Ally Philp
@allyphilp.bsky.social
Greenkeeper, golfer, golf architecture junkie and proud to call myself a 'Claytonite'
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
‘Toughest Doesn’t Mean The Greatest’
This is Mike Clayton’s first article he wrote on golf course architecture, from 1991.
This is Mike Clayton’s first article he wrote on golf course architecture, from 1991.
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
‘Toughest Doesn’t Mean The Greatest’
This is Mike Clayton’s first article he wrote on golf course architecture, from 1991.
This is Mike Clayton’s first article he wrote on golf course architecture, from 1991.
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"... Congrats to @ivgd1.bsky.social who has been working here since 2002 ... Everything is dialled in, the fairways are suitably wide, the pines are back from play, and the heather has regenerated ... a supremely idyllic place to enjoy a game."
Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche
Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"... Congrats to @ivgd1.bsky.social who has been working here since 2002 ... Everything is dialled in, the fairways are suitably wide, the pines are back from play, and the heather has regenerated ... a supremely idyllic place to enjoy a game."
Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche
Ran Morrissett, GolfClubAtlas, on Eindhovensche
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Both Mikes were on site at 7 Mile Beach last week to accompany a group of SAGCA and industry professionals on a preview tour.
📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Both Mikes were on site at 7 Mile Beach last week to accompany a group of SAGCA and industry professionals on a preview tour.
📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
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To those in favour of a free drop from a fairway divot….does that mean a great lie far into the rough must be declined, the ball moved into a more “deserving” spot? Just asking 🤷♂️
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
To those in favour of a free drop from a fairway divot….does that mean a great lie far into the rough must be declined, the ball moved into a more “deserving” spot? Just asking 🤷♂️
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Mike and Josh enjoying a game at Club de Golf del Uruguay with Eduardo Payovich, former head pro and club historian.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mike and Josh enjoying a game at Club de Golf del Uruguay with Eduardo Payovich, former head pro and club historian.
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I have to admit to being slightly obsessed by the views of London that have appeared at The Addington post woodland management.
It was a bleakish morning for golf but a shaft of light lit up Canary Wharf as we approached the 1st green.
It was a bleakish morning for golf but a shaft of light lit up Canary Wharf as we approached the 1st green.
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I have to admit to being slightly obsessed by the views of London that have appeared at The Addington post woodland management.
It was a bleakish morning for golf but a shaft of light lit up Canary Wharf as we approached the 1st green.
It was a bleakish morning for golf but a shaft of light lit up Canary Wharf as we approached the 1st green.
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Last year, we were commissioned to build a 6 green "course" for a client in Central Victoria. The mandate was to create multiple routing options from each tee.
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social :
"Lukas Michel built greens that take shots from a variety of angles. It's immense fun finding new options."
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social :
"Lukas Michel built greens that take shots from a variety of angles. It's immense fun finding new options."
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Last year, we were commissioned to build a 6 green "course" for a client in Central Victoria. The mandate was to create multiple routing options from each tee.
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social :
"Lukas Michel built greens that take shots from a variety of angles. It's immense fun finding new options."
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social :
"Lukas Michel built greens that take shots from a variety of angles. It's immense fun finding new options."
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An update on the second phase of our renovations to Royal Perth in Western Australia.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu2j...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu2j...
RPGC - Development Update 2 Oct 2025
YouTube video by Tom Markmix
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November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
An update on the second phase of our renovations to Royal Perth in Western Australia.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu2j...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu2j...
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It's been a while since we posted the classic architect with plans shot so here is @ivgd1.bsky.social on site today at Whittington Heath.
November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It's been a while since we posted the classic architect with plans shot so here is @ivgd1.bsky.social on site today at Whittington Heath.
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It's a bright and breezy morning in Yorkshire as construction of Hallamshire's new 14th green continues.
📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social
📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's a bright and breezy morning in Yorkshire as construction of Hallamshire's new 14th green continues.
📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social
📷: @ivgd1.bsky.social
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The new Golf World top100 list for Continental Europe.
We are honoured to have 3 clients in the top 4, 8 in the top 34, and 12 overall.
We are honoured to have 3 clients in the top 4, 8 in the top 34, and 12 overall.
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The new Golf World top100 list for Continental Europe.
We are honoured to have 3 clients in the top 4, 8 in the top 34, and 12 overall.
We are honoured to have 3 clients in the top 4, 8 in the top 34, and 12 overall.
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A busy week with projects on site in Australia (mainland and Tasmania), The Netherlands, and England.
This is Whittington Heath's 5th where @ivgd1.bsky.social is overseeing a rebunkering to amend the look and locations to be more in keeping with Colt's designs elsewhere.
This is Whittington Heath's 5th where @ivgd1.bsky.social is overseeing a rebunkering to amend the look and locations to be more in keeping with Colt's designs elsewhere.
November 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A busy week with projects on site in Australia (mainland and Tasmania), The Netherlands, and England.
This is Whittington Heath's 5th where @ivgd1.bsky.social is overseeing a rebunkering to amend the look and locations to be more in keeping with Colt's designs elsewhere.
This is Whittington Heath's 5th where @ivgd1.bsky.social is overseeing a rebunkering to amend the look and locations to be more in keeping with Colt's designs elsewhere.
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Written just before the 2023 Ryder Cup. And proof that most people follow the example of my children and don’t listen to a word I say 😃👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/RyderCup2023-50-years-of-ryder-cup-memories
www.golfdigest.com/story/RyderCup2023-50-years-of-ryder-cup-memories
www.golfdigest.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Written just before the 2023 Ryder Cup. And proof that most people follow the example of my children and don’t listen to a word I say 😃👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/RyderCup2023-50-years-of-ryder-cup-memories
www.golfdigest.com/story/RyderCup2023-50-years-of-ryder-cup-memories
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Been writing about Rory for a while now. This one from 2009 👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/gw20090309huggan
www.golfdigest.com/story/gw20090309huggan
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Been writing about Rory for a while now. This one from 2009 👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/gw20090309huggan
www.golfdigest.com/story/gw20090309huggan
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Had lunch today with Jennifer Laidlaw, Renton’s sister. Which of course made me think of Renton. I like thinking of Renton 👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/renton-laidlaw-tribute-european-tour-broadcaster-dies-age-82
www.golfdigest.com/story/renton-laidlaw-tribute-european-tour-broadcaster-dies-age-82
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Had lunch today with Jennifer Laidlaw, Renton’s sister. Which of course made me think of Renton. I like thinking of Renton 👇
www.golfdigest.com/story/renton-laidlaw-tribute-european-tour-broadcaster-dies-age-82
www.golfdigest.com/story/renton-laidlaw-tribute-european-tour-broadcaster-dies-age-82
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Both Mikes were at the Mornington Peninsula's Portsea today. Mr D couldn't resist an opportunity to reshape the 3rd green's surrounds.
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Both Mikes were at the Mornington Peninsula's Portsea today. Mr D couldn't resist an opportunity to reshape the 3rd green's surrounds.
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This is shameful. The R&A say they want to keep the Old Course challenging for elite players but nothing about their total failure to regulate equipment. Apparently they are happy to mess with the ultimate golfing monument but not with the sensitivities of the equipment companies. Disgraceful 🙈 👇
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This is shameful. The R&A say they want to keep the Old Course challenging for elite players but nothing about their total failure to regulate equipment. Apparently they are happy to mess with the ultimate golfing monument but not with the sensitivities of the equipment companies. Disgraceful 🙈 👇