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Clayton DeVries Pont. Golf Course Architecture Occasional (very) caddy. Golf writer.
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4 days ago
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...
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Brown is just fine
Everyone knows it rains a lot in Britain. If you listened to my fellow Australians, who moan incessantly about the Old Country’s weather, you might even think it rains there all the time. No one compl...
https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/brown-is-just-fine
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Eamon Lynch
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Misconduct is like obscenity — you know it when you see it. Right? In golf, it’s not that simple
The question is part philosophical, part procedural, and a hot topic at the 126th U.S. Open after Joaquin Niemann was hit with a two-stroke penalty.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/us-open/2026/06/19/does-joaquin-niemann-us-open-penalty-fit-crime/90625368007/
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Ally Philp
13 days ago
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Great piece on Adam Scott by Mike Clayton
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https://golf.com.au/news/clayton-scotts-century-of-excellence
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
23 days ago
Holes That Aren't Holes The Addington, Surrey, England 11th tee to 5th green 200 yards
#holesthatarentholes
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about 1 month ago
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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.
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Ally Philp
about 1 month ago
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The latest guest is one of Australian golf’s finest - Mike Clayton
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Ep.4 (Part 1) - Eastern Golf Club Podcast
Podcast Episode · The Eastern Golf Club Podcast · 19 May · 31min
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-4-part-1-eastern-golf-club-podcast/id1876985671?i=1000768623161
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 1 month ago
Appleby's 15th - the Bell Hole. 176 yards of terror and fun traversing Hilton Beck, a beautiful stream, in search of a bathtub green.
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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.
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 1 month ago
"The nuttiest of nutty holes in the world."
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on Appleby's Bell Hole.
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Ronni🧂Salt
about 1 month ago
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...
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Where One Nation lies - The Shot
One Nation wants more victims, more people pissed off at political parties and big business so One Nation can build a big business and a political party out of them.
https://theshot.net.au/uncategorized/where-one-nation-lies/
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St Cloud 9. Pretty iconic backdrop.
about 2 months ago
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 2 months ago
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.
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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
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about 2 months ago
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 2 months ago
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Utrechtse GC De Pan
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 2 months ago
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.
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
about 2 months ago
He may be 10,000 miles from home but
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has found a course and a site to make him drool - Appleby on the Cumbrian moors.
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Ally Philp
2 months ago
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Mike Clayton interview with Mike Sheahan - Centenary Reciprocal Event at Portsea Golf Club.
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Mike Clayton Interview with Mike Sheahan - Centenary Reciprocal Event
YouTube video by Portsea Golf Club
https://youtu.be/NfJD0pBpnJ0
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Mike Clayton
2 months ago
Holes that aren’t holes. 7 Mile 10th (yellow tee) to 15th green. 165m
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
2 months ago
"The best list by far..." -
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golfclubatlas.com/147-custodia...
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147 Custodians of the Game (+6)
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https://golfclubatlas.com/147-custodians/
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Josh
2 months ago
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.
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
2 months ago
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
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
3 months ago
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on St Andrews Beach...
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Ep94: St Andrews Beach, with Mike Clayton
Podcast Episode · Australian Golf Passport · 14 April · 1hr 39min
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep94-st-andrews-beach-with-mike-clayton/id1641420804?i=1000761296723
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Ally Philp
3 months ago
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St Andrews Beach, with Clayts
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Ep94: St Andrews Beach, with Mike Clayton
https://open.spotify.com/show/2WkycMm8zRGEJdTeeGWjom
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
3 months ago
Holes That Aren't Holes. Royal Cinque Ports, Kent, England. 5th tee to 17th green, 202 yards
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John huggan
3 months ago
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 🤷♂️
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Ally Philp
3 months ago
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This Golfing Life - Mike Clayton
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This Golfing Life - Mike Clayton
YouTube video by Sounder Golf
https://youtu.be/k_K2H62WyaY
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3 months ago
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Holes that aren’t holes. North of Perth. The longest stretch of perfect coastal land for golf in the world.
4 months ago
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
4 months ago
In praise of Australasian golf....
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
4 months ago
@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.
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Mike Clayton
Geoff Shackelford
4 months ago
Wrapping up an impressive win by Jacob Bridgeman in his first ever appearance at Riviera.
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Jacob Bridgeman Wins The Genesis
The first-time contestant at Riviera holds off McIlroy and Kitayama by a stroke for his first PGA Tour win. Plus, a look at how the changes at Nos. 4 and 18 played.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/jacob-bridgeman-wins-the-genesis
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
4 months ago
A new interview with our colleague
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Ep91: Lukas Michel has been busy
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Mike Clayton
Geoff Shackelford
4 months ago
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.
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Weekend: Morikawa Wins At Pebble Beach
He birdies 18 of his final 36 holes to hold off Lee and Straka. Plus, Anthony Kim pulls off a LIV stunner, Yang wins the WAAP, and a look at the ShotLink numbers from Pebble's revamped holes.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/weekend-morikawa-wins-at-pebble-beach
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5 months ago
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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.
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Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.
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Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach. 30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here.
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5 months ago
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Mike Clayton
Clayton, DeVries & Pont
6 months ago
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.
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Mike Clayton
Geoff Shackelford
6 months ago
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.
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The Quad's New Year Honors
Recognizing the very best of a sensational 2025 major and Cup season.
https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-new-year-honors
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Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰
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6 months ago
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
6 months ago
Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG.
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was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
7 months ago
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EP.157 The Design Brief - Mike Clayton (Clayton DeVries & Pont)
Podcast Episode · The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast · 14/12/2025 · 1h 48m
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-157-the-design-brief-mike-clayton-clayton-devries-pont/id1511508487?i=1000741257996
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Ally Philp
7 months ago
www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/cdp-...
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CDP appointed to design new 18-hole golf course at Val de Rois in Spain
Clayton, DeVries & Pont (CDP) has been appointed to design a new 18-hole course at Club de Golf Val de Rois, south-west of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Cortizo Group, which acquired the club earlie...
https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/cdp-appointed-to-design-new-18-hole-golf-course-at-val-de-rois-in-spain
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
7 months ago
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.
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golf.com.au/news/clayton...
Elvis Smylie. Ryo Hisatsune The Presidents Cup and Geoff Ogilvy.
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https://golf.com.au/news/clayton-presidents-cup-past-and-future-shining-at-royal-melbourne
7 months ago
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Joseph LaMagna
7 months ago
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...
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Mike Clayton on the State of Australian Golf
Former player and current golf course architect Mike Clayton dishes on the where Australian golf lies in the pro game as Royal Melbourne hosts the Australian Open.
https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mike-clayton-australian-open-royal-melbourne-golf
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Mike Clayton
Rod Morri
7 months ago
Always read
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https://golf.com.au/news/clayton-inside-the-arrival-of-elvis-on-world-stage
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Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.
7 months ago
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Clayton, DeVries & Pont
8 months ago
Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape.
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