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Deep Dive: Cypress Point

Deep Dive: Cypress Point

Update: 2025-08-28
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On today’s episode, we dive deep into the history and architecture of Cypress Point Club, site of the upcoming 50th Walker Cup. First, Garrett speaks with David Normoyle, author of Cypress Point’s soon-to-be-published centennial book, about the history of the club. Then Garrett offers some of his own reflections on the course’s land, routing, and design features. Finally, he brings on Joshua Pettit, founder of the Alister MacKenzie Institute, to discuss a few lesser-known facts about Cypress Point’s construction.


(0:00-8:35 ) Introduction and Personal History


(10:26-51:07 ) Interview with David Normoyle


(53:24-1:21:55 ) Cypress Point's Land, Routing, Design, and Presentation


(1:21 :55-1:40:48 ) Interview with Joshua Pettit


(1:40 :48-1:50:53 ) Concluding Thoughts

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Deep Dive: Cypress Point

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