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Greg Norman’s firm returns to renovate Vidanta Vallarta ahead of 2026 Mexico Open
Greg Norman Golf Course Design
Renovations, News | Thu 16 Oct, 2025

Greg Norman’s firm returns to renovate Vidanta Vallarta ahead of 2026 Mexico Open

Four holes will be upgraded to provide a more memorable experience for players and spectators

Jackson Kahn designs 19-hole short course for Shortland GC in Oregon
Jackson Kahn Design
News | Mon 13 Oct, 2025

Jackson Kahn designs 19-hole short course for Shortland GC in Oregon

Greens, tees and bunkers have been built with synthetic turf from Celebrity Greens

OCM inspired by London heathland and Melbourne Sandbelt for new Fall Line club
Jeff Bertch
News | Fri 10 Oct, 2025

OCM inspired by London heathland and Melbourne Sandbelt for new Fall Line club

New private club in Georgia Sandhills has two 18-hole courses and a 10-short layout

Brandon Johnson to redesign practice facility at The Landings in Georgia
Brandon Johnson Golf Course Design
News | Wed 08 Oct, 2025

Brandon Johnson to redesign practice facility at The Landings in Georgia

Work is targeted begin in spring 2026 on area near club’s Marshwood and Magnolia courses

Lobb + Partners develops sustainability-focused master plan for Olympic View Golf Club

Olympic View Golf Club

News | Fri 03 Oct, 2025

Lobb + Partners develops sustainability-focused master plan for Olympic View Golf Club

Canadian club aims to achieve GEO Certification with programme of refinements to course strategy and condition

Jim Nagle begins to restore ‘museum piece’ at Ohio’s NCR Country Club
Mazzella Partnership
News | Tue 30 Sep, 2025

Jim Nagle begins to restore ‘museum piece’ at Ohio’s NCR Country Club

North course project includes reinstating Dick Wilson design elements and making changes for modern hitting distances

RTJ II set to transform Iceland’s Oddur club into a 27-hole facility
RTJ II
News | Tue 30 Sep, 2025

RTJ II set to transform Iceland’s Oddur club into a 27-hole facility

Project will see existing 18-hole course redesigned and nine new holes added

Quitno and Wadsworth turn attention to Lakeside nine at Cantigny
Quitno Golf Designs
News | Mon 29 Sep, 2025

Quitno and Wadsworth turn attention to Lakeside nine at Cantigny

With Hillside work complete, the second phase begins at the 27-hole Illinois club

New RTJ II course under construction at Sharm El Sheikh Four Seasons
RTJ II
News | Thu 25 Sep, 2025

New RTJ II course under construction at Sharm El Sheikh Four Seasons

Project team is creating a ‘links-inspired design’ near resort and marina in Egypt

Andrew Green’s Firefly course is on track to open in summer 2026
Firefly
News | Wed 24 Sep, 2025

Andrew Green’s Firefly course is on track to open in summer 2026

Architect says he’s using “time-treasured philosophies on a beautiful, rolling piece of Tennessee countryside”

Fall 2025 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now
Magazine, News | Wed 10 Sep, 2025

Fall 2025 issue of ASGCA’s By Design magazine is out now

New issue covers desert golf course design, David Fay’s career and the Fazio renovation at Interlachen in Florida

The July 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 10 Jul, 2025

The July 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!

We visit Trump Aberdeen, Comporta and Baltusrol, speak with Rees Jones, and ask if anyone likes a long par three

FEATURE ARTICLES

Rees Jones: One big adventure
Rees jones Inc
Interview | Adam Lawrence

Rees Jones: One big adventure

From working for his father, to going his own way and building a reputation as perhaps the greatest preparer of tournament courses, Rees Jones’ life has been one big adventure. He spoke to Adam Lawrence about past, present and future

Honouring a historic gem
Kansas City Parks & Recreation
Opinion | Ron Whitten

Honouring a historic gem

Ron Whitten discusses the work to recapture AW Tillinghast’s original vision for Swope Memorial in Kansas City

Not for a long shot?
USGA/Fred Vuich
Feature | Adam Lawrence

Not for a long shot?

Why are players, who can comfortably reach a 600-yard ‘par five’ in two, so hostile to long one-shotters? Adam Lawrence investigates

La Moye: A new direction
Mackenzie & Ebert
Report | Richard Humphreys

La Moye: A new direction

Jersey club takes first step to balance nines, add variety and make the most of its duneland site

Ryder Cup 2025: Five holes to look out for at Bethpage Black
Michael Reaves/PGA of America
Opinion | Richard Humphreys

Ryder Cup 2025: Five holes to look out for at Bethpage Black

GCA picks out a selection of holes on the AW Tillinghast/Joseph Burbeck layout that could prove critical in this year’s contest

Moon Palace: New moon in the Dominican Republic
Wallgrow International
Report | Richard Humphreys

Moon Palace: New moon in the Dominican Republic

Greg Norman’s firm has designed an 18-hole course for a luxury resort in Punta Cana

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity
Patrick Koenig
Interview | Hal Phillips

Farm Neck: Reestablishing a sand-and-scrub identity

Hal Phillips speaks with golf course architect Mark Mungeam about creating more cohesion between the nines at the Martha’s Vineyard club

Wichita CC: Set for the future
Tripp Davis
Report | Richard Humphreys

Wichita CC: Set for the future

Tripp Davis oversees renewal of infrastructure and subtle design changes to Bill Diddel layout

Ryder Cup 2025: An interview with Bethpage’s director of agronomy
Heritage Landscape Supply Group
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Ryder Cup 2025: An interview with Bethpage’s director of agronomy

With the US-Europe contest fast approaching, GCA speaks with Andrew Wilson about how the Black course is well set to host “golf’s biggest tournament”

Bethpage Black: Getting ready for the Ryder Cup
PGA of America/Gary W. Kellner
Interview | Richard Humphreys

Bethpage Black: Getting ready for the Ryder Cup

Rees Jones speaks to GCA about his work at the New York course and preparations for golf’s biggest contest

Past as prologue: Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black casts light on golf history
Bethpage State Park
Opinion | Mark Wagner

Past as prologue: Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black casts light on golf history

Mark Wagner speaks with Bethpage’s super Michael Hadley and architects RTJ II, Rees Jones and Mark Mungeam about the Black’s Ryder Cup role, WPA roots and lasting impact on public golf

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2025
Gopher Watch, News | Thu 10 Jul, 2025

Gopher Watch Competition – July 2025

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

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