Canterbury Golf Club, Kent
Harry Shapland Colt was a legendary golf course designer. His designs included Wentworth, Sunningdale, The Berkshire, Muirfield, Royal Portrush, Royal Liverpool and many, many more. He personally designed over 110 golf courses and, with his esteemed partners, was involved in the creation of over 300 courses; nearly all of them are
Real Golf Club Seville, Spain
The Real Golf Club of Seville is a beautiful course set on the edge of Seville in fabulous parkland. Real is the Spanish name for Royal, and Real golf courses are always very special in Spain. The cracking course at Seville is no exception. On arrival, you are immediately aware
John Jacobs OBE Centenary Celebration
The Greatest Teacher in the World – 14th March 1925 – 13th January 2017 John Jacobs OBE was a great friend to all golfers, and me. Colin Jenkins
People in Golf – Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE
General Manager / Chief Operating Officer St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA 2025 Chair, Club Management Association of America Interview with M. James Ward
Summit Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort
10th Hole / 469 Yards / Par-4 Architect: Jack Nicklaus (2012) Horseshoe Bay, Texas, USA By M. James Ward
Arrowtown and Nopera – Golf for all in New Zealand
Following on from our article on Kauri Cliffs last month, we take a look at a couple of other facilities which are certainly less expensive, but no less lovely than the grandeur of Kauri Cliffs.
Promising Pathway Promoted at 2025 PGA Show
Annual Orlando gathering has record attendance as golf industry seeks broader and younger audience By M. James Ward
Grade A Architecture – St. Andrews Beach
13th Hole / 499 Yards / Par-4 Architect: Tom Doak with Mike Clayton consulting St. Andrews Beach, Victoria, Australia By M. James Ward
Kauri Cliffs – As Good as it Gets
Kauri Cliffs, located in the Bay of Islands in the North Island, was originally zoned for five courses
People in Golf – Michael Hutchinson
Senior Director of Data Science Arccos Golf Interview with M. James Ward
Berkhamsted’s Bruce mows his last green in 2025
One afternoon at the end of May 2025, Gerald Bruce will mow his final green, drive home, and take his cocker spaniels Archie and Maisie for a walk.
Grade A Architecture – Yarra Yarra Golf Club (1898)
11th Hole / Par-3 / 185 Yards Architect: Alex Russell (1929) Updating by Renaissance Golf Design (2017) Bentleigh, Australia by M. James Ward
AMS Robotics announces the passing of its founder, Phil Sear
AMS Robotics announces with deep sorrow the passing of its founder and visionary leader, Phil Sear, in October 2024.
People in Golf – Brian Costello
Principal, JMP Golf Design Group President, ASGCA, 2024-2025 Interview with M. James Ward
Grade A Architecture – St Enodoc Golf Club
Church Course 10th hole / 457 Yards / Par-4 Cornwall, England Club founded 1891 / refashioned by James Braid (1907) By M. James Ward
Peter Cowen Academy at Emirates Golf Club
The Peter Cowen Academy at Emirates Golf Club has unveiled its fully refurbished facilities
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Murcia Spain
Las Colinas is a superb golf course, rated in the top 100 in Europe.
People in Golf – Sean Cain
Director of Operations / Director of Instruction, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia, USA Interview with M. James Ward
Chart Hills Opens The Barn
Chart Hills officially opens luxurious on-site accommodation, The Barn
Sustainable Golf
Generating shared value for People, Community, Planet By Jonathan Smith
Grade A Architecture – Knickerbocker Country Club (1914)
Tenafly, New Jersey, USA 6th Hole / 201 Yards / Par-3 Architects: Donald Ross and Herbert Strong Updating: Jaeger Kovich Superintendent: Kyle Hillegass By M. James Ward
Chefs And Golfers: A natural pairing in Andalusia
Golf and haute cuisine merge in the kitchens and renowned courses of Andalusia.
Tewkesbury Park
This is the story of a small golf hotel which went on a ten year, £13m journey, transforming its fortunes until, extraordinarily, it beat almost 10,000 others to be listed among the UK’s top 100 hotels.
You’re a golfer – right? Well, not exactly.
The sport has seen a clear uptick in interest. Do you simply play golf or merit the more prestigious tagline – golfer? M. James Ward’s No-No’s on the course
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Behind The Architectural Curtain
Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco West Course 5th Hole, Par-3, 81-145 Yards Architect: Beau Welling (2023) Frisco, Texas, USA By M. James Ward
Tiger, Tiger
His life, as it’s never been told before By James Patterson Little, Brown and Company (2024) Hatchette Book Group 439 pages By M. James Ward
Influential Kauri Cliffs Turns 25
Celebrating a quarter century of luxury golf ‘where no one is watching’
Grade “A” Architecture – Gleneagles
PGA Centenary Course (1993) 18th Hole / 513 Yards / Par-5 Architect: Jack Nicklaus with Ron Kirby Auchterarder, Scotland, United Kingdom By M. James Ward
Exploring the Next Generation of Sustainable Golf Tournaments
To mark the conclusion of Scotland’s “Summer of Golf,” GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation has published a new “outlook paper” …
LIV – at The JCB Golf Club
LIV Golf has taken the professional game by storm over the last couple of years.
