By Design - Fall 2015

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FOREWORD
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A really great practice facility can help to address some of the key
challenges that golf faces: it can offer a version of the game that is
low cost and doesn’t take much time to play, and it can be a way for
new and existing golfers to improve their skills.
In this issue of By Design, we find out more about how golf clubs are
working with ASGCA member architects to overhaul their practice
facilities, with some excellent results, including higher levels of
participation and additional revenue. Many clubs throughout the United
States and beyond may benefit from getting expert advice and unlocking
the potential of their practice facilities. You can read more in our cover
article that begins on page 8.
Elsewhere in this issue, we find out about the process of becoming an
ASGCA member from the three architects that achieved ASGCA Associate
status this year (page 18), Brian Idle of Peacock + Lewis gives us an insight
into master planning (page 22) and I share my thoughts on why we
should celebrate golf’s variety (page 16).
Enjoy the read!
Steve Smyers
President
American Society of Golf Course Architects
CONTENTS
COVER
A round-up of recent development
news, plus ASGCA Past President
Pete Dye on Twitter.
We consider the experiences of a
number of clubs who decided to
overhaul their practice facilities with
the help of an ASGCA member.
ASGCA President Steve Smyers says
we should celebrate golf’s differences.
We find out about the journey to
ASGCA membership from three new
Associate members.
Brian Idle of Peacock + Lewis explains
how a master plan can alleviate the
fear associated with change.
In the first of a new regular piece to
close each issue of By Design, Tripp
Davis, ASGCA, provides his answers
to our five quick questions.
Excellence inGolfDesign from theAmerican Society ofGolfCourseArchitects
Issue 24 | Fall 2015
BY DESIGN
Also:Celebrating variety •Master planning •ASGCAmembership • PeteDye on Twitter
Perfect practice
Unlocking a facility’spotential to
driveparticipation and revenue
Tom Clark, ASGCA, designed
‘A Tribute to Colt’ for the short course
at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in
Ontario, Canada.
The potential of practice
Publisher: Toby Ingleton
Editorial contributors: Sean Dudley; Brian Idle, Peacock + Lewis; Steve Smyers, ASGCA President
Design: Bruce Graham
ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Therese Suslick; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Marc Whitney
Photography: Keith Alstrin, courtesy of Forrest Richardson & Assoc.; Pinehurst Resort;
USGA/John Mummert
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