golf course architecture

Review: The Western Australian Golf Club

Review: The Western Australian Golf Club

You could be forgiven for thinking time has stopped at The Western Australian Golf Club. Set amidst tranquil bushland and surrounded by stunning views, it offers a rare escape from the bustle of modern life, while providing a world-class golfing experience. 19 Feb 2025
The evolution (and future) of Australian golf

The evolution (and future) of Australian golf

The most significant thing to happen to Australian golf was not Adam Scott winning The Masters. Nor was it Peter Thomson winning five Opens in Britain or Greg Norman carrying the Australian Tour in the 1980s and 1990s. 13 Dec 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #84 – Christine Fraser

The Thing About Golf Podcast #84 – Christine Fraser

Christine Fraser is one of only a few women in the golf course design business but the Canadian native is one of the most eloquent speakers and broad thinkers about what golf course design can and should be. 15 Feb 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #52 – Edwin Roald

The Thing About Golf Podcast #52 – Edwin Roald

When you think of the world’s golf hot spots it would be fair to say Iceland doesn’t spring immediately to mind. 14 Oct 2021
Kiawah brute offers ultimate PGA challenge

Kiawah brute offers ultimate PGA challenge

Whether it's a reputation or an identity that had been sorely lacking, the PGA Championship has become known for having the toughest field that faces the fairest test. 20 May 2021
Morri: Golf’s contrived efforts

Morri: Golf’s contrived efforts

Shameless self-promotion time. Last week, we had a fascinating discussion on the Good-Good Golf Podcast about the notions of ‘Big’ and ‘Small’ golf. 1 Mar 2021
Morri: A win for architecture

Morri: A win for architecture

There were two winners from Sei Young Kim’s maiden major title at Aronimink Golf Club at the weekend. 12 Oct 2020
Morri: Looking beyond perfect lies

Morri: Looking beyond perfect lies

I envy people who judge the quality of a golf course only by its conditioning. It is such a simple and binary way to measure one’s enjoyment of the game. 3 Aug 2020
Morri: Hard doesn’t equal good

Morri: Hard doesn’t equal good

Hard. Easy. Good. Bad. More than just words these are concepts in golf and they come loaded with pre-conceived notions about their relative individual merits. 20 Jul 2020
Aussies Abroad: Tim Lobb – Course Architect

Aussies Abroad: Tim Lobb – Course Architect

Tim Lobb is one of this country’s proudest exports when it comes to golf course design. We caught up with the Surrey-based architect to talk everything golf. 29 Apr 2020
MORRI: The lesser of two evils

MORRI: The lesser of two evils

Let’s be done with this whole distance debate and just go ahead and implement the obvious solution: make golf courses shorter. 6 Jan 2020
The Pitfalls of DIY Course Design

The Pitfalls of DIY Course Design

Recent major course renovations at some big-name clubs in Australia have come under the watchful eye of experienced course architects and have received rave reviews. The clubs have benefitted from trusting an expert eye, reminding once again of the potential pitfalls DIY course changes, or lack thereof, can cause. 7 Nov 2019

Latest News

Hooray for Holywood boy as

Hooray for Holywood boy as "Rorymania" hits the Open

17 Jul 2025
Birthday boy Adam Scott still dreaming at 97 not out

Birthday boy Adam Scott still dreaming at 97 not out

17 Jul 2025
Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

17 Jul 2025

Most Read

Full 2025 Open Championship First Round tee times (AEST)

Full 2025 Open Championship First Round tee times (AEST)

16 Jul 2025
RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Public Access Courses for 2025

RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Public Access Courses for 2025

23 Jan 2025
TV Guide: How to watch the 2025 Open Championship (AEST)

TV Guide: How to watch the 2025 Open Championship (AEST)

15 Jul 2025
Five players, three teams tied for LIV lead before suspension of play

Five players, three teams tied for LIV lead before suspension of play

12 Jul 2025