Architect Gil Hanse recently discussed his work on the famous Scottish golf course North Berwick in the Destination Golf podcast. This course is considered one of the most significant venues in the world of golf, thanks to its historically templated holes that have become models for many other courses worldwide. In recent years, North Berwick was ranked 25th in the list of the world's best golf courses by GOLF Magazine.
Hanse, along with his partner Jim Wagner, was invited to work on the preservation and enhancement of the course, which is suffering from erosion. As Hanse noted, their task is not to make radical changes, but to polish and protect the unique features of the course.
Specialists with experience in projects at The Country Club, Los Angeles CC, and Seminole are approaching North Berwick with special attention to historical details. The full interview with Gil Hanse is available in the Destination Golf podcast.
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