Interviews

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

Martin Ebert: Design journey

With a portfolio that includes eight of the ten Open venues, Mackenzie & Ebert occupies an enviable position in the golf design industry. Adam Lawrence spoke with principal Martin Ebert to learn how they got there

Designs for the big screen

Chad Goetz and Agustin Piza discuss their design decisions for the virtual holes that featured in the first season of TGL

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz

The Australian designer has had a long career and, like many of his countrymen, has spent much of it away from home. Adam Lawrence listened to his tales from the road

Ben Cowan-Dewar: Shock and awe

Golf development firm Cabot now has properties in six countries. Richard Humphreys speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar about what makes a great site, selection of golf course architects, and more

Team building

Turfgrass has launched its US arm with the appointment of John Lawrence, Adam Moeller and Brad Owen. Richard Humphreys speaks with them, Turfgrass founder John Clarkin and director of agronomy Julian Mooney to find out more

Brian Curley: Life of Brian

The designer has surely clocked up more air miles than anyone else in the business. Adam Lawrence caught up with him in between flights to discuss his career and his new venture with Jim Wagner

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

Martin Ebert: Design journey

With a portfolio that includes eight of the ten Open venues, Mackenzie & Ebert occupies an enviable position in the golf design industry. Adam Lawrence spoke with principal Martin Ebert to learn how they got there

Designs for the big screen

Chad Goetz and Agustin Piza discuss their design decisions for the virtual holes that featured in the first season of TGL

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz

The Australian designer has had a long career and, like many of his countrymen, has spent much of it away from home. Adam Lawrence listened to his tales from the road

Ben Cowan-Dewar: Shock and awe

Golf development firm Cabot now has properties in six countries. Richard Humphreys speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar about what makes a great site, selection of golf course architects, and more

Team building

Turfgrass has launched its US arm with the appointment of John Lawrence, Adam Moeller and Brad Owen. Richard Humphreys speaks with them, Turfgrass founder John Clarkin and director of agronomy Julian Mooney to find out more

Brian Curley: Life of Brian

The designer has surely clocked up more air miles than anyone else in the business. Adam Lawrence caught up with him in between flights to discuss his career and his new venture with Jim Wagner

Golf design industry pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Alice Chambers
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Golf design industry pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland on 8 September 2022.

The Queen was the Patron of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. “Although not a golfer, Her late Majesty’s 70-year patronage of the club was a great honour for its members,” said Peter Foster, captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club.

The UK will now enter a period of mourning for the Queen, who marked her 70 years on the throne in 2022, making her the longest-serving British monarch and the second longest-serving monarch of a sovereign country in history.

Key stakeholders in the golf course design community have expressed their sadness at the news and sent their condolences to the Royal family and those in the Commonwealth.

Sir Nick Faldo, retired professional golfer and golf course architect, said: “Sadly on this day the world has lost the most endearing and remarkable monarch it has ever known, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her greatness and legacy will live forever in our hearts and minds. We humbly extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to King Charles and the entire royal family.”

The GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was an inspiration to people all around the world and her unwavering, lifelong dedication will be long remembered.”

European Golf Design, said: “Rest in Peace Your Majesty. For our entire lives you have guided us. Thank you.”

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