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Joe Jemsek was the featured guest on the 80th episode of the popular Feed The Ball podcast with associate editor for architecture at Golf Digest, Derek Duncan. They discuss the restoration project at Lake Wales Country Club, the lost Seth Raynor design outside Orlando. Additionally they dive deep into the work of Dick Wilson, Joe Lee, their unique design philosophies, and dispel the notions of the "dark ages of golf design" . From FeedTheBall.com - Joe Jemsek grew up with Di

One of the most common questions I get asked while working on golf course master plans is: Should we fill in that bunker? Bunkers find their way onto the golf course landscape for many reasons; strategic, aesthetic, penal, directional, and even to satisfy safety concerns. The answer isn’t always a simple yes or no. First, it’s important to understand the reason for specific bunkers and then create a plan for removal if the bunker has reached the end of its lifespan. Effective

"memberships that aren't considering forward tee options under 5,000 yards are ignoring a growing segment of the game."

Over the span of fifty years Dick Wilson and Joe Lee built over 225 golf courses across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and South America. Their trademark bunker style and classic design strategies allow for the enjoyment of not only the average player, but continue to challenge PGA Professionals. A Look Into The Past With access to the entire Dick Wilson/Joe Lee archive, including site plans, original construction documents from Joe Lee’s designer, Be