 September 2009

Norman predicts Chinese golf boom

'China is leader of the pack,' says two-time Major champion and golf designer.
Scottish artist paints golf courses 8 September 2009

Scottish artist paints golf courses

Royal Aberdeen, Old Course, Turnberry are first subjects for renowned painter.
New Toro irrigation for Sonning 8 September 2009

New Toro irrigation for Sonning

Berkshire course saves water with new computer-controlled irrigation system.
Sustainability projects at TPC Boston 7 September 2009

Sustainability projects at TPC Boston

Deutsche Bank tournament is carbon neutral for the second year.
Extended renovation at East Berks 7 September 2009

Extended renovation at East Berks

Swan leads bunker rebuild and heather regeneration project for century-old club.
Grand Lake opens regrassed greens 4 September 2009

Grand Lake opens regrassed greens

Texas course converts its greens to TifEagle bermuda grass.
Is US golf development waking up? 4 September 2009

Is US golf development waking up?

Nicklaus group breaks ground on Texas course after new owners take control.
Jacobson opens first China course 4 September 2009

Jacobson opens first China course

Moon course is first of two to open at Lion Lake resort near Guangzhou.
3 September 2009

R&A revamps sustainability Web site

New-look site shows off governing body's work on environmental management.
China success for Sticks for Kids 3 September 2009

China success for Sticks for Kids

GCBAA-backed development scheme teaches golf to 5,000 Chinese children.
Faldo wins new Vietnam project 3 September 2009

Faldo wins new Vietnam project

'Hidden gem' beachfront golf course, part of 2000-bed resort, to open in 2012.
3 September 2009

New irrigation for Paradise Valley

Arizona course reduces water use and improves efficiency with high-tech system.
'Country club for an hour' in Houston 2 September 2009

'Country club for an hour' in Houston

Nuzzo designs state of the art practice facility 'that plays more like a course'.
Oceanfront par three course for LA 2 September 2009

Oceanfront par three course for LA

Eckenrode hopes to provide top class facility for young golfers to learn the game.
30 August 2009

Blog: Surfing the Asian wave

Adam Lawrence considers the implications of today's US Amateur final.
Sequoyah National to open next week 28 August 2009

Sequoyah National to open next week

New Trent Jones course at North Carolina resort will open on 1 September.
'Asia's Pebble' at Pine Beach? 28 August 2009

'Asia's Pebble' at Pine Beach?

Spectacular coastal course is testament to the success of golf in Korea.
Bang for the buck at Clandon 27 August 2009

Bang for the buck at Clandon

Adam Lawrence reports on the Clandon Club project near Guildford in England.
26 August 2009

Polish conference draws attention

Golf development in central and eastern Europe to be centrepiece of new event.
26 August 2009

Casper takes on Delaware muni

New operator and big investment for century-old Wilmington course.
Stavanger renovation complete 24 August 2009

Stavanger renovation complete

Drainage at the heart of five year project at historic Norwegian club.
Pont polishes Royal Hague 24 August 2009

Pont polishes Royal Hague

Alison's Dutch jewel has been brought back to the forefront of European golf.
24 August 2009

Troon to manage historic Princes

Top course operator takes reins at Kent links, host to Open qualifying in 2011.
24 August 2009

Merion aims for firm Walker Cup

Superintendent Shaffer using new sensor technology to dry out course for matches.
Doak builds course on Chinese island 24 August 2009

Doak builds course on Chinese island

Leading architect to bring minimalism to Asia with course on Hainan.
24 August 2009

Architects plan for water conservation

ASGCA president Carrick calls for better planning to preserve water resources.
Faldo talks Turkey at Cornelia 24 August 2009

Faldo talks Turkey at Cornelia

A visit to Faldo Design's new course amid the sand and pine of the Belek strip.
17 August 2009

Blog: the moment golf turned east?

Adam Lawrence reckons Yang Yong-eun’s PGA Championship win came at an opportune moment for golf.
17 August 2009

Dubsdread offers Tour experience

Green fee golfers to play Chicago course set up for pros, one day later.
Dutch project for van Hauwaert 17 August 2009

Dutch project for van Hauwaert

Belgian architect begins expansion project at Golf Club Meerssen.
Mackenzie’s Heythrop almost done 17 August 2009

Mackenzie’s Heythrop almost done

New course in historic Oxfordshire park heading for September soft opening.
New control system from Rain Bird 14 August 2009

New control system from Rain Bird

Irrigation firm says IC System reduces complexity and saves money.
13 August 2009

Golf to join Olympic fold

Golf will be part of the Olympic Games from 2016 onwards.
MGM builds hotel at New Giza 13 August 2009

MGM builds hotel at New Giza

Egyptian development announces hotel operator for Pyramid-neighbouring project.
GCA partners with Asian conference 11 August 2009

GCA partners with Asian conference

Golf Course Architecture is a new media partner of the Asia Pacific Golf Summit.
Further renovations at Malahide 11 August 2009

Further renovations at Malahide

Hackett-designed Irish course to renovate second nine holes with architect Howes.
11 August 2009

Book tells story of Crooked Stick

New history of Dyes' first course design, venue for recent US Senior Open.
Ransomes aims high in Pyrenees 11 August 2009

Ransomes aims high in Pyrenees

Andorra course, the highest in Europe, buys new maintenance equipment.
Acclaimed Concession course sold 11 August 2009

Acclaimed Concession course sold

Buyer aims to build membership; troubled housing development not part of deal.
Faldo course anchors Alentejo resort 7 August 2009

Faldo course anchors Alentejo resort

New golf resort plus EU money to lead development of central Portuguese region.
7 August 2009

Historic venue to host PGA Tour

Restored Macdonald course will test professionals in Greenbrier Classic.
Forte opens new Sicilian resort 5 August 2009

Forte opens new Sicilian resort

Developer Sir Rocco Forte has opened Verdura, his new golf resort in Sicily.
Golf writer turns developer 5 August 2009

Golf writer turns developer

Journalist Anthony Pioppi trying to build public course in Connecticut home town.
4 August 2009

Keiser to invest in Askernish?

Bandon Dunes founder discussing future development of Old Tom's Hebridean gem.
29 July 2009

GEO slams Irish resort plan

Proposed Islandikane resort 'disregards principles of sustainable development'.
Budersand leads German links 29 July 2009

Budersand leads German links

A visit to Budersand and Föhr left Adam Lawrence excited about golf in Germany.
28 July 2009

ETL earns new accreditation

Scottish lab retains privileged testing status, one of only ten in the world.
'New Valderrama' to start soon? 27 July 2009

'New Valderrama' to start soon?

Patiño confirms work is expected to start on Castellar Golf in near future.
27 July 2009

Doak to return to Scotland?

Renaissance Club hopes to add three holes on dunes acquired from Muirfield.
Synthetic turf not maintenance-free 24 July 2009

Synthetic turf not maintenance-free

'Install and forget' is not an option, says leading synthetic greens manufacturer.
Parsinen chases the Open dream 23 July 2009

Parsinen chases the Open dream

Mark Parsinen talks about Scotland, design, development and the Open.
23 July 2009

Stormy opening at Mach Dunes

Extreme weather can't hide the drama of Kidd's new links.
19 July 2009

Blog: the new Old Tom

Adam Lawrence reflects on an Open close to offering sport's greatest story.
Trump course a step closer? 16 July 2009

Trump course a step closer?

Release of new site masterplan will be part of detailed planning application.
Soft opening at Harbor Shores 15 July 2009

Soft opening at Harbor Shores

Nicklaus visit means preview play now available on lakeside Michigan course.
Player hotel for St Lucia resort 15 July 2009

Player hotel for St Lucia resort

Black Knight to brand Caribbean resort hotel and villas as well as its golf course.
Maples dynasty renovates Olde Mill 14 July 2009

Maples dynasty renovates Olde Mill

The renovation of the Olde Mill golf course in Virgina is almost complete.
10 July 2009

Schreiner renovates River Oaks

Myrtle Beach course to get a bunker upgrade and a new marketing strategy.
Player to open BlackSeaRama 10 July 2009

Player to open BlackSeaRama

Signature designer to open coastal Bulgarian course on 18 July.
10 July 2009

Green plan for Scottish Open

Three year initiative to cut environmental impact of European Tour event.
Double hundred for Nicklaus 8 July 2009

Double hundred for Nicklaus

Red Ledges is Golden Bear's firm's 200th course in the United States.
Green initiative at Women's Open 8 July 2009

Green initiative at Women's Open

Sponsor pledges to plant trees for every birdie scored during Championship.
St Johns wins Audubon certification 8 July 2009

St Johns wins Audubon certification

Environmental award for Clyde Johnston-designed course in Jacksonville.
8 July 2009

From marsh to golf in China

Golden Mountain, another Chinese course by architects Schmidt-Curley, opens.
Upgrade on schedule at Bay Hill 8 July 2009

Upgrade on schedule at Bay Hill

Green regrassing, changes to surrounds and bunkers on track for October opening.
8 July 2009

Colligan keeps cost down at Cleburne

Architect spends less than US$3m to build DFW course.
Fazio plans St Kitts course 6 July 2009

Fazio plans St Kitts course

American developer to build waterside Caribbean course.
Old Union to open this week 6 July 2009

Old Union to open this week

Architect Griffiths turns developer at Georgia mountain course.
'Church Pews' come to Morocco 3 July 2009

'Church Pews' come to Morocco

November opening for Kyle Phillips course located near to Marrakesh.
Alexander exhibits photos at Open 2 July 2009

Alexander exhibits photos at Open

Scottish photographer to put on Turnberry show during Championship.
Faldo signs major Indian project 1 July 2009

Faldo signs major Indian project

Lavasa course and city to embrace New Urbanism design principles.
Double renovation at Sundridge Park 1 July 2009

Double renovation at Sundridge Park

Bunker and landscape refurbishment for London club built in Repton park.
1 July 2009

Troon to manage Moroccan project

First golf course at 30,000 bed resort to be operated by American firm.
1 July 2009

EGCOA conference in Amsterdam

Golf course owners' event returns to its original home.
Mongolian visit for Swan 29 June 2009

Mongolian visit for Swan

Much-travelled British architect to advise on golf strategy for Mongolian government.
Ryder Cup 2018 runners emerge 26 June 2009

Ryder Cup 2018 runners emerge

Six countries will bid for the right to host the 2018 Ryder Cup.
24 June 2009

Vintage Carolina course is updated

Architect Kris Spence finishes renovating the Country Club of Spartanburg.
Bear Mountain opens Valley course 24 June 2009

Bear Mountain opens Valley course

Second Nicklaus design for British Columbia resort.
23 June 2009

Double renovation for Dataw Island

South Carolina club hires ex-Augusta super Fuller for upgrading project.
20 June 2009

Blog: Soggy Bethpage defenceless

Adam Lawrence says no course is tough when the greens are sodden.
Belgium's first synthetic golf course 19 June 2009

Belgium's first synthetic golf course

Dimitri van Hauwaert builds country’s first golf course with synthetic greens.
Open founder’s house for sale 18 June 2009

Open founder’s house for sale

Victorian home of man who set up the Open has been rescued from ruin.
18 June 2009

July opening for Polish course

Gary Player to inaugurate Modry Las along with Polish sports minister.
18 June 2009

Oakmont earns ninth US Open

The USGA has announced that the 2016 US Open will be played at Oakmont.
18 June 2009

Sweden takes to GEO certification

Seminars introduce clubs to environmental management programme.
Begay & Brauer build Kansas course 18 June 2009

Begay & Brauer build Kansas course

Notah Begay III and architect Jeff Brauer building Firekeeper course in Kansas.
Audubon certification for St Pierre 16 June 2009

Audubon certification for St Pierre

Welsh resort certified in Environmental Planning by Audubon International.
16 June 2009

Pre-Ryder renovation for Medinah

Chicago course to close for greens rebuild ahead of 2012 Ryder Cup matches.
Green drive for 2010 Ryder Cup 15 June 2009

Green drive for 2010 Ryder Cup

The 2010 Ryder Cup will pioneer sustainability in sporting events.
15 June 2009

Back to the beach at Wild Dunes

Charleston course restores famous oceanside finishing hole with Fazio.
PGA of Sweden opens Links course 15 June 2009

PGA of Sweden opens Links course

Kyle Phillips creates links from farmland in Kingsbarns-like transformation.
15 June 2009

Eight new associates for ASGCA

American architects body adds new members at annual meeting.
Three consecutive par threes? 12 June 2009

Three consecutive par threes?

