Kyle Phillips
Name:
Kyle Donald PhillipsCountry:
USABorn:
1958 in Atlanta, Georgia.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
n/aWebsite:
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 Jnr. Courses like Penha Longa in Portugal and Seddiner See (South course) in Germany 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.
Tournament of Champions: the PGA Tour’s calendar-year starts, as it has done since 1999, with this iconic event in Hawaii. The field is drawn from players who won a PGA Tour event in 2022, or were amongst the top 30 in last year’s FedEx Cup final standings (Jan 6-9).
Desert Swing: the European (DP World) Tour launches into 2023 with three events in its UAE “Desert Swing”. Up first is the Abu Dhabi Championship (Jan 19-22), followed by the Dubai Desert Classic (Jan 26-29) and the Ras Al Kaimah Championship (Feb 2-5).
Kathy Whitworth: the end of 2022 saw the passing of LPGA Tour legend Kathy Whitworth. Her 88 LPGA Tour victories is more than achieved by any other golfer on either the LPGA or PGA Tours. Amongst her victories were six major championship titles.
Barry Lane: the golfing world was also saddened by the passing of Barry Lane, one of the European Tour and European Senior Tours most popular players. Enjoying success on both Tours, Lane was know for his excellent ball-striking and amiable personality.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Costa’s "Cruise & Golf" allows golfers and their families to combine a unique golfing experience with the relaxation and fun of a cruise on board Costa Smeralda. Golf enthusiasts are offered a choice from 23 top-quality golf clubs; their chosen courses are played during the ship’s port calls in Italy, France and Spain. While the golfers are driving the fairways, accompanying non-golfers are able to enjoy the amenities and activities on-board, or explore wonderful places on day excursions organised by Costa. Read more ...
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