With the recent announcement that the European Tour's English Open will be returning to St Mellion from 2009-2013, operator Crown Golf has embarked on a major revamp of the Cornish resort.

Peter Harradine explains why he thinks the renovation of existing courses must be the most nerve-racking and thankless commission bestowed on any golf architect.

Adam Lawrence travelled to Messinia, Greece, to see a massive new golf development.

A residential first and a golf course to match. Adam Lawrence reports.

The Pine Lakes Country Club restoration project is on schedule for its March 2009 unveiling.

The refurbishment of the Torrance course at Fairmont St Andrews is progressing well.

Butterfield Country Club has engaged architect Steve Smyers for a full renovation of its William Langford-designed course.

British design practice Swan Golf Designs has won a major new contract in Germany.

Architect Neal Meagher recently completed an extensive course renovation project for the Belmont Country Club in California.

Author Joel Zuckerman has produced a reverential tribute to the work of golf's greatest living designer.