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9/21/23 ARCHITECTURE

Course Profile: Wild Horse Golf Club

The Club TFE review and rating of Wild Horse Golf Club
9/01/23 ARCHITECTURE

2023 Gold Jacket at Brookside CC

A few photos from the 2023 Gold Jacket at Brookside CC, a Fried Egg Golf event in Canton, Ohio
8/21/23 ARCHITECTURE

More Than a Co-Host, Colorado Golf Club Shined During the U.S. Amateur

Weighing the costs and benefits of using the same venues for golf's biggest events
8/16/23 ARCHITECTURE

Distance Debate on Display at the U.S. Amateur

New tee boxes, long rough, and contrasting venues in Colorado
8/14/23 ARCHITECTURE

Risk and Reward at Sedge Valley

A preview of what's to come at Tom Doak's new design at Sand Valley Golf Resort
8/07/23 ARCHITECTURE

On the Skillet: No. 7 at Bonneville Golf Course in Salt Lake City

Taking a closer look at a par-4 with OB looming the entire way
8/03/23 ARCHITECTURE

Course Profile: Myopia Hunt Club

The Club TFE review and rating of Myopia Hunt Club
7/24/23 ARCHITECTURE

What to Know About Sand Scrapes

The Open rota’s hottest new design trend is… exposing sand! (And it’s not always great.)
7/21/23 ARCHITECTURE

Hole of the Day – No. 13 at Royal Liverpool

How a par 3 stole the day during the second round of the Open Championship
7/20/23 ARCHITECTURE

Modern Player, Historical Hazard

Internal out of bounds is proving to be a very fun test for the modern professional
7/20/23 ARCHITECTURE

Course Profile: North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)

The Club TFE review and rating of North Berwick's West Links
7/17/23 ARCHITECTURE

Hoylake Memories

A personal history of a course that takes time to reveal itself
7/07/23 ARCHITECTURE

USGA Setup Snags and Rollback Reinforcements: A Pebble Case Study

Digging in at the 11th hole to illustrate the impacts of narrowing fairways and the distance gains on the PGA Tour
6/22/23 ARCHITECTURE

We Cannot Be Spooked by Low Scores

Wrestling with a report of Oakmont members grumbling over low scores at Hanse restored LACC
6/19/23 ARCHITECTURE

Some Closing Thoughts on LACC and Championship Golf Architecture

Reflections on the awkward fit between great design and our national championship
6/16/23 ARCHITECTURE

The Great U.S. Open Scoring Debate

Low scores at Los Angeles Country Club have restarted an annual tradition
6/09/23 ARCHITECTURE

Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.23

Against all odds, Rose Zhang retains the top spot
5/22/23 ARCHITECTURE

What No. 14 at Oak Hill Was Missing This Week

Why the drivable par-4 14th hole at Oak Hill East didn't quite work at the PGA Championship
5/11/23 ARCHITECTURE

2023 PGA Championship Preview Video: The Architecture of Oak Hill East

The PGA brings renowned Oak Hill back to the spotlight after a historic renovation by Andrew Green
5/10/23 ARCHITECTURE

Course Profile: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course)

The Club TFE review and rating of We-Ko-Pa Saguaro
4/26/23 ARCHITECTURE

The Park in West Palm Beach Is a Model for Great Municipal Golf

A review of the Gil Hanse-redesigned Park in West Palm Beach
4/20/23 ARCHITECTURE

Who Loves Replica Courses?

The strange appeal of golf courses built exclusively to imitate more famous properties
4/13/23 ARCHITECTURE

The Air Up There

In today's professional game, it often takes an aerial obstacle to test the world's best players
4/11/23 ARCHITECTURE

I Got Ejected at Augusta National

An account of one man’s media-lottery round the day after the Masters
4/09/23 ARCHITECTURE

Azalea Returns to Form

Risk and reward have come back to the par-5 13th hole at the Masters
4/06/23 ARCHITECTURE

Yep, Players Are Still Going for the Green on No. 13

In spite of pre-Masters reports to the contrary, players are still going for the 13th green at Augusta National
4/05/23 ARCHITECTURE

Future Changes We’d Like to See at Augusta National

A Masters wish list
4/05/23 ARCHITECTURE

The Strategic Test of No. 5 at Augusta National

An analysis of an underrated hole at the Masters venue
4/04/23 ARCHITECTURE

Recapturing the Intrigue: No. 4 at Augusta National

The longest par 3 at Augusta National makes it difficult for the best long iron players to stand out
3/17/23 ARCHITECTURE

Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.11

Rollback takes, Rose Zhang domination, and analysis of whatever Keegan Bradley is talking about
2/19/23 ARCHITECTURE

The George Thomas Dream 18

The best of Riviera, LACC, and Bel-Air—in one round
2/17/23 ARCHITECTURE

A Few Subtleties of Riviera That Don’t Come Across on TV

Our photographer found some cool stuff out there
1/23/23 ARCHITECTURE

Pros and Cons of King-Collins Golf’s Provocative 5-Courses-in-1 Pinehurst Proposal

Rob Collins shared a wild concept he proposed to Pinehurst, so let's consider a bit more how it might work
1/10/23 ARCHITECTURE

Thoughts on Tom Doak Getting the Pinehurst No. 10 Job

He was the obvious choice
12/15/22 ARCHITECTURE

Sand Hills Golf Club: The Club TFE Profile

A review of Coore & Crenshaw's Sand Hills, the first installment of what will be a weekly series in 2023 for Club TFE members only
12/14/22 ARCHITECTURE

How The Fried Egg Rates Golf Courses

“LDP,” Eggs, and other mysteries of the Club TFE course rating method, explained
9/12/22 ARCHITECTURE

Eggman in Scotland, Part 3: Walking the Old Course

Reflections on a first in-person encounter with the Old Course on a beautiful evening in St. Andrews
8/11/22 ARCHITECTURE

Eggman in Scotland, Part 2: Gullane No. 2

Reflections on a first encounter with Gullane hill and the less heralded but wonderful No. 2 course there
7/27/22 ARCHITECTURE

Eggman in Scotland, Part 1: Muirfield

Reflections on lunch and an afternoon round at the home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers
7/22/22 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Without Definition

Musings on a first experience with Scottish golf
7/18/22 ARCHITECTURE

Reflections on the 2022 Open Championship

The Fried Egg staff recaps an exciting Open at St. Andrews
7/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

A Brief History of Rough at St. Andrews

Checking in on the debate over the Old Course’s least important but most controversial hazard
7/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

