If there’s been a dominant theme in the world of golf course renovation the last 20 years, it’s the desire of a new generation of club members to return to pre-World War II versions of their architecture. The venerable East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, host of the annual Tour Championship and the venue Bobby Jones grew up playing, is the latest to reach into the past.

Immediately following this week’s championship, East Lake will close to undergo its most significant remodel since 1994. Golf Digest Architecture Editor Derek Duncan has the full story on how golf’s new hottest architect will restore the gem to its Donald Ross roots.