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native landscape is re-established. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949435572-36IPT0GPBSWMT0SRPJ2T/Hole+5+-+Rainbow+Rear-1.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 5 Fairway ripples are manipulated during the finish-shaping process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586962806461-84OLL658CASFV0QFN7HT/Golf+Course+Shaping+-+Tara+Iti.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 16 Created out of an expansive, feature-light rise - a drive close to the Principal’s Nose bunkering on the left will open up most hole locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949452386-69WQ7UIF3P5DWQIAUMHZ/Hole+6+-1.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 6 Tee decks are disguised to blend as green complexes; the heavily worked fairway has been detailed by trap-rake and hand-rake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586950026729-DL7JFKUPY1GQTLI2FVQA/35b+-+Tara+Iti+-+Hole+6+-+20+-+Feb+23%2C+2016.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 6 Detailed shaping work brings out shadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949454283-DLKVAJ55Q51ENJ03EI07/Hole+7-1.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 7 Details abound; green-to-tee transition transfers between differing landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949412945-IK8DFS45UKTE348Z6O6C/91+-+Tara+Iti+-+Hole+14+-+1+-+Feb+24%2C+2016.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 14 Elegant bunker lines cut out of the rise, blending naturally away into the restored dunescape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586962816419-PYI83NNI7TLHHSLVBE89/Golf+Design+-+Tara+Iti.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 14 The green is held-up above a sandy bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949429936-LQ7EYWQZRY01GXE76Z3J/104+-+Tara+Iti+-+Hole+15+-+5+-+Feb+22%2C+2016.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 15 Lead Associate Brian Slawnik's fierce pot-bunkers, finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949509591-9EXGR6YVIVP533E3SBJ9/Hole+15+-+Final-Walk+-+6+-+November+23%2C+2014.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 15 Steep slopes are refined by hand, to give natural ripple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586949503626-IMTMOCAXJGIK21WLUUGK/Range+-+March+28%2C+2014+-+Grow-In+-+1.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Practice Range Growing-in: Manipulated out of a flat expanse to create five, fun-filled target greens. First tee to practice green to practice range tee interaction is compact and considered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586962786431-Q18VYI8ZS7FRM3HVN9WF/Golf+Course+Architect+-+Tara+Iti.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 9 At times playing as par 4.5, a long approach must use the back dune to slide around the corner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586962791856-R1QHZE2CMW1Q1ZSI9GW8/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+Tara+Iti.jpg Projects - Tara Iti - Hole 17 Nature/the weather is allowed to do its thing at this spectacularly composed short-three. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1666125504796-LFMD80ST74I48F33P9XI/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+Moortown.jpg Projects - Moortown - Hole 5 Once a hard dog-leg around a copse of trees, he redesign of this short-four has brought the green temptingly into play. The line of charm can be deceiving….! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1666036507354-AG7RRVX0PS322YC0M72D/Golf+Course+Design+-+Moortown.jpg Projects - Moortown - 5th Hole With bunkers on the right of the drive replaced by fairway, a safe drive leaves a daunting pitch, especially where the green has been expanded to the rear-right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1666125505246-4HL7NEJKSIGS2HN1OPZX/Golf+Construction+-+Moortown.jpg Projects - Moortown - Hole 5 The main green side bunker has been inspired by the original complex of sand-scrapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1669503068973-4VZH9WQTFAWXCDJI26RS/Moortown+-+Golf+Course+Renovation.jpg Projects - Moortown - Hole 3 A classic MacKenzie mound replaces the front-right bunker to both stymie and reward. The uniquely shaped front-left bunker has been restored from the historic aerial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1700678131392-52AOK3RACPWDZPG993L0/Castle+Stuart+-+Driving+Range.jpg.jpg Projects - Golf Park A green inspired by the 17th at Muirfield is the focal point of the driving range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1700678131413-KIRZY6K72HM42NU3MFLJ/Castle+Stuart+-+Short+Game+Area.jpg Projects - Golf Park - Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1663016042451-SDBKVSEUMCGG2KR5D7TJ/Hadley+Wood+-+Golf+Renovation.jpg Projects - Hadley Wood - Hole 9 The short par-four ninth green appears particularly intimidating with the front-bunkering restored as one and edging across to the left. With fairway introduced to the approach, there is room for the weaker golfer to run one in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1663016039170-ETIOGRLGFH0ZZ0S2GV7X/Hadley+Wood+-+MacKenzie.jpg Projects - Hadley Wood - Hole 9 A dramatic fairway bunker, inspired by a historical aerial, was reinstated further down the fairway to pose all sorts of questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1663016039690-F36VZMKOC3ME5U2TPTB9/Hadley+Wood+-+Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects - Hadley Wood - Hole 2 The historical bunker scheme was reinstated, with the right drive bunkers restored much further up the hole to influence today’s golfers. A slither of the back-right greenside bunker blends deceptively into the near bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600628035-3X9V34YBQL6MQ4J3PJBS/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600628054-HBUNLUYMYLLB6XY7HE4L/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Architect.jpg Projects - Te Arai (North) - Hole 6 A wild par-three green, shaped by course architect Tom Doak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600638033-D3MF2S2CXE2P1HO2KPL0/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Design.