A Look Behind The Curtain of TGL's Hole Design Process with Architect Augie Pizá

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Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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GS#985 Summary Course Architect, Augie Pizá returns to discuss the innovative golf league TGL, focusing on its unique format, the excitement surrounding its events, and the collaborative design process behind the golf holes. They explore the creative challenges faced by the designers. The conversation highlights the evolution of golf entertainment and the importance of engaging audiences in new ways. Fred and Augie also discuss the innovative design process behind TGL, a new golf experience that combines technology and architecture. Pizá shares insights on designing golf holes on a blank canvas, the excitement of seeing the SoFi Arena come to life, and the importance of defining project briefs to create unique golfing experiences. This project for Augie highlights the blend of cultural heritage, technology, and creativity in modern golf course design.Takeaways TGL is designed to bring a fun and competitive atmosphere to golf. The league aims to showcase the human side of golfers, making them relatable. The design process involved collaboration among top golf architects without prior communication. Unique holes were created specifically for TGL, breaking away from traditional courses. The excitement of TGL is building gradually as more people discover it. The league's format allows for shorter, more engaging golf events. Surprises and new designs are still to come in future TGL events. The experience of working with admired colleagues was a highlight for Pizá. Designing on a blank canvas allows for creative freedom. The experience of seeing a project come to life is unparalleled. Technology is integral to the future of golf. Cultural heritage can enhance golf course design. Risk-taking is essential in innovative design. Golf architecture can draw inspiration from various movements. The integration of technology and golf is a growing trend. Please check out our new and updated website at golfsmarter.com! While there, you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. You can also get free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of the page. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey, which will also provide you with a link to Tony Manzoni's video!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube. See our daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. Thanks so much for checking it out and providing your feedback. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, this is Susan Euclaya from Yantus, Texas.
0:06.1	I play at the Lynx at Lanzin.
0:08.1	This is Golf Smarter number 985.
0:10.8	When we're out done in a regular design and we're walking a site or just a site in general,
0:16.1	you've probably heard of the expression that we design on a blank canvas.
0:20.1	I don't like using that phrase on regular design and I don't use it because it's never a blank canvas. You're designing on nature. Nature is the signature of our projects. I don't use that expression. And what happened with TGL is all of a sudden we do have a blank canvas. And the challenge is not only a blank canvas, you know, the design of
0:40.2	the holes, the strategy, but also the surroundings. Where is this located? So now we also have to
0:46.7	have to think about where is it located. Is it in a mountain? Is it in a desert? Is it on the
0:51.6	links course? Is it on all of these things we had to envision?
0:56.4	So we're designing the 360 ambience of each hole, not only just the hole itself.
1:03.6	For the first time in my career, I was designing on a blank canvas.
1:12.0	A look behind the curtain of TGL's whole design process with course architect
1:18.1	Augie Pisa.
1:19.2	This is Golf Smarter.
1:22.0	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score
1:27.1	and raise your golf IQ.
1:29.8	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:32.3	Welcome back to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Augie.
1:35.3	Thank you very much, Fred.
1:37.8	We're laughing because we've just spent the last half hour trying to get this thing to work
1:43.8	and to get the recording to work and
1:47.7	the phone and everything. But we've done it. We're recording now. And I'm so excited to talk to you
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