Podcast appearances and mentions of bill coore

Golf course designer Riley Johns joins Derek and Jim from his home in Canada to fill us in on his latest thoughts on course building and artistry. Johns has been splitting time between his own growing business with partner Keith Rhebb, leading projects for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and even working with Jim on… Read More Read More The post Salon Vol. 31, ft. Riley Johns appeared first on Feed The Ball.

Link to complete 'The Tip Jar' - our survey can be found here. In this episode, Sam speaks to the founder and CEO of Cabot - Ben Cowan Dewar - about his early experiences with the game of golf and how he came to be one of the youngest developers in the business when we began work at Cabot Cape Breton at the age of 25. Since then, Cabot has become a powerhouse in the world of resort golf, with the portfolio of Cabot properties growing to Europe in Bordeaux, Scotland with Cabot Highlands which will see the addiiton of the new Tom Doak course (Old Petty) this summer, St Lucia with the latest Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw designed course and Citrus Farms in Florida. It's a brilliant example of an entrepreneurial mindset and sheer resilience to keep putting one foot infront of the other despite the obstacles that lay ahead. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Golf talk from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  Guest this week is Bill Coore from Coore & Crenshaw.

Sam & Tom get together with Chris Haspell & Gordon Sutherland on the eve of the hearing that is taking place this week.The ongoing planning and permissions for this exciting Bill Coore design has been the subject of a lot of coverage over the last 7 years, and the passionate locals who have taken on the mantle - ‘Communities for Coul' - have led it to this point. It's a fascinating insight into the sustainability considerations that go hand in hand with any new development, as well as what this development would mean for the local residents of Sutherland. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

The Golfer's Journal is made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYT⁠⁠⁠⁠ TGJ Podcast is presented by Titleist  As half of the team behind legendary far-flung layouts like Cabot St. Lucia, Te Arai in New Zealand and Tasmania's Barnbougle Lost Farm, Bill Coore has spent his career crisscrossing the globe. He's built epic golf at every stop—but not even Coore can conceive of 18 holes at the South Pole. Earlier this year, host Tom Coyne sat down with Coore at Bandon's 25th anniversary celebration to discuss not just his builds in Bandon, but his recent travels to Antarctica and Patagonia. Whales and sea lions make an appearance, as does a plane with a steel-plated underbelly (and a custom penguin paint job) capable of negotiating gravel runways. Seeing this alien continent through the eyes of a seasoned traveler is illuminating—and frightening, as Coore details in his harrowing experience of nearly being blown clean off a mountain in the Patagonian wilderness. If you're wondering what golf architects do in their spare time, tune in.

The Golfer's Journal is made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYT⁠⁠⁠⁠ TGJ Podcast is presented by Titleist  As half of the team behind legendary far-flung layouts like Cabot St. Lucia, Te Arai in New Zealand and Tasmania's Barnbougle Lost Farm, Bill Coore has spent his career crisscrossing the globe. He's built epic golf at every stop—but not even Coore can conceive of 18 holes at the South Pole. Earlier this year, host Tom Coyne sat down with Coore at Bandon's 25th anniversary celebration to discuss not just his builds in Bandon, but his recent travels to Antarctica and Patagonia. Whales and sea lions make an appearance, as does a plane with a steel-plated underbelly (and a custom penguin paint job) capable of negotiating gravel runways. Seeing this alien continent through the eyes of a seasoned traveler is illuminating—and frightening, as Coore details in his harrowing experience of nearly being blown clean off a mountain in the Patagonian wilderness. If you're wondering what golf architects do in their spare time, tune in.

In this episode of the Golf and Politics podcast, hosts Matt Parker, Rob Ellsworth, and Cory Toth are joined by Mike McGetrick, the head golf professional at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Gainesville, VA. They delve into the essential aspects of golf instruction, the role of technology, and even touch on political topics.   Takeaways Golf Lessons from a PGA Professional: Importance of personalized instruction for improving your golf game. Insights into common mistakes amateurs make, like steep angles of attack and open club faces. Golf Technology and Instruction: Benefits of using swing analysis tools for learning. Emphasis on the necessity of customized coaching despite technological advancements. Golf Swing Tips: Importance of having a pre-shot routine: planning the shot, rehearsing, and focusing on execution. Significance of a post-shot routine and positive thinking. Golf Course Architecture: Discussion on the blend of art and science in golf course design. Mike's experience working with renowned architects like Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore. Golfing at the U.S. Open: Analysis of the recent U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Challenges players faced and the importance of creativity and short game skills. Teaching Professional Golfers: Techniques for helping pros practice competitively and develop a winning mindset. Role of parents in a golfer's development and the need for teaching golf etiquette. Innovations in Golf: Potential for creating a "Super Bowl of Golf" featuring players from different tours. Golf and Politics: Mike McGetrick shares his experiences golfing with notable politicians like John Elway and Ronald Reagan. Discussion on the golf ball rollback and its impact on the game. Insight into the current divisiveness in American politics and the hope for more civil discourse. Upcoming Golf Trips: Hosts and Mike discuss their exciting plans for future golfing adventures. Get the full video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJlYfWps6ip7PQvHzniDfw  Join the email list to be notified about the latest episodes: https://golfandpolitics.com 

