Pizá Golf, an internationally acclaimed architecture and golf design firm, is proud to reflect on a transformative year in 2024. From groundbreaking projects with industry leaders to global recognition for its visionary designs, this year has marked significant achievements for the firm, including solidifying its expansion into the U.S. market with the opening of an office in San Diego. As Pizá Golf closes this chapter, it looks forward to continuing to elevate the golfing experience in 2025 and beyond.
TGL Holes: Innovating the Future of Golf
This year, Pizá Golf unveiled new designs for the highly anticipated TGL presented by SoFi, an innovative golf league founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and TMRW Sports. The revolutionary holes, designed by Agustín “Augie” Pizá, redefined the boundaries of creativity and strategy, combining real-world landscapes with virtual technology. The launch marked a bold new chapter in the firm’s reputation for merging artistry with technology.
Additionally, during TGL’s recent media day featuring stars like Rickie Fowler, Augie Pizá participated in exclusive interviews to discuss his visionary contributions to the league. The event also showcased the unveiling of the official TGL trophy, a moment that symbolized the exciting future of this groundbreaking initiative. Stay tuned for more interviews coming your way from Augie and Pizá Golf in the coming week.
“This year has been remarkable for our team,” said Agustín Pizá, Founder and CEO of Pizá Golf. “TGL reflects our ability to think outside the box, combining prestige, innovation, and creativity to shape the future of golf.”
Unveiling Zitara: A New Standard in Master Planning
In Aguascalientes, Mexico, Pizá Golf unveiled Zitara Ciudad Residencial and Golf Club, a 200-hectare master-planned community featuring an 18-hole championship golf course with illuminated night-time amenities. The innovative design emphasizes well-being and redefines modern living by seamlessly integrating residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.
Butterfly Golf®: A Concept Like No Other
In 2024, Pizá Golf officially registered Butterfly Golf®, a revolutionary concept offering 24-hole layouts divided into themed zones. Symbolizing freedom and sustainability, Butterfly Golf® combines immersive design with environmental stewardship, showcasing Pizá Golf’s commitment to evolving the sport while honoring nature.
Celebrating Community Impact
Pizá Golf expanded its community impact through initiatives like First Tee Mexico, which provides underprivileged children with access to golf and life-skills training on championship courses. Other projects, such as the “Happy Tree” at Tampico Country Club, showcase the firm’s dedication to sustainable practices by using recycled materials and preserving natural landscapes.
A Vision for 2025 and Beyond
As the firm prepares for an exciting 2025, Pizá Golf is poised to continue its leadership in the golf industry with projects that redefine the boundaries of design, sustainability, and innovation. With a sophisticated brand redesign underway—including a refined logo, an enhanced website, and a comprehensive update to Pizá Golf’s identity—alongside further TGL hole debuts and the unveiling of luxury developments like The St. Regis Residences at Papagayo and Palmilla Reserve in Cabo, the future is exceptionally bright.
Pizá reflects, “2024 was a monumental year for Pizá Golf, and it’s just the beginning. We are excited to bring even more groundbreaking concepts to life in 2025, while continuing to honor our commitment to quality, sustainability, and the art of golf design.”
For more information on Pizá Golf and its projects, please visit www.pizagolf.com.
About Pizá Golf Founder – Arch. Agustin Pizá, MSc:
Award-winning architect Agustin Pizá has earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from ITESM and a Master’s Degree in Golf Course Architecture from the Edinburgh University in Scotland. He is a proud member of both the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).
Pizá, recognized with many international accolades, has garnered a reputation for “Re-defining Golf Facilities” with his unique design concepts – Wellness Golf®, Multi-purpose Golf, and Butterfly Golf. He was recognized by Forbes Magazine twice as one of the top one hundred inventive minds from Mexico. Golf Inc. Magazine featured him in 2022 as one of the TOP nine innovators in the golf industry and recently, was included as one of the Top Five 2023 Visionaries of the Year. Sports Illustrated included Pizá in their top four golf course architects to watch. He is the Director of the First Tee in Mexico.
Pizá has worked on world class golf developments. His designs are known for delivering quality, aesthetic, and strategic golf courses. He and his design team have worked and have been involved in more than seventy projects on three continents.
Pizá Golf has design studios in San Diego, CA. and Puerto Vallarta, México.
For more information on Pizá Golf, please visit the company website: www.pizagolf.com
