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Grade “A” Architecture – St. Andrews Beach Golf Club
Tom Doak’s Australian design uses the natural topography to full effect.
Grade “A” Architecture – Royal Dublin Golf Club
Founded in 1885 and located on Bull Island in Dublin, the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in a capital city.
Grade “A” Architecture – Commonwealth Golf Club
The Sandbelt region of Melbourne is home to a stunning array of well-designed courses.
Grade “A” Architecture – Sensei Porcupine Creek
The property is set alongside an abutting mountain range and the holes can only be viewed by hiking up a strenuous hillside adjacent to the…
Grade “A” Architecture – Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Located in Melbourne’s southward suburbs the club had its genesis in 1898.
Grade “A” Architecture – Gullane Golf Club
Within driving distance of Edinburgh, Gullane is well-worth a visit.
Grade “A” Architecture – St Enodoc Golf Club
The compelling layout provides a scenic panorama.
The Big Easy brings iconic Els Club to Europe as the Algarve’s first private golf club
Ernie Els is set to debut Europe’s first Els Club in the Algarve, introducing exclusivity, luxury, and world-class amenities to the region.
Brian Costello interview
Principal, JMP Golf Design Group. President, American Society of Golf Course Architects, 2024-2025
Grade “A” Architecture – Reynolds Lake Oconee
The “new” holes on the Richland Course provide a far different presentation than much of the golf found at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
The Finicky Golfer – “Richland” at Reynolds Lake Oconee
The “new” Richland Course is the latest addition to the engaging portfolio, multiple-courses elevating the Georgia-based facility to an even higher profile.
Fabulous Fazio, nearly 80-years-young, still going strong
Revolutionized golf architecture in reaping mega-dollars for clients and creating an array of visually appealing courses captivating players.
Grade “A” Architecture – Knickerbocker Country Club
The New Jersey club is in the process of being updated by Jaeger Kovich and superintendent Kyle Hillegass.
Effingham Golf Club’s short-game area proves a golfer’s dream
Effingham Golf Club’s short-game facility is a golfer’s dream, perfectly complementing its stunning Colt-designed Downland course.
The “Finicky” Golfer
Are you a connoisseur of engaging golf designs? M. James Ward provides a discerning architectural roadmap for golf that stirs the blood and honors your…
Grade “A” Architecture – Boston Golf Club
Hingham, Massachusetts, USA
Grade “A” Architecture – Le Golf National
2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Men’s golf competition
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club
152nd Open Championship
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M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.
Four holes to watch – 2024 US Senior Open
M. James Ward outlines the key holes that will play a pivotal role in determining this year’s winner at Newport.