Podcast: All Things St. Andrews with Tom Doak

Tom Doak and Andy Johnson run down what you need to know about the Old Course in advance of the 2022 Open Championship
7/12/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Overlooked Old

The less famous elements of the world’s most famous course
7/12/22 ARCHITECTURE

Podcast: On My First Visit to St. Andrews…

Various golf luminaries discuss their first trips to the Old Course
7/11/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Old Course’s Greens, Ranked

The Old Course has the best greens in the world. Here, St. Andrews-based golf architect Clyde Johnson ranks them.
6/19/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Era of the Sensible U.S. Open Setup

The USGA doesn’t “lose the course” anymore… and isn’t that a tiny bit sad?
6/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

Gil Hanse on The Country Club in Brookline

One of today's busiest architects gives his thoughts on the 2022 U.S. Open venue
6/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

Fried Egg Stories: The Open Doctor and His Monster

An audio documentary series on the Robert Trent Jones era in golf
5/31/22 ARCHITECTURE

Oakmont Country Club Plans for Gil Hanse Historic Renovation

One of America's top championship venues prepares for an update
5/31/22 ARCHITECTURE

A Defense of Muirfield Village

Why the Jack Nicklaus-designed host of the Memorial Tournament is an elite ball-striking test
5/19/22 ARCHITECTURE

Why Is the 12th Green Directly In Front of the 13th Tee at Southern Hills?

Awkwardly positioned tee boxes and runaway distance gains at the 2022 PGA Championship
5/16/22 ARCHITECTURE

What to Know About Perry Maxwell

The life, work, and philosophy of the architect behind Southern Hills, site of the 2022 PGA Championship
5/15/22 ARCHITECTURE

A PGA Primer on Southern Hills

What to expect from the Perry Maxwell-designed venue of the 2022 PGA Championship
5/15/22 ARCHITECTURE

Podcast: Southern Hills Head Superintendent Russ Myers

The 2022 PGA host course sits in one of the more unique and challenging climates
5/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Art of the Opener: The 1st at Southern Hills

A video on how the 2022 PGA Championship starts on a hole that previews the entirety of what's to come
5/10/22 ARCHITECTURE

TFE Roundtable: The PGA Tour’s Schedule Problem Between Majors

TFE staff discusses schedule doldrums, LIV waiver requests, and the fall of the Nelson
5/05/22 ARCHITECTURE

Gil Hanse Discusses Southern Hills, Site of the 2022 PGA Championship

A video on the traits of the historic course and what the pros will confront at the PGA
4/28/22 ARCHITECTURE

Hard Climbs: The LPGA Takes on Billy Bell’s Palos Verdes

An L.A. showcase for a routing on severe topography
4/27/22 ARCHITECTURE

Fried Egg Guides: Pacific Dunes Roundtable

A discussion of Tom Doak's Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
4/27/22 ARCHITECTURE

Fried Egg Guides: Bandon Trails Roundtable

A discussion about Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw's Bandon Trails at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
4/14/22 ARCHITECTURE

Bringing Risk and Reward Back to the PGA Tour

A clever design tactic that creates strategic balance in modern professional golf
4/13/22 ARCHITECTURE

Strategy, Spectacle, and the Lengthened 15th Hole at Augusta National

How added length and an unusual wind affected play on No. 15 and created controversy at the 2022 Masters
4/12/22 ARCHITECTURE

My (American, Public, Sub-400-Yard) Dream 18

A collection of shorties
4/08/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Challenges of a Western Wind at the Masters

Carnage for competitors, fun for fans at Augusta National
4/07/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Eighth Hole at Augusta National and the Problem with Labels in Golf Architecture

The second par 5 at the home of the Masters reveals the limitations of sorting golf courses into buckets
4/06/22 ARCHITECTURE

Players React to Augusta National’s Latest Design Changes

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and others offer thoughts on the recent renovations at the Masters venue
3/29/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Underappreciated Craft of Golf Course Drainage

How William Watson makes drainage fun at Orinda and Belvedere
3/26/22 ARCHITECTURE

How Stroke Play Hurts Golf Course Design

The influence of stroke play and the constraints of fairness in golf course architecture
3/21/22 ARCHITECTURE

Southern Pines Revisited

Kyle Franz’s work at Donald Ross’s Southern Pines reveals a new contender in the North Carolina Sandhills
3/12/22 ARCHITECTURE

The Unheralded But Excellent Par 5s at TPC Sawgrass

How the par 5s at Pete Dye’s Stadium Course still challenge top players in the send-it era
3/08/22 ARCHITECTURE

TPC Sawgrass Isn’t Completely Random—It’s Just Different

How Pete Dye’s Stadium Course stands out among PGA Tour venues
3/07/22 ARCHITECTURE

Is Augusta National Turning Over a New Leaf?

The widening of No. 11 and the addition of short grass are the most promising changes at the Masters venue in years
2/28/22 ARCHITECTURE

Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast

It's time to tap the brakes on green speeds at golf courses
1/06/22 ARCHITECTURE

Golf, the Environment, and… Beekeeping?

Parker Anderson of Greener Golf discusses his vision for golf’s sustainable future
12/20/21 ARCHITECTURE

Medinah Country Club Votes to Renovate Course 3

Design firm OCM will carry out an ambitious master plan at one of Chicago’s top championship golf venues
12/07/21 ARCHITECTURE

America’s Great Remaining Golf Course Restoration Opportunities

A sweet 16 of courses we'd love to see restored to their original glory
10/31/21 ARCHITECTURE

A Raynor for the People: Rock Spring

The revival of Rock Spring Golf Club, a municipal course designed by Seth Raynor
10/13/21 ARCHITECTURE

Jim Nagle on Lancaster Country Club
10/13/21 ARCHITECTURE

October Musings

The Yale restoration, the importance of well-designed forward tees, and other notes on golf course design
9/23/21 ARCHITECTURE

What to Know About Whistling Straits

We preview the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/22/21 ARCHITECTURE

One Thing About Every Hole at Whistling Straits

A quick tour of the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/21/21 ARCHITECTURE

Whistling Straits’ Best Bunkers, Ranked

There are a lot of bunkers at Pete Dye’s Straits Course; these are the best ones
9/08/21 ARCHITECTURE

Jim Urbina on White Bear Yacht Club

Jim Urbina joins Andy Johnson to discuss the design of White Bear Yacht Club
7/20/21 ARCHITECTURE

The Simple Design Principles Behind No. 14 at Royal St. George’s

Why the Suez Canal hole was so fun to watch during the 2021 Open Championship
7/15/21 ARCHITECTURE

The Lure of the Puzzle

Why links golf grips the soul at a time when few things do
7/14/21 ARCHITECTURE

The Return of Running St. George’s

Paul Larsen’s quest to bring the ground game back to the 2021 Open Championship venue
7/13/21 ARCHITECTURE

Tom Doak on Royal St. George’s

A Q&A on the 2021 Open Championship host
7/11/21 ARCHITECTURE

The Strange Beginnings of Royal St. George’s

Assorted insights into the early history of the 2021 Open Championship host
7/08/21 ARCHITECTURE

Tom Doak on the Renaissance Club

A Q&A on the three-time Scottish Open host
6/23/21 ARCHITECTURE

Municipal Golf in San Diego: Now What?

