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Episode 103: How Saudi Arabia is Redefining Modern Golf Course Design with Christian Lundin

February 1, 2026·51 min·1 clip

Golf doesn't matter. The hang is everything. You need a Tahiti feeling in Scandinavia.

A conversation with legendary golf designer Christian London about building world-class private golf destinations. Covers his philosophy that 'the hang' (hospitality and atmosphere) matters more than course quality, Crownwood's successful Swedish launch focusing on member culture, innovative pricing that rewards engaged players, and ambitious international projects including Vietnam's APEC golf complex. Emphasizes design philosophy that integrates housing, hospitality, and landscape to create immersive member experiences beyond golf.

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A clubby conversation about golf design, value, and the long game behind a polished course.

Christian London's visit works because it treats golf-course design as a practical balancing act rather than a polished success story. The discussion moves from Crownwood and Trump Aberdeen to work in Vietnam, Qatar, and Riyadh, and the strongest thread is the steady pressure…

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You want the real trade-offs behind modern golf-course projects and how they shape the long game.

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