Soly and KVV welcome TC for this Deep Dive pod as we look back to the 3 previous US Opens hosted at Pinehurst #2. We start with Payne Stewart's iconic triumph in 1999 and Phil Mickelson's close call. Then, it's on to the carnage of 2005 with Michael Campbell emerging victorious on a crazy Sunday afternoon. We close with Martin Kaymer's dominant win in 2014 after the course's restoration by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Support our partners: Rhoback - take 20 percent off your first order with code "NLU" Pinehurst Resort Harry's Razors - get a travel set for $3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Club + Resort Business Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas and Senior Phil Keren discuss a recently completed project, one that is nearly finished and two more that are just beginning. The 18-month revitalization project at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. encompassed 189 of the resort's guest rooms, the complete rebuild and elevated design enhancements of the famed Beach House, and the restoration of its four beachside pools. Improvements were made to the resort's beachfront restaurant, beachside lounge, and poolside lounging area. “The completion of this extensive restoration marks a significant milestone for LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort,” says Martin Greenwood, Area Managing Director for the resort. Previously known as America's longest golf course, the Pines Course at The International in Bolton, Mass. is on schedule to welcome limited member play this fall. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are wrapping up the project they began in 2022. It is believed The Pines will be the first new 18-hole course to open in Massachusetts in more than a decade. The Pines will be one of the region's few courses to feature fescue grass on tees, fairways and in the rough. Fescue grass courses are typically found in Scotland and Ireland, places where the game was first played.Other final project tasks include installing new bunker sand, edging perimeters of bunkers, trimming and clearing trees, and establishing fairway/rough lines. After a century of operation, the Swope Memorial golf course in Kansas City plans to close for a year to undergo a $7 million renovation.There is a proposal before Kansas City's City Council for the project. If approved, plans include rebuilding the tee boxes, cart paths, and greens, installing a new drainage system, and filling the bunkers with firmer sand. Some greens will be less steep, and others will be wider. They will also renumber certain holes to improve the pace of play. A significant number of trees will be removed to improve playability and turf health by increasing sunlight and airflow. Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Conn. intends to revamp its infrastructure by replacing the old pool building with a modern facility dubbed the Aquatics and Recreation Center. The current paddle tennis building will make way for a new structure and additional features outlined in the proposal include an open-air poolside bar.

Brad Klein talks with Bob Farren, CGCS, of Pinehurst Resort about his 40-plus-year career at the 10-course property in the North Carolina Sandhills.  Their discussion traces the progression of the property in general and specifically the storied history of Pinehurst's famed No. 2 course that was built by Donald Ross a century ago. Pinehurst No. 2 transformed throughout its history as a favorite course of the USGA from its original design to a tree-lined course with narrow fairways to the rustic gem it is today after the restoration by the architectural team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Finally, the discussion includes Pinehurst's role with the USGA, what is next for the property and its role with Sandhills Community College in helping groom the next generation of golf course superintendents.

Brad Klein talks with Bob Farren, CGCS, of Pinehurst Resort about his 40-plus-year career at the 10-course property in the North Carolina Sandhills.  Their discussion traces the progression of the property in general and specifically the storied history of Pinehurst's famed No. 2 course that was built by Donald Ross a century ago. Pinehurst No. 2 transformed throughout its history as a favorite course of the USGA from its original design to a tree-lined course with narrow fairways to the rustic gem it is today after the restoration by the architectural team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Finally, the discussion includes Pinehurst's role with the USGA, what is next for the property and its role with Sandhills Community College in helping groom the next generation of golf course superintendents.

On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Rob Thomas speaks with Jonathan Fralick, VP, Racquet Sports for Invited Clubs. Fralick discusses a number of programs across the Invited portfolio, including two grow-the-game initiatives — First Serve and Right Start. First Serve is a comprehensive junior pathway to ensure organization, player development and member enjoyment with clear goals and proven developmental success. The Right Start program is designed for entry-level adults interested in learning or returning to tennis and pickleball, successfully building a community of players who learn and develop together in a social setting. Fralick also talked about inclusivity, technology and speculated on what the future may hold for racquet sports across the club space. Thomas was also joined by Senior Editor Phil Keren. The two discussed some of the latest news from Club + Resort Business, such as three new short courses. Officials at Streamsong Golf Resort in Bowling Green, Fla. say all 19 holes on its fourth golf course, The Chain, will open for preview play March 31. The short course, which was designed by the world-renowned duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, brings a new concept to the golf offerings at the resort with options for six and 13-hole loops or a 19-hole round. “When you take strength and length out of the equation, golf becomes much more fun for a vastly expanded group of players,” Coore says. Work is continuing on the construction of the nine-hole Clover golf course at Killearn Club in Tallahassee, Fla. The course will be walking-only and will offer five par-3 holes of varying lengths and four short par-4 holes. MacCurrach Golf Construction of Jacksonville, Fla. continues to execute construction with Aqua Turf International, responsible for the redesigned irrigation system. Construction is expected to conclude in May. Also, golf course architect Tom Clark goes behind the scenes of The Battlefield at Oklahoma's Shangri-La Resort—a 3,000-yard, par-54 layout with more than 100 feet of elevation change. Each hole on The Battlefield is named in honor of an Oklahoma veteran of World War II.

