How To Understand Golf Course Architecture with Matt Ginella

Описание: In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson sits down with Matt Ginella, founder of Fire Pit Productions, previously the Senior Travel Editor and Director of Photography for Golf Digest.

Matt explains how the personalities of course architects are embedded in their designs, how he learned to appreciate golf course architecture, and why he believes golf travel is one of the most romantic ways to understand the sport.

Along the way, Matt shares his favourite courses, his most memorable golf trips, and how his coverage of Tiger Woods' professional debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open launched his career with Sports Illustrated; cementing him as one of golf's premier storytellers.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - The Top 100 Parkland Golf Controversy
04:10 - Matt Ginella’s Top 5 Favourite Golf Courses
08:48 - Matt’s Mt. Rushmore
09:44 - How Matt Ginella Got Started in Golf & Media
14:04 - Tiger Woods’ Impact on Golf
17:23 - How Matt Came To Appreciate Golf Course Architecture
20:44 - Understanding Golf Course Architecture
24:39 - Why Do Americans Make Great Golf Travellers?
32:21 - What Makes a Good Renovation?
37:36 - Difference Between Restoration and Renovation
40:26 - What Separates the Big Names in Golf Course Architecture?
45:01 - King Collins and Royal Dornoch
46:00 - The Magic of Streamsong
50:26 - Matt Ginella’s Favourite Golf Trip
53:21 - The Issue With Golf Course Exclusivity
54:44 - Alister MacKenzie in Australia
58:18 - What Makes a Good Golf Trip
1:05:18 - Quick Fire Closing Questions

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