“Building a development like this one at Indian River Club is not for the faint hearted. The course turned out far better than I ever could have imagined or envisioned. If we were to build another golf course, Ron Garl would be the guy I would call on for the design.”
Jeff Reynolds, Owner
Indian River Club, Vero Beach, Florida
“I fell in love with Victoria Hills the first time I played it because of the layout. It will force you to use every club in your bag.”
Jerry Porter
Executive Director of North Florida PGA
“The Ron Garl Team were fantastic to deal with in every step of our development. Ron took a scenic piece of land and transformed it into a masterpiece all the while maintaining a strict construction budget. Wooden Sticks has quickly become the favorite of many Ontario golfers and the awards just keep coming”.
Greg Seemann
Managing Partner, Wooden Sticks
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...
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...
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..