Q&A With Martin Ebert, Part 1

The consulting architect for Royal St George's discusses course improvements to the 2021 Open host

Martin Ebert is The Open…physician.

Consulting at key rota courses—Troon, Lytham & St Annes, Portrush, Carnoustie, Hoylake—and two currently on the outside looking in (Turnberry and Deal), Ebert has brought more sensitivity to historic links than some of his predecessors. Combining a knowledge of the rules, reverence for golf history and a desire to sho…