With Northern Europe currently sweltering in the midst of a heatwave, here are @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social's words on baked out courses from a few years ago... www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/brow...

golf.com.au/news/clayton... Great piece on Adam Scott by Mike Clayton @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Holes That Aren't Holes The Addington, Surrey, England 11th tee to 5th green 200 yards #holesthatarentholes @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social trying to find the elusive top tier from 85 yards away at The Addington's newly restored 7th green. You may not see a longer backswing with a putter this year.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... The latest guest is one of Australian golf’s finest - Mike Clayton @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Appleby's 15th - the Bell Hole. 176 yards of terror and fun traversing Hilton Beck, a beautiful stream, in search of a bathtub green. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social wanted to see if the foregreen would make a good extension to the green. Committee member Ray Cousin was kind enough to hold the flag.

"The nuttiest of nutty holes in the world." @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on Appleby's Bell Hole.

My latest article in The Shot "In Farrer, suddenly the saviour Pauline was all for the water .... Pauline Hanson – who thinks the Murray Darling Basin Plan is the name of her plumber Murray’s work schedule – now wants you to believe she’s going to save them." 🙏🏽 theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

St Cloud 9. Pretty iconic backdrop.

After yesterday's celebrations at The Addington and the unveiling of the newly restored 7th hole, @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social and @ivgd1.bsky.social provide an overview of the project and details of this year's work.

The Addington. 7 green restored. Maybe the world’s wildest green. 95y front to back. Reminds of the sadly -no matter how crazy they were -lost greens at Sitwell Park

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social Utrechtse GC De Pan

A course walk yesterday at Wallasey with its irrepressible CM John McLoughlin examining those areas that are earmarked for renovation. Also a change to see a Hole That Isn't A Hole (but used to be) - 9th tee to 10th green. Tough one-shotter. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social @ivgd1.bsky.social

He may be 10,000 miles from home but @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social has found a course and a site to make him drool - Appleby on the Cumbrian moors.

youtu.be/NfJD0pBpnJ0 Mike Clayton interview with Mike Sheahan - Centenary Reciprocal Event at Portsea Golf Club. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social @claytondevriespont.bsky.social @rodmorri.bsky.social @johnhuggan.bsky.social

Holes that aren’t holes. 7 Mile 10th (yellow tee) to 15th green. 165m @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

"The best list by far..." - @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social golfclubatlas.com/147-custodia...

usually when I'm on podcasts, I'm talking politics and religion. Saudi investment in sport had me on a few podcasts talking about the PIF. This is my first ever podcast just talking about golf and how Scotland got me hooked on the game and why Oz deepened my love. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Today's inspection of Golf de Fontainebleau's newly re-bunkered 18th by agronomist Alejandro Reyes with Cyril and Jeremie of the greenkeeping team. 📷: Alex Villet #afterisalwaysbetter @ivgd1.bsky.social @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on St Andrews Beach... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

open.spotify.com/show/2WkycMm... St Andrews Beach, with Clayts @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Holes That Aren't Holes. Royal Cinque Ports, Kent, England. 5th tee to 17th green, 202 yards @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Fred Ridley’s comments re the golf ball and distance are to be welcomed. But don’t expect many golf magazine writers to come out in support of that obvious assertion. The threat of lost advertising from equipment companies will keep this debate one-sided 🤷‍♂️

youtu.be/k_K2H62WyaY This Golfing Life - Mike Clayton @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social

Holes that aren’t holes. North of Perth. The longest stretch of perfect coastal land for golf in the world.

In praise of Australasian golf.... archive.md/iV59j

@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social and @lukasmichel.bsky.social were kind enough to model our new team apparel. A limited supply of these items plus a few other pieces will shortly be available for sale with all profits going to Tee Up For Kids.

Wrapping up an impressive win by Jacob Bridgeman in his first ever appearance at Riviera. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/jacob-brid...

A new interview with our colleague @lukasmichel.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0xTu...

Such a busy weekend, from Morikawa making 18 birdies in his final 36 holes to Anthony Kim winning to intriguing numbers surrounding Pebble Beach course changes. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...

If you’d told this little kid one day he’d make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf he’d never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good. Aust Open 2014.

Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.

Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach. 30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social

The new edition of the SAGCA's Golf Architecture magazine includes an article by @lukasmichel.bsky.social on the use of bunkering in modern golf design theory as well as two from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on diplomacy (yes, really) plus the use of bunkers at 7 Mile Beach.

Wrapping up a sensational 2025 with a reminder of the best of the best. Apologies to the many others who contributed to an unforgettable season of majors and Cup events. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-...

Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰

Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.

Our annual Holes That Aren't Holes Xmas Competition. Send your suggestion via DM or to [email protected]. Judge @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social will decide the winner who will receive our new Spanish #afterisalwaysbetter hat celebrating our new course build at Val de Rois in Galicia. Entries by Jan 10.

golf.com.au/news/clayton... Elvis Smylie. Ryo Hisatsune The Presidents Cup and Geoff Ogilvy.

In advance of this week’s Australian Open, the excellent @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social joined me for a Q&A on Australian golf, Royal Melbourne, equipment, and much more www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...

Always read @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social golf.com.au/news/clayton...

Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.

Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape. @ivgd1.bsky.social @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social