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Issue 64 - April 2021

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The cover of our April 2021 issue features the new 14-hole short course by Bill Coore at Barnbougle Golf Links in Australia. We speak with Coore and Riley Johns about the site, routing and what golfers can expect.

Our main feature article for this issue asks whether a revival of municipal golf is on the cards. Adam Lawrence reports on municipal courses from around the world that are rediscovering their architectural heritage – with varied consequences.

We profile The San Roque Club in Spain, which has opted for a sustainable approach for the renovation of its Old course; David McLay Kidd’s Comporta Dunes course in Portugal, which is nearing completion after a six-year gap in construction; and Shadow Wood Country Club in Florida, where Rees Jones has completed a three-course renovation.

Elsewhere, Brian Curley describes how China’s golfing landscape has changed over the last 30 years, and Toby Ingleton finds out about the origins of golf in Saudi Arabia and what the future holds.

Our Tee Box section includes news of a links course being planned in the Scottish Highlands; Gil Hanse’s work on the Lower course at Baltrusol in New Jersey; the recent renovation by Mackenzie & Ebert on the links at Hillside Golf Club in Southport, England; and an interview with Peter Flory about how a virtual golf course design hobby led to a role in Tom Doak’s Lido project in Wisconsin.

There’s plenty more too – enjoy the issue!

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HIGHLIGHTS

Grand sand designs

Grand sand designs

Toby Ingleton finds out about the origins of the game in Saudi Arabia, and what the future holds.

Muni renaissance

Muni renaissance

Across the golfing world there are signs of munis finding a new role and new life, as Adam Lawrence reports.

Shadow Wood CC: Out of the shadows

Shadow Wood CC: Out of the shadows

Three-course renovation gives Florida community a new lease of life.

The San Roque Club: A new life for the Old

The San Roque Club: A new life for the Old

The team behind the renovation of the Old course is focused on a sustainable future.

New Stirling & Martin course takes shape in Madrid

New Stirling & Martin course takes shape in Madrid

Architects design “auditorium-type” layout as part of a 550-hectare development by La Finca.

Comporta Dunes: Back from the dead

Comporta Dunes: Back from the dead

Cast into limbo by the collapse of its parent company in 2014, David McLay Kidd’s course in Portugal is now nearing completion under new...

Construction begins on new Harradine course in Russia

Construction begins on new Harradine course in Russia

Architect’s layout features the Volga river, either as a backdrop or located next to holes.

New Fazio layout takes shape at Driftwood in Texas

New Fazio layout takes shape at Driftwood in Texas

Golf course is part of a $250-million development from the Discovery Land Company.

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