NEKOOSA, Wis. – Tom Doak visited Scotland on scholarship as a young man – even caddying at the Old Course at St. Andrews – and was determined to study all the courses he could see. Learning from so many great…

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. – Tom Doak said he hasn’t sought out renovation or restoration work in recent years after having done plenty of such work earlier in his career. But working with Eric Iverson of Renaissance Golf, they made…

HOLYOKE, Colo. – Golf is supposed to be fun. It’s a game, and the inherent uncertainty of trying to strike a small ball long distances across uneven terrain is the best part. Ballyneal nails that quality better than most. Firm and…

What is minimalism in golf course architecture, anyway?  Several modern designers are frequently lumped into the same category of design under that stylistic banner, despite their sometimes wildly different products. Minimalism has become almost a catch-all for courses built by…