Fry/Straka, ASCGA, announce two course openings in China

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, a partnership of Dana Fry, ASGCA and Jason Straka, ASGCA, announces two new projects in China, both scheduled to open May 1.   One golf course is located in Shanghai, while the other is in Anji, about a two-hour drive southwest of...

Marzolf discusses updates to Merion Golf Club and 2013 U.S. Open

American Society of Golf Course Architects Past-President Tom Marzolf knows people want to hear about the modifications he and Tom Fazio, ASGCA, have made to Merion Golf Club as it prepares to host the U.S. Open Championship June 13-16 in Ardmore, Pa. But they might...

National Geographic spotlights 10 environmental courses

The Natuioanl Geographic website provides mini-profiles on 10 positive environmental case studies at golf courses around the world. The feature includes comments from Greg Lyman, environmental program director for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of...