golf architecture

The 11th hole

The terrific trio at Shinnecock Hills

The genius of William Flynn.

The 2nd Hole

The Finicky Golfer – Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

This week the USGA will stage the 126th US Open championship at the storied Shinnecock Hills in New York.

US Open at Shinnecock Hills

USGA Will ‘Let Shinnecock Be Shinnecock’ With Original 1931 Fairway Widths for 2026 US Open

Fairways will average 45 yards wide, up from 28 in 2004, as the USGA shifts away from score-driven setups and presents Shinnecock Hills at its…

GB&I Top 100 Golf Courses 2026: Eight Debutants Arrive, but the Summit Stays Fixed

Top100GolfCourses has updated its GB&I rankings for 2026 with eight new entries and several dramatic climbers, while the top 30 remains entirely unchanged. Here’s what…

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club

The Finicky Golfer – Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club

Designed by Tom Fazio, situated roughly 30 minutes from the core downtown area of The Lone Star State’s capital city.

The seventh hole at the Aronimink Golf Club

The Finicky Golfer – Aronimink Golf Club

Located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Host of the 108th PGA Championship.

Briggs Ranch Golf Club, San Antonio, Texas

The “Finicky Golfer” – Briggs Ranch Golf Club

Situated on gentle rolling land in San Antonio, Texas.

Mayakoba, El Camaleón Course 15th hole

Grade “A” Architecture – Mayakoba

The Greg Norman course combines beautiful natural elements with interesting design inclusions.

Mayakoba

The “Finicky Golfer” – Mayakoba

El Camaleón was designed by the Greg Norman team and opened in 2004.

Hole 9

The Finicky Golfer – Loraloma

A David McLay Kidd design located near Austin, TX.

Augusta National - Architectural experts have their say

Augusta National’s formidable “Magnolia” 

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

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Hole 18

Grade “A” Architecture – Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club

Tom Fazio and Michael Meldman have produced an array of compelling golf properties around the world.

Loraloma Club Hole 18

Grade “A” Architecture – Loraloma Club

Designed by acclaimed architect David McLay Kidd, the design is the Scotsman’s first layout in Texas.

Hole 13

The “Finicky Golfer” – Horseshoe Bay Resort

The Summit Rock layout at the Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Jack Nicklaus signature course .

Andrew Green

Andrew Green interview

President and Principal Architect, A.H. Green Design.