The first phase of a renovation at Louisville, Kentucky’s Audubon Country Club has commenced under the design direction of Lester George, ASGCA (George Golf Design).The bunker renovation of the course – a 100+-year-old design from Tom Bendelow – is...
A $7.5 million renovation has broken ground at BallenIsles Country Club (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida). Rees Jones, ASGCA, (Rees Jones, Inc.), is leading the project on the South course, which includes a full tee-to-green redesign, new irrigation system, cart paths and...
ASGCA and ASGCA Foundation encourage members to reach out to industry friends and business associates who may have an interest in the ASGCA Foundation Boot Camp at Erin Hills in September 2024. Following is a sample letter that may be modified as necessary. Dear...
FireRock Country Club, Fairview, Arizona – an original design of Gary Panks, ASGCA Fellow – will undergo a course enhancement led by Andy Staples, ASGCA (Staples Golf Design) this summer. Golf Course Industry reports: “When I first walked onto the...
Diablo Country Club, Diablo, California, is set for a renovation to be led by Todd Eckenrode, ASGCA (Origins Golf Design). The club’s first nine holes date back to 1915, and the “newer” set of nine celebrates its centennial in 2020. Golf Course...
In his return to “Tartan Talks,” ASGCA Past President Greg Martin (Martin Design) shares his thoughts on what golf and golf courses can learn from successful companies like Disney and Starbucks. He talks with Guy Cipriano of Golf Course Industry....
In the tradition of the great golf course architects, Don Knott, ASGCA (Knott & Linn Golf Design Group) has been considering the options for making the game as fun, challenging and unique as possible for all golfers. Following are his thoughts on a short course, A...
President Ronald Reagan jokingly called them the nine most terrifying words ever spoken, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” But for golf facilities impacted by flooding and other disasters, the government can help, especially the...
Andy Staples, ASGCA (Staples Golf Design), has some interesting thoughts for the golf industry on “The Experience Economy,” including an insightful video focusing on “The Progression of Economic Value.” Staples writes: Have you ever heard of...
Of course, you have seen “Caddyshack.” But did you ever talk to a golf course architect who spent time at the course where the film was made? ASGCA Past President Rick Robbins (Robbins & Associates International) is that man. He discusses that...