Once I discovered golf course architecture and how it combined so many things I was interested in – golf, designing, drawing and construction – I decided to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture. At that time, I was headed to either Brandeis University to study architecture or Roger Williams (outside Newport, RI) to study construction sciences with a desire to restore/rebuild old homes – kind of a This Old House vision. It wasn’t until July 1986 that I discovered that golf course architecture was an actual profession. Looking back on it now, there is no doubt the desire was there as a kid to do something in design. JN: This question could be answered in so many ways. The opposite seems to be some of what is keeping youngsters from experiencing the great game today. Golf was very accessible for me also reasonably priced and it was fun. It’s amazing how many folks from the little town of Dwight ended up in the business all a credit to the encouraging community and supportive parents. We had fun on the job too decided to pursue it as a career path. I enjoyed seeing how just a few hours of hard work could result in a better looking golf course. There were numerous work opportunities at the local course cleaning up after dinner parties, retrieving lost balls in the water hazards and then working in the pro shop and eventually on the course. We took lessons, played all the time and long story short I fell in love with golf as a player. Additionally, even the best adult players at our club willingly spent time teaching us to play. Golf is hard to learn, but my best friend was from an enthusiastic golfing family and was already very proficient when I got started playing in grade school. The local golf course provided a very encouraging environment for a young boy to experience the game. Also included are photos from Jim of the par 3 6th and 16th, the par 4 3rd and 11th, and the par 5 18th.īB: I grew up a couple hours south of Chicago in Dwight, Illinois. Jim and Brian were kind enough to agree to share about the practice of their craft, and their work together. Having had the pleasure of experiencing the final product, I was curious to learn more about the process. Reshaping of green complex run-offs and chipping areas added variety and fun to the short game.Bunker repositioning and updates added interest and challenge.Tree removal added scenic beauty and new strategic decisions.To quote my friend and BMCC member Peter, “I travel all over the country and play all of these great courses, and when I come home, I realize that my favorite course in the world is Bryn Mawr.” In 2013, the club undertook a renovation project led by a collaboration of Golf Course Architect Jim Nagle of Forse Design and Superintendent Brian Bossert.įrom my player’s perspective, Jim and Brian’s work had several positive outcomes: Bryn Mawr is a beautiful course and has always been tremendous fun to play.
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