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Architecture
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Climbing the Hill: Calusa Pines
An in-depth look into the creation of the Hurdzan/Fry-designed Calusa Pines Golf Club
2/19/19
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Olympia Fields to host the 2020 BMW Championship
Olympia Fields is set to host the PGA Tour's 2020 BMW Championship
12/22/18
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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
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America’s next great golf resort: Sand Valley
An in-depth look at the evolution of the Sand Valley Resort
12/03/18
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Max fun factor: Ballyneal Golf Club
A look at what makes the Tom Doak designed Ballyneal so fun to play
11/28/18
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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
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Bang for Your Buck
The Fried Egg guide to architecturally interesting, fun, affordable golf courses
11/15/18
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leading the charge for restoration: Cedar Rapids
The restoration of Donald Ross-designed Cedar Rapids Country Club
10/07/18
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The Boldest Value in Golf: Lawsonia Links
Exploring Langford and Moreau's bold design at Lawsonia Links
9/29/18
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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
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Alison Lives: Knollwood Club
The architectural and competitive history of C. H. Alison's Knollwood Club
9/17/18
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The depth of Philly’s bench: Huntingdon Valley
The restoration of the William Flynn-designed Huntingdon Valley Country Club
9/13/18
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A Rossy Vacation: Lulu
A visit to Donald Ross's revitalized Lulu Country Club
9/11/18
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Bang for your Buck: Massachusetts
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Massachusetts
9/05/18
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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
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The Players vs. Centerline Bunkers: The 12th at TPC Boston
The PGA Tour bows to player complaints
8/23/18
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History and competition: Wykagyl
A visit to Wykagyl Country Club with Jon Cavalier
8/23/18
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Right or left?: The 2nd at Streamsong Black
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Streamsong Black
8/21/18
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Eggsplorations: NorCal
A survey of great, accessible golf in Northern California
8/21/18
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A Tillinghast Trio: Ridgewood
A brief profile of the 27-hole A.W. Tillinghast design at the Ridgewood Country Club
8/19/18
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The Return of the Punchbowl
A look into the resurgence of the punchbowl in modern design
8/15/18
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Short work with Tyler: Skokie
An update on Tyler Rae's short course at Skokie Country Club
8/07/18
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The Jones family legacy: Bellerive
A look at the Jones family design philosophy at Bellerive Country Club
7/12/18
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Living the American green: Cal Club’s Javier Campos
A conversation with Javier Campos, Golf Course Superintendent at Cal Club
7/08/18
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Secrets from Chicago Golf Club
A look into the storied history of Chicago Golf Club with club historian John Moran
7/03/18
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Discovering template golf: Lookout Mountain
An exploration of the template designs at Seth Raynor's Lookout Mountain Golf Club
6/24/18
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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
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The skinny on Shinny: Part II – The restoration
A look at the restoration of William Flynn's Shinnecock Hills
6/10/18
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The skinny on Shinny: Part I – The class
A look at what makes Shinnecock Hills the class of American golf
6/08/18
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An evidence-based restoration: Rolling Green
An update on the renovation of Rolling Green by Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns
5/31/18
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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
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Bang for your Buck: Wisconsin
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Wisconsin
5/23/18
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An exciting makeover: Olympia Fields
An update on the renovation of Olympia Fields by Keith Foster
5/14/18
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A Different Test: Trinity Forest
A look at the architecture of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Trinity Forest Golf Club
5/08/18
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Bang for your Buck: Illinois
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Illinois
4/29/18
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Championship chops: The 8th at Pinehurst No. 2
An in-depth analysis of the 8th hole at Pinehurst No. 2
4/18/18
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How Augusta National Has Evolved
Reviewing 21st-century changes at the home of the Masters
4/05/18
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A Georgia Peach: No. 3 at Augusta National
An in-depth analysis of the third hole at Augusta National Golf Club
3/27/18
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#HoustonStrong: Golf Club of Houston
An update on the road back from disaster at Golf Club of Houston
3/21/18
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Strategic theater: The 13th at Austin
An in-depth analysis of the 13th hole at Austin Country Club
3/15/18
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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
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Adapt & Survive: The reality of municipal golf
A look into the future of municipal golf at Lake Bluff GC and beyond
2/25/18
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Rolling forward: Revolutionizing golf course maintenance
A look at the robot mowers revolutionizing maintenance at Cal Club
2/22/18
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Intoxicating Bones: Northwood Golf Club
A visit to the Alister MacKenzie designed Northwood G.C.
