Gil Hanse

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Sleepy Hollow Country Club: New York's Hidden Championship Gem

Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, New York, stands as one of golf's best-kept secrets, featuring a masterful blend of Charles Blair Macdonald and A.W. Tillinghast design elements across its 101-year history. Recent restoration work by Gil Hanse and George Bahto has enhanced the course's strategic brilliance while preserving its iconic Hudson River backdrop.

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Golf23 Mar 2026

LACC North Course: A Masterclass in Golf Course Restoration

The Los Angeles Country Club's North Course exemplifies golf course restoration done right, blending George Thomas's original design with modern updates by Gil Hanse and Geoff Shackelford. This 7,236-yard, par-71 layout challenges golfers with strategic bunkering, deceptive greens, and a mix of power and precision demands. The restoration serves as a model for preserving classic architecture while enhancing playability.