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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Olde Eight is on track to reopen in October 2025 with ‘new architectural identity’
Drew Rogers
News | Tue 22 Apr, 2025

Olde Eight is on track to reopen in October 2025 with ‘new architectural identity’

Drew Rogers is overseeing a renovation of the former Links at Stoney Point course in South Carolina

Farm Neck to reopen back nine following Mark Mungeam renovation
Ryan Carey
News | Wed 16 Apr, 2025

Farm Neck to reopen back nine following Mark Mungeam renovation

Architect has aimed to make the course ‘more cohesive’ and showcase ‘the natural beauty of the site’

Paul McGinley’s design firm completes second phase of Donegal renovation
Paul McGinley Golf Course Design
News | Fri 11 Apr, 2025

Paul McGinley’s design firm completes second phase of Donegal renovation

Project includes greens expansion, revetted bunkers, realigning fairways and addressing native areas

Zinkand nears completion of Shore course renovation at Monterey Peninsula
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Renovations, News | Tue 01 Apr, 2025

Zinkand nears completion of Shore course renovation at Monterey Peninsula

Architect’s aim was to remain true to Mike Strantz and Forrest Fezler’s 2003 redesign

Richard Mandell helps ‘breathe new life’ to Darlington CC in South Carolina
Richard Mandell
News | Fri 28 Mar, 2025

Richard Mandell helps ‘breathe new life’ to Darlington CC in South Carolina

Architect’s work centres on exposing the site’s sandy soils to restore its 1926 aesthetic

Thomas Himmel aims to reinstate parkland identity to Bad Ems
Thomas Himmel
News | Thu 27 Mar, 2025

Thomas Himmel aims to reinstate parkland identity to Bad Ems

German club’s centenary project includes a redesign of greens and bunkers

Love Golf Design to upgrade bunkers on Rising Sun course at Mountain Sky Ranch in Montana
Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
News | Wed 26 Mar, 2025

Love Golf Design to upgrade bunkers on Rising Sun course at Mountain Sky Ranch in Montana

Heritage Links will reconfigure hazards and install new drainage and edging

Thad Layton begins five-hole project at Lakewood’s Fox Hollow
Thad Layton Design
News | Mon 24 Mar, 2025

Thad Layton begins five-hole project at Lakewood’s Fox Hollow

Architect aims to improve playability, aesthetics and maintenance at Colorado municipal

Singapore Island to reopen back nine of Island course in summer 2025
Nelson & Haworth
News | Wed 19 Mar, 2025

Singapore Island to reopen back nine of Island course in summer 2025

Nelson & Haworth is working to improve the layout’s playability, walkability and drainage, while respecting its original character

Atlanta Athletic Club appoints Andrew Green to develop Highlands renovation plan
Atlanta Athletic Club
News | Tue 18 Mar, 2025

Atlanta Athletic Club appoints Andrew Green to develop Highlands renovation plan

Members approve funding for project that is expected to start in 2028

Jeff Lawrence begins work at ‘hidden gem’ Pine Lake CC in Charlotte
Lawrence Golf Design
News | Mon 17 Mar, 2025

Jeff Lawrence begins work at ‘hidden gem’ Pine Lake CC in Charlotte

Project aims to elevate aesthetics, variety and conditions across North Carolina course

Royal Birkdale nears completion of course changes ahead of 2026 Open
Royal Birkdale
News | Tue 11 Mar, 2025

Royal Birkdale nears completion of course changes ahead of 2026 Open

Mackenzie & Ebert’s latest work at the English links includes a new par-three fifteenth

Fry/Straka to redesign Sarasota National in spring 2026
Troon
News | Fri 28 Feb, 2025

Fry/Straka to redesign Sarasota National in spring 2026

Project includes the rebuild of all greens and bunkers, regrassing and new irrigation

Royal St David’s updates irrigation with a focus on long-term sustainability
Toro
News | Mon 24 Feb, 2025

Royal St David’s updates irrigation with a focus on long-term sustainability

Toro collaborates with Reesink Hydroscapes and Green Irrigation on the project at Welsh club

LATEST
MAGAZINE

The April 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Wed 16 Apr, 2025

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

Includes reports from Maggie Hathaway and Apogee, interviews with Martin Ebert and Dave Axland and a feature on golf art

GOPHER
WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2025
Gopher Watch, News | Wed 16 Apr, 2025

Gopher Watch Competition – January 2025

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century
Stefan von Stengel
On site | Adam Lawrence

Golf Club Föhr: Reinvented for a new century

Adam Lawrence reports on a visit to the far north of Germany where Christian Althaus has completely rebuilt the 27-hole course over the last 15 years

Brautarholt: Oceanic connection
Tony Ristola
On site | Adam Lawrence

Brautarholt: Oceanic connection

One of the world’s best 12-hole courses is being extended to 18 by architect Tony Ristola. Adam Lawrence reports from Iceland and says he expects the finished course to make quite a splash

A masterpiece comes into view
Cobbs Creek
Opinion | Mark Wagner

A masterpiece comes into view

Mark Wagner provides an update on progress of the revival of Cobbs Creek

Cedar Rapids: Blown away
Vaughn Halyard
On site | Adam Lawrence

Cedar Rapids: Blown away

After an acclaimed 2015 restoration by Ron Prichard, Iowa club thought it was set fair for the future. But Mother Nature had other ideas, says Adam Lawrence

Spey Bay: Old and new
CDP
On site | Adam Lawrence

Spey Bay: Old and new

Scottish club is a very old-fashioned links with very modern ownership, an interesting mix, says Adam Lawrence

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