Design, construction and maintenance technology
Golf Course Architecture tracks the technology reshaping how courses are designed, built and maintained. From precision irrigation and water management to GPS-guided shaping, drone surveys and 3D modelling, we report on the tools that architects, contractors and superintendents rely on. We also explore how data and AI are changing design decisions, and how simulators, stadium formats and indoor venues are bringing golf to new places.
Related topics: sustainability, renovation, short courses and new golf courses.
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Foxhills Club & Resort
Surrey club will work alongside Rain Bird, MJ Abbott and Irritech on £3m project
Hunter Industries
Aaron Gagnon of Hunter Industries talks about the work completed at Österåkers Golfklubb to elevate aesthetics, playability and sustainability across its facilities
Turfgrass’s John Clarkin discusses why early agronomic input is vital for protecting a golf course project’s budget and the architect’s vision
Tudor Rose/ASGCA
Artificial intelligence is having an impact on all types of business. For the Summer 2026 issue of By Design, Richard Humphreys spoke with several golf course architects to find out how it might reshape the profession
Issue 86 October 2026
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Palm Beach club plans to rebuild the revetted sand hazards on holes nine and fifteen
Jacob Sjoman
Old Petty, Royal Birkdale and The Patch at Augusta are among the high-profile projects to open this year
German architect appointed president and Tim Lobb becomes vice president of European institute.
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