Short courses

The Abaco Club

23 April 2026

Tom Mackenzie returns to update The Abaco Club in The Bahamas

Developer Southworth invests $350m into projects at private club community, including the creation of a new putting course by golfer Darren Clarke

Carlton Marshall Golf Design

News

22 April 2026

Tobacco Road’s new short course to honour vision of Mike Strantz

The Matchbox by Carlton Marshall Golf Design will open at famed North Carolina club in August 2026

Megalodome Golf

Interview

01 April 2026

Megalodome: Indoor golf reaches new heights

GCA speaks with Bertrand Quentin about his ambitious plan to build a nine-hole desert-style course in a series of huge domes, and architect Darrell Huxham about his approach to the design

Tobacco Road

News

10 March 2026

Tobacco Road to open new 12-hole short course in August 2026

Carlton Marshall Golf Design and shaper Mark White to create par-three layout at famed club

Gibbston Valley Resort

News

18 December 2025

New nine-hole course set to open at Gibbston Valley in March 2026

Greg Turner design has been built above Kawarau Gorge on a site known for mining gold

John LaFoy

News

24 November 2025

Jefferson Landing Club opens new short course and Himalayas-style putting green

John LaFoy designs Orion’s Ridge, a three-hole par-three layout that can be lit for evening play

Zinkand Golf Design

News

14 November 2025

Chicago’s Saddle & Cycle Club to open reversible short course in summer 2026

David Zinkand creates four-hole layout on compact site, with holes ranging from 40 to 100 yards

Landscapes Unlimited

News

10 November 2025

Work begins on new Forrest Richardson short course near Sacramento

Landscapes Unlimited is constructing 50 Oaks, which comprises a 12-hole layout, mini golf course and driving range

Jackson Kahn Design

News

13 October 2025

Jackson Kahn designs 19-hole short course for Shortland GC in Oregon

Greens, tees and bunkers have been built with synthetic turf from Celebrity Greens

Troon

News

11 September 2025

Lakewood Ranch’s Calusa club set to open new 12-hole course

Gordon Lewis design is a par 48 and can be played from 2,978 to 4,279 yards

ALbanese & Lutzke

News

13 August 2025

New Paul Albanese course takes shape at Island Resort & Casino

Architect has incorporated Golden Age features into the design of the nine-hole Cedar layout

Troon

News

12 August 2025

Florida’s Blue Cypress adds three holes to become a 12-hole facility

Michael Beebe, the City of Jacksonville and Troon collaborate on project at Jacksonville municipal

Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects

News

09 July 2025

Forrest Richardson develops masterplan for Arroyo Seco facility in California

City officials have started to look at funding options for architect’s proposals, which include rerouting the par-three layout

Nicklaus Design

News

30 June 2025

Savan Resorts in Laos nears opening of Nicklaus Design short course

New nine-hole par-three layout includes an island green and can be lit for night golf

Pearl at Kalauao

News

20 June 2025

Pearl at Kalauao opens new short course designed by Golfplan

Hawaii club unveils Nā Momi ʻEkolu, a three-hole pitch-and-putt layout built on a 1.2-acre parcel

Harbor Shores Resort

News

06 June 2025

Ground broken on new pitch-and-putt layout at Harbor Shores

Wee course by Colin Montgomerie’s design team consists of holes inspired by resort’s Jack Nicklaus Signature layout

Big Cedar Lodge

News

05 June 2025

Big Cedar Lodge ready to open Cliffhangers short course

New par-three course features nineteenth hole with tee shot through a waterfall

BallenIsles CC

News

27 May 2025

BallenIsles approves plan for 10-hole short layout by Rees Jones

The $6 million project also includes the construction of a new putting course

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