66: Architect Tom Mackenzie
From Destination GOLF by GOLF.com
March 16, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 2 · Episode 11
About this episode
Tom Mackenzie discusses his experiences in golf architecture and his insights on various golf courses.
With extensive experience working at Open Championship venues, Mackenzie & Ebert are an accomplished firm in the UK and around the world. Tom Mackenzie talks to Simon Holt about his life in golf, a surprise caddying appearance for Seve Ballesteros, and the upcoming Open at Royal Birkdale. We also get Tom on the record about the new 17th hole at Royal Liverpool, his work at New South Wales, and whether or not he thinks green speeds and shaping have gone too far. Enjoy!
People in this episode
Host: Simon Holt
Guest: Tom Mackenzie
Topics covered
- golf architecture
- Open Championship
- caddying
- golf course design
- green speeds
Keywords
- Tom Mackenzie
- golf
- architecture
- Open Championship
- Royal Birkdale
- caddying
- green speeds
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mackenzie & Ebert
Places: Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool, New South Wales
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