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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John Fought to reroute Players course at Indian Wells municipal
John Fought Design
Renovations, News | Fri 07 Feb, 2025

John Fought to reroute Players course at Indian Wells municipal

Closing two holes to be removed following sale of land for resort development 

Dye Designs renovates greens at South Korea’s Woo Jeong Hills
Dye Designs
News | Tue 28 Jan, 2025

Dye Designs renovates greens at South Korea’s Woo Jeong Hills

Cynthia Dye McGarey says putting surfaces will be expanded, recontoured and have their drainage updated

Jonathan’s Landing reopens Village course following Welling renovation
Evan Schiller
News | Mon 27 Jan, 2025

Jonathan’s Landing reopens Village course following Welling renovation

Recent project follows on from work completed on the club’s other two layouts, Medal and Match

Renaissance completes renovation at Melbourne’s Commonwealth club
Gary Lisbon
News | Thu 16 Jan, 2025

Renaissance completes renovation at Melbourne’s Commonwealth club

Latest work has included significant architectural changes to southern end of the course

Gil Hanse to renovate The Links at Spanish Bay in 2026
Kevin Merfeld – PBC
News | Tue 14 Jan, 2025

Gil Hanse to renovate The Links at Spanish Bay in 2026

Design team is working with Pebble Beach Company to transform the course into a ‘must play’ destination

Rees Jones completes $24m renovation of 27 holes at Addison Reserve
Gideon Heller
News | Fri 10 Jan, 2025

Rees Jones completes $24m renovation of 27 holes at Addison Reserve

Redemption, Salvation and Trepidation nines now offer ‘distinct challenge and character’

Bill Bergin to renovate The Golf Club at Crown Colony in Florida
The Golf Club at Crown Colony
News | Thu 09 Jan, 2025

Bill Bergin to renovate The Golf Club at Crown Colony in Florida

Architect will oversee $12m project to the golf experience at Fort Myers club

Zinkand nears completion of Golden Age-inspired renovation at Knollwood
Zinkand Golf Design
News | Mon 23 Dec, 2024

Zinkand nears completion of Golden Age-inspired renovation at Knollwood

Architect emphasises ground game on 1925 layout at Michigan club

Curley-Wagner gets green light for Wildcreek redesign
Curley-Wagner Golf Design
News | Mon 16 Dec, 2024

Curley-Wagner gets green light for Wildcreek redesign

Construction of revamped nine and extensive practice facilities is set to begin

Vineyards reopens North course following Schulties renovation
Vineyards Country Club
News | Fri 13 Dec, 2024

Vineyards reopens North course following Schulties renovation

Project in Naples, Florida, has included the expansion of greens and reshaping of fairways

Kristine Kerr prepares plans for remodelling of six holes at Boulcott’s Farm
Kura Golf Course Design
News | Thu 12 Dec, 2024

Kristine Kerr prepares plans for remodelling of six holes at Boulcott’s Farm

Architect aims to create coherent style for course near Wellington, New Zealand

Wilczynski completes bunker renovation at Country Club of Jackson
C.W. Golf Architecture
News | Thu 05 Dec, 2024

Wilczynski completes bunker renovation at Country Club of Jackson

Architect oversaw two-phase project that included relocating several bunkers and installing new liner

Beau Welling aims to ‘bring back lustre’ to Chanticleer course at Greenville
Beau Welling Design
News | Wed 27 Nov, 2024

Beau Welling aims to ‘bring back lustre’ to Chanticleer course at Greenville

Project at architect’s home course includes new greens, extra length and a new par three

Emergency 9 Golf develops renovation plan for Wisconsin’s North Hills
Emergency 9 Golf
News | Thu 21 Nov, 2024

Emergency 9 Golf develops renovation plan for Wisconsin’s North Hills

Firm aims to restore Golden Age aesthetic of John Barr design ahead of club’s centennial

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The January 2025 issue of Golf Course Architecture is out now!
Magazine, News | Fri 17 Jan, 2025

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

Projects covered include Golf Club Föhr, Brautarholt, Cabot Citrus Farms, Somabay and more

GOPHER
WATCH

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024
Gopher Watch, News | Mon 21 Oct, 2024

Gopher Watch Competition – October 2024

Which course has Sandy the gopher visited this month?

FEATURE
ARTICLES

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

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

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