Golf will advance its unparalleled success if it continues to accommodate the needs of the people playing this great game. The need for quality planning and design has not increased; rather, a more sophisticated market is demanding it. The course itself remains as the centerpiece for the entire game; however, newer courses will implement innovative design features while continuing in a more traditional direction. For instance, the great designer, Donald Ross, was able to successfully blend his own design features with those of the old Scottish layouts to create an “American” style. The newer courses will continue to build on that formula by blending modern design touches with traditional designs. In the future successful courses will certainly be environmentally sensitive in the master planning design phase.

“Our goal as golf course architects is to design exciting, innovative and unique golf courses that artfully employ the natural characteristics of the terrain and adhere to sensitive land design where both the environment and man can not only coexist- but also thrive.”

Golf and its traditions have stood alone in the face of the high technological world in which we live. Golf course architects have strived to maintain the legacy and heritage of the game and continue to find ways to wed these traditions with the digitized, electronic, fast-paced, modern world. Through these traditions we have proven time and time again that factors such as value, quality, tradition and excellent service...
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Few decisions will impact the quality of a project as much as the selection of the design team. In my opening paragraphs on "Site Selection" I discussed the importance of selecting an appropriate project site and suggested various methods, including retaining design professionals. To obtain the best site...one capable of producing a quality golf course and enviable lifestyle for your market...
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For his design expertise, Ron has received numerous design accolades throughout his career including being awarded ‘Golf Designer of the Year’ by International Network of Golf. His educational background, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida, with a specialization in turf grasses, has made him a leading authority in the golf industry. Ron was chosen to receive the University of Florida’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2003. Read More..