Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects

As a kid, Forrest Richardson sketched fantasy golf holes just for fun. Now, he’s helping redefine how the game is designed.

He joined Sam Dingman on KJZZ’s The Show to talk short courses, Mountain Shadows, and how golf course design is evolving. The conversation also looks back on his early love of the game and the mentor who helped shape his career.

Listen or read the full interview below —

| KJZZ Phoenix | Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

A lot goes into golf course design — even a short one like Paradise Valley’s Mountain Shadows Metro Phoenix is famous as a golf destination, and it’s home to some of the most renowned courses in the sport. If you’re not a golfer, you might not have thought much about what goes into designing a golf course.

Featured in the latest issue of Golf Inc., Forrest Richardson shares his insights on golf course renovation, sustainability, and the evolving expectations of today’s golfer.

Read the full interview — https://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=862161&p=46&view=issueViewer

Forrest Richardson and Brian Costello, past presidents of the ASGCA, recently visited Hunter manufacturing facility in Baja, Mexico with Jon Truttmann of Hunter Industries. A great opportunity to connect with industry partners and see operations firsthand.

| ASGCA - American Society of Golf Course Architects