Mike Clayton
@mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social
Clayton DeVries Pont. Golf Course Architecture
Occasional (very) caddy. Golf writer.
Occasional (very) caddy. Golf writer.
If you’d told this little kid one day he’d make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf he’d never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good.
Aust Open 2014.
Aust Open 2014.
February 8, 2026 at 2:15 AM
If you’d told this little kid one day he’d make $6.5m (A) for a week of golf he’d never have come close to thinking it was possible. But he was always really good.
Aust Open 2014.
Aust Open 2014.
Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.
February 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Finally water at 7 Mile Beach. The recycled water line extended from the airport reaches the dam.
Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach.
30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social
30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Finally golfers. 7 Mile Beach.
30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social
30 years after Mat Goggin told me he’d one day build a course here. @claytondevriespont.bsky.social
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The new edition of the SAGCA's Golf Architecture magazine includes an article by @lukasmichel.bsky.social on the use of bunkering in modern golf design theory as well as two from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on diplomacy (yes, really) plus the use of bunkers at 7 Mile Beach.
January 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The new edition of the SAGCA's Golf Architecture magazine includes an article by @lukasmichel.bsky.social on the use of bunkering in modern golf design theory as well as two from @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social on diplomacy (yes, really) plus the use of bunkers at 7 Mile Beach.
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Wrapping up a sensational 2025 with a reminder of the best of the best. Apologies to the many others who contributed to an unforgettable season of majors and Cup events. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-...
The Quad's New Year Honors
Recognizing the very best of a sensational 2025 major and Cup season.
quadrilateral.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Wrapping up a sensational 2025 with a reminder of the best of the best. Apologies to the many others who contributed to an unforgettable season of majors and Cup events. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-quads-...
Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰
Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.
December 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Lucky we went the first day. Didn’t go too long after that. 😰
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Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.
December 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Change of sport for the day. Ashes cricket at the MCG. @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social was kind/brave enough to join me in the England supporters section. Lots of wickets and the Aussies ahead as per ****ing usual.
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Our annual Holes That Aren't Holes Xmas Competition. Send your suggestion via DM or to info@cdpgolf.com. Judge @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social will decide the winner who will receive our new Spanish #afterisalwaysbetter hat celebrating our new course build at Val de Rois in Galicia. Entries by Jan 10.
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our annual Holes That Aren't Holes Xmas Competition. Send your suggestion via DM or to info@cdpgolf.com. Judge @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social will decide the winner who will receive our new Spanish #afterisalwaysbetter hat celebrating our new course build at Val de Rois in Galicia. Entries by Jan 10.
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In advance of this week’s Australian Open, the excellent @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social joined me for a Q&A on Australian golf, Royal Melbourne, equipment, and much more
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...
Mike Clayton on the State of Australian Golf
Former player and current golf course architect Mike Clayton dishes on the where Australian golf lies in the pro game as Royal Melbourne hosts the Australian Open.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In advance of this week’s Australian Open, the excellent @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social joined me for a Q&A on Australian golf, Royal Melbourne, equipment, and much more
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...
www.thefriedegg.com/articles/mik...
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golf.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.
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Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Designed by Frank Pont, the new 14th green at Hallamshire GC in Sheffield continues to take shape.
@ivgd1.bsky.social
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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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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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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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.
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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 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