In September 2016, Whittington Heath Golf Club was granted planning permission for a course redevelopment project that will enable the club to continue successful operation after the HS2 (High Speed 2) railway line is built. The HS2 route, which links London with Birmingham and the north of England, will pass straight through the clubhouse and…
In 2013 I was approached by Cornerstone Golf Consultants to discuss the feasibility of building a flood storage embankment on the golf course at Handsworth Golf Club. The Environment Agency was planning the construction of a flood storage reservoir within the flood plain of the River Tame as it flows to the north of the…
Back in 2006 we advised Meltham Golf Club on the conversion of an historic barn on their land, called Headyfields, to residential use. The property, which had previously been used for storage by the greenkeepers, was finally sold for development in 2016 and developed into three private residences. This sale funded the redevelopment of, in…
Breinholtgård is considered one of the best courses in Denmark, with 27 holes made up of 3 individual 9-hole courses, and a challenging 9-hole par 3 course. It was Jonathan’s first golf course design in Denmark, which he worked on with local building architect, Michael Møller. This beautiful site, sandy and free-draining with heather in…
The York Golf Club is situated on Strensall Common, 5 miles north of the historic city of York. The course is a blend of heathland and parkland, with undulating fairways and few artificial features. With the course measuring 6,290 yards (competition tees) and 5,627 yards (ladies tees) York offers a fair challenge to all levels…
Worplesdon was originally designed in 1907 by John F Abercromby and was later remodelled by Harry Colt. The club made the decision to proceed with a complete bunker restoration programme on the Surrey heathland classic course, over three years and the work, undertaken by Grassform Ltd, was completed in 2004. Using photographic records, Jonathan embarked…
The golf course at West Hill was originally designed in 1909 by Cuthbert Butchart and Willie Park jnr. Jonathan was appointed to undertake a full course audit in 1997, which led to a course improvement masterplan. The club embarked on a 3 year remodelling project which involved the reconstruction of all bunkers to a style…
This Jonathan Gaunt designed course was extended from 9 to 18 holes in 2000. It was built on beautiful sandy heathland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a region in North Norfolk known as the “Breck’s”. This area was heavily planted in the mid part of 20th century with coniferous forest, and as…
GGD undertook a course audit of the Harry Colt/Alister MacKenzie (and later Hawtree) designed course at Headingley Golf Club, which was established in 1907 and is set on a beautiful undulating heathland/moorland site to the north of Leeds. There are some stunning examples of Colt and Mackenzie’s finest work on bunkers and greens, however, some…
The golf course at Doncaster Golf Club has been in play since 1909 and it has . The golf course at Doncaster GC has a fascinating history. The course has been modified over the years by, in particular, two illustrious golf course architects – Alister MacKenzie and Fred Hawtree (with advice also offered by James…
This 18-hole course was designed and built by Jonathan Gaunt in 1992/3 on a compact site in undulating Surrey/Sussex “Weald” land on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site presented numerous difficult drainage problems – running sand, heavy clay and limited topsoil, but the result is a stunning, strategically-designed course which…
Jonathan has been a playing member at Cavendish Golf Club since 2010. Since 2011 he has been on the Greens Committee and has been advising the club on course improvements, including drainage works, bunker remodelling and tee reconstruction. A course masterplan was prepared in 2016 with a view to continuing these improvements, aiming for completion…