Golf course water usage down 22% in eight years

Golf course superintendents used 21.8 percent less water overall and just 1.44 percent of all irrigated water in the U.S. to maintain their courses in 2013, compared with usage in 2005, according to recently released survey data, reports the Golf COurse...

Marrakech course designed by Haworth, ASGCA, opens for play

The PalmGolf Marrakech – Ourika golf course in Marrakech, Morocco, designed by Neil Haworth, ASGCA, of Nelson & Haworth and Stephane Talbot is now open, reports Golf Course Architecture magazine. The course is adjacent to the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. course,...

Construction begins on Maridoe Golf Club, design from Smyers, ASGCA

Golfers in the Dallas area will be challenged by a new golf course in spring 2017. Counstruction has begun on Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, based on a design from ASGCA President Steve Smyers. The 214-acre site will feature a par 71 course measuring 7,700...

2015 ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients named

The fourth annual American Society of Golf Course Architects Design Excellence Recognition Program recipients have been named. Projects from nine courses in the United States have been cited for their work with ASGCA members in addressing unique design challenges....

ASGCA members dominate “Golf Digest” Best New Course list

For the first time since 2009, “Golf Digest” has compiled a “Best New Courses” list for 2015. ASGCA members dominate the list, as they had a hand on 8 of the 10 courses recognized. This includes the top-ranked course, Cabot Cliffs, Nova Scotia...