The more important question about the future of Torrey Pines (and its sister courses)
6/17/21 ARCHITECTURE

On This Week’s Parking Lot

A twilight round at Torrey North
6/15/21 ARCHITECTURE

Using Nature’s Hazards

A simple design change that would instantly improve Torrey Pines
5/30/21 ARCHITECTURE

Final Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship

Our on-site correspondent sums up a week at the Ocean Course
5/21/21 ARCHITECTURE

Re-Dyeing Kiawah Island

How the Ocean Course has evolved, and why it should evolve back
5/19/21 ARCHITECTURE

All of Our PGA Championship Preview Content

A roundup of our videos, podcasts, and articles on the upcoming PGA Championship at Kiawah Island
5/19/21 ARCHITECTURE

One Thing About Every Hole at the Ocean Course

A concise tour of the 2021 PGA Championship venue
5/18/21 ARCHITECTURE

Tuesday Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship

Andy Johnson takes a spin around the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
4/18/21 ARCHITECTURE

No. 13 at Augusta National: A Postmortem

What the 13th hole at the Masters used to be, and what it is now
4/15/21 ARCHITECTURE

Where to Play Your USGA Qualifier, Part 2

A continued tour of this year’s most intriguing USGA qualifying sites
4/07/21 ARCHITECTURE

Geoff Ogilvy’s Notes on Augusta National

A cheat sheet from Geoff Ogilvy on every hole at the Masters venue
3/22/21 ARCHITECTURE

Coore & Crenshaw to Renovate the Pines Course at the International

After buying the International Golf Club & Resort, Escalante Golf has hired Coore & Crenshaw to redesign the Pines Course
2/14/21 ARCHITECTURE

Big Golf and Small Golf

Less design can be more
1/27/21 ARCHITECTURE

No Longer Your Typical Muni

Charleston Municipal gets a Seth Raynor-inspired makeover
1/25/21 ARCHITECTURE

Zac Blair Hires Tom Doak, Kye Goalby to Design The Tree Farm

Buck Club founder taps Doak to route and Goalby to build course in South Carolina
1/18/21 ARCHITECTURE

A Lido in the Sand Barrens

The Keiser family teams up with Tom Doak to recreate the lost C.B. Macdonald course in Central Wisconsin
12/23/20 ARCHITECTURE

The Free Online Library of Golf Course Architecture

Seriously, this doesn’t need to be that expensive of a hobby
12/04/20 ARCHITECTURE

OCM to Develop Master Plan for Course 3 at Medinah Country Club

Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking, Ashley Mead will consult at the five-time major championship host
11/16/20 ARCHITECTURE

2020 Masters Musings

"Monumental decisions," recovery delights, and maintenance realities
11/08/20 ARCHITECTURE

Architecture Newsletter No. 1

Thoughts on what's happening in the world of golf course architecture
10/15/20 ARCHITECTURE

School of Golf Architecture, Part 5: Routing

What makes a good golf course routing?
9/21/20 ARCHITECTURE

Embrace the Unpredictable

Why U.S. Open setups need to evolve
9/19/20 ARCHITECTURE

Tilly’s Scarsdale/Mamaroneck foursome

Winged Foot’s remarkable neighborhood
9/15/20 ARCHITECTURE

Approaching the Unpinnable

Why the greens at Winged Foot West are great
8/19/20 ARCHITECTURE

History and Memory: The Club at Lac La Belle

Evoking the past without recreating it at a historic Wisconsin club
8/09/20 ARCHITECTURE

The State of the Mega Muni

On TPC Harding Park and the (overly?) optimistic model of city golf it represents
7/19/20 ARCHITECTURE

Unconserved: Unforced Errors at Ravisloe

Tree plantings and other puzzling decisions diminish the Chicago area's best public golf course
6/22/20 ARCHITECTURE

The ComMUNIty Project: National Links Trust Selected to Manage D.C.’s Courses

Non-profit will negotiate with the National Park Service to operate and improve the capital's municipal golf courses
6/20/20 ARCHITECTURE

June Mailbag

The team answers your questions on Tobacco Road, city golf, bunker design, and more
6/05/20 ARCHITECTURE

School of Golf Architecture, Part 4: Collaboration

How—and by whom—golf courses get built
5/11/20 ARCHITECTURE

Routing the Ridges: Seminole Golf Club

Donald Ross's savvy, efficient design is one of his best
5/06/20 ARCHITECTURE

Stripe Show from the Short Grass

How wide fairways allow the best ball-strikers to distinguish themselves
5/05/20 ARCHITECTURE

Maylbag

Andy fields a batch of reader questions about golf courses, architecture, and travel
4/25/20 ARCHITECTURE

School of Golf Architecture, Part 3: Tie-Ins

The art of melding a golf course with its surroundings
4/15/20 ARCHITECTURE

Gleneagles Needs Your Help

The struggle to keep a San Francisco stalwart alive
4/06/20 ARCHITECTURE

Eggsplorations: Grand Rapids

A survey of great, accessible golf in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan
3/31/20 ARCHITECTURE

A Neighborhood Nine vs. the Pandemic

Laurelwood Golf Course was on the rise—and then COVID-19 hit
3/29/20 ARCHITECTURE

The Up-and-Over

A subtle greenside contour that creates a lot of fun and challenge
3/24/20 ARCHITECTURE

School of Golf Architecture, Part 2: Linksland

The influence of terrain on golf course design
3/04/20 ARCHITECTURE

School of Golf Architecture, Part 1: Place

The concept of place in golf course design
2/22/20 ARCHITECTURE

The Public Restoration Project: A Preview

Introducing the next phase of Logo Madness
1/14/20 ARCHITECTURE

A Mom-and-Pop Classic: Eagle Springs

How family ownership has preserved the uniqueness of Eagle Springs Golf Resort
1/12/20 ARCHITECTURE

