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A design for life
The R&A
Opinion | Jonathan Smith

A design for life

GEO Foundation’s Jonathan Smith considers what progress has been made towards ecological design

Under foot at the Ryder Cup
Jacob Sjoman
Opinion | John Holmes

Under foot at the Ryder Cup

John Holmes of Atlas Turf International describes the grassing choices for Marco Simone

Everything good about Kansas
Praìrie Band Firekeeper Resort
Opinion | Mark Wagner

Everything good about Kansas

Inclusivity and sustainability are valued highly by the Native American tribe that owns Firekeeper Golf Course, says golf historian Mark Wagner

Cherry Hills: Restoring a classic
Evan Schiller
Opinion | Eric Iverson

Cherry Hills: Restoring a classic

Before this year’s US Amateur, Eric Iverson told GCA how Renaissance Golf Design uncovered elements that make the William Flynn layout a Golden Age treasure

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem
Beyond The Contour
Opinion | Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem

Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car chronicle the history of a Canadian club that is frozen in time

Defining great: An architect’s first trip to Scotland
Rob Gavarkovs
Opinion | Rob Gavarkovs

Defining great: An architect’s first trip to Scotland

Rob Gavarkovs visits 22 courses and considers why the Scottish links are revered so highly

Ball rollback: Is that all?
Mark Alexander
Opinion | Toby Ingleton

Ball rollback: Is that all?

Toby Ingleton says the R&A and USGA’s new model local rule is too little for too few

The Dark Ages of British golf
Lukas Michel/CDP
Opinion | Mike Clayton

The Dark Ages of British golf

Mike Clayton explains why he believes Britain has been relatively slow to share in the fruits of the current age of great golf design

Using artificial with intelligence
Pelz Golf
Opinion | Rob Gavarkovs

Using artificial with intelligence

Synthetic turf could provide a solution to some of golf’s pressures, as Rob Gavarkovs explains

Turf conversion made easier
Troon International
Opinion | John Holmes

Turf conversion made easier

John Holmes explains how Saadiyat Beach converted grass to help solve its water supply issue

Golf, reparations and Native American heritage
Mark Wagner
Opinion | Mark Wagner

Golf, reparations and Native American heritage

Mark Wagner highlights the positive impact that golf courses can have for America’s indigenous people

My Top Ten: Paul Jansen
Paul Jansen
Opinion | Paul Jansen

My Top Ten: Paul Jansen

South African architect includes two layouts from his homeland in his list of favourite courses

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