In this throwback podcast on the history of Bandon Dunes, part 2 picks up on May 1st, 1999 on the eve of Bandon Dunes opening for business. I'm not even sure Mike Keiser could've dreamed something as big as what Bandon has become. We hear from Bandon's original caddy master, Shoe, and the local barber, Mick Peters, who has hit the first tee shot on every course at Bandon, as well as reflections from Mike Keiser, David Kidd, Josh Lesnik, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw as we also celebrate the opening of the Sheep Ranch, their third course on property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of this throwback Fire Pit Podcast includes the people, places and things that had an influence on what Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have become as architects, how and when they met, who was involved and why it works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of this throwback podcast leaves off in 1985, when Ben Crenshaw convinces Bill Coore to partner up. In part 2, we get them through some lean years, making a name for themselves in Maui, and tell the story of striking pay dirt and pink flags in the sand hills of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw joins golf course builder Jim Urbina and Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan to discuss his long time partnership with architect Bill Coore and the beliefs and impulses that define the many courses they've built, from Sand Hills to Friar's Head to Bandon Trails, all the way through to their… Read More Read More The post Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 27, ft. Ben Crenshaw appeared first on Feed The Ball.

On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Joe Conforti, Director of Golf at the Club at Olde Cypress sits down with Club + Resort Business Editor Rob Thomas to talk about taking members on golf trips. Conforti and Thomas recently participated in the Annie's Revenge Jamaica Pro-Am—a first for Rob, but Joe's fifth trip to the Caribbean for the event. Presented by the Jamaica Tourist Board and The Golf Connection, Annie's Revenge was sponsored by COBRA PUMA Golf, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts, Appleton Estate Rum, and Jamaica Tours Limited. The 54-hole event was played on the championship courses at the Tryall Club, Cinnamon Hill and Half Moon. C+RB Senior Editor joined the podcast to discuss some recent news from around the industry, such as a development proposal that may consolidate two Florida courses (https://clubandresortbusiness.com/dev.... A large-scale redevelopment proposal would create a hybrid 18-hole layout between Lake Wales Country Club and the adjacent Oakwood golf course community in Lake Wales, Fla. If approved, the project would add up to 1,424 new homes, townhomes, cottages and apartments. Also, Grey Oaks Country Club recently completed a renovation of its Pine Course (https://clubandresortbusiness.com/gre.... The Naples, Fla. club enlisted renowned golf course restoration specialist Andrew Green for the project. The renovation now offers enhanced aesthetics with strategic bunker placement, challenging green surrounds and larger greens for a variety of pin placements. “The course design reflects the latest trends to give a lot more open space around the green, and that means golfers will have a lot of variety to approach the shot,” said Marty DeAngelo, Senior Director of Golf at Grey Oaks. Lastly, Keren and Thomas talked about Streamsong readying to unveil The Chain (https://clubandresortbusiness.com/str.... The non-traditional 19-hole short course by renowned designers Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, meanders through the Central Florida resort's rugged terrain. Preview play on around half of the holes is currently open for resort guests, with the remainder planned for opening on Dec. 1. Read deeper into these articles (and more) at www.clubandresortbusiness.com.

We discuss what we both feel was our favorite course on property, Bandon Trails. Dunes to meadow to forest. It's own Amen Corner. A stretch of holes like going into the Colosseum in Rome where Bill Coore basically thumbs downed us.

Digital Editor Al Lunsford recounts his recent trip to preview Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's first golf course in the Caribbean—Point Hardy Golf Club at Cabot Saint Lucia. Al also sits down with Coore & Crenshaw associate Trevor Dormer (24:00), who has close to 20 years of experience in golf construction and has spent months working in Saint Lucia on the new design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Bob Weeks and Adam Scully recap the WM Phoenix Open and preview Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour this week! Plus, we go 1 on 1 with Chad Mumm, the executive producer of Full Swing, the PGA Tour Netflix series and Bill Coore, one of the designers of Cabot Saint Lucia.

Ever wondered how to layout a golf course to get the best out of a piece of land? With landmark courses around the world, American golf course architect Bill Coore is one of the best at doing this, and in this episode he shares the ideas he has developed with his design partner Ben Crenshaw.  Join the podcast now for Bill's secrets and insights into the wonderful world of golf course routing.

