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FOREWORD
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I ’ve found myself really looking forward to the time of the year when the
American Society of Golf Course Architects announces the honorees for its
annual Design Excellence Recognition Program.
In working with clients throughout the world, each project presents a diverse
set of challenges for architects to consider and address in the designs that we
propose. I’m always fascinated to learn about the decisions that my colleagues
have taken alongside their clients as they strive to meet the objectives of the
project, while also overcoming the often unique challenges that are specific to the
site and also expressing creativity and design flair to deliver an end product that
is enjoyed by golfers.
By sharing these stories, as we do in our feature article that begins on page 8,
ASGCA architects become much better equipped to provide practical and sustainable
solutions to our clients, and fulfill an important role as problem solvers.
This year in particular, I am very encouraged to see many successful examples
of short courses and innovative practice centers. Not only do existing golfers
welcome the opportunity to hone their skills in a fun format that replicates
elements of the full game, but these facilities are crucial for introducing new
players to a sport that can be difficult to pick up. Read more about these projects
in our feature article and Lester George, ASGCA also shares his thoughts on
developing practice facilities in the article on page 24.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
Lee Schmidt
President
American Society of Golf Course Architects
CONTENTS
COVER
Also: Pace of play •China and the environment • Bonita BayClub • Practice facilities
Excellence inGolfDesign from theAmerican Society ofGolfCourseArchitects
Issue 21 |Winter2014
BY DESIGN
solutionproviders
Golf ’s
The Yinhong #6 course at Yintai
Hongye GC near Beijing, China was
designed by Rick Robbins, ASGCA and
photographed by Dave Sansom.
Architects are solution providers
Publisher: Toby Ingleton
Editorial contributors: Matt Corentin, Rain Bird; Lester George, ASGCA; Stuart Hackwell, Rain Bird
Design: Bruce Graham
ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Therese Suslick; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Marc Whitney
Photography: Images of Yintai Hongye GC and Yishan GC © 2014 Dave Sansom;
p5 USGA/John O’Boyle; p7 Jim Mandeville; p10 Robin Moyer, p12 Aidan Bradley
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