The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects' annual review of the course design industry continues to go from strength to strength.

GCA contributor Richard Goodale has produced a second in OptimizeGolf's series of upmarket course companions, to go with his earlier volume on Royal Dornoch (a third, on Carnoustie, is in production).

The new 36-hole complex being built by architects Hawtree for Dun Laoghaire GC in Ireland is progressing.

Open qualifying venue Gullane Golf Club in Scotland has installed a new irrigation system, designed by UK consultants Irriplan.

Nick Faldo has opened the Old Links course at Ballyliffin Golf Club in County Donegal, after it was renovated by his design company, Faldo Design.