Saturday, March 31, 2012

morocco Niall Cameron's Marrakech Express

Marrakech Golf Club, which features the first golf course designed by Niall Cameron, had its debut earlier this month.The club, which bills itself as “the first truly private members’ course in Morocco,” will serve as the centerpiece of Assoufid, an...
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

australia Dynamic Duo Goes Royal

Australia’s hottest design duo has been tapped to prepare a master plan for renovations at Royal Canberra Golf Club in suburban Canberra, New South Wales. I’m talking, of course, about golf pro Geoff Ogilvy and “minimalist” architect Michael Clayton,...
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Monday, March 26, 2012

The Week That Was, march 25, 2012

united states The Closings AccelerateIf you believe the U.S. golf business has stabilized, you might want to reconsider: The inventory of golf courses in our nation shrunk dramatically last year.Since 2006, according to the National Golf Foundation,...
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Saturday, March 24, 2012

worth reading The Grandest Illusion

I never thought about the lawn-care industry as having a start date, but apparently it has one: the second week of April 1967. That weekend, for the first time, the Masters was broadcast live and in color, sparking America’s mad quest for the impeccable...
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

tunisia The Wide World of Sports Cities

If you’re looking for fresh reasons to feel optimistic about international golf development, consider this: Late last year, Sports Cities International announced that it’s resurrected its down-but-not-out community in Tunisia’s capital city.“We expect...
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Monday, March 19, 2012

The Week That Was, march 18, 2012

england The Next Belfry?A few weeks ago, construction began on an ambitious plan intended to transform a small luxury hotel in the North East into one of England’s top golf destinations.Ramside Hall Hotel, in suburban Durham, currently features an 80-room...
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

europe KPMG on Europe’s “Stagnation”

Given the state of the world’s economy, it was predictable: Last year, the number of golfers in Europe decreased. The loss wasn’t large -– just 46,000 “registered” players in a market of 4.4 million -– but it was nevertheless the first decline in Europe’s...
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Monday, March 12, 2012

The Week That Was, march 11, 2012

brazil Rio 2016: The ReactionThe biggest news of the week, obviously, was the selection of Gil Hanse to design the golf course for the Olympics in 2016. Here’s a little of what’s been said in the wake of the decision:Brad Faxon, the touring pro who consulted...
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Friday, March 9, 2012

brazil Gil Hanse: Good as Gold

The verdict has been rendered, and it’s a pleasant surprise: A golf course designed by Gil Hanse will serve as the stage for the men’s and women’s golf competitions at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based architect...
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

talking points Asia: The Uncertainty Continues

The top execs of Asian Golf Business aren’t convinced that China and other Asian nations will continue to serve as the golf industry’s gravy train.“Most everyone is flying by the seat of their pants and holding on for dear life in the hope that Asia...
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Monday, March 5, 2012

The Week That Was, march 4, 2012

northern ireland Taking Aim at David McLay KiddAfter more than a decade of trying, Alistair Hanna has finally won approval for his resort community in County Antrim. And he’s given it a proper name: Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort & Spa.Hanna, a New...
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Friday, March 2, 2012

puerto rico Jones’ Western Initiative

Now that his 18-month nip-and-tuck of the East course at Dorado Beach Resort has been completed, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. will turn his attention to the property’s West course. The renovation of the 6,975-yard track, designed by Jones’ father in the mid...
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