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@BenMalach

Golf Architecture and the game we love. @benmalach on instagram. Founder and lead designer at Eclectic Golf Design

Canada Katılım Nisan 2008
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@Luke_Elvy Luke admit that Astroturfing a sport league never works. LIV is the same as the USFL or the WHL. It tried to come into an established market and failed at every turn because it never played to a core fan group. LIV had a lot of ideas but no substance much like your commentary.
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Luke Elvy
Luke Elvy@Luke_Elvy·
The problem was the PGAT wanted to keep total control. Once it was lost they got aggressive with the smear campaign to destroy any chance it had of succeeding. They did a LOT of damage to LIVs reputation in the U.S. But internationals like LIV because it broke PGATs stronghold.
Mr Negative@MrNegative33

Never understood the PGAT reaction to LIV. There’s 52 weeks in a yr. 4 taken up by the majors, let’s say 4 weeks off. LIV takes up 14. That leaves 30 other weeks, plenty of time for other tournaments. WTF is the problem?

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Golf Club Atlas
Golf Club Atlas@GolfClubAtlas·
An overhaul of a prior golf course, Ian Andrew & Mike Weir’s Blue course at Laval-sur-le-Lac is one of the more impressive transformations in not just Canada, but North America.
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Derek Duncan
Derek Duncan@feedtheball·
24 Questions w/ Jay Blasi This is a great talk with @jayblasi about all aspects of public v. private golf, Poppy Ridge, Lakeside Houston, Chambers Bay and much much more. Check it out 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fee… Lakeside #16
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@SHistorians @21golfclub Nope, just think it’s poor wording on your part. Also confusing name but considering the legal issues around the use of the El Boqueron plan. Makes some sense.
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Society of Golf Historians
Society of Golf Historians@SHistorians·
@BenMalach @21golfclub It’s called the MACKENZIE!!!!!!!!!!! Hence “MacKenzie’s Greens!!!!!!!” It’s an interpretation of El Boqueron that uses MacKenzie’s green details within MacKenzie’s plans. It’s an homage. I feel like you realize you are wrong but are trying to find a work around.
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@SHistorians @21golfclub You just did my guy, if they are Mackenzie greens then Mackenzie designed the course. Gonna ask when did you scan the never built greens at El Boq? My point still stands it’s hard for the greens to be Mackenzie without the man.
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Society of Golf Historians
Society of Golf Historians@SHistorians·
Nobody is saying Dr. Alister MacKenzie designed the course!!!!!!! The course is an homage to MacKenzie’s El Boqueron. The course is called “The MacKenzie.” Please educate yourself before you judge. Again you are completely overreacting. MacKenzie’s green at Sitwell is also a beauty.
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@SHistorians @21golfclub How can something be of someone if they never saw or approved it? Also wasn’t there interpretation of the concepts on to the topography? I can give you inspired or even interpretations of mackenzie greens, i think it’s very clearly factually incorrect to say they are his.
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@garrett_TFE TBH if Chevron had vision they would pay Tom to build his purpose built LPGA course that he has wanted to build for a couple decades. They get a platinum asset and the LPGA gets a proper standing major event.
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Garrett Morrison
Garrett Morrison@garrett_TFE·
I NEED the Chevron tournament organizers to ask Tom Doak to build a jumping pond on the 18th hole at Memorial Park, and I NEED his reaction to be recorded
Beth Ann Nichols@GolfweekNichols

With the Chevron Championship moving to yet another venue, it begs the question – will the champion's leap move too? The most well-known LPGA tradition requires a body of water on the 18th, and the major championship's new venue, Houston's Memorial Park, doesn't have one. In a statement to Golfweek, tournament organizers said that "as part of ongoing course enhancements," they are exploring options to continue the iconic jump. Could Tom Doak return for an 18th refresh? Full story below (Getty Images)

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Andy Johnson
Andy Johnson@AndyTFE·
3 hour episode! I thought about breaking it into multiple episodes but thought it worked too well as one long conversation with lots of threads that pull through the entire 3 hours. Enjoy the first @fried_egg_golf pod of the year.
Fried Egg Golf@fried_egg_golf

The Yolk with Doak is back! In a wide-ranging, three-hour conversation, @AndyTFE and Tom discuss his social media hiatus, how Instagram has impacted his career as a golf course architect, and some of his recent work at Wild Spring Dunes, Childress Hall, and more.

