In praise of Australasian golf....
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In praise of Australasian golf....
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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 π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Wrapping 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 π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
A new interview with our colleague @lukasmichel.bsky.social
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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 π 5 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
If youβd told this little kid one day heβd make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf heβd never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good.
Aust Open 2014.
Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.
05.02.2026 10:55 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0
Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach.
30 years after Mat Goggin told me heβd one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social
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 π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Too cold - by our standards- to sleepπ°
31.12.2025 08:41 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Wrapping 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 π 9 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0Lucky we went the first day. Didnβt go too long after that. π°
30.12.2025 11:41 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0Change 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 π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1Our 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 π 1 π 3 π¬ 2 π 0
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Elvis Smylie. Ryo Hisatsune The Presidents Cup and Geoff Ogilvy.
In advance of this weekβs 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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Always read @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social
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Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.
20.11.2025 21:23 β π 16 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape.
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Final checks at 7 Mile Beach the @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social way.
π·: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
"... 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
To those in favour of a free drop from a fairway divotβ¦.does that mean a great lie far into the rough must be declined, the ball moved into a more βdeservingβ spot? Just asking π€·ββοΈ
09.11.2025 09:48 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0Mike 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 π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0How it was.
08.11.2025 16:55 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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."
An update on the second phase of our renovations to Royal Perth in Western Australia.
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