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.

LATEST NEWS

California’s El Macero set to reopen following Golfplan renovation
Troon
News | Fri 29 Aug, 2025

California’s El Macero set to reopen following Golfplan renovation

Greens and bunkers have been updated for playability and maintainability reasons

Curley-Wagner completes bunker renovation at The Plantation Club
Curley-Wagner Golf Design
News | Thu 28 Aug, 2025

Curley-Wagner completes bunker renovation at The Plantation Club

Brian Curley reunites with Fred Couples on a project to update southern California course

Tim Lobb completes greenside bunker renovation at Tandridge
Jason Livy
News | Tue 26 Aug, 2025

Tim Lobb completes greenside bunker renovation at Tandridge

Storm damage leads Surrey club to accelerate progress of work on Harry Colt layout

Storm King club to open redesigned course with multiple configurations in 2026
Troon
News | Fri 22 Aug, 2025

Storm King club to open redesigned course with multiple configurations in 2026

Chris Gray redesigns New York nine into ‘a configurable golf experience with over 50 holes’

Champion Hills reopens course following Fazio renovation
Dave Sansom
News | Fri 22 Aug, 2025

Champion Hills reopens course following Fazio renovation

Project at North Carolina club was in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene

European Golf Design oversees course changes at The Buckinghamshire
Angus Murray
News | Thu 21 Aug, 2025

European Golf Design oversees course changes at The Buckinghamshire

18 Golf Construction and Atlantic Golf Construction renovate bunkers and drainage at UK club

Houston’s Hermann Park set to be redesigned by Jon Schmenk
Jon Schmenk
News | Wed 20 Aug, 2025

Houston’s Hermann Park set to be redesigned by Jon Schmenk

New-look course will have a front nine of only par threes, which can also be lit for nighttime play

Raymond Hearn to lead restoration at Aurora Country Club
Raymond Hearn
News | Fri 15 Aug, 2025

Raymond Hearn to lead restoration at Aurora Country Club

Illinois club seeks to recreate the original character of its Tom Bendelow-designed course

Florida’s Blue Cypress adds three holes to become a 12-hole facility
Troon
News | Tue 12 Aug, 2025

Florida’s Blue Cypress adds three holes to become a 12-hole facility

Michael Beebe, the City of Jacksonville and Troon collaborate on project at Jacksonville municipal

Sweden’s Araslöv reopens South course following Benestam renovation
Mickael Tannus Photography AB
News | Tue 05 Aug, 2025

Sweden’s Araslöv reopens South course following Benestam renovation

Architect establishes an ‘inland links’ character to further differentiate the resort’s two courses

Michigan’s Knollwood club reopens following Golden Age-inspired renovation
Zinkand Golf Design
News | Tue 29 Jul, 2025

Michigan’s Knollwood club reopens following Golden Age-inspired renovation

David Zinkand creates a new par-three seventeenth that better fits the course’s character

Tampa’s Saddlebrook Resort in progress with $92m transformation
Troon
News | Wed 23 Jul, 2025

Tampa’s Saddlebrook Resort in progress with $92m transformation

Rees Jones is redesigning two 18-hole courses into a 27-hole layout

Stonycroft Hills to begin renovation work following approval of Wilczynski masterplan
Chris Wilczynski
News | Wed 16 Jul, 2025

Stonycroft Hills to begin renovation work following approval of Wilczynski masterplan

Michigan club aims to modernize golf course while honouring its classic roots

Dutch Red renovation marks completion of 45-hole project at Cragun’s Resort
Cragun’s Resort, Golf & Conference
News | Wed 16 Jul, 2025

Dutch Red renovation marks completion of 45-hole project at Cragun’s Resort

Tom Lehman’s firm has overseen work to improve playability and enjoyment at the Minnesota resort

LATEST MAGAZINE

The July 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 10 Jul, 2025

The July 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

We visit Trump Aberdeen, Comporta and Baltusrol, speak with Rees Jones, and ask if anyone likes a long par three

GOPHER WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2025
Gopher Watch, News | Thu 10 Jul, 2025

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2025

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE ARTICLES

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse

USGA/Fred Vuich

Interview | Richard Humphreys

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse

With the 2025 US Open arriving at Oakmont, Richard Humphreys spoke with the architect, who renovated the course in 2023, about what to expect

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century
Stefan von Stengel
On site | Adam Lawrence

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century

Adam Lawrence reports on a visit to the far north of Germany where Christian Althaus has completely rebuilt the 27-hole course over the last 15 years

Brautarholt: Oceanic connection
Tony Ristola
On site | Adam Lawrence

Brautarholt: Oceanic connection

One of the world’s best 12-hole courses is being extended to 18 by architect Tony Ristola. Adam Lawrence reports from Iceland and says he expects the finished course to make quite a splash

A masterpiece comes into view
Cobbs Creek
Opinion | Mark Wagner

A masterpiece comes into view

Mark Wagner provides an update on progress of the revival of Cobbs Creek

Cedar Rapids: Blown away
Vaughn Halyard
On site | Adam Lawrence

Cedar Rapids: Blown away

After an acclaimed 2015 restoration by Ron Prichard, Iowa club thought it was set fair for the future. But Mother Nature had other ideas, says Adam Lawrence

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