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Bridgesong takes shape in Oklahoma with an Ernie Els signature golf course at its heart Design NewsDesign NewsFeatured

Bridgesong takes shape in Oklahoma with an Ernie Els signature golf course at its heart

Bridgesong, a new private golf and residential community taking shape in Blanchard, Oklahoma, is being created with a simple philosophy: let the land lead. Set across approximately 1,000 acres of rolling Oklahoma terrain, waterways, mature trees and open prairie southwest of Oklahoma City, Bridgesong is envisioned as a place where…
Steve Newell
October 2, 2026
The Els Club Vilamoura opens and is set to host a brand new Champions Tour event in 2026 Design NewsDesign NewsFeaturedHomepage News

The Els Club Vilamoura opens and is set to host a brand new Champions Tour event in 2026

Ernie was in attendance for the occasion of the official opening of The Els Club Vilamoura on July 21, 2025, the first ever Els Club on European soil, with a world-class championship golf course and the Algarve’s first invitation-only private members’ golf club.  "It has been exciting for us to…
Steve Newell
July 21, 2025
Ernie discusses the inspiration behind his new Vilamoura masterpiece Design NewsDesign NewsFeaturedHomepage News

Ernie discusses the inspiration behind his new Vilamoura masterpiece

“The Els Club Vilamoura on Portugal’s Algarve, the sunniest location in the entire continent of Europe, officially opens for play this coming July. In this exclusive interview, Ernie gives an insight into his design process, his inspiration, and why designing golf courses is a big part of his life now.…
Steve Newell
May 14, 2025