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Explore the art and evolution of golf course design. From Golden Age legends like C.B. Macdonald and Donald Ross to modern visionaries like Tom Doak and Gil Hanse, this archive dives into the architects, layouts, and philosophies that have shaped the game. Discover the unique features, stories, and strategies that make each course—and its creator—stand apart.
With many great new golf courses being built, differentiation is key. Broomsedge Golf Club does a great job of that with a bold, challenging layout that is apparent from the first tee shot. By the time you reach your approach shot, you’ll realize that this isn’t a place to ease into a round. Broomsedge demands … Read more
There’s nothing quite like playing golf at a historic place like Seminole Golf Club. Like many, I had heard amazing things about the club, its famous course and its storied history. It’s consistently ranked as one of the best courses in the world and for good reason. First and foremost it’s one of Donald Ross’ … Read more
Architect aims to create ‘one of the best public courses in Pennsylvania’ STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 – The Toftrees Golf Resort is to undergo a major renovation project at the hands of Jim Nagle of Nagle Design Works – and the architect believes the property has the potential to become one of the best … Read more
We really enjoyed The Park West Palm experience. It’s a modern concept with the ‘Open Golf’ motto making for a fun, relaxed hang at a top tier golf course. The modern feel is highlighted by an alps style putting green (I assume inspired by St. Andrews), ample short game areas and a large driving range. … Read more
In the course of researching the life and times of architect Henry Rogers, I made an astonishing discovery as to the inspirational source for his design of the clubhouse at Sunnehanna Country Club (1923). Tucked away in a desk drawer in Henry Rogers’ grandson’s lumber mill, hundreds of clippings from The Western Architect and The … Read more
While playing Forsgate Country Club a few years ago, we first discovered the amazing ‘Horseshoe Green’ design that resembles a crater-like shape in the middle of the green. Charles Banks incorporated the horseshoe green design on the 12th green at Forsgate, a version of the famous “Short” design found on many C.B. MacDonald and Seth Raynor … Read more
A recent discussion on the Golf Club Atlas discussion board by Ran Morrisett featured changes at Olympia Fields North course that resulted in a more playable course featuring a set of tees just under 6,000 yards, bunker removal in front of greens, and less of a need for water. The purpose of the discussion was to highlight the common governance … Read more
Despite Michigan’s wicked winters and foreboding tales of disasters on the Great Lakes, the state boasts quite an amazing array of superb golf courses. The diversity of Michigan’s courses is evident with such haughty clubs as Crystal Downs, Oakland Hills or Bloomfield Hills across the golf universe to public access wonders Belvedere, Forest Akers and … Read more
Despite the rather commonly used name of Stonewall Golf Club, there are very few golf clubs (not a country club, to be sure) in the world that have managed to get every aspect of the golfing experience absolutely as right as has Stonewall Golf Club in Elverson, PA. Stonewall exudes understated elegance. The club entrance … Read more
Pete Dye and Tom Fazio have designed hundreds of courses since their 51st birthdays. At 87 years old, Pete Dye continues to design courses and tinker with some of his most famous designs. Tom Fazio, having just celebrated his 68th birthday, is one of the few golf architects that designed and opened new courses through the recent … Read more