Mackenzie and Ebert 2017 Review

The 2017 Review 

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2017 The 2016 Notable Review Projects 

2017 - New Frontiers for Mackenzie & Ebert 

The year saw some major new developments for the company geographically, coupled with the usual busy schedule 

of projects in the UK and Europe. 

Four visits were made to South America during the year to look at projects in Peru, Chile and Argentina. 

Work commenced at Lima Golf Club by the end of the year to provide the Club with world class practice facilities. 

It is expected that planning work at Los Leones in Chile and at Pilar, Martindale and CUBA in Argentina will come to 

fruition with construction in 2018 and beyond. 

Lima, Peru 

Pilar, Argentina 

Fátima, Argentina 

Santiago, Chile 

Fátima, Argentina


Trump Turnberry, South Ayrshire, Scotland 

The Ailsa Course continued to draw plaudits throughout 2017 following the award of No. 1 ranking in Golf Monthly’s 

Top 100 courses in UK & Ireland in January. In the same month, the prestigious Golf Inc awards bestowed the Ailsa 

with the title of ‘Redevelopment of the Year’, describing it as “an iconic property that has been restored immaculately 

without losing the proud history created over hundreds of years.’ All Square, the social media platform for golfers, 

ranked Trump Turnberry Resort as the greatest golf course in the world. 

The King Robert The Bruce was opened in July by Eric Trump, in the company of King Robert himself! The holes at the 

far end of the course are the equal of the coastal holes of the Ailsa Course in terms of their setting and challenge. At 

the end of the year, Golf Magazine named the course ‘Renovation of the Year’ and Square Mile announced that it had 

gained their award of ‘Best New UK Course’. 

9th Hole On King Robert The Bruce


Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 

The revised Dunluce Course, with its two new holes, opened for play on 23 rd June on Captain’s Day. The new par five 

7 th and par four 8 th holes have blended in well and, as expected, are on schedule to be in tournament condition for 

The Boys Championship in August 2018 and The Open the following July. The aforementioned Square Mile awards 

bestowed the course with the title of ‘Best Course Renovation’ at the end of the year. 

7 th Hole 

8 th Hole


The Open Venues 

As well as the major projects at Turnberry and Royal Portrush, input has also been provided to 5 of the other Open 

venues. Advisory visits were made at Royal Troon, dune construction and bunker work implemented at Royal Lytham, 

the adjustments to the 3 rd hole and Open practice facilities at Carnoustie were completed, a historic study was 

produced for Royal Liverpool and, by the end of the year, plans for course adjustments and greatly improved practice 

facilities for The Open in 2020 were finalised at Royal St. George’s. 

3 rd Hole At Carnoustie


Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, Edinburgh, Scotland 

The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society is the fourth oldest club in the world and it has been at its current home on the 

west side of Edinburgh since 1898. Originally designed by Willie Park Jr and then extensively redesigned by Dr Alister 

MacKenzie in 1921, in past decades the course had not really kept pace with the modern game. The first phase of an 

ambitious three phase plan was completed in 2017, with two completely new holes, three new greens and bunkers 

re-sited and re-constructed on another 8 holes. Plans for Phase 2 have already been drawn up and work recommences 

next summer with a further 8 holes being revised. 

The New 17 th Teeshot


Royal Automobile Club - Old Course, Surrey, England 

The remaining bunkers on the last six holes were completed in early 2017 and all holes came back into play in the late 

spring, completing an express bunker reconstruction programme that only started in January 2016. The result is not 

far from having a new course, only for a fraction of the cost and the disturbance. 

This year’s work also included the wholesale reconstruction of the par three 13 th hole. The old hole had been heavily 

altered since Herbert Fowler, the original architect, laid it out. Set at almost the highest point of the entire Woodcote 

Park property, it was frustratingly blind, so the work focussed on making the green visible from the tee and rebuilding 

the green which had been poorly rebuilt at some point previously. It has transformed the hole. 

