Donald Trump said the “horrible look” of the renovated Pinehurst No. 2 during the U.S. Open would “translate into poor television ratings” and contended that several of his own courses were “far superior.” Reaction included a suggestion that Trump might like Pinehurst better if it had “one of your waterfalls.”

The transformation under the direction of Olympic golf course architect Gil Hanse is now complete. The project also included developing a new maintenance infrastructure and making the practice facility five times bigger, with a state-of-the-art LED lighting system that will allow practice well into the night.

After a rebuild by Gil Hanse, the Miami, Fla., club’s golf course has reopened to the public. Hanse worked alongside Jim Wagner on the golf course, which saw 14 holes altered, including work on the fairways and rough to increase the amount of elevation change, with numerous slopes and mounds added.

To help kick off the new season, PGA.com rolled out a list, based on Facebook feedback, of the best courses for a weekend golf-and-big game doubleheader.

Filings in bankruptcy proceedings for resort’s parent company outline plan for “strategic repositioning” as “elite resort;” proposed changes not expected to affect “Blue Monster” course or Doral Open.

The winning bidder would take over the equity of KSL Hotel Corp. and be responsible for servicing nearly $2 billion in senior debt on the properties.