Episode 103: How Saudi Arabia is Redefining Modern Golf Course Design with Christian Lundin

In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James Henderson is joined by renowned golf course architect Christian Lundin for a wide-ranging conversation on modern golf course design, global development trends, and the subtle architectural decisions that separate good courses from great ones.

From the philosophy behind Crownwood to designing golf in emerging regions like Saudi Arabia and Asia, Christian shares first-hand insight into how culture, geography, media influence, and developers shape courses.

Christian also talks Trump Aberdeen, and how his relationship with Eric Trump has inspired bold architecture, usurping minimalistic approaches that have defined the past generation. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:00 Christian Lundin on Crownwood
• 3:58 The Importance of 'The Hang' At Crownwood
• 9:00 Inclusivity of Crownwood
• 12:53 The Influence of the American Press on Golf
• 14:13 Building Trump Golf Courses in Asia
• 19:56 How Developers Impact Golf Course Rankings
• 21:33 The Architectural Contrast Between Hanoi and Doah
• 26:23 Designing Golf Courses in Saudi Arabia
• 32:59 Update on Österåkers
• 36:46 How Saudi Arabia Is Changing Golf Course Architecture
• 45:00 Closing Thoughts