People in Golf – Milton Segarra
President & CEO, Discover The Palm Beaches Interview with M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Le Golf National
2024 Paris Summer Olympics Le Golf National – L’Albatros 18th Hole / 471 Yards / Par-4 / “La foule” Architect: Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge (1990) Extensively renovated by European Golf Design in 2015 By M. James Ward
Zen’s new Famous Putts Challenge Celebrates Iconic Moments in Women’s Golf
British technology firm Zen Golf launched its fourth Famous Putts Challenge at the AIG Women’s Open 2024
Effingham Golf Club
A private members’ club fully embracing the trends of the 21st century
People in Golf – Keegan Bradley
Can Clark Kent become Superman at Bethpage? By M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – The Apawamis Club
Rye, New York, USA Architect: Maturin Ballou and Willie Dunn (1901), Most recent updating Keith Foster (2017) 7th Hole / Par-4 / 416 Yards “GORGE” by M. James Ward
The Inspiration Club
Tony Menai Davi’s and his family have created a remarkable group of facilities around the north and west of London.
People in Golf – Dr. Troy Van Biezen
Director of Strategic Initiatives, GolfForever Founder of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas The man behind the success of world-number-one-golfer and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler by M. James Ward
Celebrations at Chart Hills
Chart Hills celebrates completion of phase two developments, announces further enhancements
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Tamarack Country Club
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA 1st (Valley) / 437 yards / par-4 2nd (Cape) / 415 yards / par-4 Architect: Charles “Steam Shovel” Banks (1929) Updated: Brian Schneider / Renaissance Golf (2023-24) by M. James Ward
Tewkesbury Park celebrates 10-year transformation
This summer sees Tewkesbury Park celebrate an impressive 10-year transformation into one of the UK’s top golf resorts.
Grimsby Golf Centre – Refreshed and Renewed
Colin and Marion have owned Grimsby Golf Centre for 21 years.
People in Golf – John Ballard
Certified Golf Course Superintendent Valhalla Golf Club 2024 PGA Championship Louisville, KY, USA Interview with M. James Ward
Golf Courses Under Threat
New data highlights the golf courses in the UK most at risk from climate change
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Shell Bay
Par-4 12th – 442 yards, Par-3 14th – 187 yards Hallandale Beach, Florida, USA Architect: Greg Norman (2023) by M. James Ward
EDGA
Project 250 to inspire children with disabilities, supported by The Kate and Justin Rose Foundation
Kauri Cliffs & Cape Kidnappers
New Shoulder-Season, Aussie-Centric Pricing at Kauri Cliffs & Cape Kidnappers while McMurtry takes the reins at storied Northland resort track
People in Golf – Ward Clayton
“The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories From Golf’s Greatest Stage” Blair Publisher, 2024 Interview with M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Ironwood County Club
South Course (1972), 16th Hole / 444 Yards / Par-4 Architects: Desmond Muirhead with Arnold Palmer consulting and later Ted Robinson (1977) Most recent updating – John Fought (2023) Palm Desert, California, USA by M. James Ward
People in Golf – Mark Rummings
General Manager Soleta Golf Club Myakka City, Florida, USA Interview with M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Lough Erne Resort
Faldo Course County Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, 17th Hole, 351 Yards, Par-4 “Lough and Legend” Architect: Nick Faldo (Opened summer 2009) by M. James Ward with Michael Atkinson
Potential opportunities abound, lingering challenges remain
71st PGA Show kicks off much anticipated season by M. James Ward
Walmley call in Huxley Golf
Walmley Golf Academy & Foundation CIC called on Huxley Golf to help the team there realise their vision for an industry first
Grade ‘A” Architecture – Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club
13th Hole, Par-5, 480 Yards “Tulloch Boat of Garten, Scotland, UK Architect: James Braid (1898) by M. James Ward
People in Golf – Michael Atkinson
Director of Oltomo Co-author of Golfland Scotland Interview with M. James Ward
Elite national squads head to Berkhamsted
Over 100 of the UK’s best golfers, including elite national squad members, will make their annual early-season pilgrimage to Hertfordshire in April for the 63rd Berkhamsted Trophy.
