golf architecture

Upper Course Hole 14

Grade “A” Architecture – Baltusrol Golf Club

The New-Jersey based club has hosted seven US Opens and two PGA Championships.

Royal Porthcawl GC drone shot over second hole

Grade “A” Architecture – Royal Porthcawl

Founded in 1891, the layout has been extensively modified over the years.

The 10th at Old Barnwell

Grade “A” Architecture – Old Barnwell

Private national club near historic Aiken, SC.

The Third Hole of Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania

2025 US Open / Oakmont CC Pt.2

Behind the architectural curtain

The Church Pews of Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania

2025 US Open / Oakmont CC Pt.1

Behind the architectural curtain

Poppy Ridge Golf Course Number 6

Grade “A” Architecture – Poppy Ridge Golf Course

Situated on the site of an old course, Poppy Ridge was completely rerouted to take advantage of natural landforms.

Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Carrick Course Hole 14

Grade “A” Architecture – Cameron House on Loch Lomond

The Carrick is noted for its spectacular views.

Lansdowne Resort

Grade “A” Architecture – Lansdowne Resort

A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. located within an hour of Washington D.C.

The Masters, mayhem and more

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Masters / 2025

Five leading architects share their thoughts relating to the Masters and to the existing Augusta National course layout.

Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Masters / 2025 Pt.2

Five leading architects share their thoughts relating to the Masters and to the existing Augusta National course layout.

Dutchman's Pipe Hole 16

The “Finicky Golfer” – Dutchman’s Pipe Club

The 205-acre former Banyan Cay property was originally the site of the President County Club.

Summit Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort - Hole 10

Grade “A” Architecture – Summit Rock

Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas has several courses including this Jack Nicklaus design.

Plainfield Country Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Plainfield Country Club

Gil Hanse was hired to restore Donald Ross’ design and delivered a brilliant update.

Black Desert, Ivins, Utah, USA 5th hole

Grade “A” Architecture – Black Desert

Tom Weiskopf’s final design is located in the southwest corner of Utah.

Conestoga Golf Club Second hole

Grade “A” Architecture – Conestoga Golf Club

Situated in and around stark canyon and mesa vistas in Mesquite, Nevada.

The 15th hole

The “Finicky Golfer” – Panther National Golf Club

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…

The 6th hole at Panther National Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Panther National Golf Club

The first new private golf community to open in 20 years in Palm Beach County.