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 3 A mid-four over rumpled ground, the green sits at grade climbing from half-pipe to platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1663016337169-UZMDRBILEL6WCS1I253J/Te+Arai+Links+-+Golf+Course+Shaping.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 3 Looking back on the green towards a tee by the Pacific Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600638147-G5CWGNZEGGZNVBM0V1N0/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Course.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 11 A brawny par-five culminates in a high green, perched above a sandy chasm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1652949063531-WIR2CFPHZH9CWLYF4B0K/Te+Arai+Links+-+Golf+Course+Construction.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 11 Looking back from the high eleventh green perch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1663016333047-W21ZOKIB3CYR99OQ08S6/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Design.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 12 This downhill par-3 plays into a pocket in the duneside. The front bunker obscures the steep drop to the front of the green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600634142-4DT7VOV1I1LZIAIBSPAH/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Course+Architecture.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 16 This short-four has an exacting green which wraps down and around to a rear section tucked behind a knoll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1741600634463-7J6ZHH9PU4BZ86RQAMQB/Te+Arai+North+-+Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - Te Arai Links (North) - Hole 5 A grand par-four which climbs to a green that transitions through three levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000552717-6U6Q5FCDXFL4WSE8BT1U/Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 5 The green nestles by an old bothy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000556771-D7MHNT4WAKAIWE33G3YI/Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 3 A long, downhill par three flirts with Castle Stuart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000541072-2AHF06TT291ANA8GY3KU/Golf+Course+Architecture.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 6 A bunker less short hole, the green is inspired by the second green at the Old Course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000542416-442A9TB1IVF3Z696LYG8/Golf+Course+Shaping.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 7 A strong four wraps around a copse of beech trees; the line of charm is guarded by a nasty pot and deep hollow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000535634-IJF252DK05OP35VPV9YR/Golf+Course+Shaper.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 8 The blind approach to this short par 5 is guided by the turret of Castle Stuart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000545199-0XV8MV6MCDRJ5JUUGIZD/Old+Petty.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 9 The drive angles onto a rumpled ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000540130-D4BMEB06LC074NAPO2TJ/Golf+Shaper.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 11 A long four drapes over the hillside, with the small green suiting a cut approach from a hanging lie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000546714-YFJH36CT0CQDC3KPLOUD/Golf+Course+Design+UK.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 14 On the banks of the bay, the green of this long par 3 sits deceptively beyond the hogged approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000549547-3NFXBX73UC99Z2I51MDX/Golf+Architect+Scotland.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 15 A long Par 5 tracks the bay, heading towards Castle Stuart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760000554793-IPDH2WZX0KBKLG8OE4B6/Old+Petty+Architect.jpg Projects - Old Petty - Hole 17 A treacherous three plays over an old quarry and across the prevailing wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606239469612-24UDQYSI2PJ6H2DHU2PT/Golf+Course+Architect+England+-+Alwoodley.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 5 The funky back-left bunkers have been restored, to complete the iconic picture from MacKenzie’s Golf Architecture book. Clad in heather, they have an instant age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606239490148-UL70CGZW5NO6WG8CITYI/Golf+Course+Architect+UK+-+Alwoodley.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 5 …the iconic picture! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606233780621-10HZH2R75SUYWCDT5PVP/Golf+Course+Design+-+Alwoodley+-+MacKenzie.