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Designing Golf

Fried Egg Golf
Golf Architecture
Golf Course Design
Alister Mackenzie
Augusta National
Golf Courses
Riviera Country Club
Strategic Design
Oakmont Country Club
Fairness In Golf Course Design
Golf Course Architecture
Penal Design
Heroic Design
Golf Course Footprint
Royal Melbourne
Royal St. George's
Bethpage Black
TPC Sawgrass
Cypress Point Club
William Flynn
CB Macdonald

Designing Golf is a show about golf courses: how they’re built, who builds them, and which ones are worth playing. Hosted by Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison, Designing Golf will explore all facets of golf architecture, from its basic principles to its history to its practitioners to its best examples in the United States and abroad. Each episode will investigate a different topic in a fun, conci... more

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Next week, Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, will host the Open Championship for the 11th time. The pros will probably love it (because they almost always do), but will we like it? In this episode, Garrett discusses all things Royal Bir... more

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One of the biggest stories in the golf course industry over the past 30 years has been the rise of the public destination golf. The 2020s in particular have seen a remarkable surge in remote developments featuring neoclassical golf architecture. So w... more

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William Flynn, the designer of Shinnecock Hills, was one of the greatest golf architects of the Golden Age. In this episode of Designing Golf, we explore his distinctively naturalistic, restrained design style. First, Garrett lists what he believes a... more

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In two weeks, the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, for the sixth time. This episode of Designing Golf dives deep into the course’s history and current William Flynn design. First, Garrett talks with his Fried ... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph LaMagna
Writer for Fried Egg Golf focusing on the professional game and high-level venues
Fried Egg Golf
Episode: A Royal Birkdale Deep Dive
Mike Koprowski
Golf course architect; designing Candyroot Lodge's first 18-hole course; co-designer of BroomSedge
Candyroot Lodge, BroomSedge
Episode: What’s New in Public Destination Golf?
Jim Nagle
Architect specializing in restoration and renovation
Nagle Design Works
Episode: Great Architects: William Flynn
Bob Crosby
Golf historian
Golf history expert
Episode: Great Courses: Shinnecock Hills
Bradley Klein
Golf architecture writer and consultant; author of Discovering Donald Ross
Bradley S. Klein / Published author
Episode: Great Architects: Donald Ross (feat Bradley Klein)
Bruce Hepner
Golf architect with a focus on economical construction and renovations
Independent golf architect; previously associated with Doak projects
Episode: The Economics of Golf Course Construction (feat. Bruce Hepner)
Brian Schneider
Golf architect; long-time Tom Doak associate; co-designer of Barnwell
Barnwell (South Carolina)
Episode: The Original Augusta National (feat. Brian Schneider and Josh Pettit)
PJ Clark
Guest and student on routing topics
Episode: Golf Architecture 101: Routing
Scot Sherman
Lead designer at Love Golf Design
Love Golf Design
Episode: Pete Dye’s Design Legacy (feat. Scot Sherman)

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Garrett Morrison
Host of Designing Golf

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 259 ratings
  • Thoughtful Conversation

    Designing golf has quickly become my favorite FEG podcast. It is clear that Garret and his guests think about golf design in a unique and nuanced way (beyond just width and angles). Really appreciated the most recent conversation with Mike. Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJ F96
    United States15 days ago
  • Who’s today’s Tom Bendelow?

    Love the content. Don’t always agree with views and opinions but that’s how it should be. Would love to see a few features on true public golf.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NineholePeteC
    United States15 days ago
  • Thought Prevoking

    Great podcast for both beginner & advanced architecture nerds. Love the podcast, learn something every time I listen. It has deepened my appreciation for the game of golf & the courses I play. Even the most basic course has aspects of architecture that make the round more enjoyable as you’re playing & noticing features that previously I would not have paid attention to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickyRoo32
    United States16 days ago
  • Great pod for the architecture lovers

    Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brent. 10
    United States19 days ago
  • Great for Golf Course design Fans

    Love this show for fans of the design, architecture, and agronomy side of the golf business. I would love to hear an episode about Architect’s Golf Club in New Jersey. It is a beautiful course and each hole is based on the work of an architect from the golden age of design. This would be a cool way to talk about many different architects in one episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fozly
    United States2 months ago

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Fans appreciate the host's curiosity and well-structured conversations with guests.
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Listeners praise the show's depth and clarity in explaining complex design concepts.
The show is often described as educational and entertaining, with strong production and teaching value.

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#37
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#34
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#69
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#25
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#37
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#71
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What’s New in Public Destination Golf?
Q: How does this project balance public playability with architectural ambition?
By prioritizing playability for all while still challenging golfers with varied sightlines, diagonal grasses, and contoured greens; the design aims to be rigorous and engaging without relying on excessive length or overly obvious theatrics, a balance guided by site realities and the goal of a memorable exam for golfers.
What’s New in Public Destination Golf?
Q: How does minimalism influence the design decisions at Candyroot?
Minimalism means doing the absolute minimum necessary to make the golf course work—no major earthmoving into the native landscape, shaping greens and tees rather than fairways, and letting landforms and grasses define the strategy and aesthetic.
What’s New in Public Destination Golf?
Q: What inspired Candyroot Lodge's land choice and initial routing ideas?
The land's dramatic topography, steep ridges, and multiple fingers descending toward a major creek suggested a world-class routing could be achieved with minimal earthwork; the site offered both dramatic golf potential and proximity to a major metro, making it ideal for a public destination project.
Great Architects: William Flynn
Q: Where did Flynn's diagonals and angled tees originate from, and was this a conscious choice or a natural evolution?
There was a strong, conscious emphasis on diagonals and diagonal lines that shaped both the line of play and the angles players face, reflecting a systematic approach to lines of play rather than random variation; this diagonal logic evolved with the Philadelphia School's influence and Wilson's development, and you can see it consistently across Flynn's courses.
Great Courses: Shinnecock Hills
Q: You discuss the tension between the Victorian template hole philosophy and Flynn's land-first approach. How did Flynn's Philadelphia School background influence his work at Shinnecock, relative to McDonald and Rayner?
Flynn's approach diverged by letting the terrain dictate strategy rather than prescribing a fixed set of hole templates. He sought a seamless integration with the landscape, hiding strategic features within natural forms, which opened space for architects to read the land and craft a course that evolves with play rather than guiding a player through a predetermined sequence of holes.

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What is Designing Golf about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on golf course architecture, routing, and restoration through in-depth conversations with architects, historians, and practitioners. Episodes regularly explore design philosophy, historical schools, and the realities of constructing and maintaining courses, with a distinctive emphasis on land-form driven approach, sustainability, and accessibility. Listeners can expect thoughtful, technically informed discussions that connect historical principles to contemporary practice, along with behind-the-scenes insights into notable projects and restorations. A standout trait is the host's ability to translate intricate design concepts into engaging storytelling, making architecture accessible to both industry insiders and pass... more

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Recent guests on Designing Golf include:

1. Joseph LaMagna
2. Mike Koprowski
3. Jim Nagle
4. Bob Crosby
5. Bradley Klein
6. Bruce Hepner
7. Brian Schneider
8. PJ Clark

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