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age 5 of this issue of
By Design
includes information on
the new Pace of Play flyer
developed by the American Society of
Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and
the United States Golf Association.
This is the latest in a series of
pieces created by ASGCA to bring
information forward, starting–or
continuing–conversations on
everything from designing and
building a new course to the
expected life cycle of a cart path and
other golf course components.
ASGCA produces a wealth of free,
comprehensive informational pieces
to assist in all areas concerning
building/remodeling a golf course, the
environment and promoting the game.
They are available for free download at
Available publications include:
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Golf & Water–How the Game is
Working for the Environment
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Golf Course Turfgrass Reduction:
Environmentally and Strategically
Sustainable
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Life Cycle Chart
•
Master Planning for Golf Courses:
Questions & Answers
•
Sample Request for Proposal for
Golf Course Architectural Services
•
Selecting Your Golf Course
Architect: Questions & Answers
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The Cost Factor: Tips &
Techniques for Reducing Annual
Maintenance Costs
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The Golf Course Development
Process: Questions & Answers
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The Golf Course Remodeling
Process: Questions & Answers
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Value of the Golf Course
Talking Points
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Pace of Play: Checklist and Tips.
Each publication offers detailed
information developed over the near
70-year history of the ASGCA and
builds on the experience of ASGCA
members, who each average more
than 100 projects worked on and 25
years professional experience.
For example, a section of
The Golf
Course Remodeling Process: Questions
& Answers
addresses some frequently
asked questions, such as:
What is included in a Master Plan?
Typically a Master Plan will include:
Prioritization of the goals and
objectives; Visual Master Plan of
areas of improvements; Phasing
recommendations; Optional
approaches; Probable costs.
A Master Plan is more than just
a visual plan for improvements.
Equally important are the written
details of budgets, costs, phasing
consideration and impact to the
course. Impacts can include better
course conditioning, strategy,
playability, safety and pace of play.
When do we bring in a golf
course architect?
For any remodeling project, bringing
an ASGCA member on board to
begin the process will have many
advantages. Foremost among these
advantages is having the ability to
get professionals opinions on such
considerations as existing conditions,
optional approaches, safety matters
and prioritization of the basic goals
established by the ownership/
membership. Budgeting is also a key
component at this stage. The golf
course architect will be able to address
the realities of a given project and
provide advice on what approach is best
in terms of planning and scheduling.
These resources have assisted
golf course owners, managers,
superintendents and other decision
makers for some time. Regular
updates ensure the information
presented is timely and lasting.
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Download any of these publications at
or write to
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ASGCA publications
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Marc Whitney
CLOSING THOUGHTS
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By Design
The ASGCA has developed a wealth of
information resources on golf course architecture,
many of which are available as free downloads.
Director of Marketing and Communications
Marc Whitney explains more.
A valuable
resource
Marc Whitney
Director of Marketing and Communications
at ASGCA, Marc Whitney has 25 years
of experience in sports public relations
and marketing. He currently also serves
as an adjunct professor in the College of
Communications at Marquette University,
Milwaukee, Wis.
