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Posted on 2/6/24 at 11:41 am
Posted by Chang Wung
NOLA
Member since Jul 2023
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Posted on 2/6/24 at 11:41 am
Say you won the lottery, and wanted to build a golf course. Who would you hire to be the architect, where would you build it, what courses would you take inspiration from and what would you want the signature hole to be?
Personally, I would find the best possible land in louisiana (our golf blows) and hire Coore and Crenshaw to build a match play course (similar to Ohoopee and Ballyneal). I would want the course to have similar aesthetics to Pinehurst and Pine Valley , with natural waste areas and a rugged look to it. I would want my signature hole to be short driveable par 4 with a wild green and deep bunkering around the green to make par a good score. I think the concept of Ohoopee Match Club is so cool. The winner of the previous hole chooses the tee box for the hole, no stroke play, would be so much fun. It would also allow the architect to do some wild shite that they couldn’t do on a Par 72 Championship style course.
Posted by FieldEngineer
Member since Jan 2015
2144 posts
Posted on 2/6/24 at 3:40 pm to
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louisiana (our golf blows)


All I know is that I’d build some hills. It stinks playing on a completely flat course.
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence
Member since Sep 2016
2164 posts
Posted on 2/6/24 at 5:14 pm to
I'd go with King Collins. With flat land, you'd want someone who would be "maximilist." Create some features and elevation changes.

Coore and Crenshaw are great but I think it would be tough to do their style with no interest land features.
Posted by bopper50
Sugarland Texas
Member since Mar 2009
9247 posts
Posted on 2/6/24 at 7:44 pm to
C&C are artists, but they need a special canvas to start with.

I would hire Tom Doak.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16055 posts
Posted on 2/6/24 at 8:32 pm to
The match play format is so refreshing.

Almost all golf should be either skins or match.
Posted by holmesbr
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Feb 2012
3050 posts
Posted on 2/7/24 at 7:42 am to
Those match play courses the ones the YouTubers play that don't have tee boxes? Whoever is up picks a place to play from? I wouldn't be mad at that.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18099 posts
Posted on 2/7/24 at 9:11 am to
I'd just buy Paynes Valley, Ozark National and Buffalo Run. Great diversity and just awesome courses.
Posted by Mr. Blutarski
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Oct 2012
1768 posts
Posted on 2/7/24 at 9:27 am to
Andrew Green is who I'd hire. I'm also a huge fan of Golden Age architecture and he's the best in the business in doing renovations and restorations.
Posted by icegator337
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2013
3512 posts
Posted on 2/7/24 at 6:12 pm to
I'd prolly hope to find somewhere with stunning ocean views and cliffs like Normandy France or Ireland, sandy soil, and relatively close to an interesting city of 100k+. Tom Doak as the architect. I like the idea of half par holes incorporating risk reward.
Posted by Cleathecat
Houston
Member since Feb 2021
684 posts
Posted on 2/12/24 at 9:20 pm to
If you want another Ohoopee or Ballyneal why hire Coore and Crenshaw? Just hire Hanse or Doak.
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