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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@Tim262h @drewharvie Cool, congratulations on liking golf that is framed and binary that is applied like a blind decree.
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Tim@Tim262h·
@drewharvie PD and CK was the land, not Doak. RCC is average, at best. > Long Point, Black Diamond, the old World Woods, Caves Valley, Jupt Hills (with Uncle George), etc. It’s not even a legitimate contest….
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@mikeclaytongolf @GCIMagazineGuy @TheAddingtonGC Modern writers seek binary answers to non binary questions. What is good and responsible in one location is malpractice in another. It’s one of the reasons why I believe the over reliance on 2-4 firms globally is dangerous for the game.
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Mike Clayton
Mike Clayton@mikeclaytongolf·
@GCIMagazineGuy I don’t think any architect-past or present-denounced trees. They denounced the misuse of them.Wrong species.Too many. Poorly placed-hurting both turf & architecture. Hazards in the air v hazards on the ground with the latter being preferable One example 16 @TheAddingtonGC
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Guy Cipriano
Guy Cipriano@GCIMagazineGuy·
Not every Golden Age golf course architect denounced trees. Consider the writings and thoughts of William Flynn …
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Derek Vachon
Derek Vachon@dvcapeguy·
@KVanValkenburg May I ask what the evidence is that the Trump Organization will profit from this? I’ve heard this repeated but haven’t found any evidence online
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Kevin Van Valkenburg
Kevin Van Valkenburg@KVanValkenburg·
This hasn't resonated yet outside golf, but what this administration is essentially doing is taking over a national park for invented reasons so that the Trump Organization can run it and profit from it. Imagine if Yellowstone suddenly cost $1,000 but mostly served lobbyists.
National Links Trust@links_national

We are devastated to report that the Trump administration is officially terminating our 50-year lease with the National Park Service to manage and renovate the three courses. The termination is effective immediately.  Read more: washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12…

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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@KVanValkenburg This was always my issue. It’s a clear case of corruption, but sadly we are in an era where congress doesn’t want to do its job.
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Kevin Van Valkenburg
Kevin Van Valkenburg@KVanValkenburg·
If you don't care about golf, that's fine. If your politics differ from mine, that's totally fine too. Some issues can involve politicians but still be above politics. There isn't any justification for this beyond a transfer of public land use to a wealthier class of people.
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@CuttenGolf Still need mine personalized. MF’er slapped as a thesis. Decade later still undefeated.
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Keith Cutten
Keith Cutten@CuttenGolf·
📚 Great news for everyone who’s been waiting… More copies of The Evolution of Golf Course Design are in stock and will be back on Amazon any day!
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@BPBlackMetal Chad Mumm is the stereotypical American club dink. I would say drown him in the towel bucket but his head is so empty it would float.
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BenMalach
BenMalach@BenMalach·
@Sportergolf @garrett_TFE @chadmumm Hey that wolf game slaps. It regularly gets champs tour players and high level state players. They are really good golfers but not dudes that you really get into the nuances of the game with. The Young’s you can and a few other members, but I just worked there for a bit.
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Scott Porter
Scott Porter@Sportergolf·
@garrett_TFE @chadmumm lol 5 rednecks playing a noon game of wolf every Friday will never be equal in *membership* to any single place mentioned is my point. Multiple greens having 6” drops or gashes won’t either (all fixed now s/o Ashley) But I agree, agree to disagree.
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Chad Mumm
Chad Mumm@chadmumm·
Gonna start a list of highest golf IQ clubs (as judged by the membership, traditions, and vibe): 1. Seminole 2. NGLA 3. Pine Valley 4. Merion 5. Cypress 6. Garden City 7. Shinnecock 8. Chicago 9. Peachtree 10. Muirfield (Scotland) What am I missing?
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