The location and coastal erosion threats—especially near the Perfection green on the par-4 14th—frame the practical challenges of the restoration.

North Berwick is portrayed as one of the most consequential pieces of golf course architecture, underscoring the project’s significance within the industry.

The restoration aims to polish the course rather than redraw it, with a team including Clyde Johnson, Chris Haspell, Hanse, and Wagner guiding the process.

North Berwick has climbed to No. 25 on Golf Magazine’s World Top 100, described as a living museum of template holes that influence designs worldwide.

Hanse and Jim Wagner were brought in to refine and preserve North Berwick’s features amid erosion concerns and the need to safeguard existing elements.

Hanse views the assignment as meaningful pressure to get this right, reflecting a track record of trusted restorations at venues like The Country Club, Los Angeles Country Club, and Seminole.