The Revamped 13 th Hole


Trevose Golf and Country Club, Cornwall, England 

Trevose’s iconic 4 th hole received a major overhaul in the winter of 2016 to 2017 and the hole re-opened in the 

spring. Standing on the green, the glorious views behind are now in sight. 7 holes have now been extensively reworked 

with the 14 th , 15 th and 16 th being tackled this winter. This year’s work includes bunkers, extensive green 

surrounds work and the opening up of bare sand areas to rejuvenate habitat and add interest to these holes. 

The New 4 th Green


Princes, Kent, England 

It is hard to think that Princes received just a passing mention in last year’s review, given all that has happened to the 

Himalayas Nine during 2017. As usual, a historic report was produced as a first step, which revealed that when the 

course was rebuilt after the 2 nd World War, the task was shared by two architects, but not from the same firm. Sir 

Guy Campbell and John Morrison deserve huge credit for this outstanding 27 hole complex. The greens and 

surrounds must rank amongst the finest in the links world. The 2017 project has involved maximising the potential of 

the natural landform for the Himalayas Nine, including the restoration of old features such as the Himalayas bunkers 

and an entirely new 5 th hole as well as other new hazards. By the end of the year, focus was turning to the Shore and 

Dunes Nines with a Masterplan for both being the next step. 

The New 5 th Hole 

Burnham & Berrow, Somerset, England 

Another great links with a superb set of par 3s. The short holes of a course often define its quality and they are 

second to none at Burnham. The project for 2017 has been to reshape the par 4 6 th green to make it more inviting to 

play to, while providing a suitable challenge at the same time . The Club have also added new tees on the highest 

dune on the course for the 6 th which provide awe inspiring 360 degree views.


Royal Cinque Ports, Kent, England 

Design work has recommenced at Royal Cinque Ports following a brief hiatus after a Masterplan and Historic Study 

were completed. There are some interesting projects which have been identified by the current committee as worthy 

of further consideration such as a new set of tees for the 3 rd hole, restoring some huge, old crater bunkers, the 

creation of bare sand areas, the restoration of an old second route to play the wonderful 16 th hole and the 

construction of a new short game area. 

The Wonderful 16 th Hole


Other notable projects were:- 

St Andrews – New & Eden Courses 

Following on from the creation of bare sand areas on the New Course, the company was delighted to be invited to 

provide a historical assessment for both the New and Eden Courses at St Andrews. Following on from that would be 

the recommendation of proposals for both courses. In the meantime, work continued on the New Course to form 

dunes to screen the views into the TV Compound for The Open to the left of the 15 th hole. 

15 th Hole On The New Course 

Royal Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales 

Porthcawl’s fine links hosted The Senior Open for a second time with a second win for the incredible Bernhard Langer. 

Just prior to this, a Bunker Strategy Report was produced for the Club. The conclusions were to fill some, form various 

new ones, restore the old large, rough edged bunkers which are apparent in the old plans and convert existing 

revetted fairway bunkers to this same rough edged style. Work is already underway.


Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland 

Portmarnock will host The Amateur Championship in 2019. Work was well advanced by the end of the year on low 

dune construction, practice facility improvements and the addition of some bunkers. The latter will tighten up the 

course at the landing area of the elite players in The Amateur. The course was recently voted No.1 in the Top 100 

Courses in Ireland by The Irish Golfer Magazine. 

The Low Dunes Left Of The 2 nd Hole 

The Island, Dublin, Ireland 

The Island will share the qualifying rounds for The Amateur with Portmarnock in 2019. In preparation for this event 

and for the benefit of the general membership, the 1 st tee area is being redesigned and reshaped and the fairway 

bunkers converted to rough edged hazards. A long term Masterplan has also been presented to the Club.


Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland 

The work at Royal County Down to provide the Club with an excellent practice ground and to create dunes to the 

right of the 17 th hole on the Championship Course was completed in early 2017. The dunes at the 17 th were intended 

to divide it from the practice area but they have had the dual effect of improving the character of the hole. Once 

again, the technique of lifting and relaying rough vegetation, called translocation, has proved itself in allowing 

changes to look as though they have been in place forever. Initial discussions were held regarding the ongoing 

maintenance of the iconic bunkers on the Championship Course towards the end of the year. 