Richardson plans Swedish course with three short holes in succession.
Currier has Black ready for Open 12 June 2009

Currier has Black ready for Open

After only seven years, the US Open returns to Bethpage Black next week.
12 June 2009

Seven year renewal for Cedar Hill

New Jersey course reaps the benefit of extensive renovation by architect McNeil.
Solar carts for Hong Kong club 11 June 2009

Solar carts for Hong Kong club

Jockey Club course to cut emissions and save money with SolarDrive cells.
£20m renovation for St Mellion 11 June 2009

£20m renovation for St Mellion

Owner gives UK's first Nicklaus course a refresh, and a new hotel.
11 June 2009

Fijian course finally opens

Major South Pacific resort development opens its doors.
Tree work aids Lyman Orchards 10 June 2009

Tree work aids Lyman Orchards

Connecticut Trent Jones course renovated by architect Mungeam.
8 June 2009

Rivers Edge moves to SeaDwarf

No-Till greens renovation aids quick switch to paspalum at North Carolina course.
Marzolf renovates Deer Creek course 8 June 2009

Marzolf renovates Deer Creek course

Major upgrade for Georgia course includes new grass species and reshaping.
8 June 2009

Grand opening for Stewart tribute club

New Missouri course designed by Chuck Smith honours triple Major champion.
Turf creates wild flower meadows 4 June 2009

Turf creates wild flower meadows

Golf courses looking for a more natural look may enjoy a new UK product.
4 June 2009

Sweden leads GEO industry charge

Forsgårdens and Ljunghusens achieve GEO Certified status.
4 June 2009

Blog: Links golf on the rise

Adam Lawrence reports on a visit to an amazing new German links.
EGD breaks ground in Russia 4 June 2009

EGD breaks ground in Russia

Construction has begun on the PGA National Russia course at Zavidovo Lake.
Course upgrades at Cottrell Park 1 June 2009

Course upgrades at Cottrell Park

Welsh golf resort has carried out a number of alterations to its two courses.
World's largest putting course opens 1 June 2009

World's largest putting course opens

Schmidt-Curley builds seventeen acre monster practice green at Mission Hills.
Scottish designers form association 1 June 2009

Scottish designers form association

New grouping aims to to promote the profession in the home of golf.
Asian Federation puts Swan on board 29 May 2009

Asian Federation puts Swan on board

Architect Howard Swan is elected to board of Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Huxley surfaces for Celtic Manor 28 May 2009

Huxley surfaces for Celtic Manor

Celtic Manor’s golf academy has added a new short game practice area.
Toro mowers for Woodhall Spa 27 May 2009

Toro mowers for Woodhall Spa

The famous Woodhall Spa course in the UK has upgraded its groundscare fleet.
Caesarea brings Dye to Israel 26 May 2009

Caesarea brings Dye to Israel

Pete Dye’s first new European course in over twenty years has opened.
New kit for Ellesmere Port 26 May 2009

New kit for Ellesmere Port

UK municipal venue invests in new equipment from Ransomes Jacobsen.
New cart fleet for Madrid club 26 May 2009

New cart fleet for Madrid club

E-Z-GO vehicles perform well for prestigious Spanish club.
26 May 2009

Chinese firm joins GCBAA

Forward Management Group is builders' association's first non-US charter member
26 May 2009

Troon signs up Mazagan course

Troon Golf is to manage the course at new Kerzner resort in Morocco.
Swan renovates another Braid course 26 May 2009

Swan renovates another Braid course

Middlesbrough course is in the midst of a long-term upgrading project.
26 May 2009

Full membership for ASGCA four

Veteran Morrish is named fellow of American architects' society.
Kearney remodels Irish courses 26 May 2009

Kearney remodels Irish courses

Two different renovation projects on courses old and new.
25 May 2009

Schmidt-Curley renovates Oakmont

Max Behr course in California reopens after comprehensive alterations.
25 May 2009

Sanford and Nicklaus join forces

Palm Hills course will be Nicklaus's first Egyptian project, with views of Pyramids.
22 May 2009

GEO certification open to all

New website makes GEO certification available to all golf facilities.
Charlton: ‘Golf will be stronger’ 22 May 2009

Charlton: ‘Golf will be stronger’

RTJ2 president Bruce Charlton says golf is getting rid of the fat.
Robert Trent Jones 21 May 2009

Robert Trent Jones

Author and historian James Hansen explores the legacy of Robert Trent Jones.
The renaissance of Aberdovey 20 May 2009

The renaissance of Aberdovey

Course improvement project now well underway.
The Tribute's second 18 on schedule 20 May 2009

The Tribute's second 18 on schedule

Tripp Davis design is inspired by the United States' Golden Age courses.
St Andrews gets sponsor 20 May 2009

St Andrews gets sponsor

Home of Golf agrees partnership deal with insurance firm Allianz.
Pine Lakes 18 May 2009

Pine Lakes

Architect Craig Schreiner talks about the ‘Old Granddaddy’ of Myrtle Beach.
Blog: Tour makes fleeting visit 18 May 2009

Blog: Tour makes fleeting visit

Toby Ingleton would like the European Tour to spend more time in England.
15 May 2009

What does golf want to stand for?

Jonathan Smith appraises golf’s path towards a more sustainable future.
14 May 2009

October opening for Argentina course

South America’s longest golf course is taking shape in the foothills of the Andes.
13 May 2009

Casper to manage Virginia course

Billy Casper Golf is to manage the new 1757 Golf Club in northern Virginia.
13 May 2009

New owner for Carolina Fazio course

Developer McConnell Golf has bought the Tom Fazio-designed Old North State Club.
13 May 2009

Askernish dispute is finally settled

Crofters and golf club reach agreement over restoration of Hebridean course.
12 May 2009

Cuban course set for planning OK

Could first large-scale golf resort fuel a development boom on the island?
12 May 2009

Toro renews EGCOA deal

Course owners and maintenance giant partner for mutual benefit.
Son Gual stands up to seniors test 12 May 2009

Son Gual stands up to seniors test

Mark James won Mallorca Senior Open, but the course came out well too.
Blog: A proper Irish Open venue 12 May 2009

Blog: A proper Irish Open venue

Adam Lawrence hails this week's return of the Irish Open to the links.
12 May 2009

Audubon award for SouthWood

Gene Bates-designed course wins award for environmental stewardship.
11 May 2009

Blog: Easy hole? No such thing

Adam Lawrence finds the obsession with hard and easy holes annoying.
Royal Golf Center goes Jacobsen 11 May 2009

Royal Golf Center goes Jacobsen

Large equipment contract signed by soon-to-open Danish venue.
Eagle wins Riffa and Mach deals 11 May 2009

Eagle wins Riffa and Mach deals

Signage manufacturer Eagle has secured a number of prestigious new contracts.
'Mr Turnberry' comes to the fore 11 May 2009

'Mr Turnberry' comes to the fore

Alistair Beggs' Open preview hails Turnberry's long-serving greenkeeper.
9 May 2009

Troon to manage Sequoyah National

September opening for RTJ2-designed North Carolina course.
ClubCar partners with solar firm 8 May 2009

ClubCar partners with solar firm

Cart manufacturer ClubCar has formed an alliance with Danish firm SolarDrive.
Carrick voted ASGCA president 8 May 2009

Carrick voted ASGCA president

Canadian architect hopes to promote social and environmental benefits of golf.
Rees Jones track for Bahamas island 8 May 2009

Rees Jones track for Bahamas island

Ground has been broken on the first PGA Village development outside the US.
8 May 2009

EIFG and Toro give survey incentive

A year's use of a Toro Pro Force debris blower is on offer for filling out a survey.
8 May 2009

Sustainable development roadmap

GEO is working on a set of guidelines for sustainable golf development.
8 May 2009

Arnie: golf to prosper post recession

Golf will emerge from the global recession stronger than ever, says Arnold Palmer.
Webster's Kingsfield course opens 7 May 2009

Webster's Kingsfield course opens

Kingsfield, a new nine hole golf course facility in Scotland, has opened.
6 May 2009

Golfers still prefer shorter courses

Only two per cent of golfers prefer to play courses of more than 7,000 yards.
Cog Hill reopens renewed Dubsdread 6 May 2009

Cog Hill reopens renewed Dubsdread

Famous Chicago course to reopen on 15 May after Rees Jones renovation.
5 May 2009

Golfers managing costs down

US golfers are dealing with the downturn by trading down to cheaper courses.
5 May 2009

Open to return to Muirfield

The Open Championship will return to Muirfield in 2013, after an eleven year gap.
5 May 2009

Green selling point for golf

Addressing environmental concerns can be a marketing spur for courses.
5 May 2009

EGCOA returns to Amsterdam

2009 conference to take place from 2-4 December in the Netherlands.
5 May 2009

New look for Orchard Hills

New Jersey nine holer to be renovated by architect Robert McNeil.
Mike Davis talks about Bethpage 5 May 2009

Mike Davis talks about Bethpage

USGA director discusses course changes and preparation for the coming US Open.
Interview: Golfplan 30 April 2009

Interview: Golfplan

With Fream taking a back seat, will Golfplan continue its pioneering work?
Wolf Point Club 30 April 2009

Wolf Point Club

St Andrews, Texas? Adam Lawrence visits a linksy heaven on the Gulf Coast.
Swanston reopens after renovation 29 April 2009

Swanston reopens after renovation

Edinburgh course has been renovated by local architects Lumsden and Tait.
28 April 2009

May opening for PGA Sweden resort

Date set for debut of new Kyle Phillips course outside Malmö.
Player pays final visit to Saadiyat 28 April 2009

Player pays final visit to Saadiyat

As opening nears, Gary Player has paid a final examination visit to Saadiyat Beach.
27 April 2009

New practice facility at the Cliffs

South Carolina is new home for Aussie teaching institute.
Kemper unveils new green initiative 27 April 2009

Kemper unveils new green initiative

Management company KemperSports has launched a new environmental initiative.
Fire heats up Jumeirah progress 24 April 2009

Fire heats up Jumeirah progress

Second course at Dubai resort done; will open alongside World Championship.
24 April 2009

French Lick opens Pete Dye course

New Pete Dye golf course at French Lick Resort officially opens for play on 24 April.
24 April 2009

Gary Koch reflects on Mystic Dunes

Architect Gary Koch visits the course he created almost eight years ago.
24 April 2009

