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EIGCA pays tribute to Martin Hawtree on his retirement

June 12, 2026

EIGCA marks the retirement of Martin Hawtree FEIGCA, recognising a career that has spanned more than five decades and a family legacy in golf course architecture extending back over a century.

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Tony Mancuso joins Bunker Solution team to serve Asian golf market

June 8, 2026

One of the golf/turf industry’s most respected experts, Tony Mancuso, has joined EIGCA Bronze Partner, Bunker Solution, as Director of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region.

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Golf course design, sustainability and the changing shape of golf

May 6, 2026

Recorded during the EIGCA Annual Meeting 2026 in Utrecht, a recent episode of The Greenprint Podcast brought together EIGCA Members, Partners and media voices for a wide-ranging discussion on where golf — and golf course design — is heading next.

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Final Reminder: EVQGCD Applications Close Thursday 30th April 2026

April 28, 2026

The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) reminds prospective applicants that applications for the 2026–2028 intake of the EIGCA Vocational Qualification in Golf Course Design (EVQGCD) close on Thursday 30 April 2026.

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Farewell speech to EIGCA members, from Karl F. Grohs

April 27, 2026

On his retirement from active EIGCA membership, founding member, Karl F. Grohs addressed the members at EIGCA's Annual Meeting on 23rd April 2026 in Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Niall Glen MEIGCA presented with EIGCA Outstanding Contribution Award

April 24, 2026

At the President's Dinner during the 2026 EIGCA Annual Meeting in Utrecht, EIGCA President Gary Johnston presented the Institute's Outstanding Contribution Award to Niall Glen in recognition of his longstanding commitment to EIGCA's education programme and his contribution to the development of future generations of golf course architects.

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From Yorkshire to Augusta: The enduring influence of Alister MacKenzie

April 11, 2026

As the Masters begins, EIGCA Member Jonathan Gaunt reflects on Alister MacKenzie’s legacy — his Yorkshire roots and design principles continue to shape golf courses worldwide.

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The fundamentals of golf course routing

March 30, 2026

A golf course routing plan often starts with a humble drawing and in Pete Dye's case for French Lick’s, the napkin sketch was the only time pen was put to paper for what became the Pete Dye Course.

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EIGCA 2026 Annual Meeting: A quick note for anyone not yet registered

February 8, 2026

Plans are well underway for the EIGCA Annual Meeting 2026 in Utrecht, from 20–23 April. With 55% of places already taken just two weeks after opening, there’s strong interest in coming together again as a community.

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How Technology Is Shaping Modern Golf Course Design

February 1, 2026

Recorded at BTME 2026, The GreenPrint podcast brought together EIGCA members and industry partners for a focused discussion on how technology, machinery, and innovation are shaping the future of golf course architecture, reflecting the EIGCA’s leadership in driving informed, forward-looking debate across the profession.

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Author: Lindsey Collumbell

EIGCA pays tribute to Martin Hawtree on his retirement

Tony Mancuso joins Bunker Solution team to serve Asian golf market

Golf course design, sustainability and the changing shape of golf

Final Reminder: EVQGCD Applications Close Thursday 30th April 2026

Farewell speech to EIGCA members, from Karl F. Grohs

Niall Glen MEIGCA presented with EIGCA Outstanding Contribution Award

From Yorkshire to Augusta: The enduring influence of Alister MacKenzie

The fundamentals of golf course routing

EIGCA 2026 Annual Meeting: A quick note for anyone not yet registered

How Technology Is Shaping Modern Golf Course Design

Membership of EIGCA

Member Directories

Professional Development

Join EIGCA

Ready to join?

Partnership with EIGCA

Partner Directories

Become a Partner

Ready to join?

Developing a golf course

Sustainable Design

Find a Golf Course Architect

Have a project in mind?

Study with us

Professional Development

Sustainability Programme

Learning Live events

Sustainability

Distance Insights

Other

Annual Review

Careers

EIGCA

Sustainability

Annual Meetings

Videos

Learning Live

Events Diary

About EIGCA

Governance

Awards

Newsletter