Behind the Architectural Curtain

Augusta National - Architectural experts have their say

Augusta National’s formidable “Magnolia” 

M. James Ward|April 9, 2026|Architecture, Golf History, The Masters

Tucked away in a corner of the property, hole 5 is unrelenting.

The Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – The Masters 2026 Pt.2

M. James Ward|April 7, 2026|Architecture, The Masters

Five architects weigh in on Augusta National.

The Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – The Masters 2026 Pt.1

M. James Ward|April 6, 2026|Architecture, The Masters

Five architects weigh in on Augusta National.

Bethpage Black will host the 2025 Ryder Cup

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Rees Jones assesses Bethpage Black

M. James Ward|September 24, 2025|Architecture, Ryder Cup

2025 Ryder Cup

The Flitcroft Film - Open

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Portrush (Dunluce)

M. James Ward|July 16, 2025|Architecture, The Open

2025 Open Championship.

The Third Hole of Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania

2025 US Open / Oakmont CC Pt.2

M. James Ward|June 10, 2025|Architecture, US Open

Behind the architectural curtain

The Church Pews of Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania

2025 US Open / Oakmont CC Pt.1

M. James Ward|June 9, 2025|Architecture, US Open

Behind the architectural curtain

Quail Hollow Club Hole 13

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Quail Hollow – Pt.2

M. James Ward|May 13, 2025|Architecture, PGA Championship, PGA Tour

107th PGA Championship

Quail Hollow Club Hole 7

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Quail Hollow – Pt.1

M. James Ward|May 12, 2025|Architecture, PGA Championship

107th PGA Championship

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

M. James Ward|June 13, 2023|Architecture, US Open

Los Angeles Country Club

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 123rd US Open Pt.1

M. James Ward|June 12, 2023|Architecture, US Open

Los Angeles Country Club

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Oak Hill CC (East Course) Part 1

M. James Ward|May 17, 2023|Architecture, PGA Championship

105th PGA Championship, Pittsford, New York

Architecture - Oak Hill 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Oak Hill CC (East Course) Part 2

M. James Ward|May 17, 2023|Architecture, PGA Championship

105th PGA Championship, Pittsford, New York

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|June 14, 2022|Architecture, US Open

122nd U.S. Open Championship

Architecture - US Open 2022

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.1

M. James Ward|June 13, 2022|US Open

122nd U.S. Open Championship

Architecture - Southern Hills 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|May 17, 2022|Architecture, PGA Championship

PGA Championship – Southern Hills

Architecture - Southern Hills 1

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.1

M. James Ward|May 16, 2022|PGA Championship

Southern Hills Returns to the Forefront – PGA Championship

Architecture - Masters 2022 2. Pictured: No.3 Flowering Peach

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|April 6, 2022|The Masters

The Masters 2022

Architecture - Masters 2022 1

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|April 5, 2022|Architecture, The Masters

The Masters 2022

Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|September 19, 2021|Architecture, Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits