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Design Desk

No. 12
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Photo: David Cannon

The Case for Going Bunkerless

One round at this sand-free master class is ample evidence

No. 10
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A prime example of triangulation on full display at Lawsonia Links in Wisconsin

This Number Adds Up

Why a four-hole loop should be the new short-course standard

No. 9
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Rustic Canyon. Photo: Andy Johnson

A Hollywood Classic

Celebrating the revival of the barranca

No. 8
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No. 4 at Chicago Golf Club

Overshadowed Star

It’s time to recognize the deadly brilliance of No. 4 at Chicago Golf Club

No. 7
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No. 18 green at Lawsonia Links.

Listen to Your Momma

One of life’s basic rules also applies to greens

No. 6
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No. 10 at Inverness Golf Club, photo by Andy Johnson

Classic Comeback

Green-side hummocks are back in style

No. 5
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No trees or cart paths on the Double Platbowl template. Illustration by Mike Cocking

Sign Up or Shut Up Time

After years of criticism from the sidelines, The Fried Egg joined the architecture fray

No. 4
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Little Lion Man

This wraparound green is frightening for any player

No. 3
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Forest Dunes Golf Club, No.15 Red Course, No.4 Black Course

Bringing Us All Together

Rolled-edge greens unite the low-and high-handicapper

No. 2
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Middle-Class Uprising

Middle-Class Uprising

Centerline bunkers are returning with a vengeance

No. 1
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Buckets and Mops

Buckets and Mops

Ruminations and revelations on the grand old double plateau

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