ASGCA News

Geoffrey Cornish, ASGCA Fellow Dies at 97

therese@asgca.org (Therese Johnston) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:29:33 +0000

Geoffrey Cornish, a Fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), died February 10, 2012 in Amherst, Mass. He was 97.

Chattanooga Ready to Welcome ASGCA

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

As Chattanooga, Tenn., prepares to welcome the ASGCA Annual Meeting in April, online news outlet Nooga.com speaks with ASGCA Secretary Lee Schmidt about the meeting, its history and what attracted ASGCA and its members to the Smokey Mountain region.

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Matthews to Teach Golf Course Design and Construction in China

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:11:40 +0000

Bruce Matthews, ASGCA, will teach Golf Course Design and Construction at Beijing Forestry University this Spring. The two-credit class is part of the Michigan State University curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Crop and Soil Sciences, Turfgrass Management option.

Schmidt-Curley Design Continues Construction at Mexico’s Amanali Country Club

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:31:59 +0000

ASGCA members Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley Design have begun construction on the back nine of Mexico's Amanali Country Club.

The par-72, 7,150-yard course is set on the shores of Lake Tepeji, about one hour north of Mexico City. Like the front nine, which has been open since 2010, the back meanders through picturesque, high-desert terrain. Construction is expected to finish by summer 2012, and all 18 holes will be open for play beginning January 2013.

“By Design” Looks at Golf’s Bunny Slopes

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:28:44 +0000

Golf operators are learning from other sports in providing facilities that make learning simpler and more fun—and ASGCA members are involved from the start.

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The Hottest Issue in Golf

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:11 +0000

Stuart Hackwell of Rain Bird Corporation (an ASGCA Major Partner) discusses Water Management in the Winter issue of “By Design.”

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Turfgrass Transformation

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:01 +0000

How did Atlanta Athletic Club prepare to host the 2011 PGA Championship? “By Design” takes a look.

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Sanford Expands Sustainable Golf Audience

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:20 +0000

John Sanford, ASGCA brings the message of sustainable golf and the game’s enjoyment to Audubon Lifestyles.

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ASGCA to Work with Wittek Golf Supply

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:09:20 +0000

Robert Wittek, Jr., President of Wittek Golf Supply, is pleased to announce that the company recently formed an affiliation with the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).

Hollinger-Designed Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Club Opens in China

mike@asgca.org (Mike Shefky) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:27:24 +0000

Mark Hollinger, ASGCA and JMP Golf Design Group have completed Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Club, a 7,555 yard championship seaside resort golf course located along the southeastern coastline of China’s Hainan Island.