Kyle Phillips
Name:
Kyle Donald PhillipsCountry:
USABorn:
1958 in Atlanta, Georgia.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
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https://www.kylephillips.comKyle Phillips' best known work includes, but is not limited to:
UNITED STATES:
Blessings GC, AR (2017, remodelling) / California GC of San Francisco, CA (2005, restoration & redesign) / Del Paso CC, CA (2006, remodelling) / Incline Village, NV (2004, remodelling of Championship course) / Morgan Creek G&CC, CA (2003) / Wilshire CC, CA (2009, restoration).
BRITAIN:
Dundonald Links, Scot (2004) / Kingsbarns, Scot (2000) / The Grove, Eng (2003).
CONTINENTAL EUROPE:
Bernardus, Nld (2018) / Eichenheim, Aut (2000) / Hilversumsche, Nld (2009, remodelling) / Lage Vuursche, Nld (2000) / Morfontaine, Fra (2018, modifications) / PGA Sweden National, Swe (2009, Links course; 2010, Lakes course) / Royal Las Brisas, Spain (2014, modifications) / Royal Puerto de Hierro, Spain (2000, remodelling) / Valderrama, Spain (2008, modifications) / Verdura Resort, Italy (2009, East and West courses).
ASIA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST:
Al Maaden, Morocco (2010) / South Cape Owners Club, S Korea (2013) / Tazegzout Bay, Morocco (2014); Yas Links, UAE (2010).
After majoring in Landscape Architecture at Kansas State University, Phillips joined Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Design in 1981, and worked closely with the firm's founder, Robert Trent Jones Jr. Courses like Penha Longa (Portugal), the South course at Seddiner See (Germany), and The Wisley (England), benefitted hugely from Phillips input.
In 1997 Phillips was ready to branch out with his own company, Kyle Phillips Golf Course Design. A headline grabbing design was not slow in coming when Kingsbarns in Scotland burst onto the scene. Phillips transformation of a former potato field into a world-class links course ensured further big new commissions would folow, which they did ... particularly in Europe.
His design work has now taken him to more than 30 countries in 5 continents, on behalf of over 60 clients. His reputation is for developing high-quality creative layouts that are both challenging and pleasing on-the-eye. Kyle Phillips Golf Course Design is located in Granite Bay, California.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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