New course opens in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., from Wilczynski, ASGCA

Taylor Morrison unveiled its new 18-hole championship golf course within the Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch community on May 15. The course is a design from Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA (C.W. Golf Architecture). To add dimension to the otherwise flat land, Wilczynski...

LPGA Tour course renovated by Hills Forrest Smith

Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sylvania, Ohio, is approaching its 100th anniversary. The Sandy Alves-designed course has hosted a number of LPGA Tour events – including the LPGA Marathon Classic scheduled for July 23-26 – and is undergoing renovation led by...

“ASGCA Insights” podcast debuts

“ASGCA Insights,” a podcast from the American Society of Golf Course Architects, premiered April 27. “ASGCA Insights” features discussions with men and women who are making a positive difference in the golf industry. Podcasts are shared at ASGCA.org and will be...

Harvey, ASGCA, completes bunker renovation at Rockland Country Club

A Master Plan for Rockland Country Club (Sparkhill, N.Y.) designed by A. John Harvey, ASGCA (A. John Harvey Golf Course Design) has been completed. The project featured the renovation/creation of 76 bunkers and additional work on #1 green. Better Billy Bunker liner...

ASGCA members to join NCA webinar April 17

On Friday, April 17 a free webinar, “How Golf Course Architects Can Help Clubs Amid COVID-19” from National Club Association will feature several ASGCA members.ASGCA President Jan Bel Jan and members Chris Cochran and Chad Goetz of Nicklaus Design will...

Martin, ASGCA, reminds us that “Golf is Refuge”

ASGCA Past President Greg Martin (Martin Design) shares an essay that reminds readers – especially in challenging times – of the value golf and golf courses provide to a community as a source of refuge and retreat. His essay follows: The vast benefit of...