10 th Hole


Royal Wimbledon, Surrey, England 

Having recently celebrated its 150 th anniversary, Royal Wimbledon has embarked on a carefully planned programme 

to restore its heathland, revamp its bunkers in keeping with its heritage, restoring green sizes, easing off severe 

greens, adding forward tees and improving its path network. Phase One started in the spring with the completion of a 

new Short Game Area close to the clubhouse and Phase Two followed this autumn with work to the 7 th to 10 th holes 

being completed by Christmas. Heathland regeneration is a key part of the programme and acid turf is being stripped 

from heather areas to use on bunker surrounds while allowing heather coverage to be extended. 

Bunkers Taking Shape On The 9th


Royal Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland 

The revised 12 th hole opened for play this season and work has also started on the new 7 th hole which is going to 

make full advantage of the majestic views that only the tee currently enjoys at present. The existing green design is to 

be replicated for the revised hole which is an interesting challenge when the landform is slightly different. This is a big 

step for the Club to take, but not only will it keep all that is good about the present hole and make the most of the 

setting but it also frees room to restore the lost strategy on the 8 th hole with its two level fairway. 

The View From Royal Dornoch’s Famous7 th Tee That Will Feature Along The Length Of The New Hole 

Nairn, Inverness-shire, Scotland 

An exciting new commission this year was to advise The Nairn Golf Club on future plans for the course. This process is 

now underway, with the Historic Research Study complete and recommendations currently being drawn up. The aim 

is to reinforce the challenge for elite players on this former Walker Cup and Curtis Cup venue, while making the 

course a little friendlier for those who find the game hard enough already.


Saunton, North Devon, England 

Saunton played the revamped West Course for the first time in 2017 before hosting the English Seniors Championship 

in June. Around that time, a thorough Historic Research Study on Herbert Fowler’s East Course was undertaken 

which highlighted the extra-ordinary impact which military activity during WW2 had on the course. 

Later in the year, the Club commissioned a study to look at improving its practice facilities, in line with their clear goal 

to have facilities capable of hosting top class national amateur events. 

Saunton’s Majestic Dunescape


Golf At Goodwood, Sussex, England 

Golf At Goodwood was delighted to bring all of their re-styled bunkers back into play in April. This two stage 

programme reduced the number and size of bunkers on the Downs Course, making them much more visually 

appealing and more relevant to the thinking of the better players, while also making life easier for the average player. 

After the first season in play, scores are lower overall showing that this aspect has been achieved. 

Goodwood’s Dramatic 11 th Hole


Effingham Golf Club, Surrey, England 

After a rolling programme of bunker reconstruction which had already taken 3 years, Effingham took the bold step to 

finish their final six holes this autumn. This involved 27 new or reshaped bunkers and the removal of 7. As highlighted 

last year, the aim throughout has been to stay faithful to the design philosophy of Harry Colt who laid out the course 

originally. The Club’s plans are to launch the completed work next May with a large pro-am event. 

Completed Bunkers On The 10 th Hole


Oakmere Golf Club, Nottinghamshire, England 

The ambitious upgrade programme at Oakmere continued in 2017 with new 7 th and 8 th greens and bunkers reworked 

on five holes. Further work is scheduled for early 2018 that will see the Admiral’s Course complete, leaving the 

creation of a new par three nine and fine-tuning of the Commander’s Course to be implemented in future years. 

This continued heavy investment in the course is paying dividends with member numbers holding up well and visitor 

rounds increasing in an area with plenty of competition. 

The New 15 th Hole


Fulwell, Middlesex, England 

Fulwell was originally laid out by Dr Alister MacKenzie but his work was largely lost during WW2. The current layout is 

the handiwork of John Morrison, Harry Colt’s younger partner. 

The members of the Club were keen to upgrade their bunkers and 2017 has seen the completion of the first three 

phases with the final phase in autumn 2018. Overall bunker numbers are being reduced but their impact on the 

appearance of the course and how the course plays is profound. 

