7 INTERVIEW 46 From working for his father, to going his own way and building a reputation as perhaps the greatest preparer of tournament courses, Rees Jones’ life has been one big adventure. He spoke to Adam Lawrence about past, present and future. REPORTS 78 IMG Golf Design has routed the new Eschuri Vung Bau golf course through Vietnam’s Phú Quốc forest and alongside pristine white sand beaches. 82 Richard Humphreys speaks with the team involved in the $3 billion Hann Reserve development in the Philippines, which includes the construction of three golf courses. 86 Greg Norman’s firm has designed an 18-hole layout for Moon Palace Punta Cana, a new luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. 90 Mackenzie & Ebert and MJ Abbott complete initial steps to elevate the playing experience at La Moye Golf Club, located on the island of Jersey. 92 Nine holes of the Peter Harradine-designed Capital Hills course near Islamabad, Pakistan, are on track to open in 2026. 94 Tripp Davis has overseen infrastructure updates and subtle design changes at the Bill Diddel-designed Wichita CC. ON SITE 64 The new Torre course at Portugal’s Terras da Comporta resort has a lot to live up to, given the existing Dunas course is widely regarded as the country’s best. But it doesn’t do too badly, says Adam Lawrence. 72 Toby Ingleton reports on the reopening of the Upper course at Baltusrol, which marks the completion of Gil Hanse’s restoration of AW Tillinghast’s groundbreaking dual courses. HOLING OUT 96 We close the issue by taking a look at the striking tee location for a new short course at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri.
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