On today’s episode, we dive deep into the history and architecture of Cypress Point Club, site of the upcoming 50th Walker Cup. First, Garrett speaks with David Normoyle, author of Cypress Point’s soon-to-be-published centennial book, about the history of the club. Then Garrett offers some of his own reflections on the course’s land, routing, and design features. Finally, he brings on Joshua Pettit, founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, to discuss a few lesser-known facts about Cypress Point’s construction.

(0:00-8:35) Introduction and Personal History

(10:26-51:07) Interview with David Normoyle

(53:24-1:21:55) Cypress Point's Land, Routing, Design, and Presentation

(1:21:55-1:40:48) Interview with Joshua Pettit

(1:40:48-1:50:53) Concluding Thoughts

On today’s episode, we dive deep into the history and architecture of Cypress Point Club, site of the upcoming 50th Walker Cup. First, Garrett speaks with David Normoyle, author of Cypress Point’s soon-to-be-published centennial book, about the history of the club. Then Garrett offers some of his own reflections on the course’s land, routing, and design features. Finally, he brings on Joshua Pettit, founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, to discuss a few lesser-known facts about Cypress Point’s construction.
(0:00-8:35) Introduction and Personal History
(10:26-51:07) Interview with David Normoyle
(53:24-1:21:55) Cypress Point's Land, Routing, Design, and Presentation
(1:21:55-1:40:48) Interview with Joshua Pettit
(1:40:48-1:50:53) Concluding Thoughts

Designing Golf is a show about golf courses: how they’re built, who builds them, and which ones are worth playing. Hosted by Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison, Designing Golf will explore all facets of golf architecture, from its basic principles to its history to its practitioners to its best examples in the United States and abroad. Each episode will investigate a different topic in a fun, concise way. Whether you’re a longtime aficionado or a beginner in the subject, Designing Golf will deepen your knowledge about and fascination with golf courses and golf course design.

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Deep Dive: Cypress Point

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