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.

LATEST NEWS

Ross and Stein restore and expand Great Dunes course at Jekyll Island
Austin Kaseman
News | Mon 22 Dec, 2025

Ross and Stein restore and expand Great Dunes course at Jekyll Island

Architects remodel holes in style of Walter Travis and reinstate layout back to 18

Clayton, DeVries & Pont appointed to oversee renovations at Golf de Chantilly
CDP
News | Wed 17 Dec, 2025

Clayton, DeVries & Pont appointed to oversee renovations at Golf de Chantilly

Design firm will begin bunker work on French club's Vineuil course in 2026

The Farms reopens following Dye-inspired renovation by Tim Liddy
Dave Evenson
News | Fri 12 Dec, 2025

The Farms reopens following Dye-inspired renovation by Tim Liddy

Architect’s work ensures the course remains challenging while playable and enjoyable for the average member

Desert Highlands reopens following Nicklaus Design renovation
CJ Gershon
News | Fri 12 Dec, 2025

Desert Highlands reopens following Nicklaus Design renovation

Project includes tweaks to several holes, rebuild of greens, tees and bunkers, regrassing and desert landscape work

The Palms reopens following renovation by Brian Curley and Fred Couples
Curley-Wagner Golf Design
News | Mon 08 Dec, 2025

The Palms reopens following renovation by Brian Curley and Fred Couples

Project at California club focused on restoring the course’s original look and refining it for modern play

City of Midland gets approval for $10m renovation of Quail course at Hogan Park
Trey Kemp
News | Mon 24 Nov, 2025

City of Midland gets approval for $10m renovation of Quail course at Hogan Park

Trey Kemp and Mid-America begin project to transform public course in West Texas

Hills course at Infinitum hosts DP World Tour event following redesign
Dave Sampson
News | Fri 14 Nov, 2025

Hills course at Infinitum hosts DP World Tour event following redesign

Layout was the venue for Q-School Final Stage after a back nine renovation by Dave Sampson

Kristine Kerr nears completion of Omaha Beach redevelopment
Kristine Kerr
News | Fri 14 Nov, 2025

Kristine Kerr nears completion of Omaha Beach redevelopment

Revamping the third hole is the final stage of architect’s multi-phase project at New Zealand club

Aruba’s Tierra del Sol reopens course following GEO-led renovation
Tierra del Sol
News | Tue 11 Nov, 2025

Aruba’s Tierra del Sol reopens course following GEO-led renovation

Sustainability, water use and wildlife preservation have been at the heart of project on Caribbean island

Al Hamra reopens following five-hole renovation by Harradine Golf
Troon
News | Mon 10 Nov, 2025

Al Hamra reopens following five-hole renovation by Harradine Golf

Peter Harradine returns to UAE club to oversee project that preserves course’s original character

Moss Creek Hilton Head reopens North course following John Fought renovation
Moss Creek Hilton Head
News | Fri 07 Nov, 2025

Moss Creek Hilton Head reopens North course following John Fought renovation

Architect ‘honours the Fazio design legacy’ while rebuilding all course features and widening fairways

Tyler Rae hired by Mountain Lake to ‘polish Seth Raynor gem’
Mountain Lake
News | Thu 06 Nov, 2025

Tyler Rae hired by Mountain Lake to ‘polish Seth Raynor gem’

Architect is referencing historic materials to guide restoration work on greens and bunkers

Pine Lake CC reopens following Jeff Lawrence renovation
Lawrence Golf Design
News | Tue 04 Nov, 2025

Pine Lake CC reopens following Jeff Lawrence renovation

Architect has aimed to “preserve the integrity of the original design while elevating the overall golf experience”

Singapore Island CC reopens Island course following redevelopment
Singapore Island Country Club
News | Fri 31 Oct, 2025

Singapore Island CC reopens Island course following redevelopment

Nelson & Haworth leads project to enhance layout’s sustainability, playability and strategy

LATEST MAGAZINE

Winter 2025 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now
Magazine, News | Fri 05 Dec, 2025

Winter 2025 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

New issue covers greens design, Mark Mungeam’s career and the Society’s annual meeting

GOPHER WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2025
Gopher Watch, News | Fri 17 Oct, 2025

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2025

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE ARTICLES

The Wisley: In good hands
Kevin Murray
On site | Toby Ingleton

The Wisley: In good hands

Experts assembled at Surrey club for the renovation of its Garden nine. Toby Ingleton paid a visit

Seminole: Keeping pace with change
Seminole GC
On site | Bradley Klein

Seminole: Keeping pace with change

A major project to ensure the sustainability of the storied layout will also recapture Donald Ross’s original design intent

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity
Patrick Koenig
Interview | Hal Phillips

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity

Hal Phillips speaks with golf course architect Mark Mungeam about creating more cohesion between the nines at the Martha’s Vineyard club

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse
USGA/Fred Vuich
Interview | Richard Humphreys

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

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century
Stefan von Stengel
On site | Adam Lawrence

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century

Adam Lawrence reports on a visit to the far north of Germany where Christian Althaus has completely rebuilt the 27-hole course over the last 15 years

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