COURSE

RENOVATION

For many golf course architects, renovation, redesign and/or restoration projects at existing golf courses form a large part of their portfolio. Elements of golf courses have a limited lifecycle, and trends change, making this type of work essential for clubs that want to continue to attract golfers and remain competitive in their local markets.

News | Fri 24 Jan, 2020

Tyler Rae to begin bunker renovation at Woodland this spring

Project at Boston club will involve renovation of bunkers and green expansion work.

News | Wed 22 Jan, 2020

DeVries completes next phase of long-term project at Pelham

Architect redesigns five holes at New York club, helping them save on irrigation costs.

News | Tue 21 Jan, 2020

Sequoyah National to undergo bunker renovation and regrassing

Project to begin at North Carolina club in March, under direction of the Robert Trent Jones II firm.

News | Mon 20 Jan, 2020

Former Ocean course at Cabo del Sol reopens as the Cove Club

The course has been rebranded following renovation work by Nicklaus Design.

News | Mon 20 Jan, 2020

Rumbling Bald selects Champion bermuda for Apple Valley greens

North Carolina resort becomes latest transition zone venue to embrace warm season turf.

News | Fri 17 Jan, 2020

Bergin takes to the mountains for Highlands Falls redesign

Architect plans to further “integrate golf into this incredible mountain setting” in North Carolina.

News | Fri 17 Jan, 2020

Redesigned Korea venue makes LPGA Tour debut

Rees Jones renovates Asiad Country Club ahead of the BMW Ladies Championship, his first project in South Korea.

News | Wed 15 Jan, 2020

Sanford under way with Martin County transformation

First phase of work at Florida facility includes the creation of a new reversible nine-hole layout.

News | Wed 15 Jan, 2020

Antognolla enjoys year-round play following RTJ II renovation

Project at Italian resort course saw renovations to bunkers, irrigation and drainage.

News | Tue 14 Jan, 2020

BallenIsles CC reopens South course following Rees Jones renovation

Architect’s eight-month project at Florida club introduces new strategy and shot options.

News | Tue 14 Jan, 2020

Harley Kruse completes renovation work at Killara

Architect reconstructs all green complexes and introduces a sandbelt bunker style at Sydney club.

News | Mon 13 Jan, 2020

Olympic and Lake Merced both hire Hanse for masterplanning exercise

Top San Francisco clubs pick Philadelphia-based architect to lead projects.

News | Wed 08 Jan, 2020

Inglewood concludes centenary by approving restorative work

Architect Jeff Mingay to lead final phase of work at 1919 Macan-designed course.

News | Tue 07 Jan, 2020

McNeil plans to recapture Ross bunker style at Burlington CC

Project at Vermont club also involves extensive subsurface drainage and new forward tees.

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Magazine, News | Thu 16 Jan, 2020

The January 2020 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The cover of our new issue features Kyle Phillips’ layout at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

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Gopher Watch, News | Thu 16 Jan, 2020

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2020

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

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On site | Toby Ingleton

Braemar Golf Course: Breathing space

Richard Mandell has transformed a municipal facility with 27 tightly-packed holes into a memorable 18-hole layout with room for golfers, and the environment, to thrive. Toby Ingleton reports