Bayonet GC hosts fundraiser

The Shivas Irons Society invites public to annual fundraising tournament.
First sowings at Cropvale 24 April 2009

First sowings at Cropvale

Barenbrug sows first amenity trial plots at UK research site in Worcestershire.
24 April 2009

Consulting firm comes to Asia

Jeff Puchalski sets up FORE Golf Asia to tackle golf development issues.
23 April 2009

Sanctuary award for Black Diamond

Audubon International commends course for environmental efforts.
23 April 2009

Web service recruits managers

EGCOA backs recruitment solution from Colt Mackenzie McNair.
Amateur gets home golf facility 23 April 2009

Amateur gets home golf facility

Success for first Southwest and Nicklaus Design project.
Course changes at Turnberry 23 April 2009

Course changes at Turnberry

Ailsa Course prepares for Open Championship by enhancing holes.
22 April 2009

Sunset Valley beats decline

Robert McNeil leads renovation project at Sunset Valley Golf Course in New Jersey.
TPL will build course in Oman 17 April 2009

TPL will build course in Oman

First course at Al Madina A’Zarqa to be designed by Anglo-Aussie firm.
Ballyhack to open in June 16 April 2009

Ballyhack to open in June

Lester George-designed Virginia retreat is in final stages of grow-in
Harrington will play at Baltray 16 April 2009

Harrington will play at Baltray

Padraig Harrington has confirmed he will play this year’s Irish Open.
Patriot ready for autumn debut 16 April 2009

Patriot ready for autumn debut

The Robert Trent Jones II-designed Patriot course will open in August/September.
Innovative mowers unveiled 15 April 2009

Innovative mowers unveiled

Ransomes Jacobsen and its American affiliate launch a range of new products.
Machrihanish Dunes bought out 15 April 2009

Machrihanish Dunes bought out

Southworth takes control of anticipated Scottish links ahead of July opening.
15 April 2009

IGRM grows turnaround division

Management company provides help for golf clubs struggling to survive downturn.
15 April 2009

Kemper to run Wisconsin muni

Leading management company takes on historic La Crosse course.
Askernish hosts visiting scholars 15 April 2009

Askernish hosts visiting scholars

Greenkeeping students head to Outer Hebrides to see lost Old Tom course.
New environment policy at Burhill 9 April 2009

New environment policy at Burhill

UK operator Burhill Golf is aiming to enrich the environments of its ten courses.
9 April 2009

STRI to run environment awards

BIGGA's Golf Environment Competition has been relaunched.
8 April 2009

NJ National earns Audubon kudos

New Jersey National has been certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary programme.
7 April 2009

GEO and EIGCA cement alliance

The Golf Environment Organisation has become a patron of EIGCA.
3 April 2009

Jacobson rounds off at Chengdu

Rick Jacobson has completed the design on his firm’s fourth new layout in China.
Sweden draws in the talent 1 April 2009

Sweden draws in the talent

Adam Lawrence looks at the top quality golf courses springing up across Sweden.
31 March 2009

Californian courses cut water use

Management company American Golf is trying to conserve water on its California courses
Dye unveils Guatemala design 30 March 2009

Dye unveils Guatemala design

Central America’s first Pete Dye golf course opened on 28 March.
GEO launches environmental certification scheme 1 January 2009

GEO launches environmental certification scheme

The Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) is gearing up to release its online certification system this month, with a pioneering group of golf facilities currently testing the system in Europe and beyond.
Europe's highest course expands 1 January 2009

Europe's highest course expands

The highest golf course in Europe is being expanded from nine to 18 holes.
Braemar to finish off Bulgarian course 1 January 2009

Braemar to finish off Bulgarian course

Thracian Cliffs Golf and Spa Resort has hired British contracting and management firm Braemar Golf to complete construction of its 18 hole Gary Player designed course.
Städler delivers links experience at Föhr 1 January 2009

Städler delivers links experience at Föhr

Golf Club Föhr, located on the German island of the same name, is being extended to 27 holes by design firm Städler Golf Courses.
1 January 2009

China golf most expensive, says KPMG

KPMG's Golf Advisory Practice has recently published a raft of new research on the golf market.
Faldo Course, Amendoeira 1 January 2009

Faldo Course, Amendoeira

Golfers at Faldo's newest course need strength of mind, discovers Toby Ingleton.
Swan's KGA renovation voted one of Asia's best 1 January 2009

Swan's KGA renovation voted one of Asia's best

British firm Swan Golf Designs (SGD) has been busy around the Asian golf market.
Sicilian resort nears finish 1 January 2009

Sicilian resort nears finish

Construction is nearing completion at the new Donnafugata Golf Resort, in the Sicilian province of Ragusa.
1 January 2009

French Lick course to open next spring

French Lick Resort's Pete Dye golf course is almost complete, with the opening scheduled for April 2009.
1 January 2009

GOOD READ: Creating Classics: The Golf Courses of Harry Colt

Many good judges would argue that Harry Shapland Colt, with his key role in the evolution of Golden Age design and the list of great links and heath courses that bear his name, is golf's greatest ever architect.
1 January 2009

GOOD READ:The Art of Golf

British niche publisher Oleander Press has reprinted this wonderful nineteenth century volume by the Scottish barrister and golf obsessive Sir Walter Simpson.
Grand opening for Ransomes course 1 January 2009

Grand opening for Ransomes course

The three hole, par nine 'RJL National' course at the international headquarters of turf equipment manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen in Ipswich has been officially opened.
1 January 2009

Harradine course in Sharjah approved

Another Harradine course has been approved for construction in the Emirate of Sharjah.
1 January 2009

Conference a success for European owners

The third European Golf Course Owners Association conference attracted a total of 240 delegates from 25 different countries.
Rengstorf rejuvenates Gut Glinde 1 January 2009

Rengstorf rejuvenates Gut Glinde

German architect Holger Rengstorf has completed an expansion project at the Golf Gut Glinde course at Schwerin in the north of the country.
1 January 2009

Water use and golf design

Efficient water use and management can be positively influenced by golf course design, according to ASGCA president Bruce Charlton.
1 January 2009

Brazilian projects for Romero and Gaunt

2008 US Senior Open Champion Eduardo Romero and developer Platinum Grupo Brazil have announced a deal that will see Romero, known as 'El Gato,' designing a number of signature courses in Brazil.
Strong demand for new bunker technology 1 January 2009

Strong demand for new bunker technology

Sportcrete sees a big rise in uptake of its sand erosion prevention system.
Pyramids to make spectacular backdrop for TPL's Egypt design 1 January 2009

Pyramids to make spectacular backdrop for TPL's Egypt design

Architect firm Thomson Perrett & Lobb has unveiled its design for a golf course on hills overlooking the ancient Pyramids of Egypt.
Tiger unveils new designs 1 January 2009

Tiger unveils new designs

World number one golfer Tiger Woods may still be unable to play competitively as he recovers from his recent knee operation, but his fledgling course design business is moving forward.
1 January 2009

Water hazards fixed at Machynys

A £500,000 flood alleviation scheme at the Nicklaus-designed Machynys Peninsula Golf Club in Llanelli is nearing completion, despite one of the wettest summers on record.
1 January 2009

Bechtol partners Southern Golf Properties

Architect Roy Bechtol has struck a partnership with golf management and consulting firm Southern Golf Properties.
Fazio course planned for St Kitts resort 1 January 2009

Fazio course planned for St Kitts resort

US-based Kiawah Development Partners has announced a new 18 hole golf development on the Caribbean island of St Kitts.
1 January 2009

Third Chinese course for Jacobson

Illinois-based architect Rick Jacobson is to design his third golf course on the Chinese mainland.
Els brings in 2009 with O'ahu opening 1 January 2009

Els brings in 2009 with O'ahu opening

The first new course to be built on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu in a decade opens in January.
The Player: Justin Leonard 1 January 2009

The Player: Justin Leonard

Justin Leonard talks about his nascent design career.
Texas wedge or spinning pitch? 1 January 2009

Texas wedge or spinning pitch?

Richard Mandell observes how competitors at the US Amateur approached Pinehurst's famous greens.
Hoylake's new first tee 1 January 2009

Hoylake's new first tee

Peter Wroe of Senior Golf Construction discusses the new first tee at Royal Liverpool.
1 January 2009

The new wave of design software

CAD has made the process of designing golf courses easier and more accurate.
1 January 2009

Lost in time?

Are blind par threes an unacceptable hangover or a pleasing throwback to the past? Mike Kraker investigates.
Lübker Golf Resort 1 January 2009

Lübker Golf Resort

The first golf and housing project in Denmark represents an impressive debut.
Lykia Links 1 January 2009

Lykia Links

The long and winding road to Perry Dye's amazing course is well worth following.
1 January 2009

A rock and a hard place

William Swan asks what the global economic downturn means for golf architects.
The unsung hero of Spanish golf 1 January 2009

The unsung hero of Spanish golf

Alfonso Erhardt profiles Spain’s little-known premier golf architect.
Throwing caution to the wind 1 January 2009

Throwing caution to the wind

Are blind par threes a relic of golf's past, or are they still relevant?
RTJ II opens Denmark's first integrated resort 1 October 2008

RTJ II opens Denmark's first integrated resort

Lübker Golf Resort, the first integrated golf and housing development in Denmark, held its official opening in late September.
Pound Ridge GC 1 October 2008

Pound Ridge GC

Richard Wax reviews Pete Dye's new course in upstate New York.
Skjoldenaesholm Golf Centre 1 October 2008

Skjoldenaesholm Golf Centre

Golf on a human scale from RTJII in the heart of Denmark. Adam Lawrence reports.
Liberty National 1 October 2008

Liberty National

Manhattan's masters of the universe can now complete a deal in the office and celebrate on the golf course ten minutes later. Toby Ingleton finds out more.
The value of golf 1 October 2008

The value of golf

Although it is obvious that golf is a large and successful sport, no-one has, up to now, been able to put a figure on its exact worth to the global economy.
Better by design 1 October 2008

Better by design

GCA looks at the financial benefits of course renovations.
Heythrop Park 1 October 2008

Heythrop Park

Architect Tom Mackenzie is building a golf course in one of the most important historic parklands of England. Adam Lawrence paid a site visit.
Too good 1 October 2008

Too good

A round at Pine Valley would surely make any golfer happy? Toby Ingleton describes why his first reaction was angst.
Golf design’s biggest challenge 1 October 2008

Golf design’s biggest challenge

How to challenge the good player while remaining fun for the hacker is the central problem of golf design.
St Mellion upgrades course and resort 1 October 2008

St Mellion upgrades course and resort

With the recent announcement that the European Tour's English Open will be returning to St Mellion from 2009-2013, operator Crown Golf has embarked on a major revamp of the Cornish resort.
1 October 2008

The other side of renovations: dealing with the greens committee

Peter Harradine explains why he thinks the renovation of existing courses must be the most nerve-racking and thankless commission bestowed on any golf architect.
Costa Navarino: betting on Greece 1 October 2008

Costa Navarino: betting on Greece

Adam Lawrence travelled to Messinia, Greece, to see a massive new golf development.
Royal Golf Club, Bahrain 1 October 2008

Royal Golf Club, Bahrain

A residential first and a golf course to match. Adam Lawrence reports.
1 October 2008

Pine Lakes makeover on course

The Pine Lakes Country Club restoration project is on schedule for its March 2009 unveiling.
1 October 2008

Torrance reconstruction nears finish line

The refurbishment of the Torrance course at Fairmont St Andrews is progressing well.
1 October 2008

