“Golf Asia” spotlights environmental philosophy of Straka, ASGCA
ASGCA President Jason Straka (Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design), was recently profiled by "Golf Asia" magazine, including a Question & Answer session that touched on a number of topics, from environmental golf architecture to what has been learned about design...
ASGCA announces 2021 Environmental Excellence Awards honorees
The 2021 American Society of Golf Course Architects Environmental Excellence Awards honorees have been named. Projects from three golf facilities have been cited for their work with ASGCA members in addressing unique environmental challenges. The program is presented...
“Designs on a Better Golf Course” released, providing “Practical answers to common questions for Green Committees”
Designs on a Better Golf Course: Practical answers to common questions for Green Committees, is now available on Amazon from ASGCA Foundation. The book, conceived and edited by ASGCA Past President Jeff Brauer, provides information on more than 50 topics that may be...
Tower Tee to reopen in St. Louis after redesign from Schaupeter, ASGCA
A new, nine-hole, par three version of Tower Tee in St. Louis, will reopen in Spring 2022 after a redesign from Art Schaupeter, ASGCA (Arthur Schaupeter Golf Course Architects). The facility had closed in 2018 as part of a planned housing development, but new owners...
Jason Straka, ASGCA, elected president of American Society of Golf Course Architects
Jason Straka, ASGCA, of Dublin, Ohio, was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s recent 75th Annual Meeting in Cleveland. A principal with Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design with Dana Fry, ASGCA, Straka is...
ASGCA seeking Director of Outreach
The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has posted the following job position: Director of Outreach, a full-time position with an expected start date of early 2022. The complete job posting may be seen here. Position Objective ASGCA Director of Outreach...
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