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From its origins in Scotland, and early twentieth century expansion in Western Europe and the United States, golf continues to reach new markets throughout the world. Newer markets, including China, elsewhere in Asia, plus North Africa and the Middle East, have their own unique considerations for golf course development.

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Golden Sands resort on Vietnam’s east coast ready to open
Nicklaus Design
News | Mon 19 Aug, 2024

Golden Sands resort on Vietnam’s east coast ready to open

The first of two 18-hole courses has been completed on a sandy site along Vinh Xuan beach

Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout
All Golf Services
News | Wed 24 Jul, 2024

Poland’s Karolinka Golf Park reopens with an 18-hole layout

Grzegorz Marcinków and All Golf Services revamp existing nine and add nine new holes

Trump International Golf Club Lido opens in Indonesia
Jacob Sjöman
News | Wed 24 Jul, 2024

Trump International Golf Club Lido opens in Indonesia

Ernie Els course is located at MNC Lido City, a new destination two hours south of Jakarta

Construction begins on Benin’s first ever golf course
Jeremy Pern
News | Fri 17 May, 2024

Construction begins on Benin’s first ever golf course

Jeremy Pern routes West Africa design around sacred grove and voodoo shrines

Brian Curley’s Shura Links announced on Red Sea island
Curley-Wagner Golf Design
News | Tue 07 May, 2024

Brian Curley’s Shura Links announced on Red Sea island

New course in Saudi Arabia being developed in line with GEO Foundation OnCourse methodology

New Gary Player course takes shape in Montenegro
Gary Player Design
News | Mon 29 Apr, 2024

New Gary Player course takes shape in Montenegro

Construction of opening nine is progressing on rocky site overlooking the Adriatic Sea

New Brian Curley course opens at Stone Highland in Vietnam
Schmidt-Curley Design
News | Tue 12 Dec, 2023

New Brian Curley course opens at Stone Highland in Vietnam

Architect has designed two 18-hole layouts on mountain terrain for the Hanoi project

La Réserve opens for play at Heritage ahead of Mauritius Open
Jacob Sjoman
News | Mon 27 Nov, 2023

La Réserve opens for play at Heritage ahead of Mauritius Open

Peter Matkovich and Louis Oosthuizen design is recognised for habitat restoration

IMG appointed to manage RTJ II design for Neom megaproject in Saudi Arabia
NEOM
News | Thu 10 Aug, 2023

IMG appointed to manage RTJ II design for Neom megaproject in Saudi Arabia

Nine-hole course will be located on Sindalah luxury island and yachting destination

South course opens at Legend Valley in Vietnam
Nicklaus Design
News | Wed 07 Jun, 2023

South course opens at Legend Valley in Vietnam

New layout by Nicklaus Design has been built around mountains and rock formations

Faldo Design gets green light for Fairwinds project in Pakistan
Faldo Design
News | Fri 19 May, 2023

Faldo Design gets green light for Fairwinds project in Pakistan

DHA Karachi selects designer for golf course portion of 20,000-acre development

La Réserve grows in at Heritage ahead of December 2023 opening
Jacob Sjöman
News | Tue 16 May, 2023

La Réserve grows in at Heritage ahead of December 2023 opening

Peter Matkovich and Louis Oosthuizen design in Mauritius has views of Indian Ocean on every hole

Work begins on new course by Ernie Els Design in Mexico
Oleada Pacific Living & Golf
News | Wed 26 Apr, 2023

Work begins on new course by Ernie Els Design in Mexico

Oleada Golf Links will be the centrepiece of an 860-acre resort and community development

Nicklaus Design under way with new course at Jack’s Bay
Jack's Bay
News | Mon 24 Apr, 2023

Nicklaus Design under way with new course at Jack’s Bay

Layout in the Bahamas will have several holes located along the Atlantic coast

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MAGAZINE

The October 2024 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Thu 17 Oct, 2024

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

The Keep at McLemore, a Bill Bergin-Rees Jones mountaintop design in northwest Georgia, features on the cover

GOPHER
WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024
Gopher Watch, News | Adam Lawrence

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

Stonehill: A new level for Thai golf
Jason Michael Lang
On site | Richard Humphreys

Stonehill: A new level for Thai golf

Kyle Phillips has transformed some desolate mud land north of Thailand’s capital into one of the country’s best golf courses

New frontiers: an interview with Cynthia Dye McGarey
Dye Designs
Interview | Richard Humphreys

New frontiers: an interview with Cynthia Dye McGarey

Richard Humphreys speaks with the American architect about her experience of designing the only golf course in Iraq, and more

From Wausa to the world
Dan Blankenship
Opinion | Addison DeHaven

From Wausa to the world

Addison DeHaven discusses the career of Dan Blankenship, designer of 18 golf courses in Brazil.

Grand sand designs
Istockphoto.com
Feature | Toby Ingleton

Grand sand designs

Toby Ingleton finds out about the origins of the game in Saudi Arabia, and what the future holds.

Ayla Oasis: Dealing with extremes
Opinion | Joe Betulius

Ayla Oasis: Dealing with extremes

Joe Betulius discusses how Profile Products helped to establish the Greg Norman layout in Jordan.

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