FOREWORD
03
I
will confess that there were some nerves when we decided that our topic
for the cover story of this edition of
By Design
would be new golf courses
being built in North America.
Would there be enough content to fill our usual four pages? As it turns out,
we should have been worried about it taking up
too much
space. It turns out
that many ASGCA member architects are working on brand new golf courses
in America, in numbers that we have not seen in the past few years.
Some are projects that have been on hold, and revived now that
developers think the economic conditions can support the build. Others
are brand new projects that have been launched for a variety of different
reasons. Our cover story provides a fascinating insight into the drivers
behind these new developments.
The industry has weathered the storm well, and come out with the ability
to produce golf courses that can have a postivie impact on communities
in economic, social and environmental terms. I look forward to tracking
progress on the excellent work by ASGCA members both in North America
and throughout the rest of the world.
Enjoy the issue!
Lee Schmidt
President
American Society of Golf Course Architects
CONTENTS
COVER
A round-up of recent news from the
ASGCA, including the release of a
new flyer to help clubs improve pace
of play and updates on ASGCA
member projects throughout the world
ASGCA members are working on
brand new golf courses throughout
North America. Adam Lawrence
investigates the driving forces behind
these new projects
We find out about the recently
completed renovation of Poppy Hills
Golf Course in California
ASGCA Treasurer Greg Martin
outlines multiple benefits of public golf
Marc Whitney provides an overview of
the resources that ASGCA has created
to help golf clubs with decision-making
The Cliffs at Mountain Park was
designed by Gary Player with architect
Jeff Lawrence, ASGCA. Photo by
Jason Brown, Trident Image Group
In with the new...
Publisher:
Toby Ingleton
Editorial contributors:
Sean Dudley; Adam Lawrence; Greg Martin, ASGCA Treasurer; Marc Whitney
Design:
Paul Robinson, Bruce Graham
ASGCA Staff:
Chad Ritterbusch; Therese Suslick; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Marc Whitney
Photography:
John Brackett; Jason Brown, Trident Image Group; Joann Dost; Grand Falls Casino;
Steven McBride; Northern California Golf Association; Wilmette Golf Club
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