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

Laura Hyde
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The Fort Club reopens following back nine renovation by Craig & Coyne

The Fort Club in South Carolina, USA, has reopened following back nine renovation work by Craig & Coyne, the design firm of Colton Craig and Tom Coyne. 

Located in the town of Ninety Six, the club, previously known as The Golf Club at Star Fort, was acquired by Greenville businessmen Shane Birckbichler and Jeremy Revis in 2022. Its course was originally designed by George Cobb in the late 1960s. “We were attracted to this opportunity because of our belief that the golf course was a hidden gem,” said Birckbichler. “This initial capital project turned an already good course into a great course, with more improvements to come.” 

The first phase of the project, completed in late 2023, saw the introduction of two new holes and the creation of two new greens. A post by the club on Facebook reads: “Our primary goal with these changes is to optimise the layout of the course and reduce the occurrence of slow play. In addition to these modifications, we’ve also undertaken a significant tree removal initiative. This action has been taken to create a more open and expansive feel across the course, allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of multiple holes and greens throughout our property.” 

Construction work has been completed by Landscapes Unlimited and overseen by club superintendent John Franklin. 

Revis said: “This redesign enhances the playing experience, transforming The Fort Club into a destination that beckons golfers from outside the local market.” 

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    “This redesign enhances the playing experience, transforming The Fort Club into a destination that beckons golfers from outside the local market,” said new owner Jeremy Revis

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