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Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 1

Five architects weigh in on golf’s first major event. M. James Ward delves into a wide variety of topics pertaining to Augusta National and what…

Grade “A” Architecture – The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe

10th Hole, 375 Yards, Par-4

Grade “A” Architecture – PGA WEST

Mountain Course, 6th Hole / 401 Yards / Par-4. La Quinta, California, USA. Architect: Pete Dye (1980)

Grade "A" Architecture - Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

Grade “A” Architecture – Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

South Course (1972), 16th Hole / 444 Yards / Par-4.

Shell Bay emerges in the Sunshine State

The comprehensive southeast Florida facility is seismically elevating what a private golf club can provide.

Grade "A" Architecture - Shell Bay

Grade “A” Architecture – Shell Bay

Par-4 12th – 442 yards / Par-3 14th – 187 yards

Sawgrass - iconic moments 2

Pain, pride personified at The Players

Pete Dye’s diabolical design is once again front and center. M. James Ward examines how the final three holes are golf’s ultimate concluding gauntlet.

Grade “A” Architecture – The Park West Palm

12th hole / 474 Yards / Par-4

Grade “A” Architecture – Panther National

11th Hole, Par-5, 654 to 486 Yards

Grade "A" Architecture - Valencia CC

Grade “A” Architecture – Valencia CC

1st Hole, 548 Yards, Par-5, Valencia, California

Grade "A" Architecture - Sentosa

Grade “A” Architecture – Sentosa

Serapong Course, Singapore

Grade "A" Architecture - The Concession Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – The Concession Golf Club

The emergence of the short par-4 in modern golf design has been a fascinating addition.

Michael J. Benkusky interview

Michael J. Benkusky interview

Owner, Michael J. Benkusky, Inc. – Golf Course Architecture, President, American Society of Golf Course Architects

Behind the Architectural Curtain - 44th Ryder Cup Matches

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 44th Ryder Cup Matches Pt.1

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Par-71, 7,181 Yards

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 44th Ryder Cup Matches Pt.2

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Par-71, 7,181 Yards

The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta looking picture-perfect

Terras da Comporta Dunas Course opens for play

Terras da Comporta, Dunas course, is open for play and the David McLay-Kidd design offers breath-taking views and excitement from start to finish

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.2

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.1

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.1

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

Baltusrol's formidable gauntlet, women's best face crucial opening test? The 4th hole

Baltusrol’s formidable gauntlet, women’s best face crucial opening test?

For the first time since 1985, Baltusrol Golf Club will serve as host for the finest female professional golfers. M. James Ward examines how the…

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 123rd US Open Pt.2

Los Angeles Country Club