Articles

I will be posting articles covering the influence of course design on the game of women, senior players and novices including those I have contributed to The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, Golf Architecture Journal.

Enjoy the read, and please share the message about the need for improved course set-up. Thanks for your interest.

Please check back to learn more about the under-discussed subject of course set-up for slow swing speed golfers. I will add more links shortly.

Changing Course for the Slower Swing Speed Golfer

By Lyne Morrison | SAGCA MAgazine | Issue 16

‘And how fortunate we are to have Lyne Morrison carry the flag for the slow swing speed golfer, with thoughtful analysis of how best to cater with hole set-up for these players.’

Harley Kruse, Past President, Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, 2018-2022.

A Close Look at Par 3’s - Adjustments for the Slow Swing

By Lyne Morrison | SAGCA Magazine | Issue 17

Golf Course Design | multiple tees for golfers of all abilities | Lyne Morrison SAGCA  | Golf Course Architect

Long, challenging, and time-consuming golf is an unappealing recreation option for Australian women. The average age of the female golfer is now 65 years, with 53% of Australian women carrying a handicap of 31.0 or above. Due to a typically outdated approach to course set-up, these players are denied the opportunity to score well and maintain enthusiasm for the game.

Lyne Morrison SAGCA