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New luxury golf community could soon be built in Pakistan
News | Fri 27 Apr, 2018

New luxury golf community could soon be built in Pakistan

Reports indicate plans for China Pak Golf Estates near city of Gwadar are taking shape.

First nine holes open for play at Vooty Golf County
News | Fri 27 Apr, 2018

First nine holes open for play at Vooty Golf County

Pacific Coast Design overseeing creation of 18-hole course near Vikarabad, India.

Renovation begins at LaFortune Park’s par three course
News | Thu 26 Apr, 2018

Renovation begins at LaFortune Park’s par three course

Architect Randy Heckenkemper and Dale Forrest of United Golf leading work.

Restoration of Donald Ross’s Sara Bay course to begin this month
News | Wed 25 Apr, 2018

Restoration of Donald Ross’s Sara Bay course to begin this month

Kris Spence to use historic documents to lead project at Florida club.

Grassing gets underway on first two courses at new Vietnam complex
News | Mon 23 Apr, 2018

Grassing gets underway on first two courses at new Vietnam complex

Schmidt-Curley Design leading work at FLC Group’s development near Dong Hoi.

Plans submitted for new Hogans Gully course on New Zealand’s South Island
News | Fri 20 Apr, 2018

Plans submitted for new Hogans Gully course on New Zealand’s South Island

Reports indicate 18-hole course designed by Ben Turner could soon be built near Arrowtown.

Issue 52 of Golf Course Architecture is now available
Magazine, News | Thu 19 Apr, 2018

Issue 52 of Golf Course Architecture is now available

The Links at Perry Cabin – Pete Dye's final course project – features on the latest issue’s cover.

Nine new holes open for play at Puerto Los Cabos
News | Thu 19 Apr, 2018

Nine new holes open for play at Puerto Los Cabos

Nicklaus Design returns to make additions to course at resort community in Mexico.

Arnold Palmer Design to create new short game facility at Bay Hill
News | Tue 17 Apr, 2018

Arnold Palmer Design to create new short game facility at Bay Hill

Ninth hole on club’s Charger course to be converted to a par four as part of project.

EcoBunker makes new addition to practice facility at Tain Golf Club
News | Mon 16 Apr, 2018

EcoBunker makes new addition to practice facility at Tain Golf Club

Representatives from nearby clubs invited to Scottish course to oversee construction process.

Spring 2023 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now
Magazine, News | Thu 09 Mar, 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

The January 2023 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Tue 17 Jan, 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

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Old Chatham: For the players
Ryan Montgemory/Monty Aerials LLC
Feature | Toby Ingleton

Old Chatham: For the players

Renovation work at Old Chatham was designed to raise the challenge while remaining playable for all

The Addington: Unveiling the past
David Cannon
On site | Adam Lawrence

The Addington: Unveiling the past

The south-east London club is in the middle of a five-year transformation process. The most dramatic changes have already taken place, as Adam Lawrence reports

A life in design: an interview with Ron Kirby
Kristopher Streek
Interview | Adam Lawrence

A life in design: an interview with Ron Kirby

‘Meeting Jones and meeting Jack were two of the greatest things that happened to me’

Designing for all abilities: how low should you go?
Feature | Adam Lawrence

Designing for all abilities: how low should you go?

Architects aim to lay out courses that are playable for all. But should they be catering for really bad golfers? 

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

Short course decision pays off for Skamania Lodge
Skamania Lodge
Feature | Richard Humphreys

Short course decision pays off for Skamania Lodge

Brian Costello-led transformation at Washington resort leads to increase in play

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

Eau Claire: Looking back to its past
Evan Schiller
Feature | Toby Ingleton

Eau Claire: Looking back to its past

The recent renovation of the classic Wisconsin layout has delivered a more traditional aesthetic

Out of bounds: the worst thing in golf?
Carnoustie Golf Links
Feature | Adam Lawrence

Out of bounds: the worst thing in golf?

Golfers hate it more than almost anything else, but it was once a legitimate strategic hazard, says Adam Lawrence

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

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2023
Gopher Watch, News | Tue 17 Jan, 2023

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2023

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

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