9 INTERVIEW 54 Christoph Städler has played a major part in making Germany a significant golfing nation and led one of Europe’s largest golf design firms. Adam Lawrence spoke to him about his career. REPORTS 78 Shura Links, located on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, opens as part of a new island development. 82 Cabell Robinson designs a blend of parkland and links holes for Limassol Greens in Cyprus. 86 Olazabal Design carves two courses out of rugged and vegetated terrain in Vietnam. 90 The renovation of Quintero in Arizona combines updated infrastructure with design refinements. 94 Nicklaus Design helps to reconfigure and fine-tune Saadiyat Beach in Abu Dhabi. 99 Collaborative efforts revitalise Elk River Club, which was hit by Hurricane Helene in 2024. GCSAA SHOW 103 With the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show taking place in Orlando, GCA highlights some of the businesses to check out if you are attending. HOLING OUT 124 We close the issue by seeing how a golf course can help protect endangered native wildlife. ON SITE 58 Richard Humphreys travels to Tbilisi in Georgia for the opening of the third golf course in the country, a ninehole design by Golfplan. 64 Nine holes of a Lobb + Partners layout on Egypt’s Red Sea coast are now open. Richard Humphreys paid a visit. 70 Toby Ingleton returns to Apogee Club in Florida for the opening of its third 18-hole course, a Kyle Phillips design.
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