#15 Queenstown Harbor GC McDonald & Sons, Inc.

New #1 Green at Mount Vernon CC McDonald & Sons, Inc. Pictures courtesy of drone photo aficionado Jake Lasco

#2 at Country Club of Fairfax McDonald & Sons, Inc.

Stopped by a fun 9-hole course while in San Francisco for the ASGCA Annual Meeting

Had the incredible opportunity to play Olympic Club during the ASGCA annual meeting

An absolute treat to play Meadow Club, Alister Mackenzie’s first design in North America.

First ASGCA Annual Meeting as a full member is in the books! It’s an honor to be a part of this great association, and I look forward to many more meetings in the future!

New #5 Green at Country Club of Fairfax!

Excited to share that McDonald Design Group will begin the Bunker Master Plan process at Bryce Resort in Basye, Virginia! I’m looking forward to working alongside Supt. Joel Miller and the resort to introduce a visually bold & strategic bunkering style to the course!

Being on a podcast was not on my bingo card for 2025! Thanks to Guy Cipriano and GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY for having me on, it was a blast!

Flying out to San Diego for the GCSAA National Trade Show! Come visit McDonald & Sons, Inc. at booth 2121!

Wrapping up the bunker renovation at CC of Fairfax! This was a fun project and I’m excited to see the course mature

Pinehurst #10 was one of the toughest rounds of golf I’ve ever played, buts it’s an impressive golf course!!

I could play No. 2 everyday! Thanks to RainBird Irrigation for the week of education and golf!

Sometimes golf design & construction takes you to some unique courses. Having a ton of fun with a full bunker renovation at a private residence in Upperville, VA!

Christmas 1997 is where it all began! Thanks to Richard for including me in the latest issues of ASGCA's "By Design" magazine. I love talking about how my love for golf and golf architecture came about, check it out! By Design – Issue 70, Summer 2025 ASGCA Home Offices McDonald & Sons, Inc.

Spray Day in Upperville! McDonald & Sons, Inc. Better Billy Bunker

Into the homestretch at Heronwood Farm GC!

Wrapped up a fun bunker renovation at Heronwood Farm GC in VA! It was a pleasure bringing this plan to life along with the property staff. Off to the next one! McDonald & Sons, Inc.

Say hello to Carter James Thompson!!! Carrie did an incredible job and is doing well. We can’t wait to bring you home to meet your big sisters!!