To Save a Golf Course

On Normandie Golf Course, scheduled to close tomorrow
1/10/20 ARCHITECTURE

Gil Hanse to Develop Master Plans for the Olympic Club and Lake Merced

Hanse Golf Course Design wins contracts at two historic San Francisco clubs
1/02/20 ARCHITECTURE

My Favorite 2019 Photos and the Stories Behind Them

A year in images and memories
12/18/19 ARCHITECTURE

Raising the Course: Old Toccoa Farm

How a former shaper nurtured Dave Axland and Dan Proctor's Georgia design through a fussy infancy
12/16/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Must-Sees of Public Golf Architecture in America

A running list of architecturally compelling public golf courses in the U.S.
12/14/19 ARCHITECTURE

Thoughts on the Firmness of Royal Melbourne

What we can learn from the turf conditions at the 2019 Presidents Cup
12/13/19 ARCHITECTURE

Dear Eccentric Billionaire Golf Fans…

A plea for an annual display of the best kind of golf
11/19/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 18, Muirfield

An analysis of the 18th hole at Muirfield
11/18/19 ARCHITECTURE

Just the Yolk: Should Bunkers Be Intensively Maintained?

The consequences of our expectations for bunker conditions
11/13/19 ARCHITECTURE

Wild Harry Smead: Pine Hills

Pine Hills Country Club and the joyful challenge of severe green contours
11/12/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 17, Woodhall Spa

An analysis of the 17th hole at Woodhall Spa
11/05/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 16: “Calamity,” Royal Portrush

An analysis of the 16th hole at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Dunluce Links)
11/03/19 ARCHITECTURE

Yale: The Great What-If

The grand design of Yale Golf Course
10/29/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 15, Swinley Forest

An analysis of the 15th hole at Swinley Forest
10/22/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 14: “Long,” The Old Course at St. Andrews

An analysis of the 14th hole, “Long,” at The Old Course
10/21/19 ARCHITECTURE

Just the Yolk: A U.S. Open Rota?

The U.S. Open rota and the decisive role of course setup
10/18/19 ARCHITECTURE

Maxwell’s Muffins

A simple, underused, and rather delicious type of green contour
10/15/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 13: “Pit,” North Berwick

An analysis of the 13th hole, “Pit,” at North Berwick’s West Links
10/08/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 12, The Addington

An analysis of the 12th hole at The Addington Golf Club
10/07/19 ARCHITECTURE

Just the Yolk: “Woke Golf”

The positives and negatives of "woke golf culture"
10/04/19 ARCHITECTURE

Just the Yolk: What Makes a Great Green?

Evaluating greens and enjoying the 3rd hole at Eagle Springs
10/01/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 11, Notts (Hollinwell)

An analysis of the 11th hole at Notts (Hollinwell) Golf Club
9/27/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Uncertain Future of Municipal Golf in Louisville

A beloved neighborhood course vs. a city budget shortfall
9/24/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 10, St. George’s Hill

An analysis of the 10th hole at St. George’s Hills Golf Club
9/23/19 ARCHITECTURE

A Maxwellian Short 4: The 17th at Southern Hills

An in-depth analysis of the 17th hole at Southern Hills Country Club
9/22/19 ARCHITECTURE

Hickory Design

Using vintage equipment to understand vintage golf architecture at Thendara Golf Club
9/17/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 9, Royal West Norfolk

An analysis of the 9th hole at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club
9/16/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Sultans of the Steam Shovel: Langford & Moreau

A profile of the architectural team of William Langford and Theodore Moreau
9/10/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 8: “Postage Stamp,” Royal Troon

An analysis of the 8th hole, the “Postage Stamp,” at Royal Troon Golf Club
9/05/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Lost Course: Ojai Valley Inn

The costs of history at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
9/03/19 ARCHITECTURE

The ComMUNIty Project: Doak and Hanse Come on Board in D.C.

Tom Doak and Gil Hanse partner with the National Links Trust in a bid to restore and renovate the municipal golf courses of Washington, D.C.
8/28/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Rainbow Road of the Korn Ferry Tour

Why Victoria National, while too hard for the average golfer, will be a great venue for the KFT Championship
8/27/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 7, Rye

An analysis of the 7th hole at Rye Golf Club
8/26/19 ARCHITECTURE

How to Survive a Flood: Soule Park

From near-death to rebirth at a municipal golf course in Ojai, California
8/22/19 ARCHITECTURE

Two Trees, Many Options: The 14th at Whispering Pines

An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at Whispering Pines Golf Club
8/20/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 6, Sunningdale New

An analysis of the 6th hole at Sunningdale Golf Club (New Course)
8/19/19 ARCHITECTURE

Into the Wild: Greywalls

Escaping to the Upper Peninsula and the Greywalls Course at Marquette Golf Club
8/13/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 5, Royal Worlington & Newmarket

An analysis of the 5th hole at Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club
8/12/19 ARCHITECTURE

Perry’s Nine

Going back in time at Prairie Dunes Country Club
8/06/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 4, St. Enodoc

An analysis of the 4th hole at the Church Course at St. Enodoc Golf Club
8/05/19 ARCHITECTURE

Championship Restoration: Southern Hills

Southern Hills Country Club and the future of championship golf
7/30/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 3, Cruden Bay

An analysis of the 3rd hole at Cruden Bay Golf Club
7/24/19 ARCHITECTURE

A Golden Age Opportunity: Belmont GC Gets New Life

A report on Henrico County's new commitment to the A. W. Tillinghast-designed Belmont Golf Course
7/23/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 2: “Machrihanish,” Machrihanish

An analysis of the 2nd hole at Machrihanish Golf Club
7/21/19 ARCHITECTURE

“Thank You, Mr. Colt”

The pain and pleasure of the ground game at Royal Portrush
7/19/19 ARCHITECTURE

Praying for Wind

How wind would reveal the brilliance of Royal Portrush's design
7/18/19 ARCHITECTURE

Fair Portrush

In defense of the "unfair"
7/16/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 1: “Railway,” Prestwick

An analysis of the 1st hole at Prestwick Golf Club
7/16/19 ARCHITECTURE

Major Mailbag: 2019 Open Championship

Andy answers your queries about Royal Portrush, links golf, the schedule, and whether his alarm will be waking you up
7/09/19 ARCHITECTURE

Eclectic 18 UK: Preamble

Introducing a new Fried Egg series
6/25/19 ARCHITECTURE

Doak in the Irish Dunes: St. Patrick’s

Tom Doak and Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort to develop St. Patrick's Links on dramatic dunesland
6/23/19 ARCHITECTURE