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 18 Two contemporary bunkers stifled the original strategy of the hole, especially for the average golfer. Filling in the first, and flipping back/twisting the second bunker has replicated the strategy of a bank of heather that dates to MacKenzie’s original layout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956937293-U739PT2GXFXMNM29DLRK/Golf+Course+Architect+-+Alwoodley+-+Plan.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 18 Plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606233779074-C2WMJGM93SBXUQP888CN/Golf+Design+-+Alwoodley.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 15 The left-green side bunker is extended into the full extent of its landform. Light-reshaping allows the left fairway line to migrate, as to appear to disappear into the natural pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606233797041-9O3GII10W4RYPL9U9DOC/Golf+Course+Restoration+-+Alwoodley+-+Alister+MacKenzie.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 17 Artistry has been introduced to this bunker right of the fairway, while the floor has been brought back towards the tee to aid the recovery of the weaker golfer whom invariably finds it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634501959870-OCHEV9MSOONQ7RF0QFXL/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+Alwoodley.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 7 Helping to tidy-up an awkward to maintain landform, this tiny rear bunker was reinstated as per a photo from the club’s Centenary book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1606239504612-ROYZ4OWS8UC092BR64R0/Golf+Course+Shaping+-+Alwoodley.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 7 The cross-bunker short of the green has also been restored, as per this photo - note the composition and variety in scale of the original bunkering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1700679229197-NQZ8760CMWYDEZ3OH4YI/Alwoodley-+Golf+Architect.jpg Projects - Alwoodley - Hole 6 The restored carry bunker brings a scale of feature in keeping with the expansive heath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955237952-7P5ZX588IF4RMXTKT8UF/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+1+.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 1 A safe drive to the left leaves a tricky approach over diagonal-ing bunkers to a green that slides away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955214519-71VJQQLVG3TEWDX86B2H/Golf+Course+Architect+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+1.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 1 A brave drive opens the majority of hole locations. Note how the rear flashed bunker - a classic MacKenzie trait - blends into those on the second (added as part of a previous masterplan). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955281150-T77RCBDXJ0NLGXPZY02H/Golf+Course+Shaping+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+1.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 1 A sneaky bunker bay helps to defend the rear-left low hole location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955240320-G7MOQ38ZUI4I17KO0WD2/Golf+Course+Construction+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+1.jpg Projects - Titirangi -Hole 1 Looking back at the restored first green, freshly planted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955254438-OD7WTJ7OZ88QQREQJ8P4/Golf+Course+Design+-+Titirangi+-+Alister+MacKenzie.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 1 MacKenzie's routing plan provided the best source for his design intent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955813345-NICMXXB1D2G9DP742K7D/Golf+Course+Redevelopment+-+Titirangi++-+Hole+1.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 1 Before!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955282847-FXV2XGWA2N5MO8Y21QKN/Golf+Course+Restoration+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 A four-foot mound to the green’s front-right will either aid or confound both the long and short approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955816637-KPGFKF5R47V432R25C1P/Golf+Course+Designer+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 This funky bunker, 40 yards short of the green will influence the strategy of play to the majority of left hand side hole locations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955214147-JUXP47HROTA56TILHF0Q/Golf+Architecture+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 Grown-in…10 months later! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955294909-D4FDRAELINJ9CAXQUSNB/Golf+Design+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 Restored fairway bunkers complicate the ideal angles of approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586955259648-28WMBY8KKEDCWZ000UYK/Golf+Course+Renovation+-+Titirangi+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 The details of the rear bunker…a classic MacKenzie feature! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1677828625273-W7SOKL2HNCU7XHGIPYKL/Titirangi+-+Golf+Course+Photography.jpg Projects - Titirangi - Hole 17 Looking back down the fairway. (Credit: Doug White.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957604447-ZY3BF5IZ6S63XASL0BK5/Renaissance+Golf+Design+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 15 A long three is transformed into a short-four; play to a shelf on the fairways right flank to open up the green’s left shelf! