Five Questions with Harrison Minchew, ASGCA
WE ARE GOLF recently sat down for a conversation with Harrison Minchew, ASGCA. A true "son of Georgia," Minchew was destined for a career in golf. Born in Augusta and educated in Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia, he has been a part of more than 140...
2020 ASGCA study shows optimism among owners/operators
Course renovation continues to be the facility enhancement most desired by golfers at both public and private courses, according to golf course superintendents and general managers. That is just one result of the 3rd “Golf Facility Market Trend Watch” report,...
ASGCA supports initial conclusions of USGA and R&A Distance Insights Report
The Executive Committee of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) support initial conclusions reached by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the R&A in their Global Distance Insights Report (DIR), including the governing bodies’ intent to...
Paul Fullmer, long-time ASGCA Executive Secretary, dies at age 85
Paul Fullmer, former President of Selz/Seabolt Communications and Executive Secretary of the American Society of Golf Course Architects when based in Chicago, died Jan. 10, 2020 in Carlsbad, California. He was 85. Fullmer, a 1955 journalism graduate of the University...
Pete Dye, ASGCA Fellow, dies at 94
Pete Dye, a Past President and Fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and 1995 Donald Ross Award recipient, died Jan. 9, 2020, at age 94. The patriarch of one of the most famous families in golf course design, ASGCA members will also remember...
Quail Ridge (Florida) reopens after redesign by Weed, ASGCA
“The South Course improvements provide a modern, contemporary finish that will keep the membership engaged for several decades.” Those words from Bobby Weed, ASGCA (Bobby Weed Golf Design) marked the reopen of Quail Ridge Country Club, Boyton Beach, Florida. Golf Inc....
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Course of the Future
Perhaps the most downloaded item on @ASGCA website; the Life Cycle chart; realistic timeline for longevity of specific course items, including greens, irrigation system, tees & practice ranges. No 2 courses are the same; but this is a good starting point. https://t.co/RJFxHsZHQn https://t.co/qtx8Z31eKT
My last thought before bed was literally me remembering something I did wrong in AP style from yesterday's assignment... what has my life come to? #MWrSp201
University Club, Milwaukee from Andy Staples, @ASGCA. "Within the practice area is a short, 4-hole course with design to match Tom Bendelow-designed features; also includes new putting green & competition wedge range." https://t.co/wNv2AEhfEZ @buildsmartrgolf @MarquetteMGolf https://t.co/Z72eSrEKDE
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A Course to Call Home
In the tradition of the great golf course architects, Don Knott, ASGCA (Knott & Linn Golf Design Group) has been considering the options for making the game as fun, challenging and unique as possible for all golfers. Following are his thoughts on a short course, A...
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