Possible Future Mike Keiser Projects: Ireland, Cabo, Streamsong

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The star developer of minimalist projects talked to Global Golf Post's Steve Eubanks about a wide range of topics. While his concerns for Gil Hanse's reputation taking a hit because of Rio's Olympic design delays stood out (as did criticism of the green designs of Tom Doak and David McLay Kidd), the only thing most care about is where Keiser hopes to build going forward after his success at Bandon Dunes and guiding hand in Cabot Links and Barnbougle Dunes.

Of interest is the "1-in-50 chance" project at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas where Tiger is currently building the second course.  Keiser also mentions two sites in Ireland, Bushmill Dunes in Northern Ireland and a site 30 minutes from Killarney in Ireland.

And in last week's Golf World, Ron Whitten looked at the history of the Lido hole and contest and talked to Keiser, who revealed that he has a proposal in to the developers of Streamsong to re-create the Lido at that popular development.

Is Driving Doral's New 16th Worth The Risk?

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I consider this vital, weighty question heading into the WGC Cadillac Championship that starts Thursday.

Of course, the previous 16th hole did not look like a hole one should drive and players did it, adding some excitement to recent final years. But as I explain in this GolfDigest.com Local Knowledge item, the biggest question mark heading in will be the new 16th's risk-reward equation.

A few photos from three weeks ago, starting with the vastly improved tee view:

(Click image to enlarge)The second shot view from the lay-up area:

(Click on image to enlarge) And the rear view looking back toward the fairway (tee is to the right in the distance):

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Reminder: Victoria GC And The Australian Women's Open

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Live tonight on Golf Channel, 8 pm PT, the great Victoria Golf Club can be seen for the first time since the 2011 Australian Masters when play kicks off in the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open.

Victoria has been lovingly restored by architect Mike Clayton and his team.

Here is my last DVR alert post on Victoria from two years ago.
Cheyenne Woods, last week's winner, is in the field.

Also entered are Stacy Lewis, Lydia Ko and Karrie Webb.