2/22/18
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What could be: The 2nd at Northwood
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Northwood Golf Club
2/18/18
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Bringing Showtime Back: The 10th at Riviera
An in-depth analysis of the 10th hole at Riviera Country Club
2/11/18
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Judging a scorecard by its cover
Logo bingo? Will Knights dives into the best and worst logos in golf
2/09/18
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A simple change: The 7th at Pebble Beach
An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links
2/06/18
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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
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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
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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
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Architecture star: Tommy Raynor
A discussion with Tommy Raynor, rising star in golf course architecture
1/20/18
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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
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New lakefront course in the works at Kohler
An update on the development of the fifth course at the Kohler resort
1/12/18
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No bunkers needed: the 12th at Kingsley Club
An in-depth analysis of the 12th hole at Kingsley Club
1/08/18
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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
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Boca bucks: Boca National
An update on the plan to create a new golf municipal course in Boca Raton
1/02/18
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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
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A Walk into the Past: San Francisco GC
A visit to the historic, A.W. Tillinghast designed San Francisco Golf Club
12/18/17
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Hints of Huntercombe: The 3rd at Meadowbrook
An in-depth analysis of the 3rd hole at Meadowbrook Country Club
12/16/17
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 10: Favorite Holes and Golf Rules
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/15/17
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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
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 9: Tour Dream Courses and Architectural Principles
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/08/17
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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
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Centerline bunkers: The 6th at Trinity Forest
An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Trinity Forest Golf Club
11/22/17
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Restoring interest: The 2nd at Manakiki
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Manakiki Golf Course
11/17/17
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Fallaway greens: The 14th at St. Louis
An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at St. Louis Country Club
11/15/17
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The Course Next Door: Moraine
An in-depth profile of the Alex "Nipper" Campbell designed Moraine Country Club
11/12/17
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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
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Deciphering the code: The 6th at Sand Valley
An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Sand Valley
11/09/17
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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
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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
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Astounding scale: The 18th at Sand Hills
An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Sand Hills Golf Club
10/23/17
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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
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Tempted by Nipper: The 7th at Moraine
An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Moraine Country Club
10/18/17
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 8: Influential Designs, Renovation, Maintenance
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
10/14/17
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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
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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
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Left wanting: The 18th at Quail Hollow Club
An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club
7/04/17
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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
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Raynor’s Final Symphony: Fishers Island Club
An in-depth profile of the Seth Raynor designed Fishers Island Club
6/17/17
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The rare fair fight: Erin Hills
A look at what makes Erin Hills a different kind of U.S. Open venue
6/16/17
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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
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Open thoughts and observations: Erin Hills
A preview of the 117th U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills
5/20/17
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Conflicting Nature: Rich Harvest Farms
A closer look at Rich Harvest Farms, host of the 2017 NCAA Championship
5/18/17
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A Dallas public gem: Stevens Park
A visit to the fun and affordable Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas
5/04/17
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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
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 6: Strategic Design and Template Holes
A discussion with the game's leading architects
4/13/17
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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
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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
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Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 3: Hazards
An introduction to the use of hazards in golf course design
3/26/17
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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
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Tiger’s American Debut: Bluejack National
An in-depth look at the Tiger Woods designed Bluejack National
3/03/17
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Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 1A: Strategy (cont.)
Two examples of playability, width, options, and strategy in action
3/02/17
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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
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A George Thomas Classic: Riviera
A look at the George Thomas-designed Riviera Country Club
2/09/17
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A Canadian masterpiece: Cabot Cliffs
An in-depth profile of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Cabot Cliffs
2/02/17
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Quintessential Doak: Streamsong Blue
An in-depth profile of the Tom Doak designed Blue Course at Streamsong Resort
1/24/17
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Streamsong Red: A Coore & Crenshaw Masterpiece
A rundown of the Coore and Crenshaw designed Red course at Streamsong Resort.
1/23/17
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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
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 3: Five Courses to Play Forever
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
1/10/17
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Chicago’s Overlooked Gem: Flossmoor
An in-depth profile of the H.J. Tweedie designed Flossmoor Country Club
1/07/17
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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
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Routing the Ravines: Shoreacres and Seth Raynor
A look at the Seth Raynor masterpiece, Shoreacres
12/22/16
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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
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Championship dreams: Jackson Park and South Shore
An update on the renovation of Chicago's South Shore and Jackson Park courses
12/15/16
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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
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Blue Mound: A Template Tour
Seth Raynor's mastery of templates is evident at his Milwaukee design, Blue Mound
12/05/16
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Golf Course Architect Roundtable 2: Favorite Architects, Playability, Industry Trends
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
11/28/16
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A buddies trip destination: Forest Dunes
A field report from northern Michigan's Forest Dunes resort
11/22/16
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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
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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
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The Philadelphia School of golf course architecture
A profile of the golf course architecture group known as the Philadelphia School
9/27/16
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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
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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
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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