golf architecture

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.

Grade "A" Architecture - Shell Bay

Grade “A” Architecture – Shell Bay

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

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 - 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

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.