The Future of Golf Course Architecture
The “minimalists” appear to have won the battle over the future of golf course design. Sadly, their hopes of winning new jobs seem minimal, too.
The Par-5 Untouchables, Revisited
Our recent research suggests the unreachable par five has become an endangered species
Liquid Assets: Water, Golf and Sustainable Development
As increased demand and severe weather squeeze our water resources, courses—and golfers—must adopt a different mindset
Coore & Crenshaw on the 5th Hole at Sand Hills
The 395-yard 5th hole at Sand Hills Golf Club might not jump out at you, but we think it’s one of the best on the course
The Prince Course, Kauai
When this Hawaiian heavyweight became a royal pain, Robert Trent Jones Jr. came back to make his original nicer but no less noble
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club (Deal), England
An early Open Championship venue, the club known as Deal is looking to be dealt back into the shuffle of major courses
PGA Golf Club at PGA Village
Much more than just a place to play, this South Florida destination is part historic site, part instruction ground, and an all-around golfers’ paradise
Arnold Palmer on Designing Old Tabby Links
At the Old Tabby Links in Spring Island, S.C., we converted one of the weaker holes into an option-filled, attention-getting par four
Trump International Golf Links: Great Dunes, Grand Dreams
Despite a storm of opposition, remote location and downturn in the golf market, Donald Trump is moving forward with his ambitious Scottish golf project along the North Sea
The Sanctuary Golf Club
A real estate sultan buys a patch of wilderness near Denver and tells architect Jim Engh to build the “most spectacular course” in the country. The resulting visual feast says that goal just may have been achieved.
