Articles

Over the past decade or so, I’ve contributed regularly to industry publications and presented to golf industry groups, focusing on inclusive golf course design, forward tee implementation, and strategies to enhance participation for women, seniors, and slower swing speed players.

My writing aims to share practical, evidence-based approaches that help clubs create more welcoming and sustainable golf experiences. Below is a selection of published articles, presentations, and commentary that reflect my ongoing commitment to advancing golf course architecture that serves diverse player populations.

  • Global Bonds, Issue 26, 2025, EIGCA-ASGCA-SAGCA Sustainability Pledge

  • A Blueprint for Inclusive Design, Issue 25, 2024

  • A Champion’s Perspective, Interview with Karrie Webb, Issue 25, 2024

  • Staying the Course, Issue 23, 2022

  • Engaging Women, Issue 22, 2021

  • Forward Thinking, Issue 21, 2019

  • A Close Look at Par 3’s, Issue 17, 2015

  • Female Touch, Issue 17, 2015

  • Changing Course for the Slower Swing Speed Golfer, Issue 16, 2014

Presentations and selected other articles/commentary include:

  • Golf Course Architecture Journal, January 2026

  • Golf Course Architecture Journal, 2025

  • 2022, Formal Pledge to R&A Women in Golf Charter

  • Contributor: Golf Australia, Australian Golf Facilities Guidelines, 2022

  • European Institute of Golf Course Architects: Design Guidance Case Studies

  • Presentation to Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association Annual Conference 2016, Short & Sweet – Tee Positioning and Course Set-up

  • Meeting the Needs of Women Golfers, Financial Times, 2014

  • Seeing Red, Inside Golf, 2014

  • Architect’s Choice Top 100 Golf Courses, Golf Course Architecture, Global Journal, 2013

  • Australian Women’s Golf Network, Presentation on Inclusion in Golf Design