Architecture

The Clubhouse as seen at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island

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.

Fifth hole at Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco West Course

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco West #5

M. James Ward examines the new facility in Texas that will have plenty of eyes watching in the near future.

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.2

124th US Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

The 17th hole of Pinehurst Resort

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.1

124th U.S. Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

A detailed view of the hole 18 flag on Course No. 2 - Pinehurst No. 2 is set to host the 2024 US Open

What makes Pinehurst No. 2 so compelling?

M. James Ward examines the architecture that the world’s best will encounter on Donald Ross’ Pinehurst No. 2 masterpiece.

Grade "A" Architecture - Tamarack CC Holes 1 & 2 after the renovation

Grade “A” Architecture – Tamarack CC

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

A view from the second hole at Valhalla

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 106th PGA Championship Pt.2

Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

The 13th hole at Valhalla

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 106th PGA Championship Pt.1

Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Lough Erne Resort - 17th tee

Grade “A” Architecture – Lough Erne Resort

Faldo Course, Co. Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland,

Grade "A" Architecture - Bobby Jones Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Behind the Architectural Curtain - Augusta National - Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 2

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…

Key questions 2022 2

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