Features

In the latest in his series of pieces for GCA, architect and former tour pro Mike Clayton focuses in on the ball.

Marco Martin says golf projects within residential developments offer the opportunity to bring the public closer to the sport.

Mike Clayton highlights the qualities of golf courses that are not designed for any specific type of golfer.

Brett Hochstein reflects on an experience that changed the way he viewed golf design and construction.

Brandon Johnson shares four of his favourite golf course features.

A luxury retreat on the French island of Corsica remains true to its rustic heritage, and has a golf course that reflects the same ethos. Toby Ingleton finds out more.

Mike Clayton questions the emphasis to be placed on conditioning when rating a golf course.

William Swan considers the golf community’s responsibility to make the game safe.

Richard Humphreys finds out how golf construction work around the globe has progressed amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Mike Clayton considers the contrasting views Dr Alister MacKenzie and Ernie Els on the subject of rough grass.

Michel Niedbala discusses the importance of environmental responsibility in golf projects.

Tim Lobb says work on classic courses should be respectful of their origins and relevant to today’s game.

In the latest in a series of articles, Mike Clayton clarifies his position on the role of trees in playing strategy.

Tom Mackenzie and Martin Ebert considers how projects can proceed and succeed without travel.

Peter Harradine rages about the presence of unnecessary bunkers on golf courses.

Mike Clayton encourages UK golfers to make the most of the firm and fast golf brought by unusually hot spring weather.

Sam Sakocius reports on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to become a major player in the world golf market.

Mike DeVries considers the challenges and opportunities for golf following the global pandemic.

Golf course architects share their memories of Pete Dye, and explain how he influenced their work.

David Thomas explains how Worcestershire GC came to discover an old Alister MacKenzie-designed green that had been out of play for 80 years.

Adam Lawrence investigates the appeal of the baby par three.

David Bily highlights two projects in Switzerland that are attracting new golfers with high quality entry-level experiences.