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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

Richard Humphreys
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New 12-hole par-three course opens for preview play at Trappers Turn

A new 12-hole par-three course co-designed by two-time US Open champion Andy North and Oliphant Golf has opened for preview play at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

The 12North layout is located on a 15-acre parcel of land and has holes ranging from 65 to 120 yards. It joins the club’s existing 27 holes, comprising the Arbor, Canyon and Lake nines.

“I’m thrilled to return to the course that I spent so much time developing with my late friend and design partner Roger Packard,” said North. “With the par-three course, my team worked to provide an unconventional, challenging and unforgettable experience for golfers of every skill level.”

Construction of 12North began in mid-September 2019 and was led by Oliphant Golf architect Craig Haltom. The layout features large undulating greens, elevation change and panoramic views of the entire property.

“Between Andy’s years of experience as a player and designer, and Craig’s immense passion for course architecture, we found the perfect team to bring this incredible course to life,” said Patrick Steffes, director of golf and general manager at Trappers Turn.

Speaking at a press preview event, North said: “We want people to have fun and hit some great shots, hopefully we’ll see some hole-in-ones and plenty of birdies. Players can even putt their tee shot!”

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    The 12North layout has holes ranging from 65 to 120 yards

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    “We want people to have fun and hit some great shots,” says North

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