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FOREWORD
M ost professions change over time. For some, it’s clear that the future
will be fundamentally different. The advance of self-driving vehicles
could render truck and taxi driving obsolete and new healthcare
technologies could see physicians devoting most of their time to educating
patients on prevention, rather than administering treatment.
But what about golf course architecture? Some aspects of our work are
still very similar to the practices of our founding fathers. But will continued
advances in technology, environmental factors and golfers’ evolving
preferences lead to profound change in the future?
With missions including fostering professionalism and supporting design
excellence, ASGCA has, since its founding, carefully considered the role and
practices of the golf course architect. In our cover story for this issue, which
begins on page 12, we asked members what they think the profession will be
like by 2030.
The responses make fascinating reading, suggesting some clear trends for the
future and raising some possibilities that stretch the limits of our imagination.
I hope you enjoy the read.
John Sanford, ASGCA
President
American Society of Golf Course Architects
CONTENTS
COVER
In our round-up of the latest news and
projects from the golf design industry,
we take a look at the golf design
projects that have been honored as
part of the 2017 Design Excellence
Recognition Program.
Adam Lawrence asks ASGCA
members how they think the
profession of golf course architecture
will change between now and 2030.
By Design takes a look at how golf
course architects are aiming to create
positive golfing experiences for all
types of player.
Following his passing earlier this year,
By Design takes a look at the life
and legacy of the Pennsylvanian golf
course architect.
To finish this issue, golf course
architect Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA,
answers our five questions.
Excellence inGolfDesign from theAmerican Society ofGolfCourseArchitects
BY DESIGNIssue 36 |Winter2017
Also:Design Excellence •DavidW.Gordon,ASGCA Fellow •Accessibility
Looking
into the future
The future of design
Editor and Publisher: Toby Ingleton
Editorial contributors: Sean Dudley; Adam Lawrence
Design: Bruce Graham
ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Therese Suslick; Marc Whitney
Photography: Jon Cavalier; City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks; Tripp Davis;
David J. Gordon; Trey Kemp; Larry Lambrecht; Ken Lanning Golf Center; Dave Sansom; Peter Wong
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