Lee Pace is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina based author, editor, publisher and broadcaster who has spent the last thirty years writing about golf in the Carolinas and beyond. He visited the Paradise in the Pines podcast to talk about his being in residence as a writer at the Weymouth Center and the James Boyd House in Southern Pines, NC and his passion for golf, writing and the Pinehurst area. He believes like many that golf is best experienced via foot, the old-fashioned way—walking with a light-weight and simple carry bag slung over the shoulder. Toward that end, Pace authored a book, "Good Walks" on the joys of walking and playing golf. That book includes stories about walking some of the best courees in the Carolinas including Pinehurst No. 2, The Country Club of North Carolina, Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club and several others. He has written four books about the golf heritage of Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, most recently the 2012 volume The Golden Age of Pinehurst—The Rebirth of No. 2, which chronicles the evolution of architect Donald Ross's tour de force and the restoration program of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw from 2010-11. Pace is a 1979 graduate of the University of North Carolina, and when not trying to break eighty on the golf course writes about the Tar Heel football team through his Extra Points feature that appears regularly on Goheels.com. He has also been the sideline reporter since 2004 for the Tar Heel Sports Network. Pace and wife Sue, a talented graphic designer, teamed to produce and publish a coffee-table book on Kenan Stadium in 2016 entitled Football in a Forest—The Life and Times of Kenan Stadium. @Pinehurst Resort @Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities #goodwalks @UNCTarHeelsAthletics #homeofamericangolf #pinehurst #southernpinesnc

On the show today Richmond coach Damien Hardwick, Dermott Brereton in studio and renowned golf course architect Bill Coore

One of the world's great golf course architects Bill Coore joined the boys on his visit to Australia

The third of our deep dives into the five 18-hole courses at Bandon Dunes focuses on Bandon Trails, built by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2005. Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk about how the construction of Bandon Trails fit into the resort's history, and they play an interview clip in which Coore discusses the origins of the course's three-part identity. Andy and Garrett then launch into a wide-ranging discussion of Bandon Trails' (many) strengths and (few) weaknesses. They cover, among other things, their favorite green-to-tee transitions, the controversy around the 14th hole, and the course's similarities to Saving Private Ryan, The Princess Bride, and Bruce Bowen. (All of that will make sense in context, we promise.) The Bandon Deep Dives are brought to you by Zero Restriction.

Ben Cowan-Dewar is the co-founder and CEO of Cabot, the company that developed Cabot Cape Breton and recently purchased World Woods Golf Club in Florida. Ben talks with Andy Johnson about Cabot's first U.S.-based property, which will be rebranded as Cabot Citrus Farms. They also discuss Ben's unconventional path to becoming a golf course developer, the early days of Cabot Links, and his experiences working with Bill Coore and other great architects.

Legendary golf course architect Bill Coore returns to the podcast for the first time in over two years. He and Andy Johnson have a lot to catch up on, and they cover a number of past and present Coore & Crenshaw projects, including Old Sandwich Golf Club, Bandon Trails, the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame, and Brambles in Northern California. Bill shares his insights on the current boom in golf course construction and how it differs from the last upturn in the 90s and early 00s. He finishes with some reflections on what keeps him going and what he loves most about designing golf courses.

Golf talk live from Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  Guest this week are Bill Coore of Coore & Crenshaw and author Jim Dent, who's novels include 12 Mighty Orphans, The Junction Boys and Courage Beyond The Game.    Also an update on the PGA Tour event from Kapalua.

Originally published on NLU Podcast, Episode 254: Bill Coore: Bill Coore joins us to discuss how he got into the golf course design business, what intrigued him about Pete Dye, centerline bunkers, width, Sand Hills, Bandon Trails, Pinehurst No. 2, Old Town Club, and many other courses. We also went into detail on the reaction to Trinity Forest, how it has played differently than it was designed to play, designing courses for professionals, and a lot more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Neil discuss Doak's course at Streamsong Blue. Opened in 2012, the Blue course sits on the same side of the property as Coore and Crenshaw's Red course. In fact, Tom Doak and Bill Coore collaborated during the initial 36 hole routing. Both courses sit on a former strip-mining operation that features massive mounds, lagoons, swaps and bare sand. Blue is known for its dramatic start, with the first tee atop a large sand dune. It is also known for its large, bold green complexes. Please also check out Crash Course video series over on our YouTube channel for a video of our day around the course. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next several weeks, we plan to record deep-dive discussions for all five 18-hole courses at Bandon Dunes. First up, in reverse-chronological order: Sheep Ranch. Before it was officially part of the resort, Sheep Ranch was a free-form course on which players could choose their own routings. Its 13 greens were designed by Tom Doak and the team at Renaissance Golf Design. When owners Mike Keiser and Phil Friedman decided to incorporate Sheep Ranch into Bandon Dunes, they hired Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to transform it into a traditional 18-hole layout. Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison discuss the course's history and evolution before giving their assessment of its current design. (Spoiler: they like it.) Our Bandon Deep Dives are brought to you by Zero Restriction.