June Jottings: How Gary Woodland Wins

On Woodland’s stats, Koepka’s presence, Pebble’s setup, and other topical matters
6/17/19 ARCHITECTURE

Little Lido: Nickerson Dunes

A family outing at Nickerson Dunes Pitch & Putt
6/15/19 ARCHITECTURE

The First Bounce

The beauty and importance of the thud
6/12/19 ARCHITECTURE

Sidehill Lies and Small Targets: Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach's championship DNA
6/10/19 ARCHITECTURE

Major Mailbag: 2019 U.S. Open

Andy answers your questions about Pebble Beach, the USGA, Rory Sabbatini, and other important topics
6/09/19 ARCHITECTURE

Secrets in the Slopes: The Fields GC

Mike Young's unsung labor of love in rural Georgia
5/24/19 ARCHITECTURE

May Musings: The Real Effect of Bethpage Black’s Setup

On narrow fairways, Brooks Koepka, an underrated Long Island gem, and other topics
5/09/19 ARCHITECTURE

Modern Templates: The 7th at Trinity Forest

A look at Coore & Crenshaw's favorite par-5 design
5/01/19 ARCHITECTURE

A Sense of Place: Rustic Canyon

How golf architecture rediscovered the Southern California landscape
4/23/19 ARCHITECTURE

Variety Steals the Show at Wilshire

A look at the Norman MacBeth-designed Wilshire CC, set in the heart of Los Angeles
4/14/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Art Behind Augusta’s Roars

Focal points in Alister MacKenzie's routings
4/13/19 ARCHITECTURE

Bunkerless and Brilliant: The 14th at Augusta National

An analysis of the most underrated hole on the back nine of the Masters venue
4/05/19 ARCHITECTURE

Home Cookin’ at the Aiken Golf Club

The story of Aiken GC and Jim McNair's homespun renovation
3/31/19 ARCHITECTURE

An American in Belfast: Royal Portrush vs. Royal County Down

A competitive golfer discovers the joys of the links in Northern Ireland
3/14/19 ARCHITECTURE

Slope and Firmness: The Drivable Par 4 Recipe

An analysis of the 12th at TPC Sawgrass
3/11/19 ARCHITECTURE

Raynor’s Major Stage: Country Club of Charleston

A look at the Seth Raynor designed Country Club of Charleston, host of the 2019 U.S. Women's Open.
3/07/19 ARCHITECTURE

Broad Strokes and Fine Details: Essex County

An in-depth profile of the creation and restoration of the Donald Ross designed Essex County Club
2/28/19 ARCHITECTURE

Climbing the Hill: Calusa Pines

An in-depth look into the creation of the Hurdzan/Fry-designed Calusa Pines Golf Club
2/19/19 ARCHITECTURE

Golf on a Step of the Stairs: Sand Hollow

A look at the jaw-dropping back nine at Sand Hollow Resort’s Championship Course
2/14/19 ARCHITECTURE

Andy Staples to Develop Master Plan for Olympia Fields

Olympia Fields C.C. has selected architect Andy Staples to create a master plan for a renovation of the South Course
2/06/19 ARCHITECTURE

The Other Former Clambake Venue: Poppy Hills

Once called "Sloppy Poppy," the NCGA and RTJ II have reworked Poppy Hills Golf Course into one of Monterey's best values
1/28/19 ARCHITECTURE

It’s Never Sunny in Philadelphia

Recounting a trip around the Philadelphia area, exploring its public golf offering.
1/21/19 ARCHITECTURE

January Mailbag – Part 1

Answers to your most pressing questions from architecture to worse for the wear.
1/17/19 ARCHITECTURE

A Classic Restored: Philadelphia Cricket Club

An in-depth profile of the A.W. Tillinghast designed Wissahickon course at Philadelphia Cricket Club
1/16/19 ARCHITECTURE

Browner Pastures: Brough Creek National

The tradition of pasture golf and the founding of the backyard club Brough Creek National
1/14/19 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 11: Degrees of Intervention

A discussion with leading architects about the spectrum from minimal to maximal site interventions
1/13/19 ARCHITECTURE

Golf and the Craft Culture

A look at how craft-oriented consumers and social media are combining to bring about the second Golden Age
1/09/19 ARCHITECTURE

A True Chinese Links: Yangtze Dunes

An in-depth look at how OCCM's renovation of Yangtze Dunes fits into the Chinese golf landscape
1/08/19 ARCHITECTURE

The ComMUNIty Project: A Brief History of Municipal Golf in D.C.

A look at the history of city planning in Washington D.C. and how golf became a centerpiece of the city.
1/05/19 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Architecture: Past, Present, and Future

A detailed review of the latest golf course architecture book to hit shelves Keith Cutten's The Evolution of Golf Course Design
1/02/19 ARCHITECTURE

The ComMUNIty Project: The High Stakes of Municipal Golf Design

A look at the importance of golf course design for municipalities and an introduction of a new series.
12/22/18 ARCHITECTURE

Olympia Fields to host the 2020 BMW Championship

Olympia Fields is set to host the PGA Tour's 2020 BMW Championship
12/22/18 ARCHITECTURE

Congressional and Olympia Fields let go of Keith Foster, open architect search

Congressional & Olympia Fields let go of architect Keith Foster following guilty plea.
12/18/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Helping Hand: Mammoth Dunes

A look into the playability of the David McLay Kidd designed Mammoth Dunes
12/13/18 ARCHITECTURE

Michigan’s Hidden Gem: Diamond Springs

One of the best values and public golf courses in the country is little known Diamond Springs, a Mike DeVries design.
12/11/18 ARCHITECTURE

America’s next great golf resort: Sand Valley

An in-depth look at the evolution of the Sand Valley Resort
12/03/18 ARCHITECTURE

Max fun factor: Ballyneal Golf Club

A look at what makes the Tom Doak designed Ballyneal so fun to play
11/28/18 ARCHITECTURE

Tom Doak to renovate Houston’s Memorial Park

Renaissance Golf Design set to redesign Houston's popular municipal course Memorial Park, which hopes to host the 2020 Houston Open
11/27/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bang for Your Buck

The Fried Egg guide to architecturally interesting, fun, affordable golf courses
11/15/18 ARCHITECTURE

Options abound: The 13th at Medinah Course One

An in-depth analysis of the 13th hole at Medinah C.C. Course One
11/08/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Three Schools of Golf Course Design

Thoughts on penal, strategic, and heroic golf course architecture
11/04/18 ARCHITECTURE

