Development

Clubhouse of the Year 2026: The new heart of the club

The ideal golf clubhouse — as an idea — has a particularly tricky needle to thread: It needs to be enticing and alluring enough to draw people in but not overshadow the golf course itself.

Building a smarter golf course starts below the ground

Building a smarter golf course is not necessarily about spending more money. It is about knowing where to spend it, planning earlier and making decisions based on how the property will perform years after construction crews leave.

Sand Valley opens Commons, new 12-hole golf course in Wisconsin

The sixth course at the Sand Valley resort, its design is based on “common ground” courses and village greens traditionally found in the British Isles and is the first solo design by architect Jim Craig.

Cabot opens Old Petty Golf Course, details future expansion plans

Cabot has officially opened Old Petty, the second golf course at Cabot Highlands in Inverness, Scotland, while also looking ahead to its next phase of growth.

Development of the Year 2026: A cause for celebration

A new golf course development is always cause for celebration, and our Development of the Year competition continues to showcase some of the best work in the golf industry.

Details to redevelop former Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily

Details, the largest golf course operator in Portugal, has taken over the management of its first property outside of Portugal, the resort formerly known as Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa in Italy.

Faces of Golf Architecture: Lobb + Partners

Lobb + Partners, founded by Australian Tim Lobb, has grown into a truly global golf architecture firm through thoughtful international expansion.

Bear Lakes Country Club begins construction on new Davis Love III links course

Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken ground on a new links course designed by Davis Love III and Love Golf Design. The course is currently planned to be completed in November 2026.

The architecture of profit: Golf course designers share what makes courses fun, profitable and long-lasting

Top golf course designers and architects share the lessons they’ve learned about creating courses that deliver playability, efficiency and long-term value.

Spirit Golf Management acquired by The Sports Facilities Companies

Spirit Golf Management has been acquired by The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC). The move comes as SFC establishes its new Golf Division, with Spirit Golf continuing to operate under its existing brand.

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