The Challenging New Teeshot On The 13 th Hole


Fulford, York, England 

In some ways, it is sad to report that the bunker reconstruction project at Fulford has now come to an end. The six 

years of work has been very rewarding, taking this course, designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie’s brother Charles, back 

towards its original design characteristics. It was discovered that the bunkers used to be far more intricate in shape 

and the landscape more open, especially at the far end of the course away from the clubhouse. The project has 

resulted in a return to the intricate bunkers of old but with a slightly more modern take and a restoration of the open 

landscape and distant views in the heathland section of the course. 

The 9 th Hole 

Club de Golf Terramar, Sitges, Spain 

The Club has continued to make good progress with the implementation of a masterplan for its course which has a 

Tom Simpson layout at its roots. The beautiful 3 rd green set right beside the ocean opened in the summer.


Minthis Hills, Cyprus 

The Company has been working at Minthis Hills steadily since 2005 and it was exciting this year to build a new 11 th 

hole which is the first stage of an expansion plan for the course to bring holes over to where there are lovely views 

across to the Trudos Mountains. 

The plan involves a new par 5 10 th hole which is to be built early in 2018 and the new par 3 11 th which was seeded 

in August. The whole Minthis Hills Resort is going from strength to strength with dozens of properties sold and 

already occupied. 

The New 11 th Hole


Existing Course Projects In Iceland 

Activity in Iceland continued in 2017, with new work being opened and further work on the drawing board. 

Keilir 

The new 13 th , which will become new 10 th when the layout of the back nine is altered, opened this summer. The 

green is set in an old quarry and is a distinctive new addition to the course. A short par four, it has a long green with 

multiple levels, so accurate approach shots will be needed to offer up birdie chances. 

Keilir’s New 13 th Green 

Grafarholt, Reykjavik 

A budgeting exercise was undertaken for the reconstruction of this course, the oldest in Iceland.


Existing Course Projects In Finland 

The company’s long history of advising courses in Finland has continued in 2017. 

Pickala 

The 8 th & 9 th greens on the Seaside Course were constructed in 2017 and the new short game green was opened. 

There will now be a concerted effort to complete the green reconstruction on the front nine over the next two years. 

Vierumäki 

By the end of the year, the only green left to rebuild on the Classic Course was at the 9 th hole. The 3 rd , 5 th and 17 th 

greens were reconstructed during the year and the 2 nd and 14 th greens were opened for play. The last visit in 

November was slightly thwarted by an earlier than expected fall of snow however! 

The New 15 th Green At Vierumäki!


Vantaa, Helsinki, Finland 

Despite a very cold spring, the front nine was opened for play in June on this new course very close to Helsinki 

Airport. Operated as a green fee facility, it was immediately busy with Helsinki’s golfers. The course is being built in 

two phases with the back nine being the focus for completion in 2018 following a major landfill operation. 

5 th Hole


Club de Golf Terramar, Sitges, Spain 

The original nine hole course at Terramar, just south of Barcelona, was designed by Tom Simpson in 1927. The 

Masterplan, produced some years ago, uses neighbouring land for two new holes for a major reorganisation of the 

back nine. A contractor has now been selected for the project and work will commence as soon as planning 

permission is granted. The course hosted a Ladies European Tour Event in April. 

Noordwijkse, Holland 

The new Green Committee has been working hard to assess the requirements for this great links course over the next 

decade and beyond, given the likely pesticide restrictions which will come to bear within that period. 

11 th Hole At Noordwijkse


Two New Commissions In Northumberland 

Masterplans have been commissioned for two renowned courses in Northumberland. 

Bamburgh Castle 

This legendary course occupies a very special part of the world. Bamburgh Castle Golf Club is often quoted as one of 

the most scenic golf courses in Britain with incomparable views of Bugle Bay, Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands, the 

Cheviots and, of course, Bamburgh Castle. A bunker reconstruction project will commence early in 2018. 