We begin with the 2-time Masters Champion in the 18th fairway of the final round of his emotional Masters win in 1995. He tells of his enduring love of his long-time caddie, Carl Jackson and how Carl's perceptive eye spotted a swing flaw that turned Ben's game around that week. Ben recounts his favorite U.S. Open and Open Championship experiences and venues. We cover the 1999 Ryder Cup “Battle at Brookline”, with history again coming down to the 17th hole with Justin Leonard's improbable putt and the ensuing melee. He discusses his special partnership with Bill Coore and their impressive body of work to-date. Ben chooses where he would take his one career mulligan and what he would do differently, knowing what he now knows. Ben Crenshaw generously shares his story, “FORE the Good of the Game.”

Quinn Thompson is a golf course construction shaper that has shaped bunker features for arguably the best golf course architectural duo of this century, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Quinn is currently hanging in Japan, practicing his art(s) and ripping an excavator throughout the land of the rising sun.

James Duncan came to the U.S. from his native Denmark in the early 1990s to learn the craft of building golf courses. He learned from the best, working first with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design, then joining with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to help construct courses like East Hampton, Old Sandwich, Bandon Trails,… Read More Read More The post Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 17, ft. James Duncan appeared first on Feed The Ball.

Golf course architect Jeff Stein joins me to discuss his career in golf course design, working with his mentors, the golden age design styles of C.B. Macdonald and others, golf course photography, and running his own design firm.Stein Golf Design: https://www.steingolf.com/Follow Jeff on Instagram @steingolfdesign

Ann talks with Bob Farren, VP of Golf Course Maintenance, Pinehurst Resorts, about taking care of nine golf courses, getting Pinehurst #2 ready for the U.S. Opens, what it was like working with a variety of legendary golf course designers including Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Gil Hanse and Tom Fazio.

Plans for a Mike Keiser, Bill Coore designed championship links golf course two miles north of Royal Dornoch may have been rejected by the Scottish Government in February 2020 but... Read More

As we kick off Season 2 of The Fire Pit Podcast, just a short reflection on where we’ve been since March, 2020, which is when, while in quarantine, we hatched the idea of this podcast. Our first, which aired on what would’ve been Masters Sunday of last year, was the story of how and why John Ashworth caddied at the ’86 Masters for his childhood friend, Mark Wiebe.  One interview led to the next, Zoom calling with Nicklaus, Griffey Jr., Walter Iooss, Fred Couples, Jim Nantz, Ben Crenshaw, Bill Coore, Mike Keiser, David Kidd and so many more, and here we are again, with an expanded Fire Pit Collective but the same objective, which is to tell compelling stories.    As for the story we tell today—a trip to LaTrobe to sit with The King—it’s one of my favorites, but it’s bittersweet.   The events that took place U.S. Open week at Oakmont in 2016 which afforded Gary Williams, Damon Hack and I to not only have lunch with Arnold Palmer, but to get time with him in his office, now all seems like a dream.  What you’ll hear is that story. And you’ll listen to phone footage from that day that I’ve only shared with a select few in small settings. Plus, Gary Williams, Damon Hack, Doc Giffin and Bob Ford will add their perspectives. Not to mention Arnold Palmer, who tells his Roger Maris story one more time. Visit the The Fire Pit Collective to check out everything we are doing. Use promo Firepit25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.

Golfweek Rater host Thomas Dunne and fellow Rater architectural panelist Jay Blasi, interview golf course architect Bill Coore at the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Arizona.

Golf talk live from Austin, Texas with Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  This weeks guests are golf course architect Bill Coore and actor Kyle Chandler.   Bill talks about The Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes which was just named 2020 New Course of the year.  Kyle discusses his upcoming moving with George Clooney, Midnight Sky. 

We’re back, and as we continue a short hiatus between seasons one and two of The Fire Pit, we continue to go through our first season of recordings and extract some relevant nuggets or unpublished stories from our distinguished list of guests.  With all that’s happening this week at Bandon Dunes in Oregon, most notably the U.S. Amateur, we’ve created another mini pod serving as a short tribute to owner Mike Keiser and all that he has done to golf in America and for golfers all over the world.  We hear from Keiser, David and Jimmy Kidd, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and more. Mick Peters feature. Bob “Shoe” Gaspar, Director of Outside Happiness feature. Check out the The Fire Pit shop for our new hats! More items in the works! Use promo MattyG25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.

Tom Doak is back! The lead architect at Renaissance Golf Design joins Andy to talk about his latest book project, Getting to 18. They discuss the writing process,  a few excerpts from the book, the story of how Tom met Bill Coore, and the secrets behind the routings of Pacific Dunes and the original Sheep Ranch. To purchase Getting to 18, a limited-edition book, visit doakgolf.com .

