ASGCA News

Marzolf discusses updates to Merion Golf Club and 2013 U.S. Open

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:10 +0000

American Society of Golf Course Architects Past-President Tom Marzolf knows people want to hear about the modifications he and Tom Fazio, ASGCA, have made to Merion Golf Club as it prepares to host the U.S. Open Championship June 13-16 in Ardmore, Pa. But they might be missing the main story.

Four advanced to Regular membership by ASGCA

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:21 +0000

Four members of the ASGCA advanced to Regular member status at the recent ASGCA Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Ga. The members are Ian Andrew, Brantford, Ontario; Jim Cervone, Trafford, Pa.; Jerry Lemons, Old Hickory, Tenn.; and Cal Olson, Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Four elected Associate members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:42:15 +0000

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) welcomed Bill Bergin, Patrick Burton, Joe Obringer and Taylor Zimbelman as new Associate members to its ranks at the group’s recent 67th Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Ga.

Second La Costa course to be renovated by Pascuzzo, ASGCA

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:58:01 +0000

ASGCA Past President Damian Pascuzzo and Pascuzzo & Pate Golf Design are about to begin a second major renovation project at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. ASCGA Past President Jeff Brauer will collaborate on the project.

"Golf Business" profiles ASGCA Past President Rick Phelps

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:25:08 +0000

The May 2013 issue of "Golf Business" magazine shines its spotlight on ASGCA Past President Rick Phelps. Phelps discussed his business focusand how he views the future of golf design in the United States.

Rick Robbins elected president of ASGCA

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:56:01 +0000

Rick Robbins, ASGCA, was elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects at the organization’s recent 67^th Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Ga.

Order "Golf's Grand Design" companion book today

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:12:41 +0000

ASCGA Past President Bob Cupp, ASCGA Fellow and Ron Whitten, "Golf Digest" magazine's architecture editor and 1996 winner of the ASGCA Donald Ross Award, have written a companion book for the PBS documentary “GOLF’S GRAND DESIGN.” The book is available here.

Mike Dasher, ASCGA, talks Annual Meeting, environment on Golf Channel

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:42:43 +0000

Mike Dasher, ASCGA, appeared on The Golf Channels "Golf Central" program April 23 to discuss the ASCGA Annual Meeting in Reynolds Plantation, Ga., and the environmental work that was so important to his rennovation efforts on Dubsdread Golf Course in Orlando, Fla.

Fry/Straka, ASCGA, announce two course openings in China

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:24:20 +0000

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, a partnership of Dana Fry, ASGCA and Jason Straka, ASGCA, announces two new projects in China, both scheduled to open May 1.

Updated "Bury Me in a Pot Bunker," by Pete Dye, ASGCA Fellow, now available

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:33:36 +0000

"Bury Me in a Pot Bunker," from Pete Dye, ASGCA Fellow, has been updated and re-released to the public. The book tells the story of more than two dozen Dye-designed courses and includes new insights, design philosophies and humorous “Dye-isms” from the one of the world’s most famous golf course architects.