Anyone who has played golf in Northern Michigan knows how truly special it is. Not only is it home to one of the greatest golf courses in the world – Crystal Downs – it is also home to some of the best golf course architects working today. Mike DeVries is one of those GCAs. AsContinue reading “Home Course Hero – An Interview with Architect Mike DeVries”
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Multimedia, Multitalented – An Interview with Architect Brett Hochstein
Pasatiempo. It doesn’t get much better than a trip around Dr. Mac’s home course. That is, unless you receive an invite to visit another course later that same day where talented architects, shapers and supers are working their magic. A golf geek’s dream day come true. I was fortunate enough to have just such aContinue reading “Multimedia, Multitalented – An Interview with Architect Brett Hochstein”
Growing Grass – An Interview with Superintendent Brian Palmer
“I’ve had enough of winter already. Looking forward to growing grass again.” This text message, sent to me by Shoreacres Superintendent Brian Palmer, sums up what I love and respect about Supers. It is rare indeed to find a profession that consistently produces such passionate and dedicated individuals. Brian epitomizes that professional commitment. The seasonContinue reading “Growing Grass – An Interview with Superintendent Brian Palmer”
Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
BANDON TRAILS – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Among the four full courses at Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon Trails stands out as the most different from the group. Though the course starts just south of the Bandon Dunes course and plays through dunes forContinue reading “Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
PACIFIC DUNES – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Tom Doak Pacific Dunes opened in 2001 and immediately skyrocketed up the rankings lists. It currently holds the title of best overall public course per Golf Magazine, second only to Pebble Beach per Golf Digest, and is considered by Golfweek MagazineContinue reading “Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Transforming the Derrick – Jeff Mingay & George Waters
If you read my previous interview with Jeff Mingay, you know that he is a student of the game and its playing fields, and you also know that he is actively putting lessons learned to work in the field. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Jeff, and I continue to learn from him as heContinue reading “Transforming the Derrick – Jeff Mingay & George Waters”
To Heath & Links with Drew Rogers
Drew Rogers is a generous man. I have learned this first hand in my work on GeekedOnGolf and Canal Shores. He shares his experience and expertise freely. So it is no surprise that he was kind enough to bring us along on his recent trip to England by sharing his experiences in daily journal posts online. DrewContinue reading “To Heath & Links with Drew Rogers”
A Doaky Season
My season started with Streamsong Blue and will hopefully include a fall stop at Lost Dunes. Those courses have received considerable attention, for good reason. This season, through happenstance, I have been lucky enough to play 4 of Tom’s perhaps lesser-known courses – Black Forest, The Rawls Course, CommonGround, and Apache Stronghold. I thought it mightContinue reading “A Doaky Season”
In the Seat – An Interview with Shaper Keith Rhebb
At the drafting table, on a plane, or behind the controls of a bulldozer, Keith Rhebb is always right in the thick of the creative process of golf course design and construction. As a member of the Coore & Crenshaw team, Keith is working on the highest profile and most highly anticipated projects around theContinue reading “In the Seat – An Interview with Shaper Keith Rhebb”
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”