July 2021 By: Brad Klein — It’s early 2020, and Gil Hanse and his design partner, Jim Wagner, are touring the famed Oakland Hills Country Club South course with superintendent Phil Cuffare. The main playing surfaces – tees, fairways, bunkers and […]
How an old, yellowing program from 1929 became ‘Bible’ in Oakland Hills’ restoration
July 19, 2021 By: Tony Paul — Bloomfield Township — When you think of the marquee tournaments that have made Oakland Hills Country Club one of the most acclaimed courses in the country, you think about all the U.S. Opens and PGA […]
In-Depth on Baltusrol
July 8, 2021 — Gil Hanse breaks down the details of his restoration work on the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club in a conversation with Digital Editor Al Lunsford on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, presented by Ashcroft […]
It’s a back to the future restoration project at Oakland Hills’ historic South Course
July 8, 2021 By: Matt Charboneau — The “Monster” has a new look. Although, what’s new is actually old. At least, that’s what’s happening at Oakland Hills Country Club’s legendary South Course. Back in the fall of 2019, the course was […]
Photos: Gil Hanse-designed New Course opens at Les Bordes Golf Club in France
July 6, 2021 By: Jason Lusk — Golf architect Gil Hanse and his design partner, Jim Wagner, had their latest original layout open July 1 in France as their New Course added a second full 18 to the Les Bordes Golf […]
Oakland Hills set to reopen South course following Gil Hanse restoration
June 25, 2021 By: Richard Humphreys — Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, will reopen its South course in early July following a restoration by Gil Hanse. The South has hosted six US Opens, three PGA Championships, the 2004 […]
Colonial to get a $20M-plus facelift after tournament ends
May 26, 2021 By: FWBP Staff — As Colonial Country Club celebrates the 75th anniversary of its PGA tour event, the club unveiled and approved a $20 million-plus renovation of its championship golf course. The project is scheduled to start immediately […]
West Palm Beach approves lease with developer to refurbish golf course
May 20, 2021 By: Wayne Washington — The West Palm Beach City Commission gave final approval Thursday to a 50-year lease with a not-for-profit developer tied to PGA of America who will refurbish and operate the city’s 179-acre golf course, a major step forward […]
French resort community Les Bordes embraces sustainability as Hanse course shines
May 15, 2021 — The world’s resources are becoming more scarce by the day, including the very keys to life — including water — that have long been crucial to the conditioning and upkeep of golf courses. However, there are increasing […]
West Palm Golf Park Advances After Groundbreaking, Ordinance Approval
May 6, 2021 — The proposed West Palm Golf Park is advancing, after the West Palm Beach City Commission gave unanimous approval to a ground lease, development and operating agreement with the West Palm Golf Community Trust (“Trust”), as well as […]
PGA Frisco Quotables: What They’re Saying About the Future of the PGA of America
April 16, 2021 By: PGA of America — Excitement is building for the opening of PGA Frisco in 2022.The East & West Championship courses will anchor the future home of the PGA of America, which will also offer the best coaching, […]
‘I don’t know where else you could find that sort of variety’: How the New Course will make Les Bordes one of the world’s best destinations
March 29, 2021 By: Steve Carroll — Few designs have been more anticipated than this. The New Course at Les Bordes has captivated attention since it was announced architect Gil Hanse would add a new touch of magic to the 1,400 acre estate […]
The Lost Lido Shuffle
March 15, 2021 By: Hal Phillips and Brendan James — It is nearly 80 years since the last shots were played across the famed and acclaimed Lido Club in New York’s Long Island. But its spirit will rise again later this year with the opening […]
Baltusrol’s Lower course to reopen in May following Gil Hanse restoration
March 12, 2021 By: Richard Humphreys — The Lower course at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, will reopen in May following a restoration by Gil Hanse. The famous ‘dual courses’ at Baltusrol designed by AW Tillinghast opened in 1922 and since then the Lower course has hosted four US Opens, […]
Photos: Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner focus on fun at Wild Piglet par-3 course in France
February 23, 2021 By: Jason Lusk — A traditional, full 18 isn’t the only thing Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner have been cooking up in France. While the course-design duo plans to unveil the New Course this summer at the private Les Bordes […]