Smyers to save Butterfield from soggy fate

Butterfield Country Club has engaged architect Steve Smyers for a full renovation of its William Langford-designed course.
1 October 2008

German project for Swan

British design practice Swan Golf Designs has won a major new contract in Germany.
Meagher gentle with Stamps renovation 1 October 2008

Meagher gentle with Stamps renovation

Architect Neal Meagher recently completed an extensive course renovation project for the Belmont Country Club in California.
1 October 2008

GOOD READ: Pete Dye Golf Courses

Author Joel Zuckerman has produced a reverential tribute to the work of golf's greatest living designer.
1 October 2008

GOOD READ: Golf 365 Days

Robert Sidorsky's new book promises to give golfers a quick view of some of the important events in the evolution of the game.
1 October 2008

Firstgolf signs Cape deal

Access programme becomes official golf development scheme for South Africa's Western Cape province.
1 October 2008

Harradine up and running in Dubai

Harradine Golf has completed the subgrading phase of the Mudon Golf Course in Dubai, UAE.
1 October 2008

Playsport complex to feature tribute course

A 100-acre £20m Playsport complex combining golf, football, tennis and swimming is planned for East Kilbride in Scotland.
1 October 2008

Times a changin' for European golf

The major topics to be covered at the upcoming third annual European Golf Business Conference have been revealed.
1 October 2008

Moody Gardens pioneers seeded paspalum

The newly-renovated Moody Gardens course on Galveston Island off the coast of Texas is the first golf facility to use the Sea Spray seeded variety of paspalum grass, recently introduced by turf supplier Scotts.
New Kuta design debuts in Bali 1 October 2008

New Kuta design debuts in Bali

The New Kuta Golf Course has revealed all 18 holes of its Golfplan-Fream, Dale & Ramsey design, on the Indonesian island of Bali.
1 October 2008

Jacobson to design his first European course

Rick Jacobson's golf course design practice is expanding into the European market with a new resort project in Southern Italy.
Dasher opens revamped Dubsdread 1 October 2008

Dasher opens revamped Dubsdread

Architect Mike Dasher has completed a total renovation of the historic Dubsdread course in Orlando.
The challenges of building mountain golf 1 October 2008

The challenges of building mountain golf

Wilfried Moroder discusses the challenges of building golf courses in mountain regions.
1 October 2008

Designing for sustainable greenkeeping

The sustainability of golf is a high profile issue at the moment, and it's not likely to get any less so in the future. Golf courses around the world are under pressure to become more environmentally-friendly, which generally means using less wate
1 October 2008

Doak gives EIGCA lecture

Leading American golf architect Tom Doak recently gave this year's Toro Design Lecture to students on the European Institute of Golf Course Architects diploma programme.
1 October 2008

New edition of golf course bible ready for release

The World Atlas of Golf might just be the most important golf architecture publication of all.
Two new openings for Harbottle 1 October 2008

Two new openings for Harbottle

Seattle-based architect John Harbottle has had a busy summer with two major openings.
1 October 2008

Howes to refresh Braid design

Irish design practice Jeff Howes Golf Design has been to redevelop Newlands Golf Club in Dublin.
1 October 2008

The Player: Nick Price

The golf industry must trumpet its record of good environmental stewardship more loudly, says double Major champion Nick Price.
Willie Park Jr 1 October 2008

Willie Park Jr

Mungo Park details the life and work of his illustrious ancestor.
1 July 2008

Is golf embracing synthetic solutions?

Has the golf world finally begun to embrace synthetic products in courses and practice facilities?
Pasatiempo Golf Club 1 July 2008

Pasatiempo Golf Club

After a decade, the restoration of MacKenzie's beloved course is now complete, reports Richard Green.
Royal Antwerp 1 July 2008

Royal Antwerp

A refresh for a Golden Age classic.
Golf Valley 1 July 2008

Golf Valley

High hopes for Krause's stadium layout.
Deltona Club 1 July 2008

Deltona Club

Weed brings the blowout look to the public golfer.
1 July 2008

Birkdale longer but not a monster

Golfers at the upcoming Open Championship will face a Royal Birkdale course that has been lengthened and altered since Mark O'Meara's victory there ten years ago.
1 July 2008

Hydroseeding helps Castle grow

With some of the most radical shaping seen on a golf course, achieving good grass coverage on the newly-opened Castle course in St Andrews was a challenge for the construction and grow-in team.
1 July 2008

More online information for greenkeepers

Syngenta has expanded the scope of the UK and Ireland version of its Greencast Web service for greenkeepers and turf managers.
Desperately seeking Eddie Hackett 1 July 2008

Desperately seeking Eddie Hackett

Richard Goodale travels the byways of Ireland in search of the legacy of the country's most important golf designer.
1 July 2008

The Old Course in 2D

All golfers know of the Old Course but only a lucky few people actually visit St Andrews and play it.
1 July 2008

Schmidt and Curley move into Mexico

Schmidt-Curley Design is constructing a four-course project at the Maravia Golf Club in La Paz, Mexico.
1 July 2008

The Dyes are back

Pete Dye is back in 'Greater Europe' for the first time in 20 years.
1 July 2008

Tetherow opening set for late July

Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon, USA has set the opening date of its course for 26 July.
1 July 2008

Moroder's Italian intentions

Italian architect Wilfried Moroder has secured a contract to design and construct a 36-hole golf resort in the country's Piedmont region.
1 July 2008

European growth for Howes

Irish firm Jeff Howes Golf Design has expanded its operations in central Europe.
1 July 2008

GOOD READ: Tom Morris of St Andrews: The Colossus of Golf

A century since Rev WW Tulloch published the only previous biography of the Victorian age of golf's defining character, David Malcolm and Peter Crabtree have completed a detailed study of Old Tom's life, works and influence.
1 July 2008

GOOD READ: St Andrews: The Evolution of the Old Course

Kiwi architect Scott Macpherson has given us the most detailed picture yet of how golf's most famous landscape came to be how it is.
1 July 2008

Fazio builds new course at Punta Cana

American architect Tom Fazio is constructing a mid-length, par four number 18 at Corales Golf Club at Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
1 July 2008

Sanford takes up NYC design gauntlet

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and city comptroller William Thompson have announced that the city has entered into negotiations with Sanford Golf Design for the design and construction management of a golf course at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx.
1 July 2008

Core golf gaining ground

The days of developments in which golf holes are strung out with rows of houses either side are largely behind us, according to an eminent panel of architects and consultants.
1 July 2008

How to prompt pace of play

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has released guidelines detailing the issue of pace of play from a design perspective.
1 July 2008

TOUR WATCH: 7-10 August: USPGA Championship; Oakland Hills Country Club, Detroit, USA

Ben Hogan famously brought the 'monster' of Oakland Hills to its knees in the 1951 US Open.
1 July 2008

Vasatorp TC fans championship aspirations

Vasatorp Golfklubb in Sweden has opened its new tournament course, the latest design from Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.
The Concession 1 July 2008

The Concession

Co-designer Tony Jacklin gave Adam Lawrence a tour of America's best new private golf course.
Titirangi Golf Club 1 July 2008

Titirangi Golf Club

Architect Chris Pitman describes how he restored Alistair MacKenzie's 'pleasurable excitement' at Titirangi.
1 July 2008

The Rock revamped

The Rock Golf Club's 18-hole Nick Faldo design has reopened after undergoing a series of refinements.
1 July 2008

Water's Edge back in the game

The Water's Edge Golf Course, Chicago, USA has reopened following a US$5 million renovation by golf architect Richard Mandell and Aspen Corporation.
1 July 2008

Golf operations go west

According to a panel of international golf experts assembled by Club Car, international golf operations are becoming increasingly 'westernised' and changing from a social club situation to performancebased businesses.
1 July 2008

Hemstock, home and away

Construction has started on a sustainable pay-and-play golf course in Leigh, north of Manchester, UK.
The Player: Bernhard Langer 1 July 2008

The Player: Bernhard Langer

Bernhard Langer tells GCA he enjoys old-style golf, but prefers it without too much randomness.
Islands in the sun, wind and rain 1 July 2008

Islands in the sun, wind and rain

Whoever first thought of building golf courses on Madeira was ambitious indeed.
Interview: Jack Nicklaus 1 July 2008

Interview: Jack Nicklaus

The greatest golfer the world has seen, now running the world’s most successful course design firm.
Money men 1 July 2008

Money men

Golf course developers are the key to the future of the industry.
1 April 2008

Golf goes back to the future

Every golfer knows that the world's oldest courses are in Scotland, the home of the game.
1 April 2008

Sugarloaf Mountain

Some concepts just seem to fit together perfectly; others, by contrast, appear completely at odds.
1 April 2008

The Els Club

Dubai is like nothing else on earth.
1 April 2008

Luton Hoo

Parkland has become a catch-all term for golf courses that don't fit into any other category. Adam Lawrence reports on a new, genuine parkland track.

1 April 2008

Have we forgotten the punter?

The poor old punter. You can see the frustration.
1 April 2008

Hanse and Parsinen ready Castle Stuart for play

It has taken eight years, but Mark Parsinen is on the cusp of making a much-anticipated return with his second Scottish links offering.
1 April 2008

Stonebridge adds nine holes

Architect Simon Gidman has completed a nine-hole addition to Stonebridge Golf Club in Coventry, England.
1 April 2008

Bunker restoration at Royal Antwerp

Royal Antwerp's Championship course, consistently voted the best golf course in Belgium and, after Pau in France, the second oldest course in mainland Europe, has just completed a major bunker restoration overseen by Dimitri van Hauwaert of Diamon
1 April 2008

All change at St Mellion

A well-known name is returning to the European Tour schedule from next year.
1 April 2008

Another new frontier for Harradine

Design firm Harradine Golf has expanded into yet another new territory, in this case Khartoum in Sudan, where the company has recently started the construction of the country's first grass golf course.
1 April 2008

Sanford breaks ground on Egyptian course

Golf architect John Sanford has started work on Hacienda Bay, a new golf course located on the Mediterranean coast of northern Egypt.
1 April 2008

Torrance to receive rejuvenation

Arizona-based architect Gary Stephenson has started a programme of renovation works at the Fairmont St Andrews resort (formerly known as St Andrews Bay).
1 April 2008

Island green for Indian Lakes

Architect Rick Jacobson is to include an island green as part of his renovation of the East Course at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort outside Chicago.
1 April 2008

Airfield to links transformation complete

German architect Rolf-Stephan Hansen has finished the build of the Budersand golf course on the island of Sylt, close to the country's border with Denmark.
1 April 2008

GOOD READ: Aspects of Golf Course Architecture

The late Fred Hawtree, a golf architect since 1938, edited the second volume of this anthology in 1999, towards the end of his life.
1 April 2008

GOOD READ: The Vardon Invasion: Harry's Triumphant 1900 Tour

Not a golf architecture book, it's true, but Bob Labbance, who has coauthored this volume with Brian Siplo, has written extensively on the subject in the past, as, for example, in his history of golf course management, Keepers of the Green.
1 April 2008

Copsetown course planned

Plans are in place for a new golf and country club in County Cork, Ireland.
1 April 2008

Colossal indoor golf centre in the pipeline

The Indoor Golf Arena, the world's largest indoor golf centre, is expected to be open in the Netherlands by 2010, with a number of local councils showing interest.
1 April 2008

TOUR WATCH: 29 May-1 June: Celtic Manor Wales Open

After a few years being held on the Roman Road course at Celtic Manor, this year's Wales Open will be the golfing public's first chance to see the new Twenty Ten course, built at great expense specifically to hold the Ryder Cup.
1 April 2008

New look for Mississaugua

Mississaugua Golf & Country Club will unveil its most significant renovation project in club history this spring with the reopening of its newly transformed greens.
1 April 2008

Canadian Ross classic is restored

After a decade of work, the restoration of the Donald Ross-designed Essex Golf & Country Club (G&CC) in Canada is complete.
1 April 2008

Environmental man

Of all the professional golfers who have sought, as their playing careers wound down, to reinvent themselves by using their name and reputation to drive other business opportunities, surely none have been as successful as Greg Norman.
1 April 2008

The enticing charms of par-free golf

Yes, you read the headline correctly: I said par-FREE, not par three.
1 April 2008

Middle East remains the star

Following last year's launch of the Golf Benchmark Survey, I am delighted that we can again partner with Golf Course Architecture to bring you the results from our second survey.
1 April 2008

Brown or green?

