Survey finds more golfers are playing more often
A study conducted for GOLF.com by Sports & Leisure Research Group shows positive signs for the golf industry. More committed golfers are playing more often, and they plan to increase play throughout 2017. Survey results follow… Those surveyed were golfers...Five elected Associate members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects
The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) welcomed five new Associate members to its ranks at the group’s recent 71st Annual Meeting in Jupiter, Florida. Their elections increase the number of ASGCA members who practice around the world to nearly 180. The...Robert Frederick (Bob) Moote, ASGCA Fellow, dies at 92
Robert Moote, a Fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), died May 29, 2017. He was 92. Moote and his son (David Moote, ASGCA) headed Moote Golf Architects in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. After earning a degree from the University of Guelph,...Transcript of Twitter chat with Erin Hills golf course architects
Dana Fry, ASGCA, ASGCA Past President Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA Fellow, and Ron Whitten of Golf Digest responded to questions via Twitter May 31, discussing Erin Hills, Erin, Wisconsin, host to the 2017 U.S. Open June 15-18. Following is a transcript of their chat...John Sanford, ASGCA, elected president of American Society of Golf Course Architects
John Sanford, ASGCA (Sanford Golf Design), was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s recent 71st Annual Meeting in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. Sanford is a Landscape Architecture graduate of Louisiana...Unique aspects of golf course design on Native American lands
Paul Albanese, ASGCA (Albanese & Lutzke, Golf Course Design & Construction Management), has extensive experience designing golf courses on Native American lands. This includes Sage Run, which is set to open in Bark River, Michigan. Albanese discusses his...Whippoorwill Club renovation completed by Davis, ASGCA
Tripp Davis, ASGCA, (Tripp Davis and Associates Golf Architecture), has completed a renovation of Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, New York. The club’s original holes were designed by Donald Ross in the 1920’s. Golf Course Architecture reports: “Over...Martin, ASGCA, details new course routing with “Blueprint” magazine
Just what does it take to turn a parcel of land into an 18-hole golf course?