Golf courseTechnology

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.

Technology features

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Foxhills targets improved water efficiency with major irrigation upgrade

Foxhills Club & Resort

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07 October 2026

Foxhills targets improved water efficiency with major irrigation upgrade

Surrey club will work alongside Rain Bird, MJ Abbott and Irritech on £3m project

Built to perform: Hunter irrigation at Österåkers

Hunter Industries

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23 September 2026

Built to perform: Hunter irrigation at Österåkers

Aaron Gagnon of Hunter Industries talks about the work completed at Österåkers Golfklubb to elevate aesthetics, playability and sustainability across its facilities

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09 September 2026

The most expensive mistakes are rarely the ones you can see

Turfgrass’s John Clarkin discusses why early agronomic input is vital for protecting a golf course project’s budget and the architect’s vision

How is AI changing the way that golf course architects work?

Tudor Rose/ASGCA

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10 June 2026

How is AI changing the way that golf course architects work?

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

Latest technology

News, site reports, interviews and features tagged Technology, newest first

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19 February 2019

Data-driven design

Harry Cloke explains why data analytics is the future of golf course management and design.
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18 October 2018

Majorca club introduces eco-friendly technology to reduce carbon footprint

DAS Energy extends battery life to all buggies at Alcanada with state-of-the-art solar panels.
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05 October 2018

Pinnacle course at Troon North reopens with new greens and bunkers

Arizona club uses GPS technology to update green complexes to Tom Weiskopf’s original design.
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16 July 2018

Goring and Streatley approaches completion of irrigation upgrade

Club invests £700,000 in latest Rain Bird technology for total infrastructure replacement.
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01 June 2018

American golf course architects add voices to distance debate

ASGCA Board of Governors expresses support for the USGA and R&A’s Distance Insights project.
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29 May 2018

Golf course goals for Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale

Kevin Holinaty explains why a football star’s private project is great for golf.
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07 March 2018

Innovation and golf: on a collision course?

Will golf’s long, leisurely days clash with today’s fast pace of change? Far from it.
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15 January 2018

What does the future of golf course architecture hold?

How the profession may change between now and 2030
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30 October 2017

Golf Environment Organization launches new version of OnCourse app

Users able to better chart progress, store data, and create annual reports on their work.
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14 January 2016

360-degree imaging technology helps showcase golf course design

Imaging firm enters the golf industry with new service for clubs to attract more customers.
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