Golf gets a poor rap from a wide variety of sources.
1 April 2008

Desmond Muirhead

Forrest Richardson profiles the life and works of the eccentric British architect.
1 April 2008

Robert von Hagge: light and shade

Adam Lawrence talks to the veteran American architect about beauty.
1 January 2008

The Player: Ewen Murray

Never short of an opinion on screen in his role as one of Sky Sports’ voices of golf, Scotsman Ewen Murray is just the same away from the TV.
1 January 2008

Son Gual

Thomas Himmel moulds golfing drama into a Mallorcan hillside.
1 January 2008

Repton Short Course

An innovative design for practice or play.
1 January 2008

Dun Laoghaire Golf Club

Hawtree builds a replacement for Colt.
1 January 2008

Interview: Pete Dye

The architect of Whistling Straits, Kiawah Island and TPC Sawgrass spills the beans about his life, his golf courses and his love for messing with pros' minds.
1 January 2008

Investigating hazards

Hazards define the game of golf, and a course on which they are poorly placed is a frustrating, joyless place. Adam Lawrence investigates their use.
1 January 2008

Rolling and tumbling

The majority of golf shots are played on or around greens, so green design is central to the success of any course. But, as the pressure to increase green speeds grows, so the ability of architects to build interesting greens is reduced. Or is it?
1 January 2008

Tom Simpson

An English eccentric who built many of the best courses of continental Europe, Tom Simpson is a true unsung hero of course design, says Tom Mackenzie
1 January 2008

Askernish: the rebirth

Malcolm Peake visits Askernish in its infancy and gives his verdict.
1 January 2008

Cobble Beach Golf Links

David McPherson visits Doug Carrick's latest seaside creation.
1 January 2008

Lions and signature designers meet at new SA golf resort

One of the world’s longest golf courses and without doubt the most spectacular par three.
1 January 2008

Croatia: golf's next hotspot?

Jeremy Pern reckons Croatia will become an important market for golf development in the near future.
1 October 2007

Developing success

Golf is experiencing significant growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
1 October 2007

Making the earth move

Construction is the missing link between designer and golfer.
1 October 2007

A small town with big ideas

Isolated communities are struggling the world over.
1 October 2007

Hawtree takes reins of Trump project

British architect Martin Hawtree has been hired by developer Donald Trump to design the proposed Trump Golf Scotland course amid the dunes of Menie Links, north of Aberdeen.
1 October 2007

Dynamic duo

Like a marriage, a successful partnership is all about accentuating the positives.
1 October 2007

The Renaissance Club at Archerfield

The first time GCA visited the Renaissance Club was in the spring of 2006, when the course was in the relatively early stages of construction, with playing corridors cleared and a few greens shaped, but no grass on the course.
1 October 2007

The Player: Eduardo Romero

Senior Tour star Romero tells GCA of his plans to build his own design business.
1 October 2007

Time for change

Golf courses have changed tremendously in my lifetime – and while there have been many positive developments, there are also some aspects of modern golf course design and maintenance I am not so keen on.
1 October 2007

Computer euphoria?

Iam sure that all architects' offices are now fully computerised and produce incredible images with the help of the latest computer aided design systems.
1 October 2007

The Shire

Both times I have visited The Shire, the first course in the UK to be designed by Trajectory, Seve Ballesteros' design practice, I went thoroughly prepared to hate the place.
1 October 2007

Korineum Golf & Country Club

The island of Cyprus is beginning to emerge as a credible golf destination for tourists from across Europe.
1 October 2007

Kingarroch, Hill of Tarvit

Project near St Andrews offers golfers a taste of how the game used to be.
1 October 2007

Fota Island

The flood of development money that has washed through Irish golf in the last decade has made a dramatic impact on the golfing outlook of the Emerald Isle.
1 October 2007

Danish debut for RTJ II

Denmark's first Robert Trent Jones II (RTJII) designed golf course was formally unveiled recently at the Skjoldenæsholm Golf Centre.
1 October 2007

Another Indian design for Swan

British firm Swan Golf Designs has been appointed to design the new 27 hole Mysore Golf Community in southern Indian by developer Sastry Development Group of Companies.
1 October 2007

Shake-up at Sportsman's Country Club

The 18-hole course at Sportsman's Country Club in Northbrook, Illinois, reopened this summer after being restored by architect Rick Jacobson.
1 October 2007

ConCan in full swing

The ConCan Country Club course in southwest Texas was designed by the Austin-based duo of Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell.
1 October 2007

Cypriot merger forms golf super-complex

Tony Jacklin's newly-established design practice is to design a second golf complex in Cyprus, replacing the existing 18 holes at Secret Valley with two completely new 18-hole golf courses.Combined, the courses will form a 36- hole golf complex in
1 October 2007

Golf businesses unite

The European Golf Business Conference will return to Amsterdam from November 28-30 at the five-star Renaissance Hotel.
1 October 2007

Palmer making an impression in LA

Mass grading is underway at Hasley Canyon, where Arnold Palmer's company is creating the first Arnold Palmer signature course in greater Los Angeles.
1 October 2007

Big plans at Ballyhack

The same team that created the highly rated Kinloch Golf Club in Virginia has reunited to produce a golf facility in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Roanoke, in the same state.
1 October 2007

Three-year redevelopment completed at Wexford

Jeff Howes Golf Design (JHGD) has completed its redevelopment project at Wexford Golf Club, Ireland, with the official launch planned for late September.
1 October 2007

Rejuvenation at Red Leaves

The Red Leaves golf resort in Ontario, Canada has undertaken a series of alterations to its Rock course.
1 October 2007

High-tech Highland irrigation

Royal Dornoch has become the first golf course in Europe to install Toro's new GDC-controlled irrigation system.
1 October 2007

GOOD READ Fifty Years in a Bunker

Pat Ruddy's self-published memoir of his years spent creating his course at the European Club, is everything anyone who has ever had contact with the man would expect.
1 October 2007

GOOD READ Pinehurst, Home of American Golf

Golf architect Richard Mandell (author of this month's Pioneer piece on Donald Ross, see p26) has put together something truly monumental with this volume.
1 October 2007

GOOD READ The Golf Courses of Stanley Thompson

Canada's greatest golf architect richly deserves this tribute from the leading lights in his country's golf industry today.
1 October 2007

Texan course survives flood

On 27 June, the Texas Hill Country region was subjected to as much as 19 inches of rain in just a four-hour period.
1 October 2007

24-25 November: Skins Game: Celebrity Course, Indian Wells, California

This year's annual Thanksgiving weekend Skins Game will showcase a new design by a British architect in the US.
1 October 2007

IMG and Monty build Vietnamese links

Course construction is well underway here amid the tropical dunescape of Vietnam's fastest growing resort destination, where a Colin Montgomerie signature design will soon stand as the area's first 18-hole layout.
1 October 2007

Golfers tee off at new course near Dundee

Kingennie Country Resort in Scotland has opened a new nine-hole course designed by architect Graeme Webster of Niblick Golf Design.
1 October 2007

The Pioneer: Donald Ross

Donald Ross may well be the most misunderstood golf architect of all time, says Richard Mandell.
1 October 2007

Black Sand Golf Project

Is Royal Dornoch about to lose its status as the most northerly great golf course?
The Pioneer: Archie Simpson 1 August 2007

The Pioneer: Archie Simpson

Few will have heard of him, but many have played the holes he laid out. Richard Goodale argues that Archie Simpson deserves far more attention.
King’s Course, Golf Club Bled 1 July 2007

King’s Course, Golf Club Bled

The pretty lakeside resort of Bled in Slovenia has a slight aura of faded grandeur to it.
1 July 2007

Saguaro Course, We-Ko-Pa

If the current minor vogue for 'classic' styles of golf design that has seen courses such as Pacific Dunes, Sebonack and Erin Hills grab attention among architectural buffs and golfers alike can be dated to one particular point in time, it
1 July 2007

Learning in the field

Fifteen students currently working their way through the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) diploma programme, three tutors, a visiting lecturer and a number of observers, including one from GCA, descended on the Victoria Golf Club in
1 July 2007

Carnoustie: reshaped and econditioned

The 1999 Open, held at the Carnoustie links on the north-east coast of Scotland, was one of the most memorable, and controversial, in the Championship's long history.
1 July 2007

Playing away

With an ever-increasing supply of destinations to tempt the golfing tourist, building a successful golf resort has never been more difficult/
1 July 2007

Monte Rei

The process of developing a successful high-end golf resort is well-understood.
1 July 2007

Player Design opens Blair Atholl

The new golf course at Gary Player's former South African residence, Blair Atholl, opened on Saturday 21 April.
1 July 2007

Amendoeira brings a touch of Arizona to Europe

Nick Faldo and project architect Guy Hockley are close to completing Faldo Design's first golf course project in Portugal.
1 July 2007

First nine holes of revamped Bayonet unveiled

Architect Gene Bates has finished the first phase of a major renovation of Bayonet Golf Course in Monterey, California.
1 July 2007

Jet set to become golf set

The famous winter resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, host of the 1956 Winter Olympics and home to the Italian jet set and glitterati, is finally to acquire an 18 hole golf course.
1 July 2007

GOOD READ Links of Heaven

What are golf travel guides for?
1 July 2007

GOOD READ Doonbeg Ghosts

If Links of Heaven makes one want immediately to jump on a plane and head for Ireland, what effect must this book have?
1 July 2007

Restoring a living museum

One of American golf architecture's key early works, the Old Course at the Bedford Springs resort in southern Pennsylvania is to reopen after a restoration by architect Ron Forse.
1 July 2007

Nicklaus heads for Cape Verde

Scotland-based property developer FM Group has unveiled plans for a £682 million (US$1.35 billion) golf resort in the Cape Verde Islands, located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean.
1 July 2007

Macdonald enters Hall of Fame

Charles Blair Macdonald – the man who originally coined the term 'golf course architect' – will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on 12 November.
1 July 2007

Sweetgrass grows better

A new golf course in Michigan, USA, is to incorporate the myths of the Native American tribe on whose land it is being built as part of its design.
1 July 2007

First PowerPlay course to be built in Scotland

PowerPlay Golf is to build its first course in the Scottish town of East Kilbride, as part of Playgolf Holdings's new public sports complex in the town.
1 July 2007

27-30 September: Seve Trophy: The Heritage, Killenard, Ireland

The fifth playing of Seve Ballesteros's 'mini Ryder Cup', pitting Great Britain and Ireland against a team representing continental Europe, will take place this September on a course he helped to design.
1 July 2007

