Golf Architecture

Great British Bunker Study Build it Once BIGGA EcoBunker

Did the Great British Bunker Study uncover any new findings?

By: 2024. 10. 08.

The preliminary findings of the Great British Bunker Study, a report compiled by bunker specialists EcoBunker Ltd with the endorsement of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), have pinpointed substantial challenges that demand the attention of…

Alpine Country Club new practice area concept

What Are The Plans For Alpine Country Club With A $6.8 Million Investment?

By: 2024. 09. 27.

The $6.8 million project, part of a 3-phase, 10-year plan at the Alpine Country Club, is scheduled to begin in July 2025 and be completed in Fall 2027. Renowned golf course architect John Fought was engaged to develop…

Christian and Nicolai Second Sun

Christian Faergemann has joined Second Sun as a strategic advisor and investor.

By: 2024. 09. 25.

Second Sun, a pioneering force in cutting-edge sustainability solutions for turf management, proudly announces Christian Faergemann's appointment as Strategic Advisor and investor. Faergemann's wealth of experience in the golf industry, coupled with a profound understanding of the synergy…

Nicklaus Design - Cliffhanger golf course

What task was given to Nicklaus Design by TGL presented by SoFi?

By: 2024. 09. 20.

Nicklaus Design has been chosen to design a selection of holes for TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-infused team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports. TGL’s innovative competition, set to debut on…

Tidewater Golf Club big lake and bunker

How urgent is the renovation of the bunkers at Tidewater Golf Club?

By: 2024. 08. 14.

When I mentioned KemperSports taking over the management of the Tidewater Golf Club last August, they surprisingly didn't mention any plans for bunker or golf course renovation. They simply said the golf club would undergo a major transformation.…

The River Club Boise Idaho The Barn inside

How did The Barn at The River Club become a multi-functional driving range

By: 2024. 07. 10.

I have written before about who the golf clubs who understand the importance of investing in driving range experience and do not only look at the cost side of this investment can answer at least three business challenges at the…

Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura Old Course Hole 1 resized

What improvements would you make to the Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura?

By: 2024. 07. 10.

The Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is probably the most popular of the Dom Pedro Golf venues. During these months, the golf club undergoes an extensive renovation. In 2018, when I spoke at the Share Algarve…

Beau Desert Golf Club Cutting greens with the new John Deere machinery

Beau Desert Golf Club is on a sustainability mission with John Deere

By: 2024. 07. 02.

John Deere has unveiled new turf care machines customized for golf course clientele, specifically aimed at establishments such as TPC Deere Run and other PGA TOUR-affiliated courses. The launch of these machines took place earlier this year. These…

Troon RainDance National Golf Course

Troon offers impactful consulting services for The Water Valley Company

By: 2024. 06. 24.

For those who have yet to discover The Water Valley Company, let me offer a brief overview of what you should know about it. Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf offers 27 holes of spectacular championship golf. The Water…

Chart Hills Golf Club renovated golf course

How will Chart Hills encourage us to stay longer?

By: 2024. 06. 19.

Two years ago, I mentioned that Chart Hills Golf Club would build a new 6-hole ‘The Loop’ par-3 golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Does that ring a bell? Chart Hills has just completed the construction of…

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What breakthrough has Pure Seed achieved in paspalum turfgrass development?

By: 2024. 06. 14.

Seashore paspalum is a native, low-growing, warm-season perennial grass that reaches approximately 20 inches in height. It is best known for its salt tolerance. Seashore paspalum is widely recognized for its sustainable qualities and is consistently favored for…

Cotton Bay Golf Club new golf course master plan RTJ2

What golf course should RTJ2 design to make Cotton Bay Club more attractive?

By: 2024. 06. 04.

Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) has been awarded the commission to design a new golf course for Cotton Bay Club on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The original Cotton Bay Golf Club…

The Inspiration Club Hole 17th - Longest green in London

Be the 1st to experience the allure of the Inspiration Club on Friday!

By: 2024. 05. 29.

In April, I shared the exciting news that the Menai-Davis family, proprietors of the Bridgetown Golf Group, will unveil their third golf course, The Inspiration Club, on June 1st. The new course is located just south of A40 Western…

International Turfgrass Research Initiative

How will the International Turfgrass Research Initiative advance sustainable turf management?

By: 2024. 05. 23.

I consider all endeavors and measures to foster sustainability and environmental friendliness in golf positive. The International Turfgrass Research Initiative is no exception. The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, and the United States Golf…

The Inspiration Club Hole 11

How bold was The Inspiration Club’s £700K+ investment?

By: 2024. 04. 19.

The Menai-Davis family, who own the Bridgetown Golf Group, will open their third golf course, The Inspiration Club, on June 1st. The new course is located just south of the A40 Western Avenue. The weekend green fee is…

The Old Dane Golf Links Nebraska

How will the new owners revitalize the Old Dane golf course?

By: 2024. 04. 09.

The Andersen family in Nebraska, known for their Landmand Golf Club (King-Collins design), are taking on a new challenge with a new golf course development. The family acquired the Old Dane golf course in 2007 and rebuilt it in…

Sand scrapes at St Andrews Links Trust

How did St Andrews Links Trust win the Best Sustainability Project title?

By: 2024. 03. 25.

St Andrews Links Trust won the prestigious Best Sustainability Project at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot in recognition of its outstanding work in driving sustainability and climate action.  Sustainable golf featured prominently at…

Golf Pirkkala and Tim Lobb

How has Tim Lobb created an inclusive 9-hole golf course for Golf Pirkkala?

By: 2024. 02. 22.

In order to gain a deeper comprehension of Tim Lobb's latest endeavor for Golf Pirkkala, it is essential to elucidate the concept of "inclusive golf course design." An authentic inclusive golf program is one where individuals of all…

Lancaster Country Club 2nd Hole tee

Why will the 2024 US Women’s Open be held at Lancaster Country Club?

By: 2024. 01. 30.

Lancaster Country Club (Founded in 1900) held its first Major championship from July 9-12, 2015. The tournament, which carried a then women’s golf record purse of $4.5 million, attracted 135,000 spectators, a Championship record. The then twenty-year-old In…

Cabot Ben Cowan Dewar

How does Cabot strive to develop its golf clubs & innovate the golf club industry?

By: 2023. 12. 20.

I have been keeping an eye on the progress of The Cabot Collection for a while now. I'm interested in how they select their locations, golf course designers, and other aspects of their business. As part of my…