The 4 th Green At Bamburgh 

Northumberland 

A full Masterplan was produced for Northumberland Golf Club. Sitting within Newcastle Racecourse with a few holes 

requiring a tee shot over the track, the course is another which enjoys a special setting. The old aerial photographs 

revealed many more bunkers which had more intricate shapes than those of today.


Other New Commissions In 2017 

Masterplans have been commissioned at two further Clubs, illustrating that many Clubs are prepared to invest to 

improve their golf offering for members and visitors alike. 

Ilkley, Yorkshire, England 

A delightful riverside course which bears the hallmark of none other than Dr Alister MacKenzie. 

A Historic Research Study has been completed along with recommendations for the 4 th and 6 th holes. 

North Hants, Hampshire, England 

Faced with disturbance as a result of a new water main crossing the course, the Club are creating an arrangement 

that allows their third hole to be split to allow top quality golf to be played throughout the works.


Update On 2016 Commissions 

Harewood Downs, Buckinghamshire, England 

Work to rebuild all of their bunkers has already been approved to commence in 2018 being phased in over two years. 

Moor Hall, West Midlands, England 

An insightful Historic Research Study has driven a bunker renovation programme that will bring back some 

magnificent old bunker shapes that had been completely lost over the decades. Work is scheduled to start in 2019. 

Worthing, Sussex, England 

Worthing are also embarking on a bunker refurbishment and 2017 saw the production of a full Historic Research 

Study and Course Audit. Work started in November with a resumption in 2018.


Once again this year, we have been entrusted to work on many of the great courses across the British Isles and 

Europe. Working sensitively on courses where the great old architects plied their trade is part of what we have 

always done in our careers. 

Harry Colt 

Architect 

Courses With Direct M&E Involvement In 2017 

Where The Great Old Architects Worked 

St Andrews Eden, Burnham & Berrow, Cannes Mougin, Hamilton, Prestbury, Royal Belfast, Royal 

Portrush, Royal Wimbledon, Trevose and Worthing 

Charles Hugh Alison (with Harry Colt) 

Effingham, Northumberland and Royal Lytham and St. Annes 

Herbert Fowler 

Delamere Forest, RAC Woodcote Park and Saunton 

Dr A MacKenzie 

Burnham & Berrow, Bruntsfield Links, Ilkley, Royal Troon (Old) 

Philip Mackenzie Ross 

Turnberry (Ailsa) 

Old Tom Morris 

Askernish, Prestwick, Royal County Down, Royal Dornoch and St Andrews New 

John Morrison 

Fulwell, Kedleston Park, Prestbury and Trevose 

Tom Simpson 

Club de Golf Terramar, North Hants and Cruden Bay 

James Braid 

Exeter, Bruntsfield Links, Goodwood and Mortonhall 

Willie Park Junior Bruntsfield Links, Royal Wimbledon, Gullane No 1, 2 & 3 

Herbert Fowler 

Philip Mackenzie Ross 

Tom Simpson


Turnberry South Ayrshire, Scotland 

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Chris Huggett & His UAV (Drone) 

Chris Huggett has been a key member of Mackenzie & Ebert since the formation of the company in 2005. He has 

been responsible for producing plans, earth movement, 3D modelling, visualisations and historical course studies 

which have assisted with virtually every project, as well as artwork for all of our publications, such as the booklets 

which have featured the proposals for Turnberry, Royal Portrush and Royal Troon. 

Chris has visited a number of courses with his drone this year including Goodwood, Royal St. George’s, Turnberry and 

Saunton to produce hole by hole flythroughs and photography. Chris has also been involved in a number of non golf 

projects including the Horsham Piazza Italia Ferrari event and marketing videos/photography for private & 

commercial properties.


Mike Howard 

Mike Howard, who joined the company in July 2016, has established himself rapidly as a strong member of the team. 

He has been closely involved with the work at Princes this year and has been to South America four times, most 

recently supervising construction at Lima Golf Club. 

His challenge now is to find a way to keep his game in good shape when exposed to the rigours of life as a golf course 

architect. Few have fared well in that struggle.

