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Designing Golf

Fried Egg Golf
Golf Architecture
Golf Course Design
Alister Mackenzie
Augusta National
Golf Courses
Riviera Country Club
William Flynn
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
Merion East Course

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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Ten years ago today, Winter Park — a nine-hole municipal golf course in a suburban town outside of Orlando, Florida — underwent one of the most important renovations of the 21st century. On a budget of just over a million dollars, Keith Rhebb and Ril... more

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Many golfers don’t like seeing out-of-bounds stakes anywhere near a playing corridor; they object on principle. Yet some of the most famous, revered holes in golf use out-of-bounds as a strategic hazard — so there must be something to it. In this ins... more

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On September 1, East Potomac Golf Links, a popular municipal golf facility in Washington, D.C., was supposed to shut down for a massive renovation led by the Trump administration and architect Tom Fazio. But then... it didn’t. So what’s going on here... more

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When Mike Keiser opened Bandon Dunes in 1999, his son Michael was 18 years old. Michael Jr. went on to play a key role in the expansion of the Keiser family’s Dream Golf empire. Along with his brother Chris, he oversaw the development of Wisconsin’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Rhebb
Coore & Crenshaw associate, project lead at Winter Park
Coore & Crenshaw
Episode: The Winter Park Renovation, 10 Years Later
Craig Winter
Senior Director of the Rules of Golf at the USGA
USGA
Episode: Golf Architecture 101: The Uses of Out-of-Bounds
Brendan Porath
Fried Egg Golf colleague and DMV local
Fried Egg Golf
Episode: The Story of East Potomac Golf Links
Michael Keiser
Golf-course developer leading Wild Spring Dunes, Rodeo Dunes, and Old Shores projects
Keiser Family / Keiser Enterprises
Episode: Michael Keiser’s Second Act
Wayne Morrison
Author of The Nature Faker; Merion Golf Club member; William Flynn expert
Merion Golf Club; Author
Episode: Great Courses: Merion
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
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)

Hosts

Garrett Morrison
Host of Designing Golf; affiliated with Fried Egg Golf
PJ Clark
Fried Egg Golf colleague contributing routing and design perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 285 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • Great pod for the architecture lovers

    Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brent. 10
    United States3 months 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 States5 months ago

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Gives depth beyond surface-level golf talk with thoughtful, architecture-focused discussions.
Host and guests bring clear expertise; deep dives are educational and engaging.
A must-listen for architecture nerds and serious golf fans alike.
Accessible yet rigorous; great balance of history, theory, and practical cues.

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#36
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#51
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Apple Podcasts
#70
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Apple Podcasts
#50
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#60
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#64
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Winter Park Renovation, 10 Years Later
Q: What lessons from Winter Park would you want other cities to take away?
Establish an advisory board of industry professionals, develop a master plan, and pursue private-public partnerships to align investment with community goals. Start with soil, then trees, then bunkers and greens, and stay flexible to adapt without locking in a single expensive outcome.
The Winter Park Renovation, 10 Years Later
Q: How did you manage budget pressures and still finish ahead of schedule and under budget?
We leveraged the city as a partner for contingencies, prioritized not over-committing funds, and kept the team lean and flexible. By designing and building in concert and using site-sourced materials where possible, we avoided costly overruns and kept momentum.
The Winter Park Renovation, 10 Years Later
Q: What was the pitch that you and Riley made to the city that helped you win the bid?
We framed Winter Park as a community park with flag sticks, emphasizing openness and accessibility, and we pitched a design-build approach that integrated city assets and renamed the project as a true community hub rather than a private renovation project.
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.

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A design-forward golf architecture podcast that explores how courses are conceived, routed, and built. Episodes blend historical context, technical strategy, and storytelling to illuminate why certain layouts stand out, from boundary rules and routing philosophy to iconic greens and restoration debates. Listeners get deep dives into architecture theory, notable architects, and project case studies, along with practical insights for industry professionals and avid players alike. Its distinctive angle is a rigorous yet accessible treatment of design decisions, historical lineage, and the human stories behind influential courses, making it a compelling resource for anyone curious about how great golf experiences are engineered.

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Recent guests on Designing Golf include:

1. Keith Rhebb
2. Craig Winter
3. Brendan Porath
4. Michael Keiser
5. Wayne Morrison
6. Joseph LaMagna
7. Mike Koprowski
8. Jim Nagle

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