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957483261-XD7OLZA7ESMTM1CQRDUP/Golf+Architect+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 4 The drive is squeezed by a huge (!) bunker on the right, and a trio eating in from a naturalised sandy area on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957477623-VZCZA9W1W2OV9PQLU5PN/Golf+Course+Architect+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 1 An elegant pair angle across the front of the raised opening green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957539656-FLGC7T6V5FT04YB215O7/Golf+Course+Redesign+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 10 A sprawling bunker, sat into the face of a rise, guards the ideal inside-line of this long, downhill four. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957494603-5K37MAPQ3KYFLTVTF0N6/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 3 A high, three-tiered punchbowl green sits alongside four climbing/stacked bunkers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957524362-LYCBC444GXM6L4NCXQAD/Golf+Course+Planning+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 2 The punchbowl green is within reach at this short-four, but only if a drive squeezes past a cute pair of pits sat into the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957573757-6VTXCOKYLNR3VBIDULBM/Golf+Course+Shaping+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 12 With it’s right flare blending into a pair of greenside pits, this drive bunker shields the ideal line to a saddled green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957579987-P2GUCNGTC54VJMH6QPKN/Golf+Design+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 13 Sat into the hill face, this stacked pair of bunkers will swallow a short approach from the fairway’s low left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957503907-8Y2A5ZWJ0B6A9OWH23B0/Golf+Course+Construction+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 11 Against the prevailing wind, this long three might play as a four. A drive will have to chase past this bunker if it is to feed back towards the precariously perched green site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957542719-EPSF330NAP2CL1LTOLGP/Golf+Course+Renovation+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 9 Two funky capes splay into the dune on differing angles; the preferred angle of approach will typically be from the fairway’s left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957557462-MBHPHGARXG14F5PFBDXL/Golf+Course+Shaper+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 8 From the tee, these two bunkers - sat into a dune face - blend with a right greenside bunker. Driving alongside, or to a shelf just short, of this pair will yield the ideal angle to a hole cut on the greens left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957516336-X4H4I45P4OBEIDV8OZTI/Golf+Course+Designer+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 7 The green of the short-four seventh hides behind a significant dune, while this lone bunker guards its open front-left corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957523706-R64FYJI2RXP2QXTAWNW1/Golf+Course+Design+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 5 A central pot splits two opposing routes to this ocean facing three. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957557539-0DLSX20Y63K1CU23M4K2/Golf+Course+Restoration+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 17 With a hint of the third green at Royal Melbourne (West), the drivable seventeenth is particularly tricky in the prevailing cross winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957601119-CS9XFMMQZSQROYVT1BJ8/Landscape+Design+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 16 A trio of bunkers defend (and hold-up) the left side of this beautifully back-dropped mid-three! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586957592822-1GOD8EKYQ5079VEX26FY/Golf+Designer+-+National+Gunamatta.jpg Projects - National (Gunamatta) - Hole 16 ‘In the dirt’, to 15 months later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951058636-2HTB6J5D3RDUM9WB096E/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+1+-+7+-++June+24%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 1 & 18 An eclectic collection of bunkers reinstated as per historical imagery and preserved landforms on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951142087-6N7G8P0ZHUTAPB4R5FI6/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+6+-+3+-++October+28%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 6 Two smaller bunkers are recaptured to their original scale; previously hiding amongst gorse, the huge left bunker is restored with heathery islands as per a historical aerial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617286576722-CYA4BFISQ8DKG7I8D8X0/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+4+-+2+-+March+30%2C+2021.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 3 With arguably the best textures of any golf course in the world, the heath is looking it’s best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951168522-5NYZEBFDKPYD6J8C1HXL/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+14+-+3+-++May+15%2C+2018.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 14 An out-of-chaarcter bunker - added in the 1990s - to test the stronger player - is vastly broadened into the form of the artificial berm encapsulated sand-scapes of the Hotchkin’s early years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951076858-EGCKOPVEK5SSND0HJJOJ/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+6+-+1+-++June+24%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 6 Extensive tree-work has helped recapture the heathland environment, showing-off the wonderful golfing features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951168110-D2OLVPV6YPEDTL5OSIAZ/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+17+-+1+-++May+15%2C+2018.