RTJ II to create new layout at Panama’s Buenaventura Resort 9 October 2024

RTJ II to create new layout at Panama’s Buenaventura Resort

Course #2 will be routed through jungle and meadows, and have Pacific Ocean views
Red Sea Global’s Shura Links on track to open in 2025 9 October 2024

Red Sea Global’s Shura Links on track to open in 2025

Grassing and landscape work is underway at the Brian Curley-designed course
Crown Colony prepares to reopen following Kemp and Colligan renovation 8 October 2024

Crown Colony prepares to reopen following Kemp and Colligan renovation

Project includes restoring original greens and rebuilding bunkers
Calgary’s Glencoe club approves WAC Golf renovation 7 October 2024

Calgary’s Glencoe club approves WAC Golf renovation

Architects plan tree removal and rerouting on Lakes and Slopes nines
Second layout at Trump Aberdeen to open in summer 2025 7 October 2024

Second layout at Trump Aberdeen to open in summer 2025

MacLeod course has been built over rugged coastal terrain with priority on sustainability
Turnberry targets Open with changes to Ailsa course 4 October 2024

Turnberry targets Open with changes to Ailsa course

Martin Ebert has designed a new seventh green closer to the coastal edge
Southwest Greens completes new short-game area at Pavenham 4 October 2024

Southwest Greens completes new short-game area at Pavenham

Synthetic turf specialist collaborates with short game coach on new facility at UK club
Fripp Island reopens Ocean Point course following renovation 3 October 2024

Fripp Island reopens Ocean Point course following renovation

Dye Designs overhauls bunkering as part of modernisation of Cobb layout
Love Golf Design to restore Pete Dye’s Harbour Town in 2025 3 October 2024

Love Golf Design to restore Pete Dye’s Harbour Town in 2025

Greens, bunkers and bulkheads will be rebuilt at RBC Heritage venue
Woodmont reopens front nine following Jemsek renovation 2 October 2024

Woodmont reopens front nine following Jemsek renovation

Architect has restored elements of Von Hagge’s Cypress design at Florida community
Brandon Johnson reaches halfway stage of King’s North project 1 October 2024

Brandon Johnson reaches halfway stage of King’s North project

Myrtle Beach National will reopen front nine in October with a renewed natural and rugged feel
Golf de La Grande Motte reduces water consumption with new irrigation system 30 September 2024

Golf de La Grande Motte reduces water consumption with new irrigation system

Toro installation gives French club precise control tailored to real-time weather data
Rogers recovers Donald Ross’s work as Kenosha renovation enters tenth year 30 September 2024

Rogers recovers Donald Ross’s work as Kenosha renovation enters tenth year

Architect has already reinstated the original design intent to greens and bunkers and overseen tree removal
John Fought to create new practice facilities at Alpine CC in Utah 26 September 2024

John Fought to create new practice facilities at Alpine CC in Utah

The architect will also redesign holes at the club at the base of the Wasatch Mountains
The Legacy at 19 opens following long-awaited Kevin Norby project 26 September 2024

The Legacy at 19 opens following long-awaited Kevin Norby project

Former Mason City course has been revamped to address flooding issues and improve playing surfaces
Todd Quitno gets green light for Lincoln overhaul 24 September 2024

Todd Quitno gets green light for Lincoln overhaul

Landscapes Unlimited will start construction at the Nebraska club in July 2025
European Golf Design begins East course renovation at Wentworth 19 September 2024

European Golf Design begins East course renovation at Wentworth

The design team will also create a new par-three layout and golf academy for the Surrey club
IDG designs three courses for planned development in Cape Verde 19 September 2024

IDG designs three courses for planned development in Cape Verde

Tarafo Bay project has planning consent and is now in the funding stage
The Club at Eaglebrooke to undergo greens renovation in April 2025 19 September 2024

The Club at Eaglebrooke to undergo greens renovation in April 2025

Putting surfaces will be rebuilt back to their original dimensions and feature TifEagle bermuda
Greg Norman’s team designs short course for Playa Mujeres 12 September 2024

Greg Norman’s team designs short course for Playa Mujeres

Cancún club plans to open new nine-hole layout by the end of the year
Plans for second Machrihanish Dunes course receive approval 11 September 2024

