37 Lobb and Lundin collaborate on Gävle masterplan Gävle Golfklubb in Sweden has appointed golf course architects Tim Lobb and Christian Lundin to develop a new masterplan for its two 18-hole courses and practice facilities. It will be the first time Lobb, whose firm is based in Woking, England, and Lundin, the Swedish architect who also heads up Henrik Stenson’s design practice, have formally collaborated on a design project. “We were both invited to submit a proposal to the club separately,” said Lobb. “We’re good friends and have great respect for each other professionally and felt that this would be an ideal opportunity to combine our skills.” Gävle’s Old course is 6,100 yards and the Avan is 6,900 yards. “The Old is quite short and narrow – it’s quirky,” said Lundin. “Whereas the Avan is longer and more open.” The club also has a nine-hole par three course. “What we’re exploring now is how to create a really strong identity and contrast for each course,” said Lobb. “The Old will remain shorter and more intimate and may be a bit more friendly to players with slower swing speeds. Whereas the Avan will be a true championship venue.” “Gävle has a real tradition of creating great golfers, so the practice facilities will be a very important aspect of the project,” said Lundin. “The club has always had indoor practice options, which allow golfers to train in winter and I think is part of why they have been so successful.” Lobb and Lundin are now working on several masterplan options, to give the club solutions for a range of budgets and design preferences. They will present their initial ideas before the end of 2022 with hopes of creating a final masterplan by spring 2023, aiming for work to begin in 2024. Photo: Lobb + Partners Tim Lobb, left, and Christian Lundin
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