COURSE
RENOVATION

For many golf course architects, renovation, redesign and/or restoration projects at existing golf courses form a large part of their portfolio. Elements of golf courses have a limited lifecycle, and trends change, making this type of work essential for clubs that want to continue to attract golfers and remain competitive in their local markets.

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Steve Marnoch progresses bunker project at Matlock
Steve Marnoch
News | Thu 25 Apr, 2024

Steve Marnoch progresses bunker project at Matlock

Scottish architect also transplants heather as part of a rewilding initiative at the Derbyshire club

Martin Ebert revamps bunkers at Gog Magog in Cambridge
Kevin Diss
News | Wed 24 Apr, 2024

Martin Ebert revamps bunkers at Gog Magog in Cambridge

Renovation aims to create a striking difference in style between the Old and Wandlebury courses

Omni La Costa to host NCAA tournaments on renovated North course in May
Patrick Koenig
News | Thu 18 Apr, 2024

Omni La Costa to host NCAA tournaments on renovated North course in May

Gil Hanse’s changes add more risk and reward to the layout, which will reopen to members in June

Troon and Heritage Links begin renovation at Princeville Makai
Troon
News | Wed 17 Apr, 2024

Troon and Heritage Links begin renovation at Princeville Makai

Project on Hawaii course aims to improve playability and conditions of bunkers and turf

Augusta National hires Fazio and Welling to renovate The Patch
Augusta Municipal Golf Course
News | Thu 11 Apr, 2024

Augusta National hires Fazio and Welling to renovate The Patch

Architects will begin work in January 2025 once the club takes over the lease of the Augusta municipal

The Fort Club reopens following back nine renovation by Craig & Coyne
The Fort Club
Renovations, News | Thu 11 Apr, 2024

The Fort Club reopens following back nine renovation by Craig & Coyne

New owners of the South Carolina club have more work planned for George Cobb layout

Dye Designs to oversee renovation of Fripp Island’s Ocean Point course
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
News | Wed 10 Apr, 2024

Dye Designs to oversee renovation of Fripp Island’s Ocean Point course

Project team plan to reinstate George Cobb design elements and maximise the layout’s coastal setting

Trevor Dormer to extend Old Dane to 12 holes
Old Dane
News | Wed 03 Apr, 2024

Trevor Dormer to extend Old Dane to 12 holes

Canadian architect plans to “do some different, quirky things” for his design debut in Nebraska

Kidd focuses on playability for bunker project at Tributary club
DMK Golf Design
News | Tue 02 Apr, 2024

Kidd focuses on playability for bunker project at Tributary club

Architect returns to Idaho ‘sleeper’ to revamp the strategy of its hazards

Ty Butler to renovate abandoned Texas course
Landscapes Unlimited
Renovations, News | Wed 27 Mar, 2024

Ty Butler to renovate abandoned Texas course

The architect will work with Landscapes Unlimited to revive former Cape Royale layout for Trinity River Authority

Castiglion del Bosco reduces water consumption by 20 per cent
Steve Carr
News | Fri 22 Mar, 2024

Castiglion del Bosco reduces water consumption by 20 per cent

Phil Smith leads project to overhaul Tuscany course’s irrigation and drainage

Welling focuses on playability for renovation of Byrd design at Atlanta CC
Atlanta Country Club
News | Wed 20 Mar, 2024

Welling focuses on playability for renovation of Byrd design at Atlanta CC

Former PGA Tour venue reopens course following first ever comprehensive rework

OCM completes redesign of another eight greens at Mount Lawley
Mount Lawley Golf Club
News | Tue 12 Mar, 2024

OCM completes redesign of another eight greens at Mount Lawley

Perth club has extended renovation scope to address all bunkers, tees and practice facilities

Gordon Lewis to lead renovation at Florida’s Colonial in April 2025
Troon
News | Fri 08 Mar, 2024

Gordon Lewis to lead renovation at Florida’s Colonial in April 2025

Original architect returns to improve course’s playability, aesthetics and sustainability

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The April 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 18 Apr, 2024

The April 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

Our cover features Shorty’s at Bandon Dunes, the resort’s new 19-hole par-three course designed by WAC Golf

GOPHER
WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2024
Gopher Watch, News | Thu 18 Apr, 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – April 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

Foxhills: Peer pressure
Foxhills
On site | Adam Lawrence

Foxhills: Peer pressure

Surrey club is investing heavily in its courses to improve its offering to members and visitors

New beginnings and a design debut at Florida club
Heritage Harbour/MDLA
Interview | Alice Chambers

New beginnings and a design debut at Florida club

Nick Campanelli speaks about his first eighteen-hole renovation project, for Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem
Beyond The Contour
Opinion | Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car

Grand-Mére: Recapturing a Travis and Alison gem

Andrew Harvie and Zachary Car chronicle the history of a Canadian club that is frozen in time

Old Chatham: For the players
Ryan Montgemory/Monty Aerials LLC
Feature | Toby Ingleton

Old Chatham: For the players

Renovation work at Old Chatham was designed to raise the challenge while remaining playable for all

The Addington: Unveiling the past
David Cannon
On site | Adam Lawrence

The Addington: Unveiling the past

The south-east London club is in the middle of a five-year transformation process. The most dramatic changes have already taken place, as Adam Lawrence reports

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