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Inside the Revolutionary 3,000-Yard Golf Course with 45 Unique Hole Combinations

Inside the Revolutionary 3,000-Yard Golf Course with 45 Unique Hole Combinations

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course for medical evaluation, and organizers say his status is day-to-day pending further tests.

On a surprisingly compact 3,000-yard footprint, designers have engineered plenty of variety: by rotating tees and greens across three nine-hole loops, the course can form 45 different hole combinations, officials say. The clever setup keeps each round feeling fresh, maximizing challenge and playability on a small site

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This new par-3 course isn’t what it seems — but it is endlessly fun

This new par-3 course isn’t what it seems — but it is endlessly fun

The R&A has approved a new qualifying route allowing LIV Golf players to vie for Open Championship spots, creating a performance-based pathway back into major fields under set criteria.

A new par-3 course unveils playful design tricks and deceptive visuals, surprising golfers with strategic challenges. Though compact, its inventive holes deliver relentless fun and broad appeal.

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First look: Tiger Woods-designed Augusta course comes into focus

First look: Tiger Woods-designed Augusta course comes into focus

Governing bodies agree on a new qualifying route allowing LIV players to earn spots at The Open via designated championships and final qualifying, opening a pathway back into golf’s oldest major.

Preview images and plans reveal Tiger Woods’ Augusta redesign taking shape: subtle recontours, strategic bunker shifts and greener sightlines aim to modernize the famed course while honoring its traditions.

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3’s short-course concept expanding to Charlotte, targeting 2025 opening

3’s short-course concept expanding to Charlotte, targeting 2025 opening

Golf entertainment company 3’s, Home of the Short Course, announced the expansion of its acclaimed short-course concept to Charlotte, North Carolina, targeting a 2025 opening. The new location will feature a nine-hole, par-3 course designed by renowned architect Beau Welling, alongside various amenities, including a restaurant, bar, and outdoor gathering spaces. The Charlotte location will mark the company’s second short course, following the success of its flagship facility in Austin, Texas. 3’s short-course concept is designed to provide an affordable and accessible golf experience for all skill levels, fostering a sense of community and fun.

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