Project Comparisons: Three Distinct Courses And Projects

By Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan, ASGCA Past President There is no such thing as a “typical” case study for golf course improvements or remodeling.  Each project has it own unique blend of factors and conditions that require a tailored approach to bring about the...

A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary: Woodway Country Club

By John Harvey, ASGCA Club History and Audubon Woodway Country Club is located 35 miles north of New York City in Darien, Conn.  Darien is an old New England town and home to the successful Wall Street executive.  The community is also home to three championship clubs...

Expanding A Master Plan: Meadowbrook Country Club

By Bob Lohmann, ASGCA Past President Meadowbrook Country Club is an 18-hole private club, owned by the members and located in Racine, Wis.  Opened in 1927, the layout at Meadowbrook measures 6,360 yards and plays to a par of 71.  Back in 1993, Lohmann Golf Designs...

Green Redesigns And Tree Planning: La Jolla Country Club

By Cary Bickler, ASGCA Project Description 18-Hole Championship golf Course Private Country Club Blue Tees                    6,685  Par 72 White Tees                  6,260  Par 72 Red Tees                     5,970  Par 74 New Green Tees          5,335  Par 74 Note:...

Physical And Fiscal Renovation: Bide-A-Wee Golf Course

By Tom Clark, ASGCA Past President Project Description  The Bide-A-Wee Golf Course of Portsmouth, Virginia is an 18-hole, par 72 municipal daily fee course. The acreage of the course had previously been expanded by removing 22 homes built for World War II’s ship...