Monthly Archives: July 2013
Are Ground Contours taboo?
Admittedly I did not get to watch much ‘live’ golf on TV these past few days. I would like to have watched more but am currently in the throes of renovating our new home and this has taken presidente unfortunately. The timing stinks but … Continue reading
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My ‘Open’ Adventures
I have been fortunate to attend 3 Open Championships to date. My first back in 2001 at Lytham St Annes, my second at Carnoustie in 2007 and the last one being at Turnberry in 2009. I have also visited the other Open venues, barring … Continue reading
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The ‘very’ short hole
I have been meaning to write this blog post ever since the US Open at Merion a few weeks back. You see Merion has some long 3’s but it’s the 13th hole I am particularly fond of – a very short hole at around … Continue reading
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The Evolution of a green complex
Before I got into the design business, and during those days I was out on the green, I often wondered what a hole and even a green site might have looked like before it was zoned as ‘golf’. Back then I … Continue reading
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