In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi interviews golf course architect Jim Nagle of Nagle Design Works.
The discussion focuses on Nagle’s work developing a master plan for Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club.
Nagle explores how the evolution of modern player athleticism and driving distance affects course design, specifically regarding the balance between maintaining historic character—such as the club’s iconic tree-lined fairways—and the need for strategic challenges like bunker repositioning and green modifications.
They also discuss the impact of tree varieties on turf health and Nagle’s professional transition from working under Ron Forse to launching his own design firm.