Monterey’s Local Links: Pacific Grove

In praise of the back nine at Pacific Grove Golf Links
10/30/18 ARCHITECTURE

Trees or no trees?: The 12th at Prairie Dunes

An in-depth look at the 12th hole at Prairie Dunes Country Club
10/21/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Leven

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Leven template
10/19/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Redan Redux

A history and analysis of modern Redan holes built by Tom Doak, Coore & Crenshaw, and others
10/18/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Golden Age Redans

A history and analysis of the Redans built by Golden Age greats such as Donald Ross, A. W. Tillinghast, and others
10/17/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Biarritz Redux

The use of C. B. Macdonald's Biarritz template in modern architecture
10/14/18 ARCHITECTURE

17×3: The Sandbox

A visit to Coore & Crenshaw's par-3 course at Sand Valley Golf Resort
10/09/18 ARCHITECTURE

Leading the charge for restoration: Cedar Rapids

The restoration of Donald Ross-designed Cedar Rapids Country Club
10/07/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Boldest Value in Golf: Lawsonia Links

Exploring Langford and Moreau's bold design at Lawsonia Links
9/29/18 ARCHITECTURE

Power outage: How Le Golf National has stunted the Americans’ strength

At Le Golf National, accuracy is king and it’s causing America problems.
9/24/18 ARCHITECTURE

Alison Lives: Knollwood Club

The architectural and competitive history of C. H. Alison's Knollwood Club
9/17/18 ARCHITECTURE

The depth of Philly’s bench: Huntingdon Valley

The restoration of the William Flynn-designed Huntingdon Valley Country Club
9/13/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Rossy Vacation: Lulu

A visit to Donald Ross's revitalized Lulu Country Club
9/11/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bang for your Buck: Massachusetts

A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Massachusetts
9/05/18 ARCHITECTURE

Doak’s inland innovation: Sedge Valley

An update on the plan to build a fourth course at Sand Valley Resort
9/04/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Tale of Two Nines: Arcadia Bluffs South

Assessing the South Course at Arcadia Bluffs
9/03/18 ARCHITECTURE

Restoring the Mink

A look at Hanse Golf Design's restoration of Donald Ross's Aronimink Golf Club
8/29/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Players vs. Centerline Bunkers: The 12th at TPC Boston

The PGA Tour bows to player complaints
8/23/18 ARCHITECTURE

History and competition: Wykagyl

A visit to Wykagyl Country Club with Jon Cavalier
8/23/18 ARCHITECTURE

Right or left?: The 2nd at Streamsong Black

An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Streamsong Black
8/21/18 ARCHITECTURE

Eggsplorations: NorCal

A survey of great, accessible golf in Northern California
8/21/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Tillinghast Trio: Ridgewood

A brief profile of the 27-hole A.W. Tillinghast design at the Ridgewood Country Club
8/19/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Return of the Punchbowl

A look into the resurgence of the punchbowl in modern design
8/15/18 ARCHITECTURE

Short work with Tyler: Skokie

An update on Tyler Rae's short course at Skokie Country Club
8/07/18 ARCHITECTURE

The Jones family legacy: Bellerive

A look at the Jones family design philosophy at Bellerive Country Club
7/12/18 ARCHITECTURE

Living the American green: Cal Club’s Javier Campos

A conversation with Javier Campos, Golf Course Superintendent at Cal Club
7/08/18 ARCHITECTURE

Secrets from Chicago Golf Club

A look into the storied history of Chicago Golf Club with club historian John Moran
7/03/18 ARCHITECTURE

Discovering template golf: Lookout Mountain

An exploration of the template designs at Seth Raynor's Lookout Mountain Golf Club
6/24/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bang for your Buck: Michigan

A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Michigan
6/13/18 ARCHITECTURE

The skinny on Shinny: Part III – Key holes

A look at the key holes for the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
6/11/18 ARCHITECTURE

The skinny on Shinny: Part II – The restoration

A look at the restoration of William Flynn's Shinnecock Hills
6/10/18 ARCHITECTURE

The skinny on Shinny: Part I – The class

A look at what makes Shinnecock Hills the class of American golf
6/08/18 ARCHITECTURE

An evidence-based restoration: Rolling Green

An update on the renovation of Rolling Green by Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns
5/31/18 ARCHITECTURE

The bunker that changed golf: The 4th at Woking

An in-depth look at the beginning of strategic architecture at Woking Golf Club
5/27/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bang for your Buck: Wisconsin

A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Wisconsin
5/23/18 ARCHITECTURE

An exciting makeover: Olympia Fields

An update on the renovation of Olympia Fields by Keith Foster
5/14/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Different Test: Trinity Forest

A look at the architecture of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Trinity Forest Golf Club
5/08/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bang for your Buck: Illinois

A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Illinois
4/29/18 ARCHITECTURE

Championship chops: The 8th at Pinehurst No. 2

An in-depth analysis of the 8th hole at Pinehurst No. 2
4/18/18 ARCHITECTURE

How Augusta National Has Evolved

Reviewing 21st-century changes at the home of the Masters
4/05/18 ARCHITECTURE

A Georgia Peach: No. 3 at Augusta National

An in-depth analysis of the third hole at Augusta National Golf Club
3/27/18 ARCHITECTURE

#HoustonStrong: Golf Club of Houston

An update on the road back from disaster at Golf Club of Houston
3/21/18 ARCHITECTURE

Strategic theater: The 13th at Austin

An in-depth analysis of the 13th hole at Austin Country Club
3/15/18 ARCHITECTURE

Long or short?: The 5th at Cal Club

An in-depth analysis of the 5th hole at California Golf Club of San Francisco
3/04/18 ARCHITECTURE

Adapt & Survive: The reality of municipal golf

A look into the future of municipal golf at Lake Bluff GC and beyond
2/25/18 ARCHITECTURE

Rolling forward: Revolutionizing golf course maintenance

A look at the robot mowers revolutionizing maintenance at Cal Club
2/22/18 ARCHITECTURE

Intoxicating Bones: Northwood Golf Club

A visit to the Alister MacKenzie designed Northwood G.C.
2/22/18 ARCHITECTURE

What could be: The 2nd at Northwood

An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Northwood Golf Club
2/18/18 ARCHITECTURE

Bringing Showtime Back: The 10th at Riviera

An in-depth analysis of the 10th hole at Riviera Country Club
2/11/18 ARCHITECTURE

Judging a scorecard by its cover

Logo bingo? Will Knights dives into the best and worst logos in golf
2/09/18 ARCHITECTURE

