Golf Architecture

LOKSAND implementation example

How does LOKSAND elevate the efficiency of greenkeepers’ work?

By: 2025. 04. 08.

In recent years, I have developed a strong interest in bunker maintenance and improvement (including aesthetics!). Now, I have discovered another solution that can benefit golf clubs looking to address the issue of poor turf quality in heavily…

EcoBunker saves 2 tonnes of synthetic turf from landfill

What is the reduction in environmental impact with EcoBunker solutions?

By: 2025. 03. 31.

While working at Sanofi, I often heard the term 'evidence-based' medicine. Nowadays, its principles are applied in various other industries. The concept asserts that management decisions should be grounded in a combination of critical thinking and the most…

Bois d'Arlon Golf & Resort Park Course Hole 6

Explore how Bois d’Arlon Golf & Resort can boost your spirit and elevate your game!

By: 2025. 03. 24.

We all crave an escape during busy weekdays, embracing a long weekend where we can recharge, relax, and uplift our health—transforming moments into a truly captivating and memorable experience. It's really amazing how mindfulness sessions have found a…

Vilamoura Golf GEO Certified golf courses

Vilamoura Golf courses have achieved both GEO Certification & Biosphere Certification!

By: 2025. 03. 21.

I want to see more golf clubs and resorts incorporating ESG into their core business strategy. Sustainability is no longer an optional consideration for golf clubs and resorts! According to a report by Booking.com, 83% of travelers (including…

EcoBunker Advanced system implementation at Kings Lynn Golf Club

What unique challenges did EcoBunker encounter at Kings Lynn Golf Club?

By: 2025. 03. 20.

When Kings Lynn Golf Club partnered with EcoBunker, they aimed to address some key challenges, notably bunker erosion and the issues posed by sandy soil. This collaboration opened up opportunities for innovative solutions to enhance the course's playability…

Lundin Golf Club bunker ready by EcoBunker

What makes the bunkers at Lundin Golf Club remarkable?

By: 2025. 02. 24.

In 2024, Lundin Golf Club took a proactive step towards sustainability by seeking innovative solutions to reduce bunker maintenance costs. The goal is to enhance the overall golf experience while also being mindful of environmental impact. EcoBunker has…

The Cliffs Kangaroo Island golf course

What is the potential golfer attraction of the new Cliffs Kangaroo Island?

By: 2025. 02. 13.

Kangaroo Island is a lovely spot, stretching across 4,416 square kilometers—about six times the size of Singapore! It measures 155 kilometers long and 55 kilometers wide, all nestled away from the mainland by a charming 15-kilometer stretch of…

Sir Nick Faldo vision of a golf course

What new expectations do golf course developers have for golf architects?

By: 2025. 02. 07.

It's vital to give golf architects more publicity and attention to gain their insights into what the ideal golf course should look like and to identify the types of courses that are most needed in our communities. I…

Dye Designs Cynthia Dye McGarey with the DDG Shapers and Project Team

What tasks did Dye Designs receive at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club?

By: 2025. 01. 28.

I am pleased to share some exciting golf business news from South Korea, specifically about Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, located in South Chungcheong, roughly 90 minutes from Seoul. This remarkable venue (7225 yards), designed by Perry Dye…

Bonita Bay Club Naples Golf Course clubhouse

The renovated clubhouse and golf course at Bonita Bay Club are complete!

By: 2024. 12. 20.

In July 2023, I shared some exciting updates about the Bonita Bay Club's ambitious plans. For those who may have missed it, here’s a brief overview to bring you up to speed. The Board approved in 2022 extensive…

Salgados Golf Club 15th Hole a Troon client

How should Salgados Golf Club spend €3.2 million to enhance the golf experience?

By: 2024. 12. 18.

If the reviews on Leadcourses.com are to be believed (average rating 7.5/10), the golf club really needs improvement. Salgados Golf Club in Algarve, Portugal, has just announced a €3.2 million facility renovation initiative, including upgrades to its 18-hole golf course and golf…

EcoBunker example

What results has EcoBunker’s ingenuity brought in 10 years?

By: 2024. 12. 18.

Seeing a bunker neglected or water-soaked/washed-out is genuinely disheartening. For the past 10 years, Richard Allen, the owner of EcoBunker, has been dedicated to identifying and implementing sustainable solutions to enhance golf course operations. His efforts reflect a…

OLAZABAL DESIGN Al Areen Bahrain

What innovative golf experience is Olazábal Design envisioning for Al Areen in Bahrain?

By: 2024. 12. 11.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Bahrain's economy will grow by 3% in 2024 but accelerate to 3.5% in 2025, supported by manufacturing and private sector credit expansion. Despite the challenges, significant uncertainty and risks persist, such as…

Keilir Golf Club double bunker

How will EcoBunker safeguard the bunkers at Keilir Golf Club?

By: 2024. 11. 27.

The Keilir Golf Club (Hafnarfjörður, Iceland) has secured the GEO Certified status for the third time (2014, 2017, 2024-26, for renewal 2027). A recent Great British Bunker Study found: Consistency in sand depth and purity, along with the stability and…

Close House clubhouse air view

Do you know what professional awards Close House was nominated for?

By: 2024. 11. 26.

There is considerable evidence indicating that increases in brand trust correlate with enhanced business outcomes for the brand. Trust and credibility can be established by acquiring certifications and awards from authoritative organizations. I encourage my clients to consider…

Dan Kendle and Richard Allen EcoBunker Newquay Golf Club

How is Newquay Golf Club using EcoBunker to make its bunkers more durable?

By: 2024. 11. 15.

Sustainable bunker specialists EcoBunker have successfully completed the first phase of enhancements at Newquay Golf Club. This phase involved replacing 13 bunkers with their innovative EcoBunker Advanced revetted synthetic bunker technology, which offers improved aesthetics and functionality for…

Scarecrow at Gamble Sands with Columbia River Valley resized

The opening of the Scarecrow Course at Gamble Sands is just under 10 months away!

By: 2024. 10. 22.

With nearly 10 months until its opening, the David McLay-Kidd-designed golf course at Gamble Sands has officially been named. What are your thoughts on the name Scarecrow? It’s intriguing, and I’d love to hear your perspective! Scarecrow will…

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…