ASGCA Past President Carrick continues new/renovation projects

As the long winter finally melts away to spring, ASGCA Past President Doug Carrick has a number of new and ongoing projects in Canada which continue to progress.  The highlighted projects span the sie and scope of ASGCA member skills, as noted here: * Carrick Design...

Jones, Jr., ASGCA, work praised; Poppy Hills reopens to raves

Poppy Hills Golf Club in Pebble Beach, Calif., is reopened to the public, and the positive reviews are coming in for the work of Robert Trent Jones, Jr., ASGCA. The catalyst for the renovation was to find a way to improve drainage while conserving water. The...

ASGCA Past President Cupp comments on Augusta

As the golf world turns its attention to Augusta National and the Masters tournament this week, “GolfWeek” magazine called on ASGCA Past President Bob Cupp to comment on the “iconic” course. Wtriter Brad Klein noted Cupp’s experience...

Tripp Davis, ASGCA, looks back on 20 years of architecture

“Golf Course Industry” recently spoke with Tripp Davis, ASGCA, on his first 20 years as a golf course architect and the “unparalleled passion for craftsmanship’ of Tripp Davis and Associates. “Getting to ‘20’ is strange,” Davis told GCI. “It...

Ross course to be rebuilt by Smyers, ASGCA

The Fort Myers (Fla.) Country Club, a 1917 course designed by ASGCA founding member Donald Ross, will be rebuilt by Steve Smyers, ASGCA. “Golf Course Architecture” reports the project will break ground in April 2014. The magazine reports: “’The focus...