Part 2 picks up on May 1st, 1999 on the eve of Bandon Dunes opening for business. I’m not even sure Mike Keiser could’ve dreamed something as big as what Bandon has become. We hear from Bandon's original caddy master, Shoe, and the local barber, Mick Peters, who has hit the first tee shot on every course at Bandon, as well as reflections from Mike Keiser, David Kidd, Josh Lesnik, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw as we also celebrate the opening of the Sheep Ranch, their third course on property. The Fire Pit shop is here! Use promo MattyG25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.

Part 1 leaves off in 1985, when Ben Crenshaw convinces Bill Coore to partner up. In part 2, we get them through some lean years, making a name for themselves in Maui, and tell the story of striking pay dirt and pink flags in the sand hills of Nebraska. Use promo MattyG25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. The Fire Pit shop is here! Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.

Part 1 of the people, places and things that had an influence on what Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have become as architects, how and when they met, who was involved and why it works. Use promo MattyG25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. The Fire Pit shop is here! Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.

On Sunday, May 17, four of the best golfers in the world will take on one of the best courses in the world. Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, and Matthew Wolff are set to play in TaylorMade Driving Relief, a televised charity skins match at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida. The rarely publicized Seminole is known as one of Donald Ross's most subtle and brilliant designs. To understand the course better, Andy talks to architect Bill Coore, who along with Ben Crenshaw restored Seminole in 2017, and PGA Tour pro Zac Blair, who has played the course several times in the annual Seminole Pro-Member.

Inspired by a deep desire to connect people to nature, Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, has set out to create one of the greatest golf experiences in the country. Growing the game of golf while incorporating the beauty of the Ozarks into every shot, Big Cedar Lodge is quickly becoming known as America's Next Great Golf Destination, with NATURE'S FINEST™ courses designed by some of the top names in golf: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Golf at Big Cedar will truly be an experience you and your buddies will never forget!Here to talk about the golf trip goodness at Big Cedar Lodge is the Assistant Director of Golf Sales and Marketing and our friend, Mr. Matt McQueary. Guest Link on TripCaddie.com: Big Cedar Lodge Subscribe today to get weekly #golftripgoodness delivered straight to your ear bones! Key Take-Away’s From This Episode:Missouri not of the top of most golfer’s lists for buddy travel. However, this destination was built with the intention of being THE premier experience with everything from world class golf to fishing to clay target shooting.Must Do: take in the Osage Restaurant at the Top of the Rock course for a great steak (or Matt’s favorite – the Midwestern Rack of Lamb) and fantastic views of Table Rock lake.Don’t forget to ask to see the Wine and Whiskey tasting room in the basement of the Osage! Great was to start or end the trip with a drink and a cigar. Key Resources Mentioned:Great selection of lodging options both at Big Cedar Lodge or properties adjacent to the resort.Cave and Nature Trail at Top of the Rock – free voucher provided when playing Top of the Rock. Two and a half mile tour via golf carts through the forest and into cave formations. A fully functioning bar is even offered inside the cave during the self directed tour!Guest Give-Away:Mention The Golf Trip Authority Podcast and receive…25% discount when playing Top of the Rock for the entire group - GTA2020 when booking Guest Contact Information:Website: www.Bigcedar.comReservations: 1 (800) 225-6343Matt McQueary, Asst. Director of Golf Sponsor Links:Organize your group’s golf trip information all in one place with TripCaddie’s Golf Trip Manager Golf Travel has never been easier with Ship Sticks; get 10% OFF NOW!Support the show (https://www.tripcaddie.com)

Designer Bill Coore comes into the salon to discuss greens and putting surfaces with Jim Urbina and Derek Duncan. Topics include the importance of shaping greens and surrounds in relation to single holes or the entire golf course, the 14th and 2nd greens at Sand Hills, building “floating” greens and finding natural landforms, looking vs.… Read More Read More The post Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 2, ft. Bill Coore appeared first on Feed The Ball.

For almost 25 years, Jeff Bradley has been known as the preeminent builder of golf course bunkers in the U.S. Working primarily for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, his artistic bunkering has helped define the strategies and style of places like Cuscowilla, Bandon Trails and Friars Head. In doing so, Bradley has influenced a generation… Read More Read More The post Episode 68: Jeff Bradley appeared first on Feed The Ball.

For the first time since May 2018, we welcome Bill Coore back to the podcast. Andy and Bill discuss the lack of sand bunkers and the tight, intricate routing at Sheep Ranch, Coore & Crenshaw's upcoming course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. In addition, they talk about the late Pete Dye, Bill's mentor, and Bill's own Dye-like willingness to hire associates who have little to no golf experience. Andy and Bill cover various other topics, including the recent removal of Trinity Forest, a Coore & Crenshaw design, from the PGA Tour rota; what Bill learned from watching the pros at his recently renovated Plantation Course at Kapalua; and his thoughts on some of golf's most under-appreciated holes.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Co-Founders of the world class golf architecture design firm, Coore & Crenshaw. These golf legends, take us through the journey of their 34 year partnership and friendship, what it’s like envisioning and designing golf courses like Sand Hills, Friar’s Head and Kapalua Plantation... The post Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Co-Founders of Coore & Crenshaw appeared first on Duos The Co-Founders Podcast.

