By Design - Winter 2019

3 FOREWORD F or golf to thrive, it is imperative that it allows our natural environment to do so too. Golf operators and developers—whether driven by principles, consumer demand, or the need to adhere to regulations—now always have environment considerations at the fore when embarking on new projects. This has long been the case for the American Society of Golf Course Architects, too. As a collective, we formed the ASGCA Environmental Committee in the early 1970s (pre-U.S. EPA), and published the landmark An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development a little more than a decade later. And as individual members, we seek to deliver projects that fulfill our clients’ briefs in the way that has the most positive impact on our environment. We are proud to continue this environmental leadership with the introduction a new initiative to recognize innovative work. Our Environmental Excellence Awards program, presented by Ewing Landscape & Supply, highlights projects that have addressed a multitude of environmental issues, including resource management, flood prevention and habitat quality. Read more in the article that begins on page 17. And throughout this issue of By Design you’ll find more examples of ASGCA members working to improve sustainability for golf clubs. Our cover story, for example, which begins on page 12, is focused on phased renovation projects. We find out how our members have worked with clubs to implement a measured and pragmatic program of improvements that will help them thrive long in to the future. Jan Bel Jan, ASGCA President American Society of Golf Course Architects CONTENTS COVER Digest 4 The issue opens with details of the schedule for the first ASGCA Winter Meeting, and includes a round-up of the latest ASGCA member projects. Steps to success 12 Richard Humphreys considers the pros and cons of phased renovation projects, and finds out why this approach may be appropriate for many clubs. Green stars 20 Snapshots of the seven projects recognized by ASGCA’s first ever Environmental Excellence Awards. Pride and professionalism 24 By Design reflects on the life and designs of Texan golf course architect David Bennett, ASGCA Fellow. The way forward 26 We hear about the impact of new forward tees on the Preserve course at Shadow Wood CC in Florida. Five to finish 28 James Cervone, ASGCA, answers our five questions to finish the issue. BY DESIGN Excellence inGolfDesign from theAmerican Society ofGolfCourseArchitects Issue 46 |Winter 2019 Why aphased renovationplan mightbebest for your club Steps to Success Also: Environmental Excellence •Dave Bennett,ASGCA Fellow • Forward Tees Shangri-La Golf Club in Monkey Island, Oklahoma, photographed by Mike Klemme. Environmental leadership Editor and Publisher: Toby Ingleton Editorial contributors: Richard Humphreys, Marc Whitney, Design: Bruce Graham, Libby Sidebotham ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Therese Suslick; Marc Whitney Photography: Kevin Atkinson, ASGCA, James Cervone, ASGCA, Nathan Crace, ASGCA, Cypress Bend Resort, ASGCA Past President Steve Forrest, ASGCA, Dave Heatwole, ASGCA, Mike Klemme, PGA National Resort & Spa, The Preserve at Oak Meadows, Drew Rogers, ASGCA, Sanford Golf Design, Dave Sansom, Evan Schiller, Todd Schoeder, ASGCA, Scot Sherman, ASGCA, Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA, Willow Oaks Country Club, Yen Dung Resort & Golf Club, Chris Zablan Subscribe to By Design at www.tudor-rose.co.uk/bydesign © 2019 American Society of Golf Course Architects. All rights reserved. www.asgca.org By Design is sponsored by: BY DESIGN