A Brief Primer About Golf Course Design
Not many would think much about golf course design, not to mention golfers. They take the sophisticated design of the gorgeous green courses on which they play for granted. If you've ever played golf, then you understand how much space is required. Not only that, but there are sand traps and water hazards that are often included in many courses. Designing and building a golf course is something that is done by skilled and experienced architects and builders. Because golf often equals big bucks for the owner of the course, many developers and entrepreneurs are choosing to build their own courses. Not only that, but wealthy landowners sometimes choose to build private courses for their own enjoyment.
If you want to build a golf course, the first thing you'll need is the land. You will need at least 150 acres for an average course. If you are building a course for profit, then a driving range is a good idea to give your customers a place to practice and warm up. For a course that is for private use, the issue of a driving range is one of personal preference. Another area of personal preference, at least for a private course, is the use of sand and water hazards. For a public course, these elements are recommended. On the subject of hazards, the difficulty of the holes is another consideration. When thinking about this issue, consider who your target market will be. If you want to attract hobbyist players then a course that is beginner to intermediate is ideal. Then again, if you want to attract serious golfers then make the course more challenging.
You will need the services of a designer and architect. There are plenty of choices out there. A good place to begin is The American Society of Golf Course Architects. This organization offers a listing of members as well as a helpful step by step tutorial on their site that shows you what you need to do when building your own course. Legendary PGA pro Jack Nicklaus has his own firm, called Nicklaus Design. Who better to design a course than a golfer with decades of professional experience?
Golf course design is an involved process that requires the services of those who have experience and knowledge in this area. It is certainly not cheap to build a course, but for entrepreneurs it can pay off over time. For those who are building a course for themselves, there is nothing more luxurious or enjoyable than one's own private golf course. This is a dream of golfers everywhere and something that is well worth the time and money if you can afford it!
Copyright 2007 James D. Sterling - All Rights Reserved
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