Plans for second Machrihanish Dunes course receive approval

Southworth gets green light to develop new layout, practice facilities, hotel and cottages
Fall 2024 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 10 September 2024

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

Cover story focuses on how today’s architects have been inspired by the links courses of Britain and Ireland
New holes for Ocean course at Fox Harb’r growing in ahead of May 2025 opening 10 September 2024

New holes for Ocean course at Fox Harb’r growing in ahead of May 2025 opening

Architects Doug Carrick and Tom McBroom now turn attention to rebuilding existing nine
Construction of new Andrew Green course in South Carolina to begin in 2025 9 September 2024

Construction of new Andrew Green course in South Carolina to begin in 2025

Kawonu will be first new private club to be built in the Greenville area for more than 30 years
Dye Designs redesigns four holes at Copper Mountain Resort 6 September 2024

Dye Designs redesigns four holes at Copper Mountain Resort

Golf architecture firm reimagines twelve to fifteen with “own spin on the typical Dye aesthetic”
West Palm Beach layout renovated and transformed into Dutchman’s Pipe 5 September 2024

West Palm Beach layout renovated and transformed into Dutchman’s Pipe

Former Banyan Cay course has been completely overhauled by Nicklaus Design
Andrew Green begins planning for Olympia Fields North course renovation 4 September 2024

Andrew Green begins planning for Olympia Fields North course renovation

Architect plans to blend Willie Park Jr’s vision with modern demands of championship golf
Nebraska’s Quarry Oaks prepares to reopen following ‘major facelift’ 30 August 2024

Nebraska’s Quarry Oaks prepares to reopen following ‘major facelift’

John LaFoy and Landscapes Unlimited complete renovation that included a ‘dynamite’ tee
Renovated East Lake makes debut at Tour Championship 29 August 2024

Renovated East Lake makes debut at Tour Championship

Andrew Green oversees changes to almost every golf feature at PGA Tour finale venue
Construction of The Dodger at Hallō Nelson to begin in 2025 28 August 2024

Construction of The Dodger at Hallō Nelson to begin in 2025

Doug Carrick is transforming the Granite Pointe Golf Course in western Canada
Tamarack Resort reopens Osprey Meadows following RTJ II renovation 23 August 2024

Tamarack Resort reopens Osprey Meadows following RTJ II renovation

Idaho club now has a par-three bonus hole that plays over water to a narrow green
Bear Lakes plans renovation of Links course 22 August 2024

Bear Lakes plans renovation of Links course

Construction will begin in 2026 following approval of Love Golf Design’s masterplan
Hill family partners with Tara Iti team for new club vision 22 August 2024

Hill family partners with Tara Iti team for new club vision

OCM appointed to redesign ten-time New Zealand Open host course
EGD’s Dave Sampson to lead renovation of Infinitum’s Hills course 21 August 2024

EGD’s Dave Sampson to lead renovation of Infinitum’s Hills course

Construction begins in December 2024 and is expected to be complete by early 2026
Jim Nagle moves onto back nine of Philadelphia CC renovation 20 August 2024

Jim Nagle moves onto back nine of Philadelphia CC renovation

Architect is updating Spring Mill course while respecting original William Flynn design
Golden Sands resort on Vietnam’s east coast ready to open 19 August 2024

Golden Sands resort on Vietnam’s east coast ready to open

The first of two 18-hole courses has been completed on a sandy site along Vinh Xuan beach
Dormie Network to open GrayBull Club in Nebraska Sandhills 14 August 2024

Dormie Network to open GrayBull Club in Nebraska Sandhills

David McLay Kidd says the new course has been built on ‘a special piece of land’
Gaunt set to complete James Braid-inspired bunker work at Rotherham 13 August 2024

Gaunt set to complete James Braid-inspired bunker work at Rotherham

Architect to return in January 2025 for final phase of ‘a sympathetic remodel’
Lobb finishes three-year Blackmoor renovation 5 August 2024

Lobb finishes three-year Blackmoor renovation

Bunker and heather work central to project at Colt course in Hampshire
Robert Trent Jones Jr to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award 2 August 2024

Robert Trent Jones Jr to receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Presentation will take place at the Society’s 2024 Annual Meeting in California
Golfplan brings Golden Age character to Kasugai’s East course 2 August 2024

