A in-depth look at the Coore & Crenshaw retrovation of the Willie Park Jr designed Maidstone Club Hindsight in the retrovation era is making clear how delicate a proposition it is for an architect to attempt to blend a course restoration with the appropriate updates to ensure a high level of quality and sustainability byContinue reading “A WALK IN A PARK AT MAIDSTONE”
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Desert Forest Daydreaming
This post started as a cure for the winter blues. My business travels usually take me to Scottsdale in December, affording an opportunity to see my favorite desert golf course – Desert Forest. No such luck in 2017, and I found myself missing it greatly. My first visit to Desert Forest was with Dan Moore,Continue reading “Desert Forest Daydreaming”
Bandon Preserve Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
BANDON PRESERVE – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Bandon Preserve sits on a nook of cliffside dunes between Bandon Trails to the East and Bandon Dunes to the north. The setting for this little gem is spectacular — every hole has views of theContinue reading “Bandon Preserve Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 13 (4 Course Concept Revisited)
Our Lead Architect David Zinkand has completed his Preliminary Design of the new Canal Shores (below), bringing to life the 4 Course Concept that we have been discussing. It has certainly come a long way since the idea’s inception. This design is considered preliminary, rather than final, for several reasons: We are committed to continuingContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 13 (4 Course Concept Revisited)”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 12 (Good Geeky Fun)
Yesterday was one of the best golf days I have ever had. With a little nudge from some of the members of GolfClubAtlas, Pat Goss and I put together a day for good, geeky golf fun. It began with an outing for the Honourable Company of Reverse Jans Golfers, and ended with a Gathering ofContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 12 (Good Geeky Fun)”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 11 (Blue Sky Findings)
Over the summer, the initiative to transform Canal Shores along the lines I outlined in my previous posts (4 Course Concept & Inspiration for the New Canal Shores) gained significant momentum. That gain is primarily attributable to my good fortune in connecting with Pat Goss. Pat is the Director of Golf for Northwestern University and Luke Donald’sContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 11 (Blue Sky Findings)”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 9 (Inspiration for the New Canal Shores)
In recent Journey Along the Shores posts, I have been focused on what we are doing to improve the course now. With Autumn quickly approaching, stay tuned for news on the next batch of improvement projects. Let’s take a break from the present, and revisit the subject of the future of Canal Shores. There areContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 9 (Inspiration for the New Canal Shores)”
Sculpting the Earth – An Interview with Architect Dave Zinkand
“Remote” is a good word to describe the location of Apache Stronghold. Why did I make the trek through the mountains of the Tonto National Forest, past small mining towns, to an Indian Casino golf course in the middle of nowhere? As always, I was in search of golf adventure and great architecture. In thisContinue reading “Sculpting the Earth – An Interview with Architect Dave Zinkand”
Soul Man – An Interview with Architect Drew Rogers
The call was supposed to just be a quick “hello” and “thank you” for some photos. An hour later, I realized that I had found a kindred spirit in realm of golf geekdom. Beyond sharing similar perspectives on the game, Drew and I are also fortunate to have spent significant time at the Old ElmContinue reading “Soul Man – An Interview with Architect Drew Rogers”