Interviews

Bill Coore: Changing the world
Coore & Crenshaw
Interview | Adam Lawrence

Bill Coore: Changing the world

Alongside Ben Crenshaw, his partner of 40 years, Bill Coore has built more great golf courses than almost any present-day architect. Adam Lawrence spoke with him

Rees Jones: One big adventure
Rees jones Inc
Interview | Adam Lawrence

Rees Jones: One big adventure

From working for his father, to going his own way and building a reputation as a preparer of tournament courses, Rees Jones's life has been an adventure. He spoke to Adam Lawrence about past, present and future

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity
Patrick Koenig
Interview | Hal Phillips

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity

Hal Phillips speaks with golf course architect Mark Mungeam about creating more cohesion between the nines at the Martha’s Vineyard club

Ryder Cup 2025: An interview with Bethpage’s director of agronomy
Heritage Landscape Supply Group
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Ryder Cup 2025: An interview with Bethpage’s director of agronomy

With the US-Europe contest fast approaching, GCA speaks with Andrew Wilson about how the Black course is well set to host “golf’s biggest tournament”

Bethpage Black: Getting ready for the Ryder Cup
PGA of America/Gary W. Kellner
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Bethpage Black: Getting ready for the Ryder Cup

Rees Jones speaks to GCA about his work at the New York course and preparations for golf’s biggest contest

Royal Portrush: An interview with Martin Ebert
Mackenzie & Ebert
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Royal Portrush: An interview with Martin Ebert

The club’s consulting architect spoke with Richard Humphreys about changes to the Dunluce course since its return to the Open rota

Dave Axland: From the ground up
WAC Golf
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Dave Axland: From the ground up

The shaper-turned-architect has worked alongside some of the most talented designers in the business, but what is his story? Richard Humphreys finds out

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse
USGA/Fred Vuich
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse

With the 2025 US Open arriving at Oakmont, Richard Humphreys spoke with the architect, who renovated the course in 2023, about what to expect

Martin Ebert: Design journey
Taku Miyamoto
Interview | Adam Lawrence

Martin Ebert: Design journey

With a portfolio that includes eight of the ten Open venues, Mackenzie & Ebert occupies an enviable position in the golf design industry. Adam Lawrence spoke with principal Martin Ebert to learn how they got there

Quail Hollow: An interview with Tom Fazio
PGA of America/ Gary W. Kellner
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Quail Hollow: An interview with Tom Fazio

The architect talks about how this year’s PGA Championship venue has evolved over the past 30 years

Designs for the big screen
Pizá Golf
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Designs for the big screen

Chad Goetz and Agustin Piza discuss their design decisions for the virtual holes that featured in the first season of TGL

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz
Konrad Borkowski
Interview | Adam Lawrence

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz

The Australian designer has had a long career and, like many of his countrymen, has spent much of it away from home. Adam Lawrence listened to his tales from the road

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