In honor of the great golf architect Pete Dye, who passed away last week, Andy and Garrett play and discuss several clips from past podcast episodes in which the guests discussed their experiences with Dye. Anecdotes include how Dye’s work inspired Bill Coore to get into golf course design, how Tom Doak’s experience on Dye’s construction crew caused him to turn down an offer from Robert Trent Jones, and how an aerial photo of PGA West changed the direction of Brian Silva’s career. Also featured is a segment from a yet-to-be-released podcast with Kohler Co. (Blackwolf Run, Whistling Straits) Director of Grounds Mike Lee.

John Swantek hangs with the renowned golf course architects Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore to discuss the success of their partnership for the last 33 years .

Golf course architect Keith Rhebb joins Andy at Winter Park for a chat about his recent work. The two start by discussing the continued success of Winter Park, which was slammed on an early Thursday afternoon. The conversation moves to some of Keith and Riley Johns' new work, their short course at Forest Dunes as well as the continued restoration efforts at Rolling Green. Keith also opens up to how it is to juggle his growing independent design business with his shaping work at Coore & Crenshaw as well as what he learned about Bill Coore from his time at Old Town.

Golf course architect Bill Coore talks to Golf Digest about designing new courses, Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes and how he thinks about wind. Also, Alex Myers and Sam Weinman discuss Lanto Griffin's compelling story, dreaming about golf and beautiful courses.

Bill Coore joins us to discuss how he got into the golf course design business, what intrigued him about Pete Dye, centerline bunkers, width, Sand Hills, Bandon Trails, Pinehurst No. 2, Old Town Club, and many other courses. We also went into detail on the reaction to Trinity Forest, how it has played differently than it was designed to play, designing courses for professionals, and a lot more. Bill was extremely gracious with his time, and we hope to have him back again soon.

We were honored to be joined by a legend in the golf industry as Bill Coore of the renowned Coore and Crenshaw Golf Course architectural firm join Jared Cohen and Troon Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kris Strauss, to have an in-depth discussion on golf course design, history and of course updates on the big Kapalua Plantation refinement project which is set to be completed before the end of the year.

Canadian Trevor Dormer has been in the golf construction business since the early 2000’s and has become a prominent member of the industry’s talented “under-40” (for now) group of construction specialists and shapers. He’s worked around the globe with, among others, Nicklaus Design, Rod Whitman, Ron Prichard, Bill Coore, and Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner.… Read More Read More The post Episode 52: Trevor Dormer appeared first on Feed The Ball.

Dave Axland and Rod Whitman, two of modern golf’s most skilled and admired construction men, met in the 1980s through Bill Coore. Axland has been an associate and project manager for numerous Coore-Crenshaw courses since the mid-1990s including Sand Hills, Talking Stick, Friars Head, Old Sandwich, Chechessee Creek plus numerous others, and has designed Wild… Read More Read More The post Episode 50: Dave Axland and Rod Whitman appeared first on Feed The Ball.

What happens when the Golf Trip Experts team gets to meet up with Ben Crenshaw, one of the legends of the game? A conversation that spans everything from Tiger’s historic Masters win to Ben and Bill Coore’s latest creation at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Associate Editor Eric Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to recount a truly memorable day on Maui.

Erik has a chance to meet Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who founded the golf course architectural firm Coore and Crenshaw Inc, in 1986. Bill and Ben discuss their approach to the art of golf course architecture and the importance of realizing your strengths and weaknesses in everything you do. Have a look at their incredible work by following the links below.  BILL COORE & BEN CRENSHAW/// Web: www.cooreandcrenshaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coore-Crenshaw-236575686900/ Craving more awesome golf content? Be sure to FOLLOW Erik on social media, and SUBSCRIBE to his YouTube channel! ERIK ANDERS LANG/// Web: www.erikanderslang.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/erikanderslang Twitter: www.twitter.com/erikanderslang Facebook: www.facebook.com/erikanderslang YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/eriklang12 Hit the subscribe button for an episode every Monday and Thursday. Rate and review the podcast on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Underneath, you'll find out what our partners and sponsors are up to! GARRETT LEIGHT/// Web: www.garrettleight.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/garrettleight Twitter: www.twitter.com/garrettleight Facebook: www.facebook.com/garrettleight ADIDAS/// Web: www.adidas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/adidasgolf Twitter: www.twitter.com/adidasgolf Facebook: www.facebook.com/adidasgolf COLTON JANZ /// Producer Social: @coltonjanz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow recaps the biggest stories in Pacific Coast golf, including the news that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is planning on converting the legendary Sheep Ranch into another championship course, designed by famed architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. In addition, Kyle reviews the news that the Steph Curry-sponsored PGA Tour event may be taking place at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California. This episode of the podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide.

