Golf Course Architects – Pick your Favourite
It is hard to put a finger n what makes a high quality golf course. Obviously the quality of the maintenance plays a big role once the course has been built but what goes into designing a great golf course? We may not have the answers but these guys certainly have or had it. We have picked five great golf courses and a selection of their best efforts in a bid to find out who your favourite architect is. So please browse through the options and cast your vote below.
Harry Colt
Alistair Mackenzie
- Cypress Point
- Lahinch
- Augusta National
- Alwoodley
- Moortown
Tom Doak
- Cape Kidnappers
- Pacific Dunes Course at Bandon Dunes
- Sebonak
- Heathland Course at the Legends Resort, Myrtle Beach
Kyle Phillips
- Kingsbarns
- The Grove
- Dundonald Course at Loch Lomond
James Braid
- Carnoustie
- Kingswood
- Dalmahoy
- Pennard Links
- Kings Course at Gleneagles
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