EDGA’s Aimi Bullock takes on women’s golf role
EDGA has taken a fresh strategic approach to the women’s game with the appointment of Aimi Bullock as its Director of Women’s Golf.
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Bobby Jones Golf Club
8th Hole / 236 Yards / Par-3, Sarasota, FL, USA Architect: Donald Ross (1927), Updated: Richard Mandell (2024) by M. James Ward
The Golf Industry Today
As we approach the end of 2023, the golf industry is in a period of considerable change.
People in Golf – Dr. Stephen Liu
Chairman / CEO/ Founder Forme Science Interview with M. James Ward
Rosewood now managing hotels at NZ’s Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs & Matakauri
The award-winning golf courses at Cape Kidnappers GC and Kauri Cliffs GC have built their respective reputations on providing two of the finest stay and play experiences anywhere in world golf.
EDGA supports G4D Players
EDGA supports G4D players to develop and move along the player pathway
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – The Concession Golf Club
12th Hole / Par-4 / 349 Yards Bradenton, Florida, USA Architects: Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin (2006) by M. James Ward
Lo Romero, a quality golf operation in South East Spain
Lo Romero is located within half an hour of Murcia, close to the coast at San Javier and also Murcia airport. It is blessed with the driest and sunniest climate in Spain, providing perfect conditions for winter golf.
Worldwide Supplier Club Car Celebrates 13th Ryder Cup
Europe’s winning record on home soil was not the only thing that was extended at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.
People in Golf – Michael J. Benkusky
Owner, Michael J. Benkusky, Inc. – Golf Course Architecture President, American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Interview with M. James Ward
Sustainable Earth Course enhancements at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates underwent a sustainable rejuvenation ahead of last weeks DP World Tour Championship, the final event in this year’s Race to Dubai.
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Sentosa
Serapong Course, 5th Hole / Par-4 / 485 Yards Singapore Architect: Ron Fream (1982) Updated: Andrew Johnson (2020) by M. James Ward
People in Golf – Grant Wright
Grant Wright has been one of the leaders of the Golf Range industry for the past 15 years.
Doak Unveils North Course at Te Arai Links
Tom Doak’s latest Kiwi masterpiece, executed amid high dunes 90 minutes north of Auckland, officially opened for play on October 1st.
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Cragun Resort On Gull Lake
Lehman 18, 12th Hole, 160 Yards, Par-3 Architect: Tom Lehman (2023) Brainerd, Minnesota, USA Course updated from original design by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1998) by M. James Ward
Zen Green Stage
Zen’s bold move to change indoor golf Golf Features catches up with Zen Green Stage founder Nick Middleton to find out what’s behind their exceptional technology.
People in Golf – Mike Nicolette
Senior Director, Research and Development, PXG Interview with M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – The Grove
9th Hole, Par-5, 567 Yards, “Ruined Tower” Architect: Kyle Phillips Opened September, 2003, Hertfordshire, England by M. James Ward
The Trysil Resort
Trysilfjellet Golf Course is one of Norway’s finest forest and mountain courses.
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Close House
Lee Westwood Colt Course 13th Hole / 462 Yards / Par-4 New Castle upon Tyne, England Architect: Scott Macpherson (May 2011) by M. James Ward
People in Golf – Michael Napoleon, PGA
President SuperSpeed Golf, LLC Interview with M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Dunes Beach & Golf Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA 13th hole / Par-5 / 640 Yards Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1948) by M. James Ward
Berkhamsted Members go Bunkers
They’ve gone bunkers at Berkhamsted Golf Club – but the club hasn’t changed its beloved bunker-free golf course, a stalwart in England’s Top 100 lists.
PowaKaddy Celebrates 40 Years
PowaKaddy, pioneer of the electric golf trolley industry, is proud to be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The Miller Mystique, Johnny’s Journey
The 2023 Bob Jones award recipient shook the golfing world 50 years ago with an earthquake U.S. Open round that still resonates. by M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake
Brainerd, Minnesota, USA Lehman Course 4th hole / 627 Yards / Par-5 Architect: Tom Lehman by M. James Ward
Quinta da Marinha, Cascais, Portugal
There are approximately 75 golf courses in Portugal, of which 25 are in the Lisbon area…
People in Golf – Dr. Cole Thompson
Drip by Drip, Drop by Drop – Golf’s growing intersection with water by M. James Ward
Grade ‘A’ Architecture – Liberty National Golf Club
5th Hole / 427 Yards / Par-4 Architect: Robert E. Cupp and Tom Kite (July 4, 2006) Jersey City, New Jersey, USA by M. James Ward
Back 9 Selects Inrange
Top Golf challenger Back 9 selects Inrange for full stack entertainment solution
