Klein's Year In Architecture, 2014 Edition

Since 2008 it's been tough for architecture writers and magazines to do much in the way of year-end wraps, but in a sign that the design world is more active than it's been in a while, Golfweek's Brad Klein hands out a few awards for 2014.

Course of the year was Pinehurst (which I'd second), his best new design was Tom Doak's Dismal River creation and he gave best restoration to three courses. I was most excited to see a positive review from Keith Foster's work at Philadelphia Cricket Club, which we can now cross off the list of great courses most in need of a refresh.

Best Renovation/Restoration: A three-way tie here. Keith Foster’s restoration of the Philadelphia Cricket Club-Wissahickon Course brought out original designer A.W. Tillinghast’s genius for compelling landforms in a way that finally enabled this singular property to excel after decades under wraps.