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.

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Delray Dunes reopens following renovation led by Scot Sherman
Scot Sherman
News | Mon 11 Nov, 2024

Delray Dunes reopens following renovation led by Scot Sherman

Architect completes four-year project at Pete Dye’s first design in Florida

Sharon Heights reopens following $23m transformation by Eckenrode
Channing Benjamin Photography
News | Wed 06 Nov, 2024

Sharon Heights reopens following $23m transformation by Eckenrode

Architect completely reimagines playing experience at California club

The Peninsula Club reopens following Welling renovation
The Peninsula Club
News | Tue 29 Oct, 2024

The Peninsula Club reopens following Welling renovation

Project at North Carolina club has included regrassing, reworking bunkers, tree removal and irrigation upgrades

Knowsley Council approves £20m redevelopment of Kirkby Valley
IDG
News | Tue 22 Oct, 2024

Knowsley Council approves £20m redevelopment of Kirkby Valley

IDG’s masterplan includes golf course renovation, a new short layout and adventure golf

Trevor Dormer begins construction at Old Dane in Nebraska
News | Wed 16 Oct, 2024

Trevor Dormer begins construction at Old Dane in Nebraska

Lake excavation underway at first solo project for former C&C associate

Crown Colony prepares to reopen following Kemp and Colligan renovation
Crown Colony Country Club
News | Tue 08 Oct, 2024

Crown Colony prepares to reopen following Kemp and Colligan renovation

Project includes restoring original greens and rebuilding bunkers

Calgary’s Glencoe club approves WAC Golf renovation
WAC Golf
News | Mon 07 Oct, 2024

Calgary’s Glencoe club approves WAC Golf renovation

Architects plan tree removal and rerouting on Lakes and Slopes nines

Turnberry targets Open with changes to Ailsa course
Mackenzie & Ebert
News | Fri 04 Oct, 2024

Turnberry targets Open with changes to Ailsa course

Martin Ebert has designed a new seventh green closer to the coastal edge

Fripp Island reopens Ocean Point course following renovation
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
News | Thu 03 Oct, 2024

Fripp Island reopens Ocean Point course following renovation

Dye Designs overhauls bunkering as part of modernisation of Cobb layout

Woodmont reopens front nine following Jemsek renovation
Jemsek Golf Design
News | Wed 02 Oct, 2024

Woodmont reopens front nine following Jemsek renovation

Architect has restored elements of Von Hagge’s Cypress design at Florida community

Brandon Johnson reaches halfway stage of King’s North project
Brandon Johnson
News | Tue 01 Oct, 2024

Brandon Johnson reaches halfway stage of King’s North project

Myrtle Beach National will reopen front nine in October with a renewed natural and rugged feel

Golf de La Grande Motte reduces water consumption with new irrigation system
Golf de La Grande Motte
News | Mon 30 Sep, 2024

Golf de La Grande Motte reduces water consumption with new irrigation system

Toro installation gives French club precise control tailored to real-time weather data

Rogers recovers Donald Ross’s work as Kenosha renovation enters tenth year
Jerry Rossi
News | Mon 30 Sep, 2024

Rogers recovers Donald Ross’s work as Kenosha renovation enters tenth year

Architect has already reinstated the original design intent to greens and bunkers and overseen tree removal

John Fought to create new practice facilities at Alpine CC in Utah
John Fought
News | Thu 26 Sep, 2024

John Fought to create new practice facilities at Alpine CC in Utah

The architect will also redesign holes at the club at the base of the Wasatch Mountains

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The October 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 17 Oct, 2024

The October 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

The Keep at McLemore, a Bill Bergin-Rees Jones mountaintop design in northwest Georgia, features on the cover

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024
Gopher Watch, News | Mon 21 Oct, 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

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

Spey Bay: Old and new
CDP
On site | Adam Lawrence

Spey Bay: Old and new

Scottish club is a very old-fashioned links with very modern ownership, an interesting mix, says Adam Lawrence

Foxhills: Peer pressure
Foxhills
On site | Adam Lawrence

Foxhills: Peer pressure

Surrey club is investing heavily in its courses to improve its offering to members and visitors

New beginnings and a design debut at Florida club
Heritage Harbour/MDLA
Interview | Alice Chambers

New beginnings and a design debut at Florida club

Nick Campanelli speaks about his first eighteen-hole renovation project, for Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem
Beyond The Contour
Opinion | Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem

Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car chronicle the history of a Canadian club that is frozen in time

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