Golfplan brings Golden Age character to Kasugai’s East course

Japanese club will reopen the layout in October following a renovation that has included the removal of 1,000 trees
Whittington Heath appoints CDP as consulting architects 2 August 2024

Whittington Heath appoints CDP as consulting architects

Frank Pont to review bunkers with a view to reinforcing the course’s Colt heritage
King-Collins to design new course for team behind Hobart’s upcoming 7 Mile Beach layout 1 August 2024

King-Collins to design new course for team behind Hobart’s upcoming 7 Mile Beach layout

Clarence City Council grants approval for Mat Goggin to develop land for a new layout
Cabot adds Golf Du Médoc in France to its portfolio 31 July 2024

Cabot adds Golf Du Médoc in France to its portfolio

Developer purchases Bordeaux resort, which has courses designed by Bill Coore and Rod Whitman
Resurrection of Las Iguanas continues apace 31 July 2024

Resurrection of Las Iguanas continues apace

Troy Vincent of Nicklaus Design is working towards completing the course by 2025, after 15 years of it laying dormant 
De Simone completes second nine at Viveiro in Cape Verde 29 July 2024

De Simone completes second nine at Viveiro in Cape Verde

Course on island of Sal is irrigated with recycled water from nearby holiday resorts 
Tom Doak expresses desire to build second course at Cape Kidnappers 29 July 2024

Tom Doak expresses desire to build second course at Cape Kidnappers

The architect was speaking ahead of the launch of a special weekend event at the New Zealand resort
Lassi Pekka Tilander nears completion of Pickala Rock layout 29 July 2024

Lassi Pekka Tilander nears completion of Pickala Rock layout

New nine-hole par-three course is set to open in Finland in summer 2025
Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout 24 July 2024

Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout

Grzegorz Marcinków and All Golf Services revamp existing nine and add nine new holes
Trump International Golf Club Lido opens in Indonesia 24 July 2024

Trump International Golf Club Lido opens in Indonesia

Ernie Els course is located at MNC Lido City, a new destination two hours south of Jakarta
ASGCA names Hunki Yun as its new executive director 23 July 2024

ASGCA names Hunki Yun as its new executive director

Long-time USGA administrator will take over from the outgoing Chad Ritterbusch in September
Lyne Morrison develops masterplan to boost female participation at Springwood 23 July 2024

Lyne Morrison develops masterplan to boost female participation at Springwood

Renovation includes forward tees, routing adjustments and a revamp of the practice facilities
Heathland restoration for Royal Wimbledon 22 July 2024

Heathland restoration for Royal Wimbledon

Surrey club completes eight years of work on course with Willie Park Jr and Harry Colt heritage
The July 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 18 July 2024

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

The Kyle Phillips-designed Stonehill course near Bangkok, Thailand, features on the cover
Gopher Watch Competition – July 2024 18 July 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

Michiel van der Vaart adds punchbowl green to Keppelse 17 July 2024

Michiel van der Vaart adds punchbowl green to Keppelse

New par-three seventeenth is part of the first phase of work at Dutch club
Korea’s Gold Hill set to open for preview play in September 16 July 2024

Korea’s Gold Hill set to open for preview play in September

Ramid Group and Troon take over stalled project and oversee its completion
Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura nears completion of Old course renovation 16 July 2024

Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura nears completion of Old course renovation

Algarve resort updates playing areas to improve guest experience and layout’s sustainability
Dye Designs completes bunker renovation at The Club at Inverness 15 July 2024

Dye Designs completes bunker renovation at The Club at Inverness

Total Turf Golf Services rebuilds bunkers with a focus on improving maintainability, aesthetics and strategic value
Mimosa in the Philippines reopens after 36-hole rebuild 15 July 2024

Mimosa in the Philippines reopens after 36-hole rebuild

Nelson & Haworth oversees rerouting, green expansions, new irrigation and regrassing
CDP appointed as consulting architects by Cleeve Hill 12 July 2024

CDP appointed as consulting architects by Cleeve Hill

Design firm will develop plans that maintain the course’s unique and historic character
Nicklaus Design to begin Desert Highlands renovation in April 2025 10 July 2024

