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Mike Clayton

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Clayton DeVries Pont. Golf Course Architecture Occasional (very) caddy. Golf writer.

1,726 Followers  |  189 Following  |  165 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024
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In praise of Australasian golf....

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04.03.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social and @lukasmichel.bsky.social were kind enough to model our new team apparel. A limited supply of these items plus a few other pieces will shortly be available for sale with all profits going to Tee Up For Kids.

25.02.2026 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jacob Bridgeman Wins The Genesis The first-time contestant at Riviera holds off McIlroy and Kitayama by a stroke for his first PGA Tour win. Plus, a look at how the changes at Nos. 4 and 18 played.

Wrapping up an impressive win by Jacob Bridgeman in his first ever appearance at Riviera. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/jacob-brid...

23.02.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ep91: Lukas Michel has been busy

A new interview with our colleague @lukasmichel.bsky.social

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20.02.2026 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend: Morikawa Wins At Pebble Beach He birdies 18 of his final 36 holes to hold off Lee and Straka. Plus, Anthony Kim pulls off a LIV stunner, Yang wins the WAAP, and a look at the ShotLink numbers from Pebble's revamped holes.

Such a busy weekend, from Morikawa making 18 birdies in his final 36 holes to Anthony Kim winning to intriguing numbers surrounding Pebble Beach course changes. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...

16.02.2026 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’d told this little kid one day he’d make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf he’d never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good.
Aust Open 2014.

08.02.2026 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.

05.02.2026 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
29.01.2026 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach.
30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social

26.01.2026 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The new edition of the SAGCA's Golf Architecture magazine includes an article by @lukasmichel.bsky.social on the use of bunkering in modern golf design theory as well as two from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on diplomacy (yes, really) plus the use of bunkers at 7 Mile Beach.

10.01.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Too cold - by our standards- to sleep😰

31.12.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Quad's New Year Honors Recognizing the very best of a sensational 2025 major and Cup season.

Wrapping up a sensational 2025 with a reminder of the best of the best. Apologies to the many others who contributed to an unforgettable season of majors and Cup events. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-...

31.12.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰

30.12.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.

26.12.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EP.157 The Design Brief - Mike Clayton (Clayton DeVries & Pont) Podcast Episode Β· The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast Β· 14/12/2025 Β· 1h 48m

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16.12.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CDP appointed to design new 18-hole golf course at Val de Rois in Spain Clayton, DeVries & Pont (CDP) has been appointed to design a new 18-hole course at Club de Golf Val de Rois, south-west of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Cortizo Group, which acquired the club earlie...

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13.12.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our annual Holes That Aren't Holes Xmas Competition. Send your suggestion via DM or to info@cdpgolf.com. Judge @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social will decide the winner who will receive our new Spanish #afterisalwaysbetter hat celebrating our new course build at Val de Rois in Galicia. Entries by Jan 10.

13.12.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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Elvis Smylie. Ryo Hisatsune The Presidents Cup and Geoff Ogilvy.

06.12.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Clayton on the State of Australian Golf Former player and current golf course architect Mike Clayton dishes on the where Australian golf lies in the pro game as Royal Melbourne hosts the Australian Open.

In advance of this week’s Australian Open, the excellent @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social joined me for a Q&A on Australian golf, Royal Melbourne, equipment, and much more

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04.12.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Always read @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

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26.11.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.

20.11.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape.

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15.11.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final checks at 7 Mile Beach the @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social way.

πŸ“·: @lukasmichel.bsky.social

15.11.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"... Congrats to @ivgd1.bsky.social who has been working here since 2002 ... Everything is dialled in, the fairways are suitably wide, the pines are back from play, and the heather has regenerated ... a supremely idyllic place to enjoy a game."

Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche

13.11.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To those in favour of a free drop from a fairway divot….does that mean a great lie far into the rough must be declined, the ball moved into a more β€œdeserving” spot? Just asking πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

09.11.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike and Josh enjoying a game at Club de Golf del Uruguay with Eduardo Payovich, former head pro and club historian.

08.11.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How it was.

08.11.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last year, we were commissioned to build a 6 green "course" for a client in Central Victoria. The mandate was to create multiple routing options from each tee.

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social :
"Lukas Michel built greens that take shots from a variety of angles. It's immense fun finding new options."

06.11.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
RPGC - Development Update 2 Oct 2025
YouTube video by Tom Markmix RPGC - Development Update 2 Oct 2025

An update on the second phase of our renovations to Royal Perth in Western Australia.

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06.11.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0