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Jackson Kahn Design and Wisconsin s own Steve Stricker are part of a design team for a 270 acre golf course in Ashippun.

David McLay Kidd is one of the most prolific golf course architects of his generation, but he also has another passion.

Want to study golf course architecture from the likes of Bill Coore? In 2026, you'll get your chance at Pinehurst Resort.

Of today’s age, Tom Doak is one of the most sought-after names in golf course design. Having authored some of the top modern designs in the world such as Pacific Dunes, Ballyneal, Barnbougle Dunes, ...

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The last several editions of Golf Digest's ranking of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, including the freshly released 2025-2026 list, reflect a growing shift toward more “option-friendly” designs.

I grew up playing and loving golf but was always interested in course architecture and the strategy behind the game – I just never really saw it as a potential career. I went to college at Brown ...