Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Course walk around Royal Dublin this afternoon with Shane Derby was squeezed in just before the rains arrived to break the drought. Won't look this brown shortly. 022
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 29/12/2025A blissful summer's day today at 7 Mile Beach. Many thanks to GM Will Kay for his kind hospitality and the chance to walk the course behind the field. 072
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 23/12/2025www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...thefriedegg.comMike Clayton on the State of Australian GolfFormer 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. 001
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 11/12/2025 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 11/12/2025An update on phase 2 of our renovation project at WA's Royal Perth in partnership with KruseGolf. m.youtube.com/watch?v=GTsr...m.youtube.comRPGC Development - Progress Video 2025YouTube video by Tom Markmix 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 04/12/2025golf.com.au/news/clayton...golf.com.au 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 04/12/2025www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/appl...golfcoursearchitecture.netAppleby appoints CDP to author golf course planAppleby Golf Club in Cumbria, England, has appointed Clayton, DeVries & Pont as consulting architects as it seeks to “refine and enhance” its moorland course, laid out in 1903 by Willie Fernie, the 18... 154
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 30/11/2025open.spotify.com/episode/6QMY...open.spotify.comEp82: 7 Mile Beach 022
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 21/11/2025In 1932, Colt wrote "I feel sure that we ought to have one of the best 18 hole courses on the Continent". His prediction was spot on. Utrechtse De Pan is one of his best works. A course walk followed by dinner in the beautiful thatched clubhouse. Lekker. @ivgd1.bsky.social 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Frank on site at 7 Mile Beach in conversation with course manager Anthony Toogood. @ivgd1.bsky.social 📷: @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social 032
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape. @ivgd1.bsky.social @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social 052
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 13/11/2025"... Congrats to @ivgd1.bsky.social who has been working here since 2002 ... Everything is dialled in, the fairways are suitably wide, the pines are back from play, and the heather has regenerated ... a supremely idyllic place to enjoy a game." Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche 033
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Both Mikes were on site at 7 Mile Beach last week to accompany a group of SAGCA and industry professionals on a preview tour. 📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social 043
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 07/11/2025I have to admit to being slightly obsessed by the views of London that have appeared at The Addington post woodland management. It was a bleakish morning for golf but a shaft of light lit up Canary Wharf as we approached the 1st green. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 05/11/2025It's been a while since we posted the classic architect with plans shot so here is @ivgd1.bsky.social on site today at Whittington Heath. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 05/11/2025It's a bright and breezy morning in Yorkshire as construction of Hallamshire's new 14th green continues. 📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social 043
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 04/11/2025The new Golf World top100 list for Continental Europe. We are honoured to have 3 clients in the top 4, 8 in the top 34, and 12 overall. 122
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 01/11/2025A busy week with projects on site in Australia (mainland and Tasmania), The Netherlands, and England. This is Whittington Heath's 5th where @ivgd1.bsky.social is overseeing a rebunkering to amend the look and locations to be more in keeping with Colt's designs elsewhere. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Frank on site yesterday at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield with CM Ben Burrill and the team from Profusion as work continues to build the new 14th green. @ivgd1.bsky.social 📷: James Glover & CDP 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 27/10/2025De Pan, Utrecht, The Netherlands. Heather regeneration project on the 5th hole - part transplant, part scrape. 📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 23/10/2025A serious storm blew through Northern France last night causing some damage including my hotel window which bit the dust. This morning's walk at Golf de Fontainebleau took place whilst the course team was in the middle of cleaning up. Proper 3 club wind. 032
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Course walk at The Addington today. The hill to the left of the 8th was scraped and brashed last year. Heather is already emerging. @ivgd1.bsky.social is happy. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Love on the rocks. 12th hole, Golf de Fontainebleau, near Paris, France. Designed by Tom Simpson. 📷: Will Watt @ivgd1.bsky.social @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social 112
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Our partner Frank Pont has been appointed to advise Sutton Coldfield GC in Birmingham, England. Originally laid out in the late 19th century, Alister MacKenzie was retained after WW1 to revitalise the course, the revised version finally opening in 1934. 📷: SCGC @ivgd1.bsky.social 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Three years later, this clip still makes me smile... Setting the tiger tees at Seven Mile Beach the @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social & DeVries way. 033
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialAlly Philp @allyphilp.bsky.social · 30/08/2025x.com/firmandfastg... Latest Firm and Fast podcast with guest Roderick Ritchie the Course Chairman at Utrechtse Golf Club'De Pan' @ivgd1.bsky.social @claytondevriespont.bsky.socialx.com 002