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 17 Restored to it’s original footprint, tree removal sees the front-left ‘green side’ bunker dominating the strategy of this great short par-four; sand is flashed up the far face to be seen from the tee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951060618-ZFNFVWH5GE1WVO7MQV2S/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+1+-+3+-++June+24%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 11 A variety of size and shape helps to set Woodhall Spa’s bunkers apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951098715-XPW8EFKIYS0F45W8N93L/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+18+-+1+-++December+03%2C+2018.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 18 A contrast to the deep and brawny bunkers most associated with The Hotchkin…a tiny, raised pot is scratched back into the funky berm which separates the first hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951076712-NLVAI8H7MAD4N80ZZEGZ/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+2+-+2+-++December+07%2C+2018.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 2 The Hotchkin’s biggest bunker is restored to its former glory, with a view to improving golfer and maintenance access. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586953600296-5BANGTGI8U6AJUGU3SBB/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+6+-+1+-++October+28%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 6 This bunker stands tall, flashing above grade…but still blends seamlessly into the surrounding textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617286566195-X8K54U0TC2B2DJ860N0T/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+4+-+1+-+March+30%2C+2021.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 2 Tree removal behind the second green opened-up a deceptively distant vista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951119221-5IHUU12KTW6GVJLUGOA3/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+2+-+1+-++October+28%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 2 A heather-clad bunker, hiding left of the second fairway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951098786-MD701QE5CD7W1Z2X5UOE/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+12+-+1+-+December+13%2C+2016.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 12 Tree management at sunrise! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951145102-EMGM6EBVB0C9S28SCZZW/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+11+-+1+-++October+28%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 11 Cross-bunker with restored foot bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586951192674-NY6PHWY2DFRBG0GXXYNX/Woodhall+Spa+-+Hole+3+-+2+-++June+24%2C+2019.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 3 The original extents of this oft-photogographed bunker are recaptured, with the green-side tie-in reworked to reduce wear from green to tee foot-traffic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617286569665-3FVCN4Y5FAY8ZQ5ENNSN/Woodhall+Spa+%28Hotchkin%29+-+Hole+4+-+3+-+March+30%2C+2021.jpg Projects - Woodhall Spa - Hole 4 While restoring the beauty of the original bunker shapes, access was improved by artfully folding down the inside bunker edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1605084728124-DH5J8HKRZ4F85AC075P9/Golf+Course+Architect+UK+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+6.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 6 The fairway of this drive-and-pitch four is open to the left, but it will leave a treacherous approach over this trio of cross-pots! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500437256-6K59UWOK4L4K35JIHSXE/Golf+Course+Architect+England++-+Seacroft+-+Hole+14.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 16 A funky bowl in the green was reinstated to its original depth, and broadened for increased playability. Approach angle will really matter on this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500943825-4PO97MDMR86PP6TM7IA7/Golf+Course+Design+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+10.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 10 Green has been expanded to the front-right for more variety. A penal and unsighted pot to the rear-right of the green has been filled in to allow for a more interesting recovery. (Photo: John Davey.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500921218-46OCTHZOJI53POYQ88OT/Golf+Course+Architecture+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+14.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 14 A couple of awkward pots have been transformed into one, easy to enter pot, with a run-off and green expansion to the rear. Buckthorn removal has opened-up through views behind the green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500437721-BC3PK3JN6VWX53AFUX7J/Golf+Architect+UK+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+16.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 14 Creating a little more drama, while addressing traffic issues! A flat walkway/dunetop was chased out to establish a trio of grassed-over cross-bunkers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956336290-CX1HHEDTFKAJXJH27QLZ/Golf+Architect+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+7.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 7 Sat into a dune ridge, a once naturalised bunker is re-instated to a more strategically and visually influential position! