“I want to see happy golfers on the 18th hole.” That philosophy has served ASGCA Past President Bill Amick well for some 60 years as a golf course architect. He shares his experiences – and current projects – on a Golf Course Industry...
Adam Schupak of Morning Read provides a detailed look at the expanding industry of golf course renovations. He provides details on a number of projects that are part of the more than 1,000 major renovations since 2006 with a combined value of $3 billion. The article...
Dye Designs, from ASGCA Past President Pete Dye and Perry Dye, ASGCA, has been granted planning permission for the Dye London. The project brings Dye Designs to United Kingdom for the first time. Located in Edgware, north London, The Dye London promises a layout...
Five new holes have been added to Indian Trails Golf Course in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA. A new driving range and short practice area have also been added. Golf Course Architecture reports: Wilcynzski has removed the former ninth,...
Bob Lohmann, ASGCA (Lohmann Golf Designs) will oversee the renovation of Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. The two-golf course facility was originally designed by Dick Nugent, ASGCA Fellow. Golf Course Architecture reports: Upgrades will be made to...
Golfers in the northwest corner of Michigan will have a new course to play later this summer, when Sage Run opens in the town of Harris. The course is designed by Paul Albanese, ASGCA (Albanese and Lutzke Golf Course Design). Golf Course Architecture reports: The...
Few golf courses in the world are as recognizable as Augusta National, home of The Masters. Accordingly, there is no lack for opinion on its design, including from John Fought, ASGCA, and Dana Fry, ASGCA. As part of a roundtable discussion on Augusta among golf course...
Ground recently was broken on the Twin Dolphin Golf Club in Los Cabos, Mexico, a design from Todd Eckenrode, ASGCA (Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design). Construction of the course has begun with a target opening date in late 2018. Eckenrode is working with...
A restoration to the famed Medinah Country Club No. 2 outside Chicago, by ASGCA Past President Rees Jones (Rees Jones, Inc.) includes the introduction of the Longleaf Tee System to members. The course, restored to Tom Bendelow’s original design, will re-open in...
Thad Layton, ASGCA, and Brandon Johnson (Arnold Palmer Design Company) sat down with Golf Channel to discuss the legacy of Palmer and his golf course architecture, along with new and ongoing work that has them traveling the United States and internationally. Layton...
