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Hole #7

Grade “A” Architecture – Reynolds Lake Oconee

The “new” holes on the Richland Course provide a far different presentation than much of the golf found at Reynolds Lake Oconee.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, hole #4

The Finicky Golfer – “Richland” at Reynolds Lake Oconee

The “new” Richland Course is the latest addition to the engaging portfolio, multiple-courses elevating the Georgia-based facility to an even higher profile.

Tom Fazio Member Event | 2024

Fabulous Fazio, nearly 80-years-young, still going strong

Revolutionized golf architecture in reaping mega-dollars for clients and creating an array of visually appealing courses captivating players.

Knickerbocker Country Club #6

Grade “A” Architecture – Knickerbocker Country Club

The New Jersey club is in the process of being updated by Jaeger Kovich and superintendent Kyle Hillegass.

No. 3

The “Finicky” Golfer

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 par-3 18th at Boston Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Boston Golf Club

Hingham, Massachusetts, USA

A view from behind the green on the 469 yards par 4, 18th hole (L) with the 404 yards par 4, 15th hole (R) on the Albatross Course at Le Golf National, host of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Grade “A” Architecture – Le Golf National

2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Men’s golf competition

The Claret Jug

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club

152nd Open Championship

TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon on 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Proper postage preferred

M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.

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.

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)