Cottonwood shares the prairie dunes

The final nine holes at Faldo Design's new Cottonwood Hills course in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, have just opened.
1 July 2007

Architects battle the brands

Marketing golf course architecture was the theme of the annual conference of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA), held recently in Portmarnock, Ireland.
1 July 2007

Swan and 600 others build Indian course

Swan Golf Designs is progressing with its two-year renovation plan at the Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore, India.
1 July 2007

GBF a success in Budapest

KPMG's fourth annual Golf Business Forum brought over 250 delegates from 40 countries leading golf companies to Budapest in May.
1 July 2007

The Player: Tony Jacklin

Only Severiano Ballesteros can rival Tony Jacklin's importance in the development of European golf.
1 July 2007

Sustainability by design

Sustainable development is a problematic phrase.
1 July 2007

Turning back the clocks

Numerous times over the last few years I have heard that Stanley Thompson's original design for Allandale Golf Club in Canada was still completely intact.
1 July 2007

Polish potential

Like other Eastern European countries, Poland is currently something of a blind spot on the European golf map.
1 July 2007

Minimalism misunderstood

Today, one can rarely read an article about a golf course without seeing the word 'minimalism' somewhere in the description.
1 July 2007

Inspired design

Are holes, and entire courses, that are based on someone else’s design themes somehow a lesser type of architecture? Adam Lawrence investigates.
1 July 2007

Old White Course, The Greenbrier

Lester George has recaptured the glories of old by restoring the Greenbrier's Old White course, says Bruce Matson.
1 April 2007

The Links at Las Palomas

Golf marketing professionals tend to have a fairly free and easy way with words.
1 April 2007

Seen the pictures? Play the course

Three of the most famous golf images in the world originate from my home club, Conwy in north Wales. The three paintings are entitled 'Difficult Bunker', 'The Drive' and 'Putting Green', but as their locatio
1 April 2007

Ailsa Course, Turnberry

When Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus shook hands on the Ailsa's eighteenth green after the Open of 1977, members of the R&A must have been rubbing theirs in glee.
1 April 2007

Celtic Manor

For a creative process, golf design requires a remarkable degree of problem-solving skills.
1 April 2007

Lough Erne nears completion

The first course at Lough Erne Golf Resort in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, is now close to being finished, in preparation for a 2008 opening.
1 April 2007

Chambers Bay shoots for the stars

One of the most eagerly awaited course openings of 2007 is set to take place in June in Washington, USA.
1 April 2007

Will three go into one?

The latest big money golf development in Dubai is to involve not one but three highprofile signature designers.
1 April 2007

GOOD READ Building Sebonack

If a 300 acre parcel of shorefront land bordered on one side by Shinnecock Hills and on the other by the National Golf Links of America wasn't destined one day to become a golf course, it's hard to imagine what is.
1 April 2007

GOOD READ The Evolution of the Links at Royal County Down Golf Club

Richard Latham, author of the definitive guide to Woodhall Spa's Hotchkin course, has done it again.
1 April 2007

Golf industry drives environmental initiatives

Golf course management professionals have long benefited from advances in research supported by funding from the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
1 April 2007

14-17 June: 107th US Open Championship: Oakmont CC, Pennsylvania

Of all the monstrously difficult golf courses to which the US Open pays a regular visit, only one has the reputation of slowing down its greens when America's national championship comes to town.
1 April 2007

Mountain climbs higher

Pete Dye's Mountain course at La Quinta in California has just been extensively renovated by the resort, with the assistance of the architect and his son Perry.
1 April 2007

Hurdzan to collect Ross Award

Golf architect and writer Dr Michael Hurdzan has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the American Society of Golf Course Architects' (ASGCA) highest honour, the Donald Ross Award.
1 April 2007

Signature courses: over budget and over schedule?

The craze for signature courses is being driven too much by marketing, designer Peter Harradine has claimed.
1 April 2007

KPMG addresses emerging markets

'Golf Development in the Emerging Markets' will be the theme of the fourth annual KPMG Golf Business Forum, which brings together golf and real estate developers, investment groups, banks, equity funds, master planners, course architects,
1 April 2007

Swan and Murray join forces

Ewen Murray, former PGA tournament professional and now a journalist and the principal golf commentator for Sky TV, has begun to work with Howard Swan and his team at Swan Golf Designs.
1 April 2007

Coming soon: Valderrama II?

Valderrama Golf Club owner Jaime Ortiz-Patiño is close to obtaining final planning consents to start work on another golf course, only a couple of miles away from the famous Spanish track.
1 April 2007

Construction starts on Wicked Pony

Architect Tom Doak has broken ground at Wicked Pony, part of the new Remington Ranch development outside Bend, Oregon.
1 April 2007

Algarve golf moves east

Golf development in southern Portugal is continuing apace.
1 April 2007

Burstwick finally finished

Five years of planning and construction work have come to fruition for architect Jonathan Gaunt, who has completed a new 18-hole pay-and-play course at Burstwick Country Golf in East Yorkshire.
1 April 2007

Phil forms design business

World number three golfer Phil Mickelson is the latest top pro to get into the signature design business.
1 April 2007

Irish heartbeat

It's ironic that last year's Ryder Cup, the biggest golf event to be held on the island of Ireland since the Open Championship made its one foray to Royal Portrush in 1951, should have been held at the K Club, an unabashed American-style p
1 April 2007

Musselburgh: restoration or desecration?

For those with a flair for the melodramatic, the story might read: "The green that may have seen the final putts of some of the first Open Championships is to be destroyed to make way for an expansion of a horse racing track.
1 April 2007

Musselburgh timeline

1775: Musselburgh Golf Club formed
1 April 2007

The state of golf in Italy

Golf remains unknown to many Italians, but for some years, the profile of the game has been increasing.
1 April 2007

Back to basics

We are treading a well worn path when we discuss innovations in golfing technology and the reciprocal effect that recent shifts have had on the game, but this could be the most serious issue that golf has ever had to deal with.
1 April 2007

Living the lifestyle

At Caldicott Hall in Norfolk, we're developing a site for 48 Svenskabin Swedish timber homes from KDM.
1 April 2007

Golf's new horizons

One only has to read the pages of Golf Course Architecture, with its regular announcements of new courses being built, to understand that golf development continues to grow at a rapid rate.
1 April 2007

How to beat slow play

Slow play is one of the curses of modern golf and one solution to the problem lies in the hands of course architects.
1 April 2007

Career development

How do budding architects get started? We talked to a number of relative newcomers to the business to find out.
1 January 2007

Golf spreads its wings

The game of golf continues to develop around the world. Which golf markets will be the hotspots of the future?
1 January 2007

The Carrick on Loch Lomond

It might have been one of the mildest autumns on record, but it didn't feel like it teeing off at The Carrick in October.
1 January 2007

Northwick Park

Time, we are continually told, is one of the biggest single obstacles to the growth of golf.
1 January 2007

Help or hindrance?

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has come a long way since its formal inception in the USA over 35 years ago.
1 January 2007

Grand designs for Tiger

Tiger Woods has taken his presence in the golf industry a stage further by launching Tiger Woods Design – a golf course design company that plans to embark upon projects around the world.
1 January 2007

Bandon to add Macdonald tribute

Bandon Dunes, the Oregon, USA, golf resort, is to add a fourth course to its portfolio.
1 January 2007

Monty signed for Bahrain

Colin Montgomerie, along with architecture practice European Golf Design, has been signed up to design an 18-hole tournament golf course and nine hole short course for the Riffa Golf and Residential Development Company in Bahrain.
1 January 2007

GOOD READ Rough Meditations

This reissue of golf journalist – and former PGA Tour caddy – Brad Klein's collection of essays on golf, courses and design is not just a good read, but a terrific one.
1 January 2007

GOOD READ Where Golf is Great: The Finest Courses of Scotland and Ireland

OK, it's a coffee table book, but it's a very, very good one.
1 January 2007

The modern means of sketching

Computer Aided Design (CAD) has revolutionised the way golf courses are designed and most golf architecture firms now use a CAD system.
1 January 2007

Market intelligence sets future agenda

KPMG's newly published Golf Benchmark Survey in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) should revitalise an international business starved of quality information and provide industry stakeholders with essential performance and financial benchma
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Los Barrancos de La Zagaleta

Some articles write themselves.Occasionally as a golf writer you visit a course that is either so overwhelmingly wonderful, or so horrific, the response is almost automatic.
1 January 2007

Williams extends Royal Porthcawl

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales, a regular host for prominent events including the Amateur Championship on six occasions, the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, and the Home Internationals, has been refurbished by Welsh architect David Williams.
1 January 2007

21-25 Feb: World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play The Gallery South Course, Tucson, Arizona

The first World Golf Championship (WGC) event of the year, the Accenture Match Play, is moving from its previous home in California to the newly constructed South Course at the Gallery club near Tucson, Arizona.
1 January 2007

Turnberry work leads busy time for M&E

British design firm Mackenzie and Ebert is starting 2007 with a busy roster of new projects and renovations.
1 January 2007

Swan's passage to India

The Karnataka Golf Association course in Bangalore, India, is to be renovated by British firm Swan Golf Designs.
1 January 2007

Spey Valley opens for limited play

Developed by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and situated adjacent to the recently refurbished Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, the Spey Valley golf course has opened for limited play, and will be open for full membership in Spring 2007.
1 January 2007

Unbuilt Nicklaus course awarded Solheim Cup

The Ladies European Tour (LET) has awarded the 2011 Solheim Cup to an as-yet unbuilt course at Killeen Castle, County Meath, Ireland.
1 January 2007

Two new courses for C&C

US golf architects Coore and Crenshaw have opened their latest creation, the Saguaro course at the We-Ko-Pa resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
1 January 2007

All go at Harrogate Week

The BTME and Clubhouse event 'Harrogate Week' will be taking place from 21-25 January, featuring over two hundred exhibitors covering the whole of the groundcare industry.
1 January 2007

KPMG announces golf industry benchmarks

KPMG has conducted its first Golf Benchmark Survey in the EMEA region, collecting comparable information regarding the operational and financial performance of 800 golf courses in 27 countries.
1 January 2007

Cape Breton to get new Faldo course

Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada, the location of Stanley Thompson's legendary Highlands Links is to be the site for a new course designed by Nick Faldo's company.
1 January 2007

Another step closer for Trump International

Trump International Golf Links, Scotland has filed its outline planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for proposed resort facilities including the hotel, clubhouse, golf practice facilities, holiday homes and golf lodges as well as additional resor
1 January 2007

Budersand shaping almost complete

Architect Rolf-Stephan Hansen has completed shaping 17 holes of the Budersand project on the German island of Sylt.
1 January 2007

View from the back tee

Golf architecture aficionados often bemoan the negative impact that club and ball technology has had on classic golf courses.
1 January 2007

James Braid

Howard Swan, who has worked on many of Braid's courses, describes the life and legacy of the Scottish member of the Great Triumvirate.
1 January 2007

James Braid: in his words

Routing "It is both necessary and desirable that the holes should be laid out as suggested by the lie of the land, every natural obstacle being taken advantage of"
1 January 2007

Grass choice: a design decision

Golf course design, grass choice, and turf management are all intimately linked and unless they co-exist harmoniously the way a golf course plays and looks can be adversely affected for generations.
1 January 2007

Path to perdition?