A simple change: The 7th at Pebble Beach

An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links
2/06/18 ARCHITECTURE

Mailbag: Hickory Clubs, NorCal Golf, Equipment, and More

I dive into questions about hickory clubs, golf in Northern California, equipment and much more
1/31/18 ARCHITECTURE

Breaking down the 17th at TPC Scottsdale

Will Knights dives into TPC Scottsdale's short par-4 17th and looks at the different options and strategies it gives to players
1/28/18 ARCHITECTURE

Makeover mulligan: The 4th at Torrey Pines South

An in-depth analysis of the 4th hole at the Torrey Pines South Course
1/26/18 ARCHITECTURE

Architecture star: Tommy Raynor

A discussion with Tommy Raynor, rising star in golf course architecture
1/20/18 ARCHITECTURE

Angles of playability: The 8th at Mammoth Dunes

An in-depth analysis of the 8th hole at Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley
1/20/18 ARCHITECTURE

New lakefront course in the works at Kohler

An update on the development of the fifth course at the Kohler resort
1/12/18 ARCHITECTURE

No bunkers needed: the 12th at Kingsley Club

An in-depth analysis of the 12th hole at Kingsley Club
1/08/18 ARCHITECTURE

Through the Years: Waialae

The architectural history of Seth Raynor-designed Waialae Country Club, host of the PGA Tour's Sony Open
1/04/18 ARCHITECTURE

Boca bucks: Boca National

An update on the plan to create a new golf municipal course in Boca Raton
1/02/18 ARCHITECTURE

Short but full of options: The 9th at Sweetens Cove

An in-depth analysis of the 9th hole at Sweetens Cove Golf Course
12/26/17 ARCHITECTURE

A Walk into the Past: San Francisco GC

A visit to the historic, A.W. Tillinghast designed San Francisco Golf Club
12/18/17 ARCHITECTURE

Hints of Huntercombe: The 3rd at Meadowbrook

An in-depth analysis of the 3rd hole at Meadowbrook Country Club
12/16/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 10: Favorite Holes and Golf Rules

A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/15/17 ARCHITECTURE

The most interesting fairway in golf: The 14th at Pasatiempo

An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at Pasatiempo Golf Club
12/09/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 9: Tour Dream Courses and Architectural Principles

A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/08/17 ARCHITECTURE

Hit it or else: The 9th at Mountain Lake

An in-depth analysis of the 9th hole at Mountain Lake Colony House
12/01/17 ARCHITECTURE

Centerline bunkers: The 6th at Trinity Forest

An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Trinity Forest Golf Club
11/22/17 ARCHITECTURE

Restoring interest: The 2nd at Manakiki

An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Manakiki Golf Course
11/17/17 ARCHITECTURE

Fallaway greens: The 14th at St. Louis

An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at St. Louis Country Club
11/15/17 ARCHITECTURE

The Course Next Door: Moraine

An in-depth profile of the Alex "Nipper" Campbell designed Moraine Country Club
11/12/17 ARCHITECTURE

Virtues of a collection: Country Club of Buffalo

An in-depth look at the par-3s at the Donald Ross designed Country Club of Buffalo
11/10/17 ARCHITECTURE

Deciphering the code: The 6th at Sand Valley

An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Sand Valley
11/09/17 ARCHITECTURE

Maiden greens, meandering creeks: The 12th at Mossy Oak

An in-depth analysis of the 12th hole at Mossy Oak Golf Club
10/29/17 ARCHITECTURE

Returning from a veritable wilderness: The 18th at Yale

An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at the Course at Yale
10/25/17 ARCHITECTURE

Astounding scale: The 18th at Sand Hills

An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Sand Hills Golf Club
10/23/17 ARCHITECTURE

A brilliant use of land: The 5th at Oak Park

An in-depth analysis of the 5th hole at Oak Park Country Club
10/20/17 ARCHITECTURE

Tempted by Nipper: The 7th at Moraine

An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Moraine Country Club
10/18/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 8: Influential Designs, Renovation, Maintenance

A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
10/14/17 ARCHITECTURE

Public Major Championship Venue in Peril: Belmont

An update on the plan to renovate the A. W. Tillinghast-designed Belmont Golf Course
10/02/17 ARCHITECTURE

A Sand Hills and Ballyneal appetizer

A preview of content to come featuring Sand Hills Golf Club and Ballyneal
9/19/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 5: Construction

An introduction to construction methods, soils, and drainage in golf course design
9/11/17 ARCHITECTURE

Recommended Reads: Great Golf Course Architecture Books

A reading list to either kickstart or deepen your GCA obsession
8/13/17 ARCHITECTURE

Left wanting: The 18th at Quail Hollow Club

An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club
7/04/17 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: The Redans of Macdonald, Raynor, and Banks

A history and analysis of the Redan template holes built by C. B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor, and Charles Banks
6/26/17 ARCHITECTURE

Raynor’s Final Symphony: Fishers Island Club

An in-depth profile of the Seth Raynor designed Fishers Island Club
6/17/17 ARCHITECTURE

The rare fair fight: Erin Hills

A look at what makes Erin Hills a different kind of U.S. Open venue
6/16/17 ARCHITECTURE

Width and angles, a love story: The 10th at Erin Hills

An in-depth analysis of the design of the 10th hole at Erin Hills
6/12/17 ARCHITECTURE

Open thoughts and observations: Erin Hills

A preview of the 117th U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills
5/20/17 ARCHITECTURE

Conflicting Nature: Rich Harvest Farms

A closer look at Rich Harvest Farms, host of the 2017 NCAA Championship
5/18/17 ARCHITECTURE

A Dallas public gem: Stevens Park

A visit to the fun and affordable Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas
5/04/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 7: TPC Sawgrass and Tour Venues

A discussion with the game's leading architects
5/02/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 4: Greens

An introduction to the design of greens and surrounds at golf courses
4/30/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Superintendent Roundtable 1: Basic Maintenance Principles and Realities

A topical discussion with the game's leading greenkeepers
4/20/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 6: Strategic Design and Template Holes

A discussion with the game's leading architects
4/13/17 ARCHITECTURE

A golf mecca taking shape in Missouri: Big Cedar Lodge

An udpate on the development of the Tiger Woods course at Big Cedar Lodge
4/02/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable: Augusta National and the Masters

A discussion with the game's leading architects
3/28/17 ARCHITECTURE

PGA Tour Hole of the Week: Golf Club of Houston’s 12th

The hole at the Shell Houston Open that sees the most variety in play is the short par-4 12th. Take a deep dive into the hole and how its pin position affects how players play the hole
3/27/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 3: Hazards

An introduction to the use of hazards in golf course design
3/26/17 ARCHITECTURE

Austin CC’s Recipe for Great Match Play

Why Pete Dye's Austin Country Club consistently produces drama in match play
3/09/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 2: Routing

An introduction to the concepts of routing, variety, and naturalness in golf course design
3/07/17 ARCHITECTURE

Tiger’s American Debut: Bluejack National

An in-depth look at the Tiger Woods designed Bluejack National
3/03/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 1A: Strategy (cont.)

