10 DIGEST Neil Haworth, ASGCA, 1960-2024 Neil Haworth, ASGCA, passed away in Ottawa, Canada, in June 2024. A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Haworth attended the University of Guelph and earned a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. In 1985 he joined the firm of Graham Cooke and Associates before moving to Singapore in 1990 to work for Nelson & Wright. Haworth became an ASGCA member in 1996 and, four years later, became chairman of Nelson & Haworth. Together, with Robin Nelson, ASGCA, and Brett Mogg, he designed courses in a host of countries, including Australia, France, Japan, Pakistan, USA and Vietnam. Haworth was responsible for many of Asia’s top courses, including Sheshan International and Jade Dragon in China. Following Nelson’s death in 2013, Haworth and Mogg retained the firm’s name in Nelson’s honor. Other Haworth-designed courses include Golf Saint-Raphaël in Canada, Royal Hills in Thailand, TPC Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and the rebuild of the Island course at Singapore Island Country Club. Haworth is survived by his wife Masha, and daughters Vivienne and Sophia. Golfplan completes renovation at Japan’s Kasugai club Kasugai Country Club in Japan will reopen its East course in October following a renovation by Golfplan. “While the routing was relatively solid, strategy and options were minimal,” said Kevin Ramsey, ASGCA, of Golfplan. “Shaping and bunker character were nondescript, leading to a course with a lot of missed potential.” The initial focus was the course’s roundish greens. “The surrounds were gently concaved or slightly elevated,” said David Dale, ASGCA, of Golfplan. “There was little challenge and made for a pedestrian and mindless playing experience. They now have a more classic, Golden Age character with some plateau greens and collection area surrounds to create a variety of short-game recovery options. The surfaces are now capable of hosting national championships.” The renovation also included the removal of over 1,000 trees, new irrigation, drainage upgrades, Better Billy Bunker liner, new grass varieties and new cart paths to collect storm water. Once the East reopens, Golfplan will turn their attention to the West. Photo: Golfplan
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