Tony Dear of LINKS wrote an article about how trees effect the game of golf. In it he asked architects, including our own Mike DeVries, to share their favorite golf course trees.
Mike DeVries
The American Beech on the 420-yard 12th at Crystal Downs. It’s an enormous specimen, straight away from the tee on the far side of the dogleg. The tree is in play for longer hitters and demands you turn the ball a little left to right to avoid being blocked on the second shot. It’s in decline sadly, split in the middle of the trunk from its large outstretched branches weighing it down. It’s cabled to help keep it together.
Check out the article to hear about the favorites of Mike Clayton, Derek Duncan, and more!