Ally Philp
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Ally Philp
@allyphilp.bsky.social
Greenkeeper, golfer, golf architecture junkie and proud to call myself a 'Claytonite'
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golf.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Some rambling about the what makes this week's Australian Open venue so amazing. quadrilateral.substack.com/p/the-thing-...
The Thing About Royal Melbourne
Why this week's Crown Australian Open host and its Composite Course is as perfect as golf architecture gets.
quadrilateral.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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golf.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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wandering around 7 Mile Beach with the architect, Mike Clayton, a new course on the wild dunes of Hobart Tasmania.
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Ep82: 7 Mile Beach
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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First Look at 7 Mile Beach Golf Course: Tasmania’s New Coastal Masterpiece

Previewing Tasmania’s newest golfing gem, 7 Mile Beach, ahead of its official opening—and it’s every bit as spectacular as you’ve heard. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the Mike Clayton and Mike…
First Look at 7 Mile Beach Golf Course: Tasmania’s New Coastal Masterpiece
Previewing Tasmania’s newest golfing gem, 7 Mile Beach, ahead of its official opening—and it’s every bit as spectacular as you’ve heard. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the Mike Clayton and Mike DeVries-designed 7 Mile Beach Golf Course last week as part of the Golf Australia Magazine and Australian Golf Passport podcast course rankings panels—and wow, this place is special. Just 25 minutes from Hobart, the full 18 holes officially opens on December 4, but with all 18 holes now in play, it’s already clear this layout will be one of Australia’s most talked-about destinations.
aussiegolfer.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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A few photos from a preview play day at 7 Mile Beach Golf last week. Spectacular golf course. Officially opens on Dec 4.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Frank on site at 7 Mile Beach in conversation with course manager Anthony Toogood.

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November 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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In 1932, Colt wrote "I feel sure that we ought to have one of the best 18 hole courses on the Continent". His prediction was spot on. Utrechtse De Pan is one of his best works.

A course walk followed by dinner in the beautiful thatched clubhouse. Lekker.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Mike DeVries on site today restoring the 5th green complex at Siwanoy Country Club, NY.

📷: Steven McGlone
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Not the worst view from a 17th green. Kauri Cliffs. NZ.
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Many thanks to @pitchmarks.bsky.social for this beautiful shot of his opponent extracting himself from the restored bunker to the left of New Zealand's 9th green.
November 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Final checks at 7 Mile Beach the @mikeclaytongolf.bsky.social way.

📷: @lukasmichel.bsky.social
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.
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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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
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM