We are thrilled to have recently completed a full-scale renovation and restoration of the Golden-Age Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena, California. Originally founded in 1906, Annandale holds a revered place in California golf history as one of the state’s earliest private clubs. The current routing, crafted from the original design of William Watson, was renovated and extended into the far-reaching canyons beneath the San Gabriel Mountains in the mid-1920’s by the legendary ar

Architect leads $21m project at California club, which will see the course rerouted and rebuilt Golf Course Architecture Magazine, By Kasturi Datta, April 22, 2026 Renovation work has started at La Rinconada Country Club, near San Jose, California, with Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design leading a redesign that also reinstates the course’s Golden Age character. The $21 million project includes rerouting holes to make better use of the site’s natural landforms, increasing

The LPGA has found a true hidden gem March 20, 2026 - Beth Ann Nichols Golfweek The LPGA has found a true hidden gem. This week's Fortinet Founders Cup is being played at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, an exclusive club in Menlo Park, California, near Stanford's campus that’s unknown even to many Californians. It’s a course with a lot of character and elevation changes. Blind shots lead to several “oh wow” moments when you turn a corner. The rough is tough this week. P

Annandale Golf Club has officially begun construction on a comprehensive renovation-restoration of its historic golf course, with completion of construction anticipated in spring 2026.

(January 28, 2026 – Troy, New York ) – Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – congratulates Twin Dolphin Club, centerpiece of a private master-planned community in Los Cabos, Mexico, on achieving Signature Sanctuary Gold Certification for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable best practices. Originally awar

Twin Dolphin—Cabo San Lucas, Baja Sur Conveniently situated midway between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Twin Dolphin is named nostalgically for a revered beachfront hotel that existed on the site from 1977–2006. The four-year-old, 7,156-yard course honors its namesake beautifully. Fred Couples collaborated with Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design to create a low-profile layout that melds seamlessly to the natural rolling terrain. It’s a true hillside desert course,

Lake Charles, LA - The Country Club at the Golden Nugget, designed by Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design, which opened for play in 2015, continues to receive rave reviews from both resort guests and course critics. Located on the banks of Prien Lake and the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana, this outstanding waterfront golf course that accompanies the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino & Resort, makes Golfweek's latest Top 50 Best Casino Courses in the U.S.

Sometimes the theme of a particular crop of competition winners is difficult to pinpoint, but this year’s is a no-brainer: What’s old is...

TWIN DOLPHIN , Cabo San Lucas Fred Couples teamed with Todd Eckenrode to create this semi-private course set in hilly Baja desert above...

Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design is thrilled to see our transformation of Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club receive this great...

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California, has reopened following a $23 million renovation by Todd Eckenrode – Origins...

Ojai, CA - Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design was recently selected by the Ojai Valley Inn, the iconic, storied retreat of the stars,...

origins_golf_design We recently completed the restoration of the 11th hole at Dr. Alister MacKenzie’s Green Hills CC, formerly know as...

TE_OGD recently completed construction at Sharon Heights Golf &Country Club on this transformative renovation