Hanse, ASGCA, views Pinehurst as “America’s St. Andrews”

When renovating Pinehurst No. 4, Gil Hanse, ASGCA, was not trying to replicate Donald Ross’ work at No.2, but he maintained a healthy respect for the work of ASGCA’s first president. “It was our hope to build a golf course that echoed a lot of the...

Ross-designed Country Club of Birmingham updated by LaFoy, ASGCA

ASGCA Past President John LaFoy has completed a renovation of the East course and the practice facilities at the Country Club of Birmingham in Mountain Brook, Alabama. “It was important that every caliber of player got something from this project.” Golf Course...

Rosewood Cordevalle reopens after renovation by Charlton, ASGCA

ASGCA Past President Bruce Charlton (Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects), has led a renovation at the recently reopened Rosewood CordeValle resort in San Martin, California. Golf Course Architecture reports: Work on the golf course initially began three...

Layton, ASGCA, leads sustainability project at The Santicoy Club

The second phase of a renovation master plan is being implemented at The Santicoy Club in Somis, California, by Thad Layton, ASGCA, and Arnold Palmer Design Company. After widening fairways and introducing more warm-season grasses in phase one, this portion focuses on...

LaFoy, ASGCA, completes bunker rebuild at James River

James River Country Club in Newport News, Virginia, is sporting new bunkers, courtesy of the golf course architecture of John LaFoy, ASGCA Fellow and Past President. The project began in mid-February and was completed in mid-April. Golf Course Architecture reports:...