The par-5 second hole is a dynamic, fascinating test that’s emblematic of the evolved genius of Augusta National’s architecture, where hole location dictates the way the players strategise.
Clark, host city of a special economic zone near Manila in the Philippines, is promoting its appeal as an international golf tourism destination to Asia/Pacific markets, with Australia a priority.
A new tee was designed around the placement of the new tree and there’s plenty of room for tee shots to fly underneath, but PGA Tour rules officials “want the players to think about it”.
During its annual meeting last weekend, the governing body solidified that Pine Valley will host the prestigious amateur match pitting the United States against Great Britain & Ireland in 2044.
Something very uncommon happened in the design of Cabot Citrus Farms’ Roost course. A collaboration between three architects from different firms—Mike Nuzzo, Kyle Franz and Rod Whitman (plus architecture guru Ran Morrissett)—worked together to reimagine the second 18-hole course at Cabot Citrus Farms on the site of the old Rolling Oaks at World Woods. Franz Read more…
For all the history, adoration and accolades Pebble Beach receives, it is not a particularly strategic golf course. One exception is the short par-4 fourth hole.
The prevailing wisdom of golf development in the U.S. has always been to build the courses where the golfers are. First this meant in or adjacent to the towns and cities; then in the suburbs and exurbs; and finally at the beaches, lakes and mountains where people were already traveling. That paradigm changed with the Read more…
For years, South Africa tourism followed the guard rails of a catchy phrase. “A world in one country” was the country’s bold proclamation. It still fits. The words have changed through time, but the majestic experience of South Africa never has. Sure, it’s fine to build a quality global adventure around golf, but for a Read more…
Kantarat Golf Course was constructed by the RTAF in 1952, becoming the first golf course in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok and just the second in the country.
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