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Design & Build Your Course Step-by-Step |
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Step 1: Project Feasibility
All golf course projects begin with a vision. However, the important first step in building a golf course is determining whether this vision is financially sound. The lingering question of “Should we do this?” is best be answered by bringing together a team of experts to analyze the facts. Read more » |
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Step 3: Site Selection
Choosing a site for your golf course can make or break a project. The process of evaluation is multifaceted and there will often be a several options each with a different level of viability and appeal — both objective and subjective. Read more » |
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Step 4: Land Planning
The site planner's role in a golf development project is to work in a collaborative effort amongst a team of professionals of various disciplines. This team guides the planning process and forges a strategy for development, which synthesizes the client's vision for a project. Read more » |
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Step 5: Land Entitlements
Land Entitlements are the approvals necessary to make a project become reality. Problem solving and creativity is not just reserved for the design and strategy of golf courses. In this phase, they will be equally revered. Read more » |
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Step 6: Financing
Without necessary funding and the proper investment, there are likely to be significant challenges to completing a new golf course development. The goal is to avoid these challenges and leave those to the golfers. Read more » |
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Step 7: Construction Documents
It is important to utilize accurate drawings and easily understood charts and graphs when planning a golf course project. All team members and key decision makers should be familiar with the documents and understand their intent. Read more » |
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Step 8: Golf Course Construction
Constructing a course is a highly specialized and technical affair. The decisions made in this phase will last a lifetime, so it’s essential that the job is done right from day one. Read more » |
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Step 9: Golf Course Maintenance
A golf course is a living, breathing thing. Creating a quality golf course does not end the day the construction crew leaves. Instead, it is a lifelong process — to which the greatest attention needs to be given. Read more » |
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Step 10: Ownership & Operation
People with vision, drive, determination and a love of the game build golf’s playing fields. Golf course owners — be they conglomerates that operates many courses or a simple family business operating a single golf course — are cornerstones of the golf business. Read more » |
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