How the “Open Doctor” got his name

ASGCA Past President Rees Jones sat down with Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” to talk about his favorite projects and how he earned the name “Open Doctor.” Jones reflected on the work of his father, ASGCA Past President Robert Trent Jones,...

Bill Coore, ASGCA, discusses “daunting” Pinehurst work

As part of Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” Architect Week, Bill Coore, ASGCA refected on his work renovating famed Pinehurst No. 2. Coore recalled how he and business partner Ben Crenshaw reacted to the call they received to simply have the meeting to...

PHIT America recognizes golf’s health benefits

“When we dug into the research, it was amazing how good golf is for fitness. Not only for the body, but for your overall health.” Those words from PHIT America founder Jim Baugh continue a recent trend of folks seeing the physical benefits of golf. PHIT America looked...

Golf’s growth in China rolls on

The National Golf Foundation reports golf’s growth in China continues with abandon. The latest annual figures show participation up 16% in 2012 over 2011, and 38% of players hitting the links at least eight times per year. The number of rounds played in 2012...

Phillips, ASGCA, captures “spirit of coastline” in Korea design

The design of Kyle Phillips, ASGCA has opened at South Cape Owners Club, on the coastline of Namhae Island in southeast Korea. The golf course is the centerpiece of a luxury golf resort community created by South Korea clothing magnate Jae Bong Chung. South Cape...

First South Korea course by Engh, ASGCA opens

Jim Engh, ASGCA has opened his first course in South Korea, “Golf Course Architecture” reports. The Jangsu Golf Resort course is three hours south of Seoul, located in the North Jeolla Province. GCA reports the mountainous Jangsu course is a daily fee...