My guest at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast this week is Ben Cowan-Dewar.  He is the co-founder of Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia.  With both of their courses, the Links and the Cliffs, rated as Top 100 Courses in the World, Ben Cowan-Dewar along with his team have turned a small town that was a relic of the coal-mining industry Canada’s first and only authentic links golf resort. Ben shared his story of how a vision can become a reality.  New Towels are IN STOCK!  Available for sale HERE. Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast!  Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Facebook!  Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.com Website: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

The first project Kyle Franz ever worked on was Tom Doak’s masterpiece, Pacific Dunes, a course now recognized as one of the best in the world. That fortuitous turn launched his design/build career where he amassed one of the business’s strongest pedigrees shaping courses for Bill Coore, Tim Liddy, Gil Hanse and others. His big solo break came… Read More Read More The post Episode 26: Kyle Franz Part 2 appeared first on Feed The Ball.

The first project Kyle Franz ever worked on was Tom Doak’s masterpiece, Pacific Dunes, a course now recognized as one of the best in the world. That fortuitous turn launched his design/build career where he amassed one of the business’s strongest pedigrees shaping courses for Bill Coore, Tim Liddy, Gil Hanse and others. His big solo break came… Read More Read More The post Episode 25: Kyle Franz Part 1 appeared first on Feed The Ball.

Live from Sand Valley’s opening day festivities Andy Johnson is joined by Bill Coore and Jim Craig of the renowned Coore & Crenshaw design firm. They talked about their brand new par-3 course The Sandbox, their 18-hole Sand Valley design, working for the Keisers and more.

Keith Cutten is an integral player in golf design’s next generation who has worked alongside a variety of architects including Bill Coore, Jeff Mingay, Doug Carrick and, most importantly, his mentor Rod Whitman shaping features, drafting plans, developing budgets and running job sites. He’s also one of the leading young historians on golf course design and… Read More Read More The post Episode 15: Keith Cutten appeared first on Feed The Ball.

  Keith Rhebb is one of the leaders of a new generation of golf course architects who have learned the trade shaping courses for design-build luminaries like Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Tom Doak, and Gil Hanse. He’s worked for Coore and Crenshaw at places like Lost Farm at Barnbougle Dunes, Cabot Cliffs and Streamsong… Read More Read More The post Episode 6: Keith Rhebb appeared first on Feed The Ball.

In part II, Bill discusses the concept of par, Trinity Forest and challenging the world's best and answers some listener questions. If you missed part I listen to it here. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. If you enjoy it, please rate and review the podcast!

Legendary golf course architect Bill Coore joins the podcast to talk about his career in golf. In part I, we discuss the architects and courses who have had the most influence on his career and go into detail in some of his most famous projects. Listen to part 2 of the podcast here.  Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. If you enjoy it, please rate and review the podcast!

In this episode of Feed the Ball, Derek Duncan speaks to Bill Coore, who along with design partner Ben Crenshaw and their team of shapers has built a collection of what are considered to be some of the greatest golf courses of the last 60 or 70 years. Bill shares his thoughts on life and… Read More Read More The post Episode 3: Bill Coore appeared first on Feed The Ball.

Sand Hills Superintendent and golf course architecture nut Kyle Hegland and I sat down to talk in the Sand Hills library over the weekend. We talk about the drastic temperatures and unique challenges of maintaining Sand Hills, the genius of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, golf course architecture and much more.  Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. If you enjoy please rate and review the podcast it helps us out greatly!

Keith and Riley at Winter Park GC We talk with Keith Rhebb, one of golf's up and coming architects. Keith has worked for over a decade as an Associate for Coore and Crenshaw and recently finished up his first solo project teaming up with Riley Johns and Blake Conant to build Winter Park GC in Orlando Florida. Keith came on podcast and we talked about how he got into golf course architecture, his experience working with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Winter Park project and his goals for the future.  Follow @KeithRhebb More on Winter Park from the Golf Channel

The USGA have chosen an iconic golf course, in Pinehurst No. 2, to host the 114th US Open Championship. The late, great Payne Stewart held off Phil Mickelson to win here in 1999 and Michael Campbell produced a Major shock when winning here in 2005, however the course has been modified significantly in the intervening period. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw were tasked with recreating designer Donald Ross's original vision and they spent a year working on the golf course. Dave Kelner, Mike Grenham and Steve Bamford from www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk talk about the redesign and offer their picks for the US Open on this edition of the podcast. http://serve.williamhill.com/promoRedirect?member=audiobooUK&campaign=DEFAULT&channel=will_golf&zone=1484172145&lp=0