By Design - Summer 2018

3 FOREWORD D iscussions about golf course architecture usually relate to what we see on the course; the landforms we create, and golfing strategies that result. But our job as golf course architects begins a long time before a shovel has been wielded. In this issue of By Design , we’re focusing on what happens before construction begins. Some golf course architects famously do a large amount of their design work in the field. But that approach does not mean extensive planning is not still taking place. Indeed, for most projects, the golf course architect would heed the words of author Alan Lakein: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” For our cover story, which begins of page 12, ASGCA members share their insights into the planning process for golf course projects. We find out about some of the most frequently encountered challenges, and the techniques employed to ensure that work has every chance of being completed on time, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction. As I embark upon my year as the President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, I look forward to introducing each issue of By Design , continuing the tradition of bringing you interesting and valuable insights into excellence in golf design. I hope you enjoy the issue. Jeff Blume, ASGCA President American Society of Golf Course Architects CONTENTS COVER Digest 4 We begin this issue with a report on the ASGCA’s 72nd Annual Meeting. Also in the Digest section, we learn about golf’s increasing economic impact, hear from Jeff Lawrence, ASGCA, and report on golf projects from around the world. Planning 12 Golf course design projects start long before a construction crew arrives on site. Toby Ingleton talks with ASGCA members about the planning process. Golf’s great collector 18 ASGCA Past President Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA Fellow, talks about his love of golf collecting. ASGCA President Jeff Blume, ASGCA 20 Marc Whitney speaks with the new ASGCA President, Jeff Blume, ASGCA. Why do clubs renovate their courses? 22 Jon Last of Sports & Leisure Research Group shares more research findings. Five to Finish 24 With Stephen Kay, ASGCA. Cover photograph by iStock.com/PeopleImages and iStock.com/andriocolt Failing to plan… Editor and Publisher: Toby Ingleton Editorial contributors: ASGCA Past President Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA Fellow; Jon Last; Marc Whitney Design: Bruce Graham, Libby Sidebotham ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Therese Suslick; Marc Whitney Photography: Albanese & Lutzke; Kevin Carpenter; Martin Design; Todd Eckenrode–Origins Golf Design; Island Resort & Casino; iStock.com /andriocolt; iStock.com /fotoVoyager; iStock.com/PeopleImages; Thad Layton; Forrest Richardson; Marc Whitney Subscribe to By Design at www.tudor-rose.co.uk/bydesign © 2018 American Society of Golf Course Architects. All rights reserved. www.asgca.org By Design is sponsored by: