Episode 68: Jeff Bradley
For almost 25 years, Jeff Bradley has been known as the preeminent builder of golf course bunkers in the U.S. Working primarily for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, his artistic bunkering has helped define the strategies and style of places like Cuscowilla, Bandon Trails and Friars Head. In doing so, Bradley has influenced a generation of young shapers. And while he’s consulted and worked shaping projects for a number of other architects and design firms, including Michael Hurdzan, his priority and allegiance continues to lie with Coore and Crenshaw.
Jeff joins the podcast to discuss recent bunker restoration projects like Talking Stick and Seminole, the story behind the bunkers at Sand Hills, the challenge of playing most minimalist courses and what would be his favorite set of bunkers.
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3 Replies to “Episode 68: Jeff Bradley”
I had the pleasure recently to meet Jeff. He was on his way to Nebraska to do some work. Currently, one of Crenshaw’s “boys”, Jimbo Wright is building us (First Tee of West Texas) a sweet little practice facility. We got hold of Jimbo by way of Ben Crenshaw. We are renovating an existing old abandoned range and Jimbo is shaping and building us a really cool little 6-hole practice course. Jimbo is a great guy and boy does he know how to build golf holes. Tee to green. Amazing. You ought to interview him one day. We’re also hoping Jeff will come back and build us a few bunkers.
Bill, that sounds great. What a treat to have someone like Jimbo build that facility. Did he drive in with his own bulldozer? I hope to see it someday.