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956379645-0GO3MP4Y98MG1WBH7LET/Golf+Course+Shaper+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+8.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 8 A revetted bunker is dramatised into a natural hazard which sprawls into a dune face. With a slight tweak of the landform, a drive close to the out-of-bounds is now rewarded with a glimpse of the re-captured far-left hole locations. Shifting the right bunker edge a couple of meters left aims to alleviate a heavily pinched wear area. Behind the green, rank grasses have been removed into a sandy scrape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956368311-UU3LUPGFX51UNW2EIY5Z/Golf+Course+Designer+-+Seacroft+-+Rowntree+-+Hole+9.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 9 Harry Rowntree’s painting of the 9th was featured in Bernard Darwin’s book ‘The Golf Courses of The British Isles… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956374208-LCMMQ08EGOCWT2RNQX2N/Golf+Course+Renovation+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+9+.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 9 …recapturing the scale and ruggedness of this early era, with consideration for maintainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500443064-0PT1OSU0BPM3BND006EE/Golf+Course+Architect+Scotland+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+17.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 17 An angular ridge has been re-bunkered to allow for a running shot, with the pots now visible from the tee and fairway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586956333180-H7M6XZ0LRAW5W7D0I5MB/Golf+Course+Architect+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+6.jpg Projects - Seacroft - Hole 6 Perfectly round pots are re-shaped, inspired by the great links bunkering of Muirfield and The Old Course. The right of this trio is shifted left to be more accommodating to an attempt at driving the green, or well placed drive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634500446500-9UYT3M36AYT273MFBGFM/Golf+Course+Architect+UK+-+Seacroft+-+Hole+6.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760509812920-TVXAP1M8TDZUJ52BOILA/Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects - St. Enodoc - Hole 1 Green expansion shows-off the wonderful links contours, creating a pin position in the front bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1586958491840-0F3UR2DLRWU5JNIVT840/Golf+Course+Architect++-+St+Enodoc.jpg Projects - St Enodoc - Hole 18 A broadened transition from the 17th green allows traffic over a natural, grassed surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760509813473-WY604JA8Q47BMMMAI0WQ/Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - St. Enodoc - Hole 12 An expansive sand pit - very much in-keeping with the rest of the site - replaces a craft-less pair of pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760509815684-Y185IPMB2XMKQ1ENOEGQ/Golf+Course+Architecture.jpg Projects - St. Enodoc - Hole 7 The left side bunkers deceptively stack on one another, with the approach pit sprawling to blend into the distant beach beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1736172274708-BUQZ5ZR1NZC9QT5BFM92/North+Berwick+-+Redan.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 15 Image Credit: Scottish Golf Course Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1700647237312-C594PNT449RT0E7D0OY9/North+Berwick+-+Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 17 Reno-restoration of a cross-bunker which suffered from poor playability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1700647232942-IRMFGWR37QM5B9LIPLBQ/North+Berwick+Restoration.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 15 Inspiration for restoration of the famous Redan bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1701201318095-JNI9ZHPU6K2B6V0BDQ1X/Redan.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 15 A handful of historical images provided reference for restoring the Redan bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1726121398291-P35P7HKJRXQLBUBDSP8V/North+Berwick+-+Restoration.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1736172274635-YET11GRAMW72KAN6NHV0/North+Berwick+-+Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - North Berwick - Hole 17 Image Credit: Scottish Golf Course Photography. Once a bridal way to the beach, the 17th’s fronting bunker has recaptured its original scale, with an improvement in playability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1666039470499-L56HEZ5RBKPA4T74XJTF/Denham+-+Golf+Architect.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 15 The visually dramatic 15th green complex, restored with Braid’s original in mind! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1641276648388-SPFQ7AOJEPXOFWWYSMPE/Golf+Course+Renovation+-+Denham.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 15 The artists impression (and a historical photo from shortly after construction) provided a reference for restoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1726121845705-G063A5V6OWZ1IUELMBIM/Denham+-+Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1666039470082-U47WZ3F6ECGOXG2BWB1K/Denham+-+Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 6 Grassy humps and hollows, tying into existing bunkering, aim to solve a blind safety issue between playing corridors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1726121845264-8LZ3YKR8L6YO9HSWFGZI/Denham+-+Golf+Course+Renovation.