Hosel Rockets Podcast #35 – An Interview w/Alister MacKenzie Historical Society’s Gary Nelson

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Later this year, the Alister MacKenzie Course at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex turns 90 years old. Alister MacKenzie was a golf course architect that designed many of the greatest golf courses in the world, including the Alister MacKenzie Course at Haggin Oaks. Ken Morton Jr. had a chance to talk with Gary Nelson about Alister MacKenzie’s prolific career and legacy. Listen to the Hosel Rockets Podcast on your favorite app! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | iHeartRadio Pocket Casts | TuneIn | Pandora… [Continue Reading “Hosel Rockets Podcast #35 – An Interview w/Alister MacKenzie Historical Society’s Gary Nelson”]

A Brief History on Haggin Oaks’ Course Architect – Dr. Alister MacKenzie

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We want to take a look at the man who not only designed the immaculate course being played but dives into the history of his design influences which have shaped golf course architecture. Dr. Alister MacKenzie (1870-1934) is one of the world’s most renowned golf architects. His interest in design began during his time in the Boer War. During the Boer War, MacKenzie served as a surgeon with the Somerset Regiment in South Africa. This is where he studied the technique, design, and effects of camouflage. Camouflage is the use of natural cover, while also constructing artificial cover that is… [Continue Reading “A Brief History on Haggin Oaks’ Course Architect – Dr. Alister MacKenzie”]