2017

South Ayrshire, Scotland 

The view towards the new 9 th green of King Robert The Bruce

Aberdeenshire, Scotland 

Course advisory visit and review of new 9 th hole

Angus, Scotland 

The Open Short Game Green is also the 18 th on the Buddon Course


An initial visit to this lovely inland links

Somerset, England 

The view from the new 9 th championship tee

Mid Glamorgan, Wales 

Bunker report commissioned for this great links

The Bahamas 

Web.com Tour event played on course designed 

by Tom when with Donald Steel & Company

Northumberland, England 

Initial visit made to this spectacular course

Surrey, England 

The penultimate phase of bunker reconstruction nears completion

Lancashire, England 

Review of bunker filling - 5 th hole

Hampshire, England 

Course reconfiguration plans progressed

Dublin, Ireland 

Converting revetted bunkers to rough edged bunker – 15 th hole

Middlesex, England 

The bunker reconstruction project is underway

Ayr, Scotland 

The great new clubhouse – Visit to discuss a possible Academy project

Nottinghamshire, England 

The course overhaul continues with new greens and bunkers

Ayrshire, Scotland 

Bunker strategy report reviewed


Old Course renovation site visit


County Antrim, Northern Ireland 

The Players’ Tunnel almost complete

Kent, England 

Planning visit made for the Himalayas Nine project


The view from the new 7 th tee


The view behind the new 8 th green

Edinburgh, Scotland 

Course audit review meeting


Course re-alignment project meeting


The penultimate phase of bunker reconstruction is complete


The bunker reconstruction continues

Cheshire, England 

Colt course audit review visit


The course overhaul continues with new greens and bunkers


The new 7 th green under construction


Old Course renovation site visit

Richmond, England 

Review of course length and overall par

Sitges, Spain 

Review of plans to add two holes to the back nine


The rough edged bunkers on the 1 st hole of King Robert The Bruce

Aberlady, Scotland 

Review of initial shaping of the new 15 th green


Review of Practice Facilities, Portland & Craigend Courses



New 15 th green ready for spreading of hollow cores

Iceland 

Budgeting work undertaken for revamp of the oldest course in Iceland


The new 13 th green takes shape


Bunker shaping in progress


Work progressing well

London, England 

New short game area under construction


Coronation Course design work presented

Marbella, Spain 

Tom ends his 2 year Presidency 

and hands over to Ross McMurray

Marbella, Spain 

Concerned about his various mishaps 

Ross feels Tom needs better protection

Lima, Peru 

Initial visit to assess the course and practice facilities


Visit to assess Club plans for green and bunker work


View from the 15 th green on the initial visit to assess the course and practice facilities


Initial visit to this first ever venue of the Latin America Amateur Championship

Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Non advisory visit to the two iconic Dr. Alister MacKenzie courses 

