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Jun 25, 2013 - 04:13 am

Sage Advice

For the sake of maybe learning something, reminding us of a worthwhile thought - or just for pure entertainment, I have gathered a small collection of some of my favorite noteworthy thoughts for your reading pleasure.


Apr 20, 2013 - 04:52 pm

From Sunningdale to Sylvania

Golf has been kind to the greater Toledo, Ohio area - a rich history of playing personalities, storied tournaments and grand courses. One thinks immediately of the Inverness Club, regularly regarded among America's top 50 courses and host to US Opens, PGA Championships, and even a US Amateur.


Apr 04, 2013 - 04:08 am

What to Make of a Golf Course Restoration

A number of years ago, Brad Klein invited me to speak at Golfweek's Restoration Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. So as I prepared for my talk, I thought it might be high time to explore just what we all refer to as a "restoration" and how that differs from a "renovation"...


Oct 26, 2012 - 06:51 am

Reflections on Long Island Part Four of Four

Our final day of golf took us into New Jersey and to Baltusrol Golf Club, named for "Baltus Roll", who was murdered in his house on the premises in 1831.


Oct 24, 2012 - 05:11 am

Reflections on Long Island Part Three of Four

Day three found us at Maidstone Club, again on the east end of Long Island. Maidstone opened in 1891 as a tennis and swimming club and then added a three-hole golf course in 1894.


Oct 22, 2012 - 07:02 am

Reflections on Long Island Part Two of Four

This is the second installment of four entries, or otherwise the second day of the trip. Day two found us at the National Golf Links of America, on the eastern tip of Long Island on Peconic Bay.


Oct 19, 2012 - 06:44 am

Reflections on Long Island Part One of Four

Several weeks ago, I joined up with nearly 100 of my golf course architect friends from Europe, Australia and the US for five days of golf, architectural study and camaraderie on some of our country's finest venues. Our destination: Long Island, NY.


Jul 19, 2012 - 06:55 am

The Brits Display Golf at its Best

It's Open Championship week again "“ the British Open, that is. In watching some of the opening play today, I am reminded of a game that I fancy quite a lot, especially "links golf."


Jul 16, 2012 - 10:27 am

The Value of an Architect

After reading a well-penned piece recently from Adam Lawrence, called "Growing Together", I felt compelled to jot down a few key thoughts that bear highlighting. "“ Adam, please accept my apologies for any plagiarisms "“ but your message is very well put and worthy of repeat!


Apr 05, 2012 - 12:25 pm

When April Can Go Bad

When I was a kid I used to love watching the Masters on Saturday afternoon and then head out to the local course where I pretended to play my own version of "Amen Corner". And on a balmy, still afternoon in Robinson, Illinois it still felt to me like Augusta. I never won a green jacket, but I sure had fun just imagining what it would be like.

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