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1726121849628-VLSZ6HJERZV43NOI3HWU/Denham+-+Golf+Course+Architect.jpg Projects - Denham - Hole 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1760554700181-PWZYL4BF6ACQ2L8O5Z4V/Practice+Green+Shaping.jpg Projects - England National Golf Centre - Short Game Area The central ‘profile’ bunker allows for a variety of escape heights and trajectories to be trained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617295782854-8SNZG8ZGLCH69WA4AOFZ/Academy+Green.jpg Projects - England National Golf Centre - Short Game Area An unusable area transformed into a practice area for England’s best amateur golfers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617295781592-2P8QV4YWP36SJQ61JVHP/Short+Game+Area.jpg Projects - England National Golf Centre - Short Game Area The ‘contour’ bunker (right of shot) allows shots to be practised from a variety of stances; the far bays allow for full-length shots to be played down the length of the existing driving range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617295795925-S85HRIPXANRS6D17EOWY/Practice+Area+Design.jpg Projects - English National Golf Centre - Short Game Area Different sections of the greens respond to the surrounding terrain to give the ultimate variety in recovery shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617295796715-GXAX560CEABJT879816X/Golf+Practice+Area.jpg Projects - English National Golf Centre - Short Game Area The unusually shaped greens takes full advantage of this previously unused space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502601850-9KTPARS7K6L4V3YNRG26/Golf+Course+Architect+-+St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+2.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 2 Taking advantage of an original playing corridor, the second flows naturally between the dunes. A pair of bunkers on the right mimic existing natural sandscrapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502360459-NG9MQ2YGKQYAJJWJVD41/Golf+Course+Architect+Scotland+-+St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+4.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 4 Looking back on the opening par-5, which dramatically drops alongside Sheephaven Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617294107828-RD8DBE5TBTSCCDZGUDPY/St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+3+-+1+-+September+18%2C+2020.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 3 The first short holes carries a couple of deep pocket, into a final bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502315410-UE07CMD85V1JFLVZ6NTJ/Golf+Course+Architect+England-+St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+11.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 11 High green flanks are best approached from opposing sides of the wildly undulating fairway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502486737-SFW1R4BQGE2PZ6XW7CU0/Tom+Doak+-+Hole+7.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 8 The green of this short-four is tucked beyond a sharp, rippling rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617292259745-Q8GV7GZTS8GBE2IH9UF3/St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+17+-+3+-+September+13%2C+2020.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 8 The final short hole rises beyond a deep depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502447428-UOYN0ZRPP7UV5KH7MXG4/Renaissance+Golf+Design-+Hole+6.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 6 A pre-existing sandy expanse cuts across the second shot of the par-five. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617292258989-PKZCIC81MEWZ538WU2GT/St+Patrick%27s+-+Construction+-+Hole+5.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 5 A long-3 over an enormous expanse of sand features an elegant green (as shaped by Eric Iverson.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617292351821-U7TE477UYGP3U88FVU4D/St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+5+-+3+-+September+13%2C+2020.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 5 Gnarly sandy pockets were saved during construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502373496-OMDPM8Z8M9ZWWUCMP6J7/Golf+Course+Construction+-+Hole+12.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 12 Using the mountain of Muckish as your guide, a strong second shot will leave you a view of this beautiful approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617294383543-E3T17WOB3JTVQMDJUSCQ/Golf+Course+Architect+-+St+Patrick%27s+Links.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 15 A short-3 transitions up the hillside, clinging to sandy chasm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502350814-X1BRATGKYUM8XOBJ8DV5/Golf+Course+Architect+Ireland+-+St+Patrick%27s+Links+-+Hole+9.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 9 The ninth green tilts away at grade, beyond a deep bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502416338-39JVG55GM23E1ELL4CBR/Golf+Course+Shaping+-+Hole+13.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 13 Seemingly out on it’s own, this mid length par-four crests through an expanse of the dunes to reveal a glimpse of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1617294744754-BBUF0VXOL1I0C85EQNQ7/Golf+Course+Architect+UK+-+St+Patrick%27s+Links.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 18 Looking back on the finishing short-four, with its green nestled between a pocket short and long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54de4ce4e4b065fefa4ebd75/1634502393102-V5HLVU7O82TBFL8WCYEG/Golf+Course+Design.jpg Projects - St Patrick's Links - Hole 15 A short par-three tacks its way up Magheramagorgan dune, clinging to a huge sand scar.