Nicklaus Design to begin Desert Highlands renovation in April 2025

$10m project will see greens, bunkers and tees rebuilt, design changes and vegetation work
Roy Bechtol and Jim Fazio to design new 12-hole course in Texas 4 July 2024

Roy Bechtol and Jim Fazio to design new 12-hole course in Texas

Holes will range from 78 to 120 yards at Austin Beach Club, which is in the final stages of planning
New short course to open at Apes Hill in December 2024 3 July 2024

New short course to open at Apes Hill in December 2024

Nine holes are inspired by some of golf’s famous designs and range from 70 to 154 yards in length
Hudson National reopens following Fazio Design renovation 1 July 2024

Hudson National reopens following Fazio Design renovation

Project at New York club ensures the course is suitable for modern hitting distances
Cowdray opens new par-three layout by Swan Golf Designs 28 June 2024

Cowdray opens new par-three layout by Swan Golf Designs

Five-hole academy project follows completion of renovation work on the main course
Spanish Peaks to open Tom’s 10 par-three layout in July 26 June 2024

Spanish Peaks to open Tom’s 10 par-three layout in July

Short course at Montana club was the last project Tom Weiskopf was involved in before his passing in 2022
Chart Hills opens new six-hole par-three short course and putting green 20 June 2024

Chart Hills opens new six-hole par-three short course and putting green

Faldo Design completes latest project at the English club, after renovating tees for all 18 holes
Victoria appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to develop master plan 19 June 2024

Victoria appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to develop master plan

Project at historic Canadian course will enhance playing experience while preserving its unique character
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National to undergo two-year renovation 18 June 2024

King’s North at Myrtle Beach National to undergo two-year renovation

Arnold Palmer design will be modernised in two-part project led by Brandon Johnson Golf Course Design
Park Mammoth begins building new short course by Brian Ross 13 June 2024

Park Mammoth begins building new short course by Brian Ross

Nine-hole par-three layout at Kentucky club is to be routed around exposed rock outcroppings
Cutten Fields reopens following final phase of ‘historically sensitive’ renovation 12 June 2024

Cutten Fields reopens following final phase of ‘historically sensitive’ renovation

Architect Jeff Mingay and superintendent Bill Green collaborate on Stanley Thompson layout near Toronto
Marc Westenborg nears completion of bunker project at West Herts 11 June 2024

Marc Westenborg nears completion of bunker project at West Herts

Project focuses on visibility and location, with some hazards converted to grass hollows
Paul McGinley to continue Donegal GC renovation in autumn 10 June 2024

Paul McGinley to continue Donegal GC renovation in autumn

Design team is undertaking three-phase project to improve playability and increase options
Summer 2024 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now 6 June 2024

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

Cover story focuses on how a reconfiguration project can transform a club’s prospects
Tamarack reopens following Golden Age-inspired renovation 3 June 2024

Tamarack reopens following Golden Age-inspired renovation

Brian Schneider references historic materials to restore features designed by Charles Banks
RTJ II to design new course for Cotton Bay in The Bahamas 31 May 2024

RTJ II to design new course for Cotton Bay in The Bahamas

The resort’s original layout by Jones Sr closed in 2005 following a hurricane
CDP appointed as consulting architects to Fontainebleau 29 May 2024

CDP appointed as consulting architects to Fontainebleau

Design firm will begin by assessing strategy and presentation of bunkers at the French club
Michigan’s Travis Pointe selects Wilczynski to develop renovation plan 28 May 2024

Michigan’s Travis Pointe selects Wilczynski to develop renovation plan

Architect aims to make the course more playable, fun and sustainable ahead of club’s 50th anniversary
Grassing begins on new Broomsedge course in South Carolina 23 May 2024

Grassing begins on new Broomsedge course in South Carolina

Kyle Franz and Mike Koprowski design to open for preview play in October 2024
Pangaea appointed for renovation of two Scottish courses 22 May 2024

Pangaea appointed for renovation of two Scottish courses

Stuart Rennie and Jeff Danner to develop plans for the Darley links in Troon and parkland Belleisle
Coore & Crenshaw approaches completion of Pines redesign at The International 21 May 2024

Coore & Crenshaw approaches completion of Pines redesign at The International

Entirely new layout has been created on 'an exceptional site’ in New England
Construction begins on Benin’s first ever golf course 17 May 2024