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Frank at Calcot Park yesterday for a course walk with the committee. @ivgd1.bsky.social 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Grassing is underway on Stage 2 of our Masterplan for Royal Perth in WA in partnership with KruseGolf. This phase includes 7 new greens and adjoining tees plus a large Himalayas putting green. All shaping by @lukasmichel.bsky.social with oversight from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social and Harley Kruse. 023
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 19/08/20255th Hole, Les Pins Course Golf d'Hardelot, France Designed by Tom Simpson Restored by @ivgd1.bsky.social & Patrice Boissonnas 112
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Following its renovation by @ivgd1.bsky.social 18 months ago, New Zealand's 18th green is looking much more like a 1930s version of itself. Current conditions = very firm and fast. 122
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Hola (Utrechtse Golf Club De Pan) 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Including one of Mike DeVries's creations... linksmagazine.com/7-golf-holes...linksmagazine.com7 Golf Holes with Tremendous Amounts of SandThe following seven golf holes are among the most intimidating for the amount of sand that’s either in play or appears to be in play. 022
ivgd1.bsky.social @ivgd1.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Still one of my favorite places in the world for a quiet evening round 131
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 01/08/2025podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...podcasts.apple.comDesigning GolfGolf Podcast · Updated Fortnightly · Designing Golf is a show about golf courses: how they’re built, who builds them, and which ones are worth playing. Hosted by Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison, Des... 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 28/07/2025"Perdu" The Addington, Surrey, England. A green abandoned almost a century ago. Now rebuilt by Mike DeVries. 📷: William Watt 042
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 21/07/2025"Of all the lists, this is the best" - @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social golfclubatlas.com/147-custodia...golfclubatlas.com147 Custodians of the Game - Golf Club AtlasIn the eyes of the Golf Club Atlas's own Ran Morrissett, dive into the 147 golf courses that uphold the spirit of the game (and where it should aspire to go) now. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 29/05/202514th hole with the City of London behind. The Addington, Surrey, England. Designed by JF Abercromby & HS Colt. Restored by Messrs Clayton, DeVries & Pont. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social @ivgd1.bsky.social 📷: Will Watt 083
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 10/07/2025We are delighted to announce that we have been retained as consulting course architect by Berkhamsted Golf Club in Hertfordshire, England. @ivgd1.bsky.social will act as project manager. golfbusinessnews.com/news/courses...golfbusinessnews.comBerkhamsted hires Clayton, DeVries & Pont to draw up course masterplanBerkhamsted Golf Club in Hertfordshire has appointed leading design firm Clayton, DeVries and Pont as consulting architects to author a long-term course plan. 132
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 05/07/20259th hole with Woking on the horizon New Zealand GC, Surrey, England Designed by Tom Simpson Restored by @ivgd1.bsky.social 📷: William Watt 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Mike DeVries's Greywalls Course at Marquette GC, Michigan. Voted this month in the US's top 50 public golf courses by Golf week magazine. 022
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 30/06/20257th Hole a.k.a. "Volcano" Les Pins Course Golf d'Hardelot Cote d'Opale France Designed by Tom Simpson Restored by @ivgd1.bsky.social & Patrice Boissonnas 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 21/06/2025A spectacular morning at Spey Bay. Kudos to CM David Rumbles and his team - the playing surfaces have come on no end in the past year. 012
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 20/06/2025www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/aust...golfcoursearchitecture.netAustralia’s Portsea club appoints CDP and KruseGolf as consulting architectsClayton, DeVries & Pont (CDP) and KruseGolf have been appointed as the consulting architects at Portsea Golf Club in Victoria, Australia. The club was formed in 1926 and is located on the Mornington ... 022
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 19/06/2025youtu.be/-6VrU9ONZmg?...youtu.beBuilding Kingsley Club with Golf Architect Mike DeVriesYouTube video by Fried Egg Golf 021
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Frank and Hendrik presented our Draft Course Plan and proposed renovations to the practice facilities to Royal Dublin's members at a town hall event last night. @ivgd1.bsky.social @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social 033
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 04/05/2025The 1984 Maekyung Open champion revisiting the tournament at Namseoul GC 41 years later. 📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social 073
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 04/05/2025The renovated par-3 2nd at Golf de Fontainebleau is bedding in well. Granite rocks are now exposed (again) in the carry and a Simpson-style "finger" bunker is in the run-off to the left of the green. 📷: Alex Villet, Chairman of Green 032
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialMike Clayton @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Frank Pont in Seoul with the great So Yeon Ryu. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social 033
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Hendrik & Gonzalo on site at Real Pineda in Seville where our renovations continue. This week, we are reshaping the 16th and 18th green complexes. 022
Reposted by @ivgd1.bsky.socialClayton, DeVries & Pont @claytondevriespont.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Our partner Mike Clayton on the future of vegetation management on Melbourne's Sandbelt and the lessons that can be learnt by courses in other parts of the world... www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/the-...golfcoursearchitecture.netThe future of vegetation management on Melbourne’s SandbeltIt’s almost a century since Alister MacKenzie sailed to Melbourne, Australia, transformed the city’s golf courses, and established the country’s reputation as a serious golfing nation. It was his acti... 011
