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

Rick Robbins to lead ASGCA discussion panel at Golf Industry Show
Sean Dudley
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Rick Robbins to lead ASGCA discussion panel at Golf Industry Show

American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) president Rick Robbins will join fellow ASGCA members at the Golf Industry Show to discuss the increase in ‘3 R’s’ projects, which stands for renovation, restoration, and resurfacing.

Robbins will lead a discussion on the prevalent topics affecting the industry on Tuesday February 4 as part of the show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

ASGCA members Lester George, Robert McNeil and Jason Straka will also participate in the discussion, which will serve as the annual ‘Trends in Contemporary Golf Course Architecture’ session held each year as part of the Educational Conference at the Golf Industry Show.

The discussion will also cover water conservation and pace of play, with the panel looking at examples in each area showing collaboration between ASGCA members and course managers and superintendents to improve outcomes.

Numerous developments in these areas were highlighted as part of the 2013 ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program, and the panel will discuss and examine details from recognised projects.

The panel will also discuss topics such as greater emphasis on practice facilities and short-game areas, designing for maintenance reduction, as well as an international projects update.

The Golf Industry Show begins on February 1 and concludes on February 6.

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