Construction begins on Benin’s first ever golf course

Jeremy Pern routes West Africa design around sacred grove and voodoo shrines
New Sergio Garcia golf course to open at Comporta in June 2025 16 May 2024

New Sergio Garcia golf course to open at Comporta in June 2025

Former Masters champion says the strategy of Valderrama inspired his Torre layout in Portugal
Headingley nears completion of “best in county” practice facility project 15 May 2024

Headingley nears completion of “best in county” practice facility project

Ken Moodie and Booth Golf & Leisure develop new short- and long-game areas for Yorkshire club
New par three opens at restored Addington 15 May 2024

New par three opens at restored Addington

Original green, found after tree clearing, has been recreated by Mike DeVries and will form nineteenth hole
Beau Welling aims to ‘breathe new life’ into Vermont’s Stowe CC 14 May 2024

Beau Welling aims to ‘breathe new life’ into Vermont’s Stowe CC

Construction begins on plan to renovate every aspect of the golf course by the end of 2025
Vancouver’s University GC introduces new par three to address safety issue 13 May 2024

Vancouver’s University GC introduces new par three to address safety issue

Alex Hay oversees reworking of holes six and seven on Vernon Macan layout
David Williams continues work at Pedreña 9 May 2024

David Williams continues work at Pedreña

Latest phase includes bunker work on the eighth, thirteenth and fourteenth
Italy’s Gardagolf reopens following De Simone renovation 9 May 2024

Italy’s Gardagolf reopens following De Simone renovation

Modernisation project sees bunkers at 27-hole club rebuilt and repositioned
Städler & Reinmuth design course for new La Maviglia resort in Puglia 8 May 2024

Städler & Reinmuth design course for new La Maviglia resort in Puglia

Layout in southeast Italy weaves through olive orchard and remains of centuries-old structures
Tyler Rae to begin Ross-inspired renovation of Detroit’s North course in 2025 8 May 2024

Tyler Rae to begin Ross-inspired renovation of Detroit’s North course in 2025

Architect will also renovate the South course at the PGA Tour venue
Brian Curley’s Shura Links announced on Red Sea island 7 May 2024

Brian Curley’s Shura Links announced on Red Sea island

New course in Saudi Arabia being developed in line with GEO Foundation OnCourse methodology
Construction under way on Chasing Aces project in Louisiana 7 May 2024

Construction under way on Chasing Aces project in Louisiana

Carlton Marshall’s plan for $25m venue includes par-three layout, putting course and driving range
Ken Moodie progresses £1 million project at Pleasington 2 May 2024

Ken Moodie progresses £1 million project at Pleasington

Work at 12-time Open qualifying venue aims to restore natural character
Royal Troon set to make Open history with longest hole 1 May 2024

Royal Troon set to make Open history with longest hole

Changes made by Mackenzie & Ebert include extending the sixth to 623 yards
New golf course takes shape as part of $750m development in New Zealand 1 May 2024

New golf course takes shape as part of $750m development in New Zealand

Grassing continues on nine-hole layout by Greg Turner at Gibbston Valley Resort
New Gary Player course takes shape in Montenegro 29 April 2024

New Gary Player course takes shape in Montenegro

Construction of opening nine is progressing on rocky site overlooking the Adriatic Sea
New Ernie Els course to be built at $500m development in South Africa 26 April 2024

New Ernie Els course to be built at $500m development in South Africa

Four-time major winner will set up a home at the Zimbali Lakes community
Ray Hearn creates new layout for Saint John’s Resort in Detroit 26 April 2024

Ray Hearn creates new layout for Saint John’s Resort in Detroit

Cardinal course and seven-hole par-three layout built on the site of resort’s previous 27 holes
Steve Marnoch progresses bunker project at Matlock 25 April 2024

Steve Marnoch progresses bunker project at Matlock

Scottish architect also transplants heather as part of a rewilding initiative at the Derbyshire club
Travis Club Austin breaks ground on new Beau Welling course 25 April 2024

Travis Club Austin breaks ground on new Beau Welling course

Layout at new Texas community will provide ‘a strategic, yet playable test’ 
Martin Ebert revamps bunkers at Gog Magog in Cambridge 24 April 2024

