A simple line drawing of an imaginary routing that satisfies a few modern ideals.

Always fun to watch this looping animation of Augusta's 15th "Firethorn" hole morphing between its 1934 and 2022 states.

The incredible topography and elevation changes of Augusta National. The highest point is around the 1st green, and the lowest is at Rae's Creek, at the base of the bunker that fronts the 12th green. The 10th tee has roughly the same elevation as the 8th green.

Amazing shapeshifting of Augusta's 7th "Pampas" hole over the years

Like most of the holes, the 5th at Augusta has seen its fair share of changes. Check out that beautifully shaped drive bunker from 1934.

A gorgeous, sunny evening at Southerness

Testing out some cheap felt tip markers with a quick sketch of a heathland par 3.

It’s been altered numerous times, and now bears relatively little resemblance to its original style and design, but Augusta’s 15th never fails to produce unforgettable moments. What a shot, Rory. One for the ages 🔥

One of the strangest and most memorably excellent greens in existence. The “Gate” 16th hole at North Berwick. This is derived from 50cm lidar data, so it’s not massively precise, but it’s probably pretty close.

“Alps” has been in use at Hoylake since the earliest days of the course, with multiple different holes bearing the name. Today’s Alps has been in situ since 1923, and it’s a wonderful 1-shotter.

Cypress Point 15-16-17. “It gets better every time you play it” ~Anonymous 😉

Lovely to see the work of my friend and colleague in the flesh. Beautifully presented, wonderfully written, gorgeously illustrated. Already looking forward to Volume 3. Well done Sam, Dan and Will 👏

Huge congratulations to Rob and Ali McGuirk, and everyone at Prince's, on their great Walker Cup 2030 news!

I've been putting some meat on the bones of a simple routing concept. I've tried to marry an excellence of landscape with a solid variety of hole designs. If and when time allows, I may add more meat to these bones.

Hewn from the floor of a densely pine-forested valley. I’m struggling to think of a name for the course. Valley o’Pine? Any suggestions? 😉

The 3rd is one of my favourites. It's a relatively uncomplicated, yet quite strategic, long-ish 2-shotter.

It’s RNGC this weekend. One of the true highlights of the golf calendar. There’s nothing quite like Dan Davis’s Sacred Acre. He and his team of greenkeepers, along with the catering, entertainment and logistics specialists, produce magic every year, without fail. I can’t wait!

The Badgers are back, this time under the Cookie Jar umbrella Their latest podcast is now live, so be sure to tune in, and don’t forget to subscribe to their podcast and follow their social channels. We can’t wait to start working with them 👊

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New episode out with James Bledge the Links manager Royal Liverpool Golf Club . Great to catch up with one of the best in the business. Enjoy⛳️ Firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm/69 Pic credit - British & International Golf Greenkeepers Assn.