Golf course architects in Ireland
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There's a book or two out there that list designers within the general text... but there wouldn't be anything current. I listed some in Hooked but by no means all of them as that wasn't my focus at all.
I have got more interested in the designers/architects over the years but usually only so I know which other courses they've done. Christy O'C Jnr is an obvious example. I like Rathsallagh and Esker Hills but don't 'get' Knightsbrook.
Mel Flanagan hasn't been mentioned and I would be a huge fan of his work at Rathcore.
I confess it was a massive disappointment to me when I discovered that Langer didn't have that much to do with Portmarnock Links, and have come to realise - as Ally pointed out - that sometimes it's just about perception and the big name. Sad really.
Surprised at @whizbang 's comment on Druids Heath. I found it to be a significant improvement over what was there before. It's far more playable now and the playing lines are more visible as well as accessible.
As for Hackett - a legend. Simplicity doesn't always work when the land has nothing going for it... but so often it's a better solution than just piling in with the machines as many do. Connemara shines through in that regard. And you can't mention Eddie's name without mentioning Carne.
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