Amazing mounds around the 16 th green on the Red Course 

The mounding apparently inspired 

the 8 th green at Augusta


Video of the amazing mounds around the 16 th green on the Red Course


Initial visit to this wonderful parkland course


Visit to review infrastructure plans for future Opens at Royal Troon

York, England 

Review of 6 th hole bunker work


Review of bunker construction on the 1 st & 9 th holes


Noordwijk, Holland 

General review of the links

St Helena 

Update on protracted bureaucratic delays on this incredibly remote island


Proposals to revamp the 15 th hole drawn up

Cornwall, England 

New 4 th green and revamped 4 th hole re-open





Devon, England 

West Course works open on time, ready for English Seniors in June


Drone video of the 12 th hole on the West Course

Sussex, England 

The final phase of reconstructed bunkers open for play

East Lothian, Scotland 

Revised 8 th on No 1 in play and advice on all three courses


Course audit review meeting


Investigating options for adjustment to 3 rd hole


6 th hole on the Ailsa


8 th & 9 th holes on the Ailsa








Reconstructed short game area


Drone video of the coastal holes at Turnberry

Newcastle upon Tyne, England 

Draft Masterplan produced for the course


Follow up visit to prepare a submission 

for the design competition


New open sand area at the 5 th


Review of tee construction and practice facilities project


Finished results of the rough edged bunker project


The wonderful double green on the Himalayas Nine


Meeting to discuss long term proposals plan 

The wonderful 16 th green


Fife, Scotland 

Review of the bare sand area creation

Leicestershire, England 

Course audit undertaken


Course audit reviewed and updated

West Midlands, England 

Course audit presented to committee 

1946 imagery overlaid on 2017 terrain model


Course re-alignment project presented to members


Review of phase 1 and planning phases 2 to 4


Non advisory visit to learn about the Himalayas Putting Course


Review visit of Golf Academy and 

their Himalayas Putting Course


The new 8 th hole almost ready for play


Review of the 3 rd hole prior to the 2018 Open

Helsinki, Finland 

The grow in of the front nine continues although the spring is very cold


Construction of the back nine continues

Finland 

Discussing setting good flag positions with the greenstaff


Review of ongoing green construction



Gary Player tours the Ailsa Course and declares himself very impressed

Yorkshire, England 

Selection process to advise on this Alister MacKenzie course


Site investigation for course re-alignment

Sutherland, Scotland 

Planning the new 7 th hole

Inverness-shire, Scotland 

Appointed to advise this Walker Cup venue


Appointed to advise on this Harry Colt course

Lima, Peru 

Review of Draft Masterplan with the Club


Initial visit to the golf course of the Club Universitario de Buenos Aires


Planning of proposals for the 9 th & 18 th holes


Visit to prepare detailed plans for Phase One of the Masterplan report


The Amateur Championship was hosted over the Shore & the Dunes


Review of the course with the Club & The R&A 

during The Amateur Championship


The stunning new 9 th hole on the King Robert The Bruce Course


Drone footage of the new 9 th hole on the King Robert The Bruce Course


Finalisation of the Masterplan for the course 

Alternative par 3 4 th hole


Media Coverage of the Opening Day of the King Robert The Bruce Course


Beat The Pro Andrew Murray at the 10 th on King Robert The Bruce



The front nine opens for play

Prievidze, Slovakia 

Advisory visit to look at possible additional nine holes


Work starts on site


Phase 2 of the course renovation works being planned and SGA opens


Appointed to advise on 3 rd hole

Cyprus 

New 11 th hole project starts


Appointed to advise on this Alister MacKenzie course


Appointed to advise the Club on bunkering and layout options


Their Himalayas Putting Green


Review of the green construction project


King Robert The Bruce Scottish Club Golfer Coverage


Marking out visit – 9 th hole of the Himalayas


Review of the course to make it more visually appealing and challenging for the best players


The 7 th hole open for play


Rapid progress made on the project


Rapid progress made on the project

Isle of Wight, England 

Review of bunker styles

Buckinghamshire, England 

Bunker refurbishment plans progress

Iceland 

New 13 th hole opens


Coronation Course design work presented 

and Old Course work reviewed 

Picture courtesy of Lubos Hanskut


Fascinating Historic Research Study submitted to Club


The new 5 th green shaped on the Himalayas Nine


Review of bunker walk in edges

Sitges, Spain 

Discussion of plans for the two new holes 

with the proposed contractor

Outer Hebrides, Scotland 

Annual pilgrimage to the Askernish Open


The 5 th green ready for turfing

Sutton Coldfield, England 

Martin becomes a cycling referee at the 

Ladies’ and Girls’ Home Internationals



Visit to plan the next phase of bunker adjustments


Seed down and starting to germinate

Copenhagen, Denmark 

Review of landscape management strategy

Copenhagen, Denmark 

Visit considering golf academy options


Historic review and detailed assessment of 4 th and 6 th carried out


Phases 2 & 3 of their bunker reconstruction commence

Cyprus 

New 11 th hole establishing well


Work moves from the new holes 

to the fairway bunkers on the existing course


A great view of the new works approaching Edinburgh Airport


Fairway bunker construction underway – 2 nd hole

Beetsterzwaag, Holland 

Review of various projects to improve the course further


Wonderful links undulations on the 9 th of the Shore Nine


Drone footage of the construction work on the 2 nd hole extension & the new 5 th hole


Visit to take drone photographs of the course


Visit to take drone photographs of the course


Review of the new 15 th green


Historic and general review of the course


Historic and general review of the course


A playing visit with The R&A 

Martin Slumbers in the new Big Nellie!


