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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NEWS

Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout
All Golf Services
News | Wed 24 Jul, 2024

Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout

Grzegorz Marcinków and All Golf Services revamp existing nine and add nine new holes

Lyne Morrison develops masterplan to boost female participation at Springwood
Lyne Morrison Golf Design
News | Tue 23 Jul, 2024

Lyne Morrison develops masterplan to boost female participation at Springwood

Renovation includes forward tees, routing adjustments and a revamp of the practice facilities

Heathland restoration for Royal Wimbledon
Mackenzie & Ebert
Renovations, News | Mon 22 Jul, 2024

Heathland restoration for Royal Wimbledon

Surrey club completes eight years of work on course with Willie Park Jr and Harry Colt heritage

Michiel van der Vaart adds punchbowl green to Keppelse
Hole 18 Golfcourse Photography
News | Wed 17 Jul, 2024

Michiel van der Vaart adds punchbowl green to Keppelse

New par-three seventeenth is part of the first phase of work at Dutch club

Korea’s Gold Hill set to open for preview play in September
Gold Hill Country Club
News | Tue 16 Jul, 2024

Korea’s Gold Hill set to open for preview play in September

Ramid Group and Troon take over stalled project and oversee its completion

Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura nears completion of Old course renovation
Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura
News | Tue 16 Jul, 2024

Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura nears completion of Old course renovation

Algarve resort updates playing areas to improve guest experience and layout’s sustainability

Dye Designs completes bunker renovation at The Club at Inverness
Dye Designs
News | Mon 15 Jul, 2024

Dye Designs completes bunker renovation at The Club at Inverness

Total Turf Golf Services rebuilds bunkers with a focus on improving maintainability, aesthetics and strategic value

Mimosa in the Philippines reopens after 36-hole rebuild
Mimosa Plus Golf Course
News | Mon 15 Jul, 2024

Mimosa in the Philippines reopens after 36-hole rebuild

Nelson & Haworth oversees rerouting, green expansions, new irrigation and regrassing

CDP appointed as consulting architects by Cleeve Hill
Kevin Murray
News | Fri 12 Jul, 2024

CDP appointed as consulting architects by Cleeve Hill

Design firm will develop plans that maintain the course’s unique and historic character

Nicklaus Design to begin Desert Highlands renovation in April 2025
CJ Gershon Photography
News | Wed 10 Jul, 2024

Nicklaus Design to begin Desert Highlands renovation in April 2025

$10m project will see greens, bunkers and tees rebuilt, design changes and vegetation work

Hudson National reopens following Fazio Design renovation
Hudson National Golf Club
News | Mon 01 Jul, 2024

Hudson National reopens following Fazio Design renovation

Project at New York club ensures the course is suitable for modern hitting distances

Cowdray opens new par-three layout by Swan Golf Designs
Cowdray Estate
News | Fri 28 Jun, 2024

Cowdray opens new par-three layout by Swan Golf Designs

Five-hole academy project follows completion of renovation work on the main course

Chart Hills opens new six-hole par-three short course and putting green
Chart Hills Golf Club
Renovations, News | Thu 20 Jun, 2024

Chart Hills opens new six-hole par-three short course and putting green

Faldo Design completes latest project at the English club, after renovating tees for all 18 holes

Victoria appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to develop master plan
Victoria Golf Club/Facebook
Renovations, News | Wed 19 Jun, 2024

Victoria appoints Mackenzie & Ebert to develop master plan

Project at historic Canadian course will enhance playing experience while preserving its unique character

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MAGAZINE

The July 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 18 Jul, 2024

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

The Kyle Phillips-designed Stonehill course near Bangkok, Thailand, features on the cover

GOPHER
WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2024
Gopher Watch, News | Thu 18 Jul, 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

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

Old Chatham: For the players
Ryan Montgemory/Monty Aerials LLC
Feature | Toby Ingleton

Old Chatham: For the players

Renovation work at Old Chatham was designed to raise the challenge while remaining playable for all

The Addington: Unveiling the past
David Cannon
On site | Adam Lawrence

The Addington: Unveiling the past

The south-east London club is in the middle of a five-year transformation process. The most dramatic changes have already taken place, as Adam Lawrence reports

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