If golf was once a good walk, spoiled or otherwise, for many it is now a ride. Has the golf cart, and the infrastructure that goes with it, changed the game for good or ill?
1 October 2006

Royal Cinque Ports

With the Open Championship having returned to Royal Liverpool for the first time in 40 years in 2006, attention has naturally been drawn to some of the other links that have hosted the championship in the past.
1 October 2006

Spectacular seventh making good progress

A recent site visit by GCA revealed good progress on the construction of St Andrews' new Course Number 7.
1 October 2006

Askernish gets go-ahead

The restoration of the 18 hole golf course at Askernish in the Western Isles of Scotland, originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1892 (GCA issue 4), is to go ahead this winter.
1 October 2006

Ambitious course under construction at Wittenbeck

One of the most ambitious golf courses in Germany is currently under construction at Wittenbeck on the Baltic coast.
1 October 2006

GOOD READ Legendary Golf Links of Ireland

Anthony Edgeworth is one of golf's bestrespected photographers.
1 October 2006

GOOD READ Golf Course Design: An Annotated Bibliography

Veteran golf architects and historians Geoffrey Cornish and Michael Hurdzan, between them the designers of hundreds of courses and the authors of dozens of books, have produced this bibliography with the backing of all the world's four major group
1 October 2006

GOOD READ Peugeot Golf Guide

The tenth anniversary edition of the Peugeotbacked guide to Europe's 'top 1,000' golf courses follows the well-proven format established by the previous books – a Michelin guide for golf courses, if you like.
1 October 2006

New heathland-style course for Turkey

Thomson Perrett & Lobb is designing a heathland style course on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
1 October 2006

KPMG prepares benchmark results

At the recent Golf Business Forum, KPMG's Andrea Sartori invited visitors to look at the website www.golfbenchmark.com for information on the firm's golf benchmarking survey.
1 October 2006

Linna Golf

Golf in Scandinavia is on the up.
1 October 2006

Duke's Course

Set on a hillside a few miles inland of the Home of Golf, the Duke's Course has, since its opening a decade ago, been something of an outlier in St Andrews' golfing circles.
1 October 2006

Ransomes partners with GEE

Turf manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen has signed a three-year agreement to become the official supplier of turf maintenance equipment and vehicles to Golf Environment Europe.
1 October 2006

Construction under way at Cabot Links

Site clearance has started at Cabot Links on the Canadian island of Cape Breton (see GCA issue 3), the proposed course at Inverness, which stands to be one of the most important developments in the history of Canadian golf.
1 October 2006

First conference for course owners

The first conference of the recently established European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) will take place in Amsterdam from November 23-25.
1 October 2006

Clifftop drama in Madeira for Faldo

Faldo Design is starting work on a new course at Ponta do Pargo on the north western tip of the Portuguese island of Madeira.
1 October 2006

Speakers announced for Business of Golf 2006

The Golf Consultants Association says that it expects the 2006 Business of Golf conference, being held at Celtic Manor in Wales from 29-31 October, to be its biggest event yet.
1 October 2006

Renovated greens now in play at Northenden

UK Architect Simon Gidman has recently completed a project to rebuild all 18 greens at Northenden GC in Manchester.
1 October 2006

Le Madonie voted 'best new Italian course'

Italian magazine Il Mondo del Golf has voted Le Madonie in Sicily the best new course in Italy.
1 October 2006

GPS routing system for architects and developers

UK-based golf simulation specialist Sports Coach Systems has recently completed simulating two courses for Oceanico Developments in Portugal.
1 October 2006

Bundoran enters second phase of redesign

Having completed a rebunkering project last year, Swan Golf Designs has started work on the second phase of renovation at Bundoran Golf Club in County Donegal, Ireland.
1 October 2006

30 Nov-3 Dec: Bluechip New Zealand Open, Gulf Harbour CC, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Sanctioned by both the Australasian and European Tours, the New Zealand Open heads back to Gulf Harbour, on the Hibiscus Peninsula near Auckland, at the end of November.
1 October 2006

Sureshot launches

A new handheld GPS device for golfers has been launched by joint developers Golf Plus and the Australian firm Tee2Green Technologies.
1 October 2006

Members back Balcarrick changes

Roger Jones Golf Design is starting a 30-week programme of upgrading to Balcarrick Golf Club outside Dublin."
1 October 2006

Short shrift

Along with Peter McEvoy and a little further back Michael Bonallack, Gary Wolstenholme is among the greatest amateur golfers Britain has produced in the modern era.
1 October 2006

Dr Bernhard von Limburger

Born in 1901, Bernhard von Limburger learned the game of golf as a young boy in Scotland.
1 October 2006

Collaborators will be… encouraged

Following more than three years of planning, construction has finally started at Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club, some three hours drive east from Vancouver, in British Columbia's unique, desert-like interior.
1 October 2006

Pond life

The best way to find a solution to your water quality problems is to obtain a better understanding of the components that impact the delicate balance of a pond's ecosystem.
1 October 2006

The future of golf housing

The traditional approach to golf housing has been to line the fairways with as much housing as possible to maximise the bottom line.
1 October 2006

Chateau des Vigiers

A year after formally retiring and passing most of his interests in course design to his long-time associates Tom Mackenzie and Martin Ebert, veteran British golf architect Donald Steel has begun a new project.
1 October 2006

One golf course, two countries!

Golf clubs, golf shoes, passport! Well, not quite, but playing on a golf course that spans two countries must be quite an exciting and unusual experience.
1 October 2006

Back to the future

Golf courses rarely remain unchanged for many years. But should courses be altered to match the modern game?
1 October 2006

Designing in digital

The influence of CAD has touched most parts of the design process.With computerised flythroughs and 3D visualisations commonplace, Mark Alexander looks at pros and cons of going digital.
1 July 2006

Dooks

On the southwest coast of Ireland, Dooks GC has gained a reputation amongst the lucrative American tourist market as something of a hidden gem.
1 July 2006

The Renaissance Club

Renaissance Golf Design, the firm of American architect Tom Doak, is well under way with construction on his first course in Britain.
1 July 2006

Courses for horses?

As happens often throughout the creative process, an idea that starts out as a lark will often become a fortunate set of circumstances.
1 July 2006

Golf lessons

How should aspiring golf architects go about getting into the industry?
1 July 2006

Restoring Colt at Saint-Germain

Harry Colt's course at Golf de Saint-Germain, to the west of Paris, which opened back in 1922, is being restored by an exceptional fourball of contributors.
1 July 2006

Pine Needles

Don't be fooled into thinking that Donald Ross's legacy to the North Carolina Sandhills region lies just at the Pinehurst resort itself.
1 July 2006

Carigglas course under way

Irish golf architect Jeff Howes has started construction on a new 18 hole course at Carigglas in County Longford.
1 July 2006

Seve makes his mark in North London

Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros's design firm has largely completed its first course in the UK.
1 July 2006

Another generation of Hawtrees at Hill Barn

Designed in 1935 by Fred Hawtree, Hill Barn GC, on the Downs above the south coast of England, has recently been enhanced by Fred's grandson Martin.
1 July 2006

EGD and Monty flutter in Turkey

European Golf Design has signed a deal with Papillon Hotels to build a Colin Montgomerie signature course in the Belek region of Turkey, near Antalya.
1 July 2006

RTJ2 designs in Hungary

Architect firm Robert Trent Jones II is designing Hungary's first masterplanned golf resort at Zala Springs in the west of the country.
1 July 2006

Colt's course in Frankfurt to be refurbished

Frankfurter Golf Club, one of only two courses in Germany designed by Harry Colt, and host to 12 German Opens, is being remodelled by architect Christoph Städler.
1 July 2006

Pern to design Andorran nine

French-based architect Jeremy Pern has recently been appointed project designer for Andorra's first full length nine hole course.
1 July 2006

GOOD READ: A Natural Course for Golf

Editor Malcolm Peake is one of the great advocates for traditional golf in the UK.
1 July 2006

GOOD READ: Golf Architecture volume 9

The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects' annual review of the course design industry continues to go from strength to strength.
1 July 2006

GOOD READ: Experience the Old Course

GCA contributor Richard Goodale has produced a second in OptimizeGolf's series of upmarket course companions, to go with his earlier volume on Royal Dornoch (a third, on Carnoustie, is in production).
1 July 2006

Dun Laoghaire course project making progress

The new 36-hole complex being built by architects Hawtree for Dun Laoghaire GC in Ireland is progressing.
1 July 2006

Irrigated but not wet at rocky Gullane

Open qualifying venue Gullane Golf Club in Scotland has installed a new irrigation system, designed by UK consultants Irriplan.
1 July 2006

Old Links offers new challenges

Nick Faldo has opened the Old Links course at Ballyliffin Golf Club in County Donegal, after it was renovated by his design company, Faldo Design.
1 July 2006

Nicklaus launches Porto Mariccio project

Jack Nicklaus visited Croatia in May for the official signing and announcement of the republic's first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
1 July 2006

Waterberg water issues

Citing a lack of water resources, the design firms of Ernie Els and Jack Nicklaus have withdrawn from a planned golf course development at Waterberg in South Africa.
1 July 2006

R&A funds sustainable golf research

The R&A Golf Course Committee is funding two projects to examine different aspects of sustainable course management
1 July 2006

Old Tom Morris

Was Old Tom really the first great golf architect, or is his reputation inflated by those who redesigned his courses? Richard Goodale tries to find out.
1 July 2006

First nine open at Otocec

Slovenia's ninth golf course, designed by Ljubica Jovetic of UK firm Swan Golf Designs, opens its first nine holes for play in July.
1 July 2006

Carrick approaching completion at Loch Lomond

Construction of De Vere Hotels' new Carrick course on the banks of Loch Lomond is expected to be finished during August.
1 July 2006

The Player: Tom Lehman

Features that we love on old golf courses are too often criticised when built today, says US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman.
1 July 2006

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.
1 July 2006

Lessons from the links

Forrest shares his thoughts on working with a linksland site.
1 July 2006

Velvet revolution?

Until someone comes up with a more preferable option, initial specifications for environmentally friendly golf greens will continue to be a fescue/bent mix.
1 July 2006

Holiday lessons from Cancun

Earlier in the year I had a couple of days to spare in Cancun,Mexico.
1 July 2006

Hoylake: reborn or restrained?

