The strange thing about the 17th island green at the TPC is that it is one of the few forced carries from the forward tees of any hole designed by…
Pete Dye has an interesting way of setting up the approach shot to any green. A third of every green is visually inaccessible to the normal human. The good news…
As much fun as creating interesting golf holes and dreaming up new ways to punish golfers can be, the one underlying theme, and unavoidable task, of golf course architecture is…
Traditional architecture of any type, including golf course architecture, usually involves a separate designer and builder. The marriage of these two entities can result in tremendous partnerships and very high…
As a golf course architect, I encourage golfers to take chances. Challenging, and successfully navigating hazards, is the core principle of the game. Attacking the most dangerous hazards head on, with…
Hazards on golf courses add varying degrees of intimidation and resistance to scoring on a golf hole. One of the most impressive design elements Pete Dye brought to golf was…
Construction contracts are often necessary elements for a general contractor. Every little construction requirement and cost of a golf course project over 200 acres and two years is difficult to…
The relationship between architect and general contractor can often be difficult. The two entities simply have different goals. The architect is trying to make a statement by designing a quality,…
My favorite type of part 3 is the Redan hole. Conceived long ago to reflect ancient castles with angular walls that deflect cannon balls, the Redan is built to look…