By Design - Winter 2018

17 “No owner wants a bad project, so often you just need to help educate them and they will quickly realize that you as a designer have their best interests at heart. I never get mad but it’s my responsibility to help the owner understand the significance of their decisions.” “A talented golf architect would help teach the options for success, and this would lead to smart people making smart decisions,” says Marzolf. “No need to fear about inferior golf, as there is no way that would happen.” “You simply have to tell the client what they need to hear,” says Davis. “That often starts with getting together with a client in person and going over how all the parts of the design work together, and how one change to that large puzzle can disrupt how it all works. A good client will listen and if we as the golf course architect provide sound reasoning for how we think something should be done, they will let us do our job.” • “The client had envisioned for years of building his dream course,” says Smyers. “He explained to me the enjoyment of developing and operating this course would be to participate in every aspect of the design and construction process.” Maridoe Golf Club Carrollton, Texas Photo: Old American Golf Club