Martin, ASGCA, writes on “Golf as refuge. It is respite. It is recovery.”
ASGCA Past President Greg Martin (Martin Design) writes that in challenging times, it is good to remind ourselves of the value of golf; the game, the surroundings, and the authenticity. Martin writes: We lead busy lives. More information and more options provide more...
ASGCA-SLRG Market Trend Watch at PGA Merchandise Show
Key results of the 2019 ASGCA-SLRG Market Trend Watch report will be presented as part of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 23. Sports & Leisure Research Group President Jon Last annually keynotes a breakfast presentation at the show, covering...
Richardson, ASGCA, talks short courses and unique architecture with Golf Channel
"Anything we can do to bring people into the game and keep them in the game is a good thing." Forrest Richardson, ASGCA (Forrest Richardson & Assoc.) shared his experiences and insights with Matt Ginella at Golf Channel/Golf Advisor. On a recent visit to Golf...
Designing golf courses in 30+ countries; Ramsey, ASGCA, has just about seen it all
A recent survey of ASGCA members showed that the golf course architects have designed courses and worked on projects in more than 90 countries around the world. Kevin Ramsey, ASGCA (Golfplan.com) has not worked in all of them...yet. He discusses his career in...
Davis, ASGCA, continues bunker restoration project at The Powelton Club
Tripp Davis, ASGCA, (Tripp Davis and Associates) is overseeing a major bunker restoration project at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York. The historic club in the Hudson River Valley was founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest clubs in the U.S. The course was...
Carrick, ASGCA, designs six new holes for Sunningdale in Ontario
Sunningdale Golf & Country Club in Ontario, Canada, will open six new holes on its Stanley Thompson course in spring 2019. The holes ae being designed by ASGCA Past President Doug Carrick (Carrick Design), who has consulted at the club since 1985. Golf Course...
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A Floridian in Minnesota. “Hack Your Course” with Jan Bel Jan. Great stuff. @ASGCA @NorthernGreenMN https://t.co/cUdq7es3JG
Great to see two generations of @ASGCA members who enjoy and appreciate their time together on the course so much. Note to Jack II: Keep on soliciting the "old man's" advice! https://t.co/Jookv127qJ
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Why do clubs renovate their courses?
Jon Last of Sports & Leisure Research Group reveals the findings of his firm's ASGCA-commissioned research into golf facility trends. In the Spring 2018 issue of By Design, he provided some initial insights into the latest findings of Golf Facility Market Trend...
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