Yolk with Doak – Episode 16: St. Patrick’s and building from scratch vs renovating

In the latest episode of the Yolk with Doak, Tom Doak and Andy Johnson discuss what is more difficult building from new vs renovating a course. Tom brings to light his experience renovating at The National but also talks about what the easier business is. Then Tom talks about his newest project, a links course in Ireland where he is partnering with Rosapenna Resort to build St. Patrick's. 

Yolk with Doak Episode 15: A new course at Tara Iti, a Memorial Park update and Renaissance Club

In the return of the Yolk with Doak, Tom Doak joins to talk about his recent news. Tom and Andy talk about his new planned public course at Tara Iti in New Zealand, the Renaissance Club and the progress of Houston's Memorial Park and how it's been working with Brooks Koepka.

Yolk with Doak: Episode 14: Confidential Guide Volume 5 and visiting courses

In the latest edition of the Yolk with Doak, Andy and Tom Doak discuss his latest book, The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses: Volume 5. Tom discusses traveling through India and the unique golf courses and cultures. Tom also talks about a future book project centered around the topic of routing.

The Yolk with Doak – Episode 13: Memorial Park and the PGA Tour

Tom Doak joins Andy to discuss his new project redesigning Houston’s Memorial Park Golf Course. The popular municipal design is planning on hosting the 2020 Houston Open. Doak talks about his plans for the site, working with Brooks Koepka and some of his thoughts on testing Tour pros.

The Yolk with Doak – Episode 12: Sand Valley, golf in England and listener Q&A

In the latest edition of the Yolk with Doak, Tom Doak discusses his new project at Sand Valley. The two discuss Tom's desire to do different types of projects, his affinity for golf in England and then answer some listener questions.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 11: Michigan Golf

Tom Doak and Don Placek join the podcast to discuss their favorite golf courses in the state of Michigan.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 10: The Loop

In this episode, Andy Johnson and Tom Doak are joined by Renaissance Golf Design Associate Don Placek to discuss the Loop, the revolutionary reversible golf course in Michigan. 

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 9: Routing Part II

Welcome back for part two of our discussion with Tom Doak and Don Placek about routing, one of the most difficult and important aspects of golf course design.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 8: Routing Part I

Tom and I are joined by Renaissance Golf Associate Don Placek. Besides aiding in the every aspect of projects, Don is also responsible for Renaissance's artwork. Don, Tom and I jump into the endless discussion that is routing. Enjoy. 

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 7: Renaissance Golf, George Thomas and Bel-Air CC Part III

The third and final part of the latest episode of the Yolk with Doak is live. In this episode we continue to discuss George Thomas, Bel-Air CC and golf course architecture as a whole with Tom Doak and his associates.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 6 – Renaissance Golf, George Thomas and Bel-Air CC Part II

In part II of the Renaissance Golf, George Thomas and Bel-Air CC episode, Tom and his associates Eric Iverson, Brian Schneider, Blake Conant and Kye Goalby discuss the career of George Thomas and his Bel-Air design.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 5 – Renaissance Golf, George Thomas and Bel-Air C.C.

In the latest edition of the Yolk with Doak, Andy Johnson talks with Tom Doak and Renaissance associates Eric Iverson, Brian Schneider, Kye Goalby and Blake Conant. In part one of the three part podcast they cover how Renaissance Golf and golf course construction works before diving into George Thomas and Bel-Air C.C. in part two. 

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 4 – Streamsong

In this episode, we discuss the building of the Florida golf mecca, Streamsong. The building of Tom's Blue course and Coore & Crenshaw's Red course was one of the most unique and collaborative in the history of golf.

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 3 – Waialae C.C., The Sony Open and Seth Raynor

In the latest episode of The Yolk with Doak, we discuss Tom's consulting work at Seth Raynor designed Waialae Country Club, host course of the Sony Open. We talk about the changes to Waialae over the years, what he learns from PGA Tour players, Seth Raynor and much more.  

Episode 2: The Yolk with Doak: Golf Course Architecture 101 Part II

In part two of Golf Course Architecture 101, Tom Doak discusses what makes a great green complex, front to back sloping greens, best golf course architecture books for beginners and dive into some overrated/underrateds. 

The Yolk with Doak: Episode 1 – Golf Course Architecture 101 Part I

Tom Doak and Andy Johnson discuss Golf Course Architecture 101. In the first of a two part episode, Tom elaborates on what golf course architecture is, the different schools of design, routing and much more.