GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTURE
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Issue 56 - April 2019

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The cover of the latest issue of GCA features the new Twin Dolphin course in Los Cabos, Mexico. Adam Lawrence reports on a recent visit to the layout, designed by Todd Eckenrode alongside pro golfer Fred Couples.

Our main feature article for this issue explores the future of municipal golf. With governments around the world under pressure to save money, Adam Lawrence considers how a strong design heritage could be key to the future of some city-owned courses.

The Tee Box section opens with news of Mackenzie & Ebert’s progress on the restoration of Hirono in Japan. We also hear from Tom Doak about his work at Memorial Park golf course in Houston, Texas, report on Andy Staples being hired to create a master plan of renovations for the South course at Olympia Fields in Illinois, and much more.

Elsewhere in the issue, we interview Kyle Phillips, finding out more about his design philosophy and approach to renovation work. And we find out about the career of Ron Prichard, the father of restoration.

There’s plenty more too – enjoy the issue!

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HIGHLIGHTS

Design for the next generation

Design for the next generation

Golf is dominated by middle aged and older players. Adam Lawrence investigates the role design can play in attracting the young

Is the golf boom real?

Is the golf boom real?

With golf experiencing participation figures not seen in decades, is this translating into industry growth for golf course architects?

Match makers

Match makers

While match play may no longer be the predominant format for golf, there are some course projects where it drives the design

Too fast for furious?

Too fast for furious?

Can architects convince their clients to keep greens at speeds that allow them to build contoured surfaces, or are we now in a mostly flat era?

Water reduction: Drying out the game

Water reduction: Drying out the game

Golf needs to find new ways to reduce its water usage, and new innovations in turfgrass may help

The Gravel Pit: Dramatic short shots in central Minnesota

The Gravel Pit: Dramatic short shots in central Minnesota

Scott Hoffmann incorporates template concepts for new thirteen-hole par-three course

Old Chatham: For the players

Old Chatham: For the players

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

Designing for all abilities: how low should you go?

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? 

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