Recent Activity
EIGCA Ceremony Signing
EIGCA President Caspar Grauballe, ASGCA President Brian Costello, and SAGCA representative Lyne Morrison at the historic joint pledge signing ceremony in Scotland, May 2025 - marking a milestone in global golf course architecture collaboration.
Best Tees - National Collaboration
In 2025, participated in strategic discussions with Golf Australia, USGA, and SAGCA representatives on Best Tees implementation to support national adoption of evidence-based course setup principles enhancing accessibility and participation.
Championship Club Consultation - Forward Tees
In 2025, Huntingdale Golf Club—one of Australia’s premier championship venues and host to multiple Australian Masters tournaments—sought guidance on forward tee placement for women golfers. The consultation proposal demonstrated how elite courses can implement evidence-based tee positioning whilst maintaining championship standards. The inquiry reflects growing interest among prestigious clubs in inclusive course design that serves all members whilst preserving competitive excellence.
Golf Course Architecture Magazine Feature
Featured in global Golf Course Architecture magazine for the Springwood Country Club masterplan - developing comprehensive facilities to boost female participation and community engagement.
Royal Sydney Safety Assessment
Safety assessment and strategic planning for The Royal Sydney Golf Club’s historic Centenary Course - balancing heritage preservation with contemporary safety standards.
‘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.
AWGN Female Friendly Golf Club Presentation
Female Friendly Golf Club Criteria presentation developed for the Australian Women’s Golf Network, outlining evidence-based course layout and design principles that create welcoming environments for women golfers. This comprehensive framework supports clubs in implementing inclusive design strategies that enhance participation and member satisfaction.
EIGCA - Global Female Golf Course Architects Meeting
EIGCA’s inaugural gathering brought together six of the world’s seven female golf course architects - discussing ways to encourage more women into the profession and advance inclusive design principles globally. This collaborative approach aligns with my formal commitment to the R&A Women In Golf Charter.
Paul O’Brien Trophy
Awarded the 2025 Paul O’Brien Trophy at the EIGCA World Forum in Scotland, leading an international field of over 100 golf architects and industry representatives in a 36-hole stableford competition. Played at The Nairn and Royal Dornoch Golf Clubs during EIGCA’s 25th Anniversary celebration, the experience demonstrated how strategic course setup and appropriate tee placement enhance the playing experience.
Pictured with EIGCA President Gary Johnston.
Mandurah Coastal Development
Early planning consultation for an 18-hole par 3 community course in Western Australia - creating accessible golf experiences in spectacular coastal settings.
Mount Beauty Regional Support
Supporting Mount Beauty Golf Club’s strategic planning and grant applications through the LMGD Regional Golf Development Initiative - helping secure this regional club’s sustainable future in Victoria’s alpine region.
Goulburn Regional Support
Course review and strategic planning consultation for Goulburn Golf Course - identifying development opportunities and sustainability initiatives for this regional NSW club.
