As a golf course architect, I encourage golfers to take chances. Challenging, and successfully navigating hazards, is the core principle of the game. Attacking the most dangerous hazards head on, with…
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I shared a caddy a couple weeks ago at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island with a guy that was a little apprehensive about using a caddy. He had never…
Hazards on golf courses add varying degrees of intimidation and resistance to scoring on a golf hole. One of the most impressive design elements Pete Dye brought to golf was…
Construction contracts are often necessary elements for a general contractor. Every little construction requirement and cost of a golf course project over 200 acres and two years is difficult to…
The relationship between architect and general contractor can often be difficult. The two entities simply have different goals. The architect is trying to make a statement by designing a quality,…
My favorite type of part 3 is the Redan hole. Conceived long ago to reflect ancient castles with angular walls that deflect cannon balls, the Redan is built to look…
When I was in graduate architecture school in the early 90’s at the University of Florida, I was required to write a thesis. For my subject I chose the environmental…
