Alister MacKenzie Institute

The Alister MacKenzie Institute is pleased to announce our newest publication, a Limited Edition reproduction of Dr. MacKenzie’s first book Golf Architecture: Economy in Course Construction and Green-keeping, published in 1920. Original copies of Golf Architecture are extremely rare, so we’d like to give MacKenzie fans the opportunity to own an authentic reproduction (not a facsimile). Never before has this seminal book by Golf’s preeminent architect been authentically reproduced. We have undertaken a meticulous process of recreating this book in its original form as precisely as possible, using the highest quality materials and production methodologies. From manually typesetting the entirety of the manuscript, to high-resolution image reproduction, to paper sourcing — no stone has been left unturned in our effort to create a reproduction that Dr. MacKenzie would be proud of. A limited production of 1,000 copies, complete with elegant slipcase and commemorative Letterpress card, will be released August 30th, and is available now for pre-order [LINK IN BIO]. We hope you all will enjoy this unique publication as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.

Everything good about golf architecture lives at Dr. Alister MacKenzie’s Royal Melbourne (West). Highest order on the 147 Custodians and for good reason—it’s what everyone should strive for, with the par 3, 5th among the notable holes on property.

This was brilliant today. 16 and 17 are spectacular. The mounding and short grass. If you’re into cool, weird shit at all, fire this replay up. And they’ll be back on live tomorrow.

The hills at The Jockey Club can serve as a backstop — if you use them right 👀 Jorge Fernández Valdés stresses accuracy, miss the green and the surrounding slopes can leave you playing blind to the pin.

The 119th Visa Argentina Open at The Jockey Club 🤩

Protecting MacKenzie's legacy. Dave Strachan, member of our Greens Committee, explains how Alwoodley Golf Club protects that philosophy when considering changes to the course - ensuring it remains fair, engaging and playable for golfers of all abilities

No commentary. No music. Just golf in its purest form. Experience the sights and sounds of Northwood Golf Club, now streaming on our YouTube channel.

Two of golf’s true greats.. Designer Dr Alister MacKenzie and the US captain Walter Hagen at the 1929 Ryder Cup at Moortown Two weeks later Hagen would win his third Claret Jug at Muirfield Shortly after MacKenzie would begin his design of Augusta National 📷 @Hainesy76

@CambridgeGrey @jamogolf @cdpgolf1 @Daib212 @DeVriesDesigns Yes sir!

@DoctorMacKenzie @jamogolf @cdpgolf1 @Daib212 @DeVriesDesigns Thanks! Are they still in play?

The Good Doctor's green complexes at Jockey Club in Buenos Aires are pretty wild with pronounced mounds in the surfaces or their surrounds or both. Some photos from Mike and Josh's attendance at the MacKenzie Society annual gathering which took place there this year. Photos: Josh Pettit

@CambridgeGrey @jamogolf @cdpgolf1 @Daib212 @DeVriesDesigns MacKenzie built two double greens at Campo de Golf (originally Golf Club Argentino) in Park Palermo, Buenos Aires — 2/9 & 3/16

@jamogolf @cdpgolf1 @Daib212 @DeVriesDesigns @DoctorMacKenzie Dr Mackenzie's only Double Green, but he did bury a Mammoth in his version!

In 2026 Moortown is hosting the Brabazon Trophy and we currently have two greenkeeping positions available and the opportunity to work at a Top 100 course Details below 👇

Moortown’s 9th by Head Professional Martin Heggie One of the great par 4s and now with a very different backdrop Mini 🧵..

The brilliant Crystal Downs Country Club from Alister MacKenzie & Perry Maxwell near Traverse City, Michigan is one of the finest golf courses in the country. It’s no wonder both Tom Doak and Mike DeVries call it home, and the influence it has on both architects is evident.

Peter Alliss and Cypress Point. Tough combo to beat. We paired drone shots from 2025 with audio from the 1981 Walker Cup broadcast.

While many are holidaying in San Francisco's Bay Area in preparation for this weekend's @WalkerCup, Mike and Josh are hard at work just north of the Golden Gate working on Meadow Club's 2nd and 3rd holes. 📷: Will Bailey

If you haven't listened to or watched @garrett_TFE's Cypress Point Deep Dive on Designing Golf, you're truly missing out. ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=cTENfX…

A comparison of Cypress Point Club from the early 1930s to now (a thread 🧵) (Historical Images Courtesy: Alister MacKenzie Institute)

Join the SF Public Golf Alliance on Friday, 10-10-25 at the Good Doctor’s Historic @SharpParkGolf course for the 11th Alister MacKenzie Tournament! Our annual tourney helps fund our Mission to nurture and defend affordable, eco-friendly, public golf. sfpublicgolf.org/index.php/news…

Who routed Cypress Point? There has been a lot of talk in recent years about whether Seth Raynor or Alister MacKenzie deserves primary credit. In the latest ep of Designing Golf, David Normoyle lays out evidence that I think establishes the preeminence of MacKenzie's role. 🧵

Thanks @AlistairPhilp1 much appreciated!