By the 1990’s, members felt that a more challenging layout was needed. Proposals to redesign were invited from multiple course design consultants with those from Sporting Concepts Ltd being selected. All holes underwent alterations with 18 new, large sand-based greens, as well as new tees and bunkers.

Douglas Golf Club strives to keep its course modern and relevant while also maintaining the unique character its long history provides. In 2005 Jeff Howes was selected to undertake further modifications to the course. Jeff Howes is noted for his redesign of Irish Open venue, Fota Island, his upgrading of the putting surfaces in Mount Juliet in preparation for the American Express World Golf Championships and his co-design of the Heritage Golf and Country Club with Seve Ballesteros. Jeff Howes’ designs maximised the length of the course here at Douglas, removed twenty eight bunkers and remodelled existing bunkers, creating a challenging but fair golf course that could be enjoyed by golfers of all levels.