About this episode
Brett Hochstein discusses his work in golf course design and the intricacies of restoration and collaboration in the field.
Brett Hochstein is one of the most prominent shapers and collaborators in contemporary golf course design having worked closely with Tom Doak, Gil Hanse , Todd Eckenrode and many other designers. Most recently he was instrumental in the reconstruction of the bunkers and greens at Pasatiempo with Jim Urbina while simultaneously building a roster of his own unique clients. Brett sits down with Derek to discuss the replication process at Pasatiempo using photography from 1929 and 1930, the possibility of re-establishing the greens at one of Alister MacKenzie’s last course designs in Sacramento, the importance of knowing when to keep your mouth shut, the current state of Himalayas putting greens, the nebulous route to becoming an architect and how mowing adjustments can enhance the playability of even simple municipal courses. Photos: Cover page, Pasatiempo, hole 8 (courtesy of the club). Above, Lake Merced (Derek Duncan). See Derek narrate “Every Hole at Aronimink” here . Subscribe to Feed the Ball on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Twitter: @feedtheball Instagram: @feedtheball The post 24 Questions with Brett Hochstein appeared first on Feed The Ball .
People in this episode
Host: Derek Duncan
Guest: Brett Hochstein
Topics covered
- golf course design
- landscape architecture
- historical restoration
- playability
- collaboration in design
Keywords
- golf
- course design
- bunkers
- greens
- Himalayas putting greens
- Alister MacKenzie
- mowing adjustments
- Pasatiempo
- historical photography
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Every Hole at Aronimink
Places: Pasatiempo, Sacramento, Lake Merced
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