The beautiful view to the 15 th green


The winning team at the SOL Golf Day


The high ridge on the 15 th hole is to be lowered 

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Lowering of the high ridge on the 15 th hole is underway


Work on 15 th hole taking shape


The bunker reconstruction on the remaining 6 holes begins


The approach shot before work commenced


The approach shot as work moves forward


Coming together


Work moves from the fairway bunkers 

to the green surrounds on existing holes


Work nears completion


The kind autumn allows excellent progress


Phase 2 works start with bunkering


Historic Research Study and bunker recommendations presented 

1941 imagery overlaid on 2017 terrain model


Wetland creation on the Himalayas Nine


Pre-construction visit for the last phase of bunker reshaping


Pre-construction visit for the next phase of bunker reshaping


Marking out visit for bunker walk in edge project


Playing visit


6 th green base shaped and approved


King Robert The Bruce Golf World Coverage


Planning of a new tee for the 16 th hole

Newcastle, Northern Ireland 

Initial discussions about the iconic bunkers 

10 th hole


6 th green ready for turfing 

View from the new championship tee


Work well underway


Reshaping of the greenside bunker at the par 3 9 th hole

Lima, Peru 

Final planning visit before construction commences 

New practice ground sprayed off


Review of Draft Masterplan with the Club


Budgeting visit for phase one of the Masterplan implementation


Visit to prepare Draft Masterplan proposals


Review of 9th & 18th hole detailed design proposals to allow a budget to be produced


Sutherland, Scotland 

Inspecting the new 7 th hole after initial clearance 

and the green design being carefully considered

Inverness-shire, Scotland 

Preliminary findings are presented to the committee


Rough-edged bunkers with a crumb-rubber liner


The kind autumn allows excellent progress


The 15 th being finished off


New forward tees added to cater for the shortest players


Work underway on 15 th and 16 th holes 

including large sand-scrape areas to diversify dune habitat


Reinstating Colt style shapes echoing shots from the archives


Advancing plans for the 3 rd hole project


The transformation of the 8 th is well advanced


Just waiting for the sand


The 6 th is ready for turf


Initial visit to review the course


Formation of new dunes to the left of the 15 th hole


The new 15 th green looking good under the snow cover


The new short game green in play


Pond enlargement providing material for dune construction projects


The new 5 th hole on the Himalayas Nine


Visit to show contractors around the proposed works


Review of various project for the course


Setting out the Open Practice Ground 

target greens with The R&A


Dune construction behind the 2 nd green


Rough edging of the fairway bunkers continues



Appointed to consider improved practice facility options


The final bunkers are shaped up bringing the bunker renovation project to a close


Next phase of course improvements being planned

Leicestershire, England 

Bunker renovation on 1 st , 2 nd , 15 th , 16 th and 17 th underway


Historic research study and 4 th and 6 th holes proposals presented to committee

Awarded Best New UK Course & Best Course Renovation by Square Mile

Mid Glamorgan, Wales 

Visit to review bunker filling and 

marking out of bunker adjustments


Levelling the future Open spectator village


New wetland area will form valuable habit and add to Prince’s biodiversity


New bare sand and dune slack

Newcastle, England 

Course adjustments are underway


Bunker proposals presented to members and details planned


With Phase 2 near completion, Phase 3 works are now being drawn up


Construction well underway on the dune construction project


The view from behind the new 1st tee complex

Lima, Peru 

Construction begins on the new practice ground

Lima, Peru 

All hands at work to complete the 8 th green base

Lima, Peru 

The 9 th green ready for root zone and the bunker shaped

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Mackenzie and Ebert 2017 Review

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