Jim Wagner of Hanse Golf Course Design on Contours and Cavemen

Published: March 31, 2021, 1:52 p.m.

b'Jim Wagner is a longtime design partner at Hanse Golf Course Design and the head of the firm\\u2019s Caveman Construction crew. With the rise of the design-build approach in golf course architecture, Jim\\u2019s on-the-ground knowledge is more relevant than ever. He took some time away from an in-progress build at Jonathan\\u2019s Landing in Florida to chat with Andy Johnson about working with contractors, mentoring shapers, crafting contours, and staying hands-on as the Hanse name gets bigger. They also touch on new projects at PGA Frisco and West Palm Beach.'