If you think golf course designers work in a risk-free environment, think again. From black mambas to bamboo vipers, architect Paul Jansen discusses his experiences of snakes on site
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Written by Paul Jansen
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Background
Fenguangshan, also known as Phoenix Hill, opened its full 18 holes in January 2008. Developed in harness with the local government by a mainland owner, the club is not really a ‘...
Think of Pebble Beach and one immediately conjures up images of Pacific rollers crashing onto the rocky cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula. Take a trip over to Gleneagles and memories of the wild and...
Augusta National aside, the Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass is arguably the most recognizable course in the United States—if not the world. As host of THE PLAYERS Championship, images of the...
I think Nine Eagles’ greatest strength lies in the variety of its par threes. The two par fours are fun to play, but for me, the one-shotters really make the course. More often than not, you...
BACKGROUND
By the region’s standards, Navatanee, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr design some thirty minutes from the centre of Bangkok, is a pensioner. Opened for play in 1973, the course was purpose...
My favourite hole at Kau Sai Chau? Can I have my favourite fifty-four? We’re very lucky to have such a broad spectrum of holes to choose from—many of which I consider to be truly great....
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