Ep 8: Designing Golf Greens - with US Golf Architect Dr Michael Hurdzan
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Dr Michael Hurdzan is a  former President of the ASGCA, historian, author, US Army Colonel and has designed a number of golf courses all around the world including  Erin Hills, which  hosted the 2017 US Open. Based in Ohio, Michael has written eight books, one of which is called Golf Greens : History, Design and Construction (2004). In this episode of GDM, Michael discusses his thoughts on designing golf greens and gives insightful thoughts on the various green construction methods. 
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