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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
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
Par-4 12th – 442 yards / Par-3 14th – 187 yards
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
1st Hole, 548 Yards, Par-5, Valencia, California
Grade “A” Architecture – Sentosa
Serapong Course, Singapore
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
Owner, Michael J. Benkusky, Inc. – Golf Course Architecture, President, American Society of Golf Course Architects
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
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
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.
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?
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