News Editor (Golf Course Architecture)
Richard Humphreys is a News Editor for Golf Course Architecture magazine, with his work also appearing in The Record magazine. Richard specializes in covering the latest developments and renovations in golf course architecture, providing insights into the design, construction, and management of golf courses around the world.
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Richard Humphreys' coverage predominantly focuses on golf course design and related events, often incorporating press releases. He would likely be interested in pitches that offer unique insights into upcoming golf course projects, architectural trends, or exclusive access to industry professionals involved in golf course renovations and designs.
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By: Richard Humphreys
Florida’s Washington County has approved a development order for a new public course designed by Tom Doak for Dream Golf.The Old Shores property is around 30 miles north of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, not far from the state’s Gulf of Mexico coastline. Michael and Chris Keiser – the sons of Bandon Dunes co-founder Mike Keiser – are leading the project for Dream Golf.“This land just makes you want to get to the next bend or over the...
By: Richard Humphreys
Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California, has reopened following a $23 million renovation by Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design.The club approved the plan, created by the design firm’s principal Todd Eckenrode in 2019, which covers all 18 holes and aimed to make the layout more playable and interesting, improve course aesthetics and conditions, and adhere to the club’s sustainability initiative.Construction began in April 2023 and has...
The new $47m Alabama Intercollegiate Athletics Golf Facility in Tuscaloosa, USA, has opened for the University of Alabama’s (UA) men’s and women’s golf teams.The facility includes a nine-hole course, 16-acre training facility, 410-yard driving range and 25,000-square-foot team building. The facilities have been built on a 176-acre site on Kicker Road and will be used solely by UA’s golf teams, as well as 30 donors, who contributed $14m of the total, with the...
While the Goodwood Estate in England’s South Downs National Park may be more famous for its horse racing and motor circuit, golf has been played there since the 6th Duke of Richmond’s first round 110 years ago.Golf At Goodwood now has two 18-hole layouts – the Downs and Park courses – and, from 2024, a new practice facility, The Copse.Designed by James Edwards of EDI-Golf, The Copse comprises a putting green, short-game area and six-hole short...
While the Goodwood Estate in England’s South Downs National Park may be more famous for its horse racing and motor circuit, golf has been played there since the 6th Duke of Richmond’s first round 110 years ago.Golf At Goodwood now has two 18-hole layouts – the Downs and Park courses – and, from 2024, a new practice facility, The Copse.Designed by James Edwards of EDI-Golf, The Copse comprises a putting green, short-game area and six-hole short...
By: Richard Humphreys
Brian Costello has been elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), at the organisation’s 78th annual meeting, which took place in San Francisco, California.“ASGCA members are ambassadors of the game, whether we are crossing county lines, state lines or international date lines,” said Costello. “I always considered it a responsibility to represent myself, my firm [JMP Golf Design Group], and by extension, the ASGCA in the best...
By: Richard Humphreys
Manchester Golf Club in England has new practice facilities designed by Gaunt Golf Design and built by driving range development specialist Booth Golf & Leisure.“Manchester GC had long struggled with their practice facilities,” said Gaunt. “The range was positioned in a low-level, boggy part of the site, alongside the railway line and it often became unplayable in winter due to a waterlogged outfield.“The club made the bold decision in 2020 to ask Booth...
Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, has revealed long-range plans to add new facilities, including a short course, putting green, golf performance centre, villas and an enhanced club entrance.Last year, the club agreed a long-term partnership with Love Golf Design to reimagine the championship course for the 2029 Ryder Cup.The design firm is part of Hazeltine’s new ‘Vision 2040’, which includes a new 10-hole par-three course and 32,000-square-foot...
By: Richard Humphreys
Green Eagle Golf Courses near Hamburg, Germany, is building a new course and is on track to open the first nine in April 2025.The club was founded in 1997 by Michael Blesch and Ralf Lühmann with two 18-hole courses, the North and South, both designed by Blesch. The 7,845-yard North has been the venue of the DP World Tour’s European Open since 2017 – following the redesign of six greens by European Golf Design. The North has water in play on 17 holes and the German Golf...
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Webbs Reserve Golf Club in Punta Gorda, Florida, has opened a new 18-hole golf course by Nicklaus Design for public play.The club is the centrepiece of the new Webbs Reserve at Babcock Ranch community, currently under development by Lennar.The Nicklaus Design team, led by designer Chris Cochran, laid out the 7,034-yard course across the coastal plains and wetlands of the south Florida community. The course has water in play on every hole, courtesy of the site’s 20...
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