Two examples of playability, width, options, and strategy in action
3/02/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 1: Strategy

An introduction to the concepts of playability, width, options, and strategy in golf course design
2/26/17 ARCHITECTURE

H. S. Colt: The Trailblazer

A profile of golf course architect Harry Colt
2/20/17 ARCHITECTURE

Municipal Golf of the Future: Winter Park 9

A visit to the Keith Rhebb & Riley Johns designed Winter Park Golf Course
2/17/17 ARCHITECTURE

A George Thomas Classic: Riviera

A look at the George Thomas-designed Riviera Country Club
2/09/17 ARCHITECTURE

A Canadian masterpiece: Cabot Cliffs

An in-depth profile of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Cabot Cliffs
2/02/17 ARCHITECTURE

Quintessential Doak: Streamsong Blue

An in-depth profile of the Tom Doak designed Blue Course at Streamsong Resort
1/24/17 ARCHITECTURE

Streamsong Red: A Coore & Crenshaw Masterpiece

A rundown of the Coore and Crenshaw designed Red course at Streamsong Resort.
1/23/17 ARCHITECTURE

Not your typical Florida golf resort: Streamsong

A trip to Streamsong, Florida's most unique golf resort
1/19/17 ARCHITECTURE

A True Golfer’s Paradise: Cabot Links Resort

A look into the development of Cabot Links, Canada's most exciting golf resort
1/12/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 4: Underrated Architects, Inspiration, Design Philosophy

Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
1/11/17 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 3: Five Courses to Play Forever

Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
1/10/17 ARCHITECTURE

Chicago’s Overlooked Gem: Flossmoor

An in-depth profile of the H.J. Tweedie designed Flossmoor Country Club
1/07/17 ARCHITECTURE

A systemic problem: Golf Digest’s golf course rankings

A look into the issues with magazine golf course rankings
1/03/17 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Tillinghast’s Great Hazard

A deep dive into Great Hazard holes built by A.W. Tillinghast and other Golden Age greats
12/30/16 ARCHITECTURE

Routing the Ravines: Shoreacres and Seth Raynor

A look at the Seth Raynor masterpiece, Shoreacres
12/22/16 ARCHITECTURE

A Taste of Scotland in Nova Scotia: Cabot Links

A visit to the Rod Whitman designed Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia
12/16/16 ARCHITECTURE

Championship dreams: Jackson Park and South Shore

An update on the renovation of Chicago's South Shore and Jackson Park courses
12/15/16 ARCHITECTURE

Pure Championship Golf: Olympia Fields

An in-depth profile of the Willie Park Jr. designed North Course at Olympia Fields C.C.
12/13/16 ARCHITECTURE

William Flynn: An A-list architect

A profile of golf course architect William Flynn
12/08/16 ARCHITECTURE

Blue Mound: A Template Tour

Seth Raynor's mastery of templates is evident at his Milwaukee design, Blue Mound
12/05/16 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 2: Favorite Architects, Playability, Industry Trends

Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
11/28/16 ARCHITECTURE

A buddies trip destination: Forest Dunes

A field report from northern Michigan's Forest Dunes resort
11/22/16 ARCHITECTURE

Sandbelt spectacular: Kingston Heath

A photographic look into the Dan Souter designed Kingston Heath G.C.
11/15/16 ARCHITECTURE

A Neglected Piece of Golf History: Downers Grove GC

A visit to Downers Grove, America's first 18 hole golf course
11/06/16 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Course Architect Roundtable 1: Overrated Courses, Minimalism, Trees

Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
10/23/16 ARCHITECTURE

Pristine Donald Ross: Holston Hills

An in-depth profile of the Donald Ross designed Holston Hills Country Club
10/20/16 ARCHITECTURE

Defining “good golf course architecture”

An important question answered by the game's leading architects and shapers
10/13/16 ARCHITECTURE

Alister MacKenzie: The Good Doctor

A profile of golf course architect Alister MacKenzie
10/05/16 ARCHITECTURE

Golf Books: What to Read and What I’m Reading Next

With fall in full force and winter ahead, here are some good golf reads to keep your mind on the game
10/03/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Philadelphia School of golf course architecture

A profile of the golf course architecture group known as the Philadelphia School
9/27/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Alps

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Alps template hole
9/18/16 ARCHITECTURE

A Golden Age Public: Ravisloe

An in-depth profile of the Donald Ross designed Ravisloe Country Club
9/13/16 ARCHITECTURE

A Great Modern Design: Applebrook GC

An in-depth profile of the Gil Hanse designed Applebrook Golf Club
8/29/16 ARCHITECTURE

Donald Ross: A Golden Age Great

A profile of golf course architect Donald Ross
8/28/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Double Plateau

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Double Plateau template hole
8/22/16 ARCHITECTURE

Building the Buck Club: The idea

A look into Zac Blair's efforts to build his dream golf course
8/18/16 ARCHITECTURE

Manufacturer’s Golf & Country Club: A Hidden Gem

A look at the often overlooked William Flynn design in Philadelphia
8/10/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Road Hole

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Road Hole template
8/03/16 ARCHITECTURE

A. W. Tillinghast: The creator of championship tests

A profile of golf course architect A. W. Tillinghast
7/28/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Cape

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Cape template
7/24/16 ARCHITECTURE

Routing: The hidden art of a golf course architect

Thoughts on the what separates the best golf course routings from the rest
7/18/16 ARCHITECTURE

Seth Raynor: The protégé

A profile of golf course architect Seth Raynor
7/10/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Eden

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Eden template hole
7/07/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Biarritz

A history and analysis of C.B. Macdonald's Biarritz template
7/05/16 ARCHITECTURE

The Templates: Short

A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Short template hole
7/04/16 ARCHITECTURE

Charles Blair Macdonald: The grandfather of American golf

A profile of golf course architect Charles Blair (C.B.) Macdonald
6/05/16 ARCHITECTURE

Unforgettable: Sweetens Cove

An in-depth profile of the King-Collins designed Sweetens Cove Golf Club