Roberto de Vicenzo's win in the 1967 Open Championship was the first – and, to date only – major championship victory by a South American player.
1 April 2006

Trump to develop golf resort near Aberdeen

American property tycoon Donald Trump wants to build the latest addition to his string of top-end golf courses in Scotland.
1 April 2006

Linna Golf opens for international play

Linna Golf, the latest member of the PGA European Tour Courses Group, has opened in Finland.
1 April 2006

Celtic Manor strides towards Ryder Cup

The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales is making progress with over £4m worth of improvements to accommodate the Ryder Cup.
1 April 2006

Memorial Golf Club to be centrepiece of Scotland's Heartlands

A new golf resort, designed as a memorial to Donald Ross, is set to open in 2008.
1 April 2006

GOOD READ Bunkers, Pits & Other Hazards

Golf architects Forrest Richardson and Mark Fine have written a comprehensive guide to the history, design and theory of hazards.
1 April 2006

Nicklaus awarded Palm Hills contract

Nicklaus Design has been chosen to create a golf course at Palm Hills in Egypt.
1 April 2006

GOOD READ Dream Golf: The Making of Bandon Dunes

Stephen Goodwin's story of how the resort and its three courses came into being is inspiring on many levels.
1 April 2006

Business of Golf goes to Wales

The second annual Golf Consultants Association Business of Golf conference will be held at the Celtic Manor resort in Newport,Wales, from October 29-31.
1 April 2006

Cyprus formulates golf development policy

In February 2005, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus announced its Policy for Encouraging Investments in Golf Courses.
1 April 2006

Albanese takes charge of Edinburgh GCA courses

Paul Albanese has taken over from Mike Wood as head of Edinburgh College of Art's postgraduate golf course architecture courses.
1 April 2006

Indian renovation

Karnataka Golf Association course is about to receive an upgrade in the hands of Swan Golf Designs.
1 April 2006

ASGCA honours Awtrey and Seay

Former PGA of America boss Jim Awtrey has been honoured with the prestigious Donald Ross Award from the ASGCA.
1 April 2006

Mission Hills adds more floodlights

Mission Hills Golf Club in China has added floodlights to its Duval and Sorenstam courses to facilitate nightime golf.
1 April 2006

Castle Stuart hotel and golf courses approved

Plans for a new hotel and two golf courses at Castle Stuart, Dalcross, near Inverness are to go ahead.
1 April 2006

Hansen to build Germany's first links

A new course currently under construction on the island of Sylt will be Germany's first true links course, according to architect Rolf-Stephan Hansen.
1 April 2006

The Player: Mark O'Meara

Double Major champion Mark O'Meara tells GCA he thinks the best courses should offer strong visuals and be open to the wind.
1 April 2006

Stanley Thompson

Canadian golf architect Jeff Mingay profiles his fellow countryman, the larger than life designer of Banff Springs, Jasper Park and Highlands Links.
1 April 2006

Risk or reward?

Jason Straka looks at the most important aspect of the golf course architecture business.
1 April 2006

Desert golf is no mirage

John Fought discusses how to design a golf course in Arizona.
1 April 2006

Signature Designers

Few things stir up more debate among golf course architects than the vexed question of signature designers. When touring pros, or indeed other marquee names, put their seal of approval to a golf course, say some architects, the quality and value for money
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Askernish Golf Club

Adam Lawrence had the opportunity to accompany golf course architect Martin Ebert and consultant Gordon Irvine as they sought to restore the old links of Askernish in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.
1 April 2006

Muskoka Bay Club

The Muskoka Bay Club in Gravenhurst, Ontario is a spectacular new semi-private golf course built on the rugged and wild landscape of the Canadian Shield.
1 April 2006

Assessing architectural excellence

The Golf Digest 100 Greatest Courses lists (GDG100) rank the stars of the golf course world.
1 April 2006

Interview: Kyle Phillips

California-based architect Kyle Phillips is busy at home but his highest profile work is on this side of the Atlantic. Toby Ingleton recently met Phillips at The Grove to talk design.
1 April 2006

Mastering the planning arts

With an increasing number of mixed golf, housing and leisure developments springing up in Britain and Europe, masterplanning of sites is becoming ever more important.
1 January 2006

Cabot Links

A potential classic close to Stanley Thompson's famed Highland Links.
1 January 2006

KPMG survey compares development costs.

KPMG survey compares golf course development costs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
1 January 2006

Black sand, true links

Scotland's Royal Dornoch is probably the world's most northerly great links, but that might not be the case in a few years' time.
1 January 2006

Nicklaus to renovate St Patrick's

The 36-hole St Patrick's Golf Links complex in Donegal, Ireland, is to be redesigned by Nicklaus Design.
1 January 2006

Phillips breaks ground at Verdura

Construction is under way at Verdura, architect Kyle Phillips's new design in Sicily.
1 January 2006

Extensive changes planned for Birkdale in run-up to 2008 Open

Royal Birkdale is to undergo significant alterations in preparation for the 2008 Open, the ninth time the championship will have visited the Lancashire links.
1 January 2006

Golf needs better value for money

Martin Ebert discusses the importance of taking a sensible approach to designing a golf course.
1 January 2006

Creating a more sustainable golf course

Jayne Leyland considers how using different turfgrasses can create more sustainable golf courses.
1 January 2006

Water margin

For some, irrigation may be to blame for too-green grass, but properly used such a system can deliver firm conditions while protecting the golf course, says Adam Lawrence.
1 January 2006

Interview: Keith Williams

Adam Lawrence spoke to Loch Lomond GC chief executive Keith Williams about the club's development.
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Golf de Dunkerque

From a rubbish dump to a seventeenth century fortification.
1 January 2006

Brookville GC renovation complete

Golf architects Weed Design have completed the renovation of Brookville GC, near Tampa in Florida.
1 January 2006

Eriska's nine nears completion

The Isle of Eriska is a fantasy retreat.
1 January 2006

Sawgrass protects against rain

The TPC at Sawgrass in Florida is being renovated to improve spectator viewing facilities and to make the course more resilient to bad weather.
1 January 2006

GOOD READ Tillinghast: Creator of Golf Courses

The life of American architect AW Tillinghast, designer of courses such as Winged Foot and San Francisco Golf Club, is chronicled in Philip Young's new book.
1 January 2006

GOOD READ Woodhall Spa: The Definitive Course Guide

Richard Latham is director of golf at Woodhall Spa and, as such, is well placed to dissect the architecture and history of the famous Lincolnshire course.
1 January 2006

Business of Golf conference a resounding success

Success for the inaugral Business of Golf conference, hosted by the Golf Consultants Association.
1 January 2006

Hidden Valley CC uses GPS for green renovation

Frontier Construction has used GPS technology to complete a green renovation/restoration project at Hidden Valley Country Club.
1 January 2006

The Player: Davis Love III

Davis Love III worries about the increasing cost of golf and would like to see a return to a more sustainable model, he tells GCA.
1 January 2006

Charles Blair Macdonald

CB Macdonald, the creator of the National Golf Links of America is renowned as the father of American golf, says Jim Noyes.
1 January 2006

Duke's Course

American architect Tim Liddy has redesigned Peter Thomson's 1995 course at the home of golf.
1 January 2006

Rosslare GC

The most free draining golf course?
1 January 2006

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.
1 January 2006

The true value of design

What is the cost of a well designed course?
1 January 2006

High roller golf

Going back as far as CB Macdonald’s ill-fated Lido, there have been expensive golf courses. But recently, the trickle of such projects has become a flood.
1 October 2005

The Pioneer: Dr Alister MacKenzie

Designer of Alwoodley and Moortown in the UK, Cypress Point and Augusta National in the USA, and Royal Melbourne in Australia, Alister MacKenzie created some of golf’s most revered courses. Mark Rowlinson investigates his legacy.
1 October 2005

One size fits all?

Can golf course architects design courses suitable for both professional tournaments and everyday play?
1 October 2005

Real intelligent design

Intelligent design in golf is the subtle selection and evolution of golf courses, comments Jeremy Pern.
The Player: Ernie Els 1 October 2005

The Player: Ernie Els

Triple major champion Ernie Els has strong views on course design, founded on the experience of his 15 years touring the globe. Adam Lawrence learns more.
1 October 2005

Haenam Pines

Architect Gary Roger Baird says that Haenam Pines might just be the pebble beach of Korea.
1 October 2005

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.
1 October 2005

Golf and the environment

Golf’s relationship with the environment is a touchy subject. The game may not always get the fairest press, but needs to be able to show it is whiter than white, says Adam Lawrence.
1 July 2005

Palmer debuts in Portugal

Palmer Design has opened its first course in Portugal, The Victoria Clube de Golfe in Vilamoura.
1 July 2005

New recruits for architects' student programme

The Education Board of the European Institute for Golf Course Architects has admitted sixteen candidates as student members.
1 July 2005

The magnificent Seven at St Andrews

David McLay Kidd builds his first full 18 hole course in Scotland.
1 July 2005

Bovey is returned to its former glory

Bovey Castle in Devon, UK, has been returned to pristine condition.
1 July 2005

Third nine opens at PGA Golf De Catalunya

Nine holes of the new Hotel/Club course at PGA Golf De Catalunya in Girona, Spain are now open for play.
1 July 2005

New bunkers at St Enodoc

The famous links of St Enodoc in Cornwall, UK, has been renovated by course designers Weller McEvoy.
1 July 2005

Alterations underway at Wetherby

The members of Wetherby Golf Club in West Yorkshire, UK have voted to alter the classic layout.
1 July 2005

Kidd makes changes at Gleneagles

Gleneagles' Jack Nicklaus-designed PGA Centenary course is currently being modified by David McLay Kidd.
1 July 2005

Academy course encourages juniors

May 2005 saw the opening of a junior academy par-three course at the Stockwood Park Golf Centre in Luton, UK.
1 July 2005

Ladies European Tour plays modern links

Ladies European Tour is moving from its previous home at Royal Porthcawl to Machynys.
1 July 2005

EIGCA celebrates its fifth anniversary

Four-day programme of education, training, golf and celebration marks the fifth anniversary of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects.
1 July 2005

New conference explores the business of golf

The Golf Consultants Association is to stage its first annual conference in October 2005, at the St Andrews Bay Hotel, Scotland.
1 July 2005

Remodelled Blakes GC opens

Swan Golf Designs has recently completed the remodelling of Blakes GC in Essex, UK.
1 July 2005

Committed to Green Foundation launches sustainable golf forum

The Committed to Green Foundation has launched the European Forum for Sustainable Golf.
1 July 2005

Woosnam designs in Bulgaria

Ian Woosnam is working alongside European Golf Design on two new courses in Bulgaria that are due to open in Spring 2007.
1 July 2005

GOOD READ Golf Architecture

Now in its eighth year, the annual journal from the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects continues to attract readers from across the globe.
1 July 2005

GOOD READ Scottish Golf Links

Proving it's more than the ultimate coffee table book, Scottish Golf Links profiles more than fifty courses with stunning photographs.
1 July 2005

Littlestone GC first to complete best practice test

Littlestone GC has become the first club in the world to successfully complete a test of its management procedures against guidelines set out by the R&A.
1 July 2005

The Player: Colin Montgomerie

Monty favours the penal.
1 July 2005

Harry Shapland Colt

Bruce Critchley describes the work of the man who set the standard for the UK's inland courses.
1 July 2005

Restoring Colt

Adam Lawrence looks at Colt's work and how Martin Hawtree is dealing with a restoration project at Toronto Golf Club.
1 July 2005

A design for wildlife

Jonathan Smith discusses the importance of maximising opportunities for habitat and species conservation when designing a golf course.
1 July 2005

Debating technology in golf

Author Geoff Shackelford looks at golf's current technology debate.
1 July 2005

The Old Course: a glorious anomaly

We look at St Andrews' importance to the student of golf history and its continued greatness today.
1 July 2005

The challenge of short par fours

GCA takes a look at the virtue of the short par four.
1 July 2005

Golf de Morfontaine

Tom Simpson's design at Morfontaine in France is still regarded as one of Europe's finest courses, here we find out why.
1 July 2005

Bom Sucesso

True heathland courses are rare outside the UK, but this new Portuguese development could be an exception.
1 July 2005

Al Badia

Sand and water combine to spectacular effect at this Robert Trent Jones II course.
1 July 2005

The Carrick on Loch Lomond

A course on the bonny bonny banks that you can actually play.
1 July 2005

Hills GC

The longest sea level course in the world? Hills GC might just be that.
1 July 2005

No mulligans on my course

Nick Faldo gives us his thoughts on first and last holes.
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