Rodeo Dunes Design: Coore-Crenshaw Insights
Rodeo Dunes design analysis of Coore-Crenshaw’s first course, its sandy dunes, strategic holes, and 2027 public opening.
Rodeo Dunes Preview: Colorado’s Links-Style Test
Rodeo Dunes preview of Colorado’s sand-based resort, from Coore-Crenshaw design cues to access, strategy, and open questions.
What is a Signature Hole?
Every golf course has that one hole that sticks in your mind before you even start. It’s the hole they show on the brochure, the one that tells you who’s a real player. A signature hole is more than just looks or design. It’s a test of your mind, set in the middle of green…
Compiling Reviews
Let’s be honest – most golf course reviews are like real estate ads. They talk about fast greens and nice fairways but miss the heart of the place. The Honors Course is different. It’s not just a pretty face in golf. It’s a place where Pete Dye’s design meets David Stone’s turf magic. Here, wild…
Daily Routine
Ever wonder what goes into making those perfect golf courses on TV? I’ve been digging into top-level turf care. It’s harder than getting a straight answer from a politician. Augusta National keeps their methods secret. Every employee signs a vow of silence, like the CIA. But, through detective work and expert talks, I’ve uncovered the…
PGA-Influenced Design
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: is modern golf design just a rehash of the 1920s? I’ve been following this debate closely. The PGA’s influence creates a mix of tradition and new ideas. Architects are either praised for sticking to the past or criticized for being unoriginal. It’s like the golf world wants…
A Cinematic Photo Tour of Architectural Golf
Let’s be honest – most golf photography looks like it was shot through a Vaseline-smeared lens. It seems like someone who just discovered the saturation slider did it. We’ve all seen those overly vibrant greens that look more like artificial turf than actual grass. At Copeland Hills, we’re flipping the script. This isn’t your grandfather’s…
Original Design
Let’s go back to golf’s early days, not the dinosaur park, but the start of golf design. This was when the first ideas were born. It’s like looking at the roots of a culture. Was it a simple yet powerful design or a chaotic mess? We’re exploring the very beginning. The bunkers were so strategic,…
Why Landscaping Matters
Most golfers don’t think much about landscaping. They might as well ignore the aerodynamics of their polo shirts. But, that perfect fairway you’re struggling with? It’s a work of art in environmental engineering. Golf architecture is more than just looks. It’s a blend of art and science. Topography, soil, and climate are the key players.…
Architect Profiles
Most kids dream of being Tiger Woods, not designing golf courses. So, what makes someone choose golf course design over playing golf? We look into the stories of five top golf architects. They traded golf clubs for drafting tables. Brian Ross started designing courses on his farm in Virginia. Clyde Johnson tried digging bunkers at…