The first amateur golf design competition was likely held in 1914 when Country Life Magazine asked readers to submit suggestions for a theoretical hole. Actual architect C.B. Macdonald, one of the ...

What can the average recreational golfer learn from a five-day, in-depth seminar on golf course design taught by prominent architects? Plenty. Provided they’re willing to nerd out on the nitty gritty ...

George Clifton, ASGCA fellow, left an indelible mark on Florida golf with over 90 design projects, including 801 holes at The Villages. His unique blend of horticultural expertise and architectural ...

Built within view of the clubhouse, this new par-3 course features three-hole loops and a shot at bonus golf.

After decades of masterfully restoring some of America’s most storied golf courses, Andrew Green is finally getting his chance to create something entirely from scratch. The renowned golf course ...

The club already is home to a beloved course that features sometimes heaving terrain.

GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com took a spin around the globe last year, with our 2023 iteration of the World’s Top 100 Courses list. But our focus in 2024 is on the U.S. It starts with the type of course ...

Golf course design is now in an era of star architects, but professional golfers are still bringing their name and vast playing knowledge to projects. By Paul Sullivan Ernie Els, a four-time major ...

Changes in historical direction can often be traced to concentrated and connected events that appear to occur suddenly, what historians call inflection points. A popular exhibit at the National ...

The University of Iowa's Finkbine Golf Course is getting an $11 million renovation that seeks to serve both weekend warriors and collegiate champions.

As Tom Fazio readies to rework East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., preservationists have been lobbying for a ...