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Since 1947, the American Society of Golf Course Architects is the world’s largest professional organization of golf course architects; GIS Presenting Partner.
A look at inside the sketchbook of Nathan Crace, @ASGCA, & a hole for Colonial Country Club. "With the pin backright, higher handicappers can play safe. Better players, however, will want to challenge the bunkers to get closer to the pin." tinyurl.com/u3nkjfyy @lipouts
Progress continues at Cedar Creek Golf Club in Aiken, SC! More drainage, re-shaping #2 fairway, a much-improved bunker scene on the par-5 2nd (including the renovated Sheep's bunker 2.0), and some nice new cart path! Great work by Gary Frazier and the crew!
Sometimes the best way to take in a golf course is to simply sit down and look around you...at least that is the wise thinking of @ASGCA Past President Bill Amick.
#TBT to 2018...@GolfDigest reports on the naming of a dorm at the University of St. Andrews for past @ASGCA Donald Ross Award recipient Renee Powell. tinyurl.com/4msumkzy
At 9,500 feet above sea level, the new Quito Tenis y Golf Club in Ecuador will blend seamlessly into the Andes. No earth-movers—just ribbon tees that stretch and compress over 100 yards. Charlton calls it “one of the strongest sites I’ve ever worked on.”
"ASGCA Insights" podcast features Mike Hurdzan, @ASGCA. 400+ projects on 5 continents & a life of U.S. military service. He also explains how a simple Christmas gift in 1968 was the beginning of a museum-worthy collection of golf history. tinyurl.com/y66sh2xp @HurdzanGolf
“Golden Age creations are the inspiration for almost all of my work.” "By Design" magazine explores architects influenced by designers from 100 years ago. "Abrupt slopes were a byproduct of limited earthmoving, which made for difficult recoveries" tinyurl.com/yaajkjtd @ASGCA
Full-course renovation can be dramatic, but there are great benefits to a "phased-in" approach. "By Design" looks at projects based on Master Planning. “The ease of budgeting allows for our team to engage on annual basis in changes to the course.” tinyurl.com/sgmtcgr @ASGCA
Weekend fun facts...The average @ASGCA member has been practicing golf course architecture for nearly 30 years and consulted on and/or designed 150 projects. In all, current members have designed golf courses in 92 countries around the world! asgca.org/architects/
"The Renovation Equation." Is there a formula for success when it comes to golf course renovation? "By Design" looks at 3 projects that led to positive economic outcomes: increases in membership, rounds played & revenue. tinyurl.com/y4z95epq @ASGCA
"Golf & Water: Case studies in water stewardship" from @ASGCA. Good design = more sustainability. More than a dozen case studies of smart decisions & good partnerships benefiting communities & the game of golf. tinyurl.com/lofqzmy @ToroGolf @RainBirdGolf
Wonderful visit to @GleneaglesGolf @Gleneagleshotel to start the @sustainablegolf re certification process! Some inspirational conversation with the Gleneagles sustainability staff! @EIGCA @ASGCA @danjeffer @RennieDesign1 @PangaeaGolf ⛳️ ☀️ 😎
Golf is a relationship-based business. "By Design" looks at long-term relationships between clubs & their golf course architects, and how that can benefit golfers. tinyurl.com/yc2vdkph @ASGCA @DavidMDale @GolfHearn
Always a fun time during a project, sod and sprigs… #golf #golfcoursearchitecture
Windsong Farm's new North Course is now open. The John Fought-design complements the existing South Course, featuring strategic challenges and unique renditions of “template” holes. golfcourseindustry.com/news/windsong-…
It was an honor sponsoring the California Community Golf Summit a few days ago in Lakewood, CA. It was also great to share ideas amongst our colleagues and advocates for public golf. Thank you to all who participated to make this day happen! @PangaeaGolf @ASGCA @EIGCA
Here’s a few shots from our crew’s work preparing the greens last week ⛳️ Proud of the results and the effort that went into making it a smooth process!
We broke it not long ago. Now it’s coming back together! Marietta CC
More grow-in than construction these days at @OldeEight ⛳ @TotalTurfGS continues to push towards the finish line under direction from @JDRgolfdesign and the always insightful @LeBaronGolf - Meanwhile @ChrisJordan89 is getting it dialed in! 👏 #GolfCourseDesign #GolfConstruction