Martin Ebert revamps bunkers at Gog Magog in Cambridge

Renovation aims to create a striking difference in style between the Old and Wandlebury courses
Jack’s Bay targets a 2025 opening for new Jack Nicklaus Heritage course 23 April 2024

Jack’s Bay targets a 2025 opening for new Jack Nicklaus Heritage course

Nicklaus Design’s Chad Goetz is overseeing construction at the exclusive resort in the Bahamas
The April 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now! 18 April 2024

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

Our cover features Shorty’s at Bandon Dunes, the resort’s new 19-hole par-three course designed by WAC Golf
Gopher Watch Competition – April 2024 18 April 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?
Omni La Costa to host NCAA tournaments on renovated North course in May 18 April 2024

Omni La Costa to host NCAA tournaments on renovated North course in May

Gil Hanse’s changes add more risk and reward to the layout, which will reopen to members in June
Troon and Heritage Links begin renovation at Princeville Makai 17 April 2024

Troon and Heritage Links begin renovation at Princeville Makai

Project on Hawaii course aims to improve playability and conditions of bunkers and turf
Augusta National hires Fazio and Welling to renovate The Patch 11 April 2024

Augusta National hires Fazio and Welling to renovate The Patch

Architects will begin work in January 2025 once the club takes over the lease of the Augusta municipal
The Fort Club reopens following back nine renovation by Craig & Coyne 11 April 2024

The Fort Club reopens following back nine renovation by Craig & Coyne

New owners of the South Carolina club have more work planned for George Cobb layout
Hanse Golf Design restores Donald Ross character to Worcester CC 11 April 2024

Hanse Golf Design restores Donald Ross character to Worcester CC

The main focus of restoration work at the Massachusetts layout has been the expansion of greens
Dye Designs to oversee renovation of Fripp Island’s Ocean Point course 10 April 2024

Dye Designs to oversee renovation of Fripp Island’s Ocean Point course

Project team plan to reinstate George Cobb design elements and maximise the layout’s coastal setting
Kristine Kerr continues work to harmonise nines at Omaha Beach 9 April 2024

Kristine Kerr continues work to harmonise nines at Omaha Beach

Newly renovated eighteenth hole reopens to complete current phase of work at New Zealand club
Trevor Dormer to extend Old Dane to 12 holes 3 April 2024

Trevor Dormer to extend Old Dane to 12 holes

Canadian architect plans to “do some different, quirky things” for his design debut in Nebraska
Kidd focuses on playability for bunker project at Tributary club 2 April 2024

Kidd focuses on playability for bunker project at Tributary club

Architect returns to Idaho ‘sleeper’ to revamp the strategy of its hazards
New nine by Tom Fazio ready for grow-in at Reynolds Lake Oconee 28 March 2024

New nine by Tom Fazio ready for grow-in at Reynolds Lake Oconee

The holes will be combined with Bluff nine of National course to create Richland layout
Ty Butler to renovate abandoned Texas course 27 March 2024

Ty Butler to renovate abandoned Texas course

The architect will work with Landscapes Unlimited to revive former Cape Royale layout for Trinity River Authority
Hanse course for new High Grove club in Florida to enter construction in 2024 25 March 2024

Hanse course for new High Grove club in Florida to enter construction in 2024

Site for the 150-member club spans 1,200 acres of citrus groves on undulating sand dunes
Castiglion del Bosco reduces water consumption by 20 per cent 22 March 2024

Castiglion del Bosco reduces water consumption by 20 per cent

Phil Smith leads project to overhaul Tuscany course’s irrigation and drainage
Himalayas Golf creates indoor short-game area for Bayview club in Toronto 21 March 2024

Himalayas Golf creates indoor short-game area for Bayview club in Toronto

The 5,000-square-foot facility includes a bunker and three-tiered artificial turf green
Welling focuses on playability for renovation of Byrd design at Atlanta CC 20 March 2024

Welling focuses on playability for renovation of Byrd design at Atlanta CC

Former PGA Tour venue reopens course following first ever comprehensive rework
Chris Wilczynski’s Clover nine takes shape at Killearn Club 19 March 2024

Chris Wilczynski’s Clover nine takes shape at Killearn Club

Architect aims “to create short, fun and accessible holes” that complement the club’s Camellia course
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.