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Issue 49 | Summer 2020 BY DESIGN Excellence in Golf Design from the American Society of Golf Course Architects Golf’s newdawn Also: ASGCA Podcast • Paul Fullmer • Renee Powell • The Great Junior Golf Design Challenge @RainBirdGolf CONNECT Upcoming technologies Simplified upgrades A partner dedicated solely to irrigation FUTURE “ There are always upgrades coming out and nobody wants to feel left behind. If I can do just a quick upgrade and keep using what I already have, that feels great, and Rain Bird allows us to do that.” Stephen Rabideau, CGCS | Director of Golf Courses, Winged Foot Golf Club Discover the benefits of a Rain Bird system at rainbird.com/TheFuture. R461-061306-19 Winged Foot Print Ad Color: RGB Publications: Size: T - 216mm x 279mm B - 222mm x 285mm L - 210mm x 273mm SIZE C By Design (Digital Edition) ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 3% A 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 40 40 100 40 100 40 70 40 70 40 40 40 70 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 3 10 25 50 75 90 100 B 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 40 100 40 40 100 10 40 40 20 70 70 70 70 40 70 40 40 0 0 0 0 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 7.4 25 19 19 50 40 40 75 66 66 100 100 100 80 70 70 100 FOREWORD @RainBirdGolf CONNECT Golf’s new dawn CONTENTS his issue of By Design comes at a time when the world is enduring Digest 4 great change brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The crisis has The issue opens with news of “ASGCA Upcoming technologies Timpacted sport in many ways, including the enforced closure of many Insights” podcast that debuted on facilities to prevent the spread of the virus. 27 April. We also have updates on As we emerge from the peak of the crisis, golf courses have provided a several ASGCA member projects. Simplified upgrades respite. A place where people can enjoy fresh air, exercise, competition and social interaction, all while keeping a safe distance. Many people who have Paul Fullmer 12 yearned for an escape from the limitations placed on our normal lives have The former Executive Secretary of A partner dedicated solely to irrigation returned to golf and rediscovered its appeal, or started playing for the first ASGCA passed away in January 2020. time and are learning the joys of this wonderful sport. We hear how he shaped the society In the cover story of this issue, some of the leading thinkers in the golf and the profession. industry, including Henry DeLozier of GGA Partners and Bob Randquist of the GCSAA, provide perspectives on how golf has responded to the crisis, Golf’s new dawn 16 and how facilities can thrive post-COVID. The role a golf course architect can Golf industry leaders consider how FUTURE play in the ‘new normal’ will be important for clubs, from updating facilities facilities can adapt to thrive post-COVID. to capitalize on potential new opportunities, or developing a master plan that enables clubs to improve their facility while being mindful of the impact that Hope through golf 22 the virus has had on finances. Read more on page 16. Richard Humphreys speaks with 2020 Also in this issue of By Design, golf course architects pay tribute to Paul ASGCA Donald Ross Award recipient Fullmer, the long-time Executive Secretary of ASGCA, who passed away at the Renee Powell about her family, varied start of the year. Paul was a driving force in raising the profile of the profession career and hopes for the Clearview of golf course architecture and the people who practice Legacy Foundation. it. Read more on page 12. There’s plenty more in this issue too, including news of Young design stars 26 the new ASGCA podcast series, an interview with ASGCA By Design showcases a few of the Donald Ross Award winner Renee Powell, and a selection many wonderful designs created of the wonderful golf designs created by young people as for ‘The Great Junior Golf Design part of The Great Junior Golf Design Challenge 2020. Challenge of 2020.’ Jan Bel Jan, ASGCA Five to finish 28 President Chad Goetz, ASGCA, answers our American Society of Golf Course Architects five questions to finish the issue. COVER Editor and Publisher: Toby Ingleton Issue 49 | Summer 2020 Editorial contributors: Richard Humphreys, Chad Ritterbusch BY DESIGN “ There are always upgrades coming out and nobody wants to feel left behind. Design: Bruce Graham, Libby Sidebotham Excellence in Golf Design from the American Society of Golf Course Architects If I can do just a quick upgrade and keep using what I already have, that ASGCA Staff: Chad Ritterbusch; Mike Shefky; Aileen Smith; Marc Whitney Photography: Matt Ceplo; El Cortés Golf Club; Getty Images; istock.com/warrengoldswain; Golf’s feels great, and Rain Bird allows us to do that.” istock.com/avdyachenko; Craig James Photography; Jekyll Island Golf Club; Jeff Lawrence; new Nicklaus Design; Old Memorial Golf Club; Park Ridge Country Club; Renee Powell; Hills Forrest Smith; dawn Stephen Rabideau, CGCS | Director of Golf Courses, Winged Foot Golf Club Somer Robertson; USGA; USGA Museum Subscribe to By Design at www.tudor-rose.co.uk/bydesign Discover the benefits of a Rain Bird system at rainbird.com/TheFuture. © 2020 American Society of Golf Course Architects. All rights reserved. www.asgca.org Also: ASGCA Podcasts • Paul Fullmer • Renee Powell • The Great Junior Golf Design Challenge By Design is sponsored by: Cover photography: istock.com/warrengoldswain 3 R461-061306-19 Winged Foot Print Ad Color: RGB Publications: Size: T - 216mm x 279mm B - 222mm x 285mm L - 210mm x 273mm SIZE C By Design (Digital Edition) ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 3% A 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 100 70 30 100 40 40 100 40 100 40 70 40 70 40 40 40 70 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 3 10 25 50 75 90 100 B 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 40 100 40 40 100 10 40 40 20 70 70 70 70 40 70 40 40 0 0 0 0 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 7.4 25 19 19 50 40 40 75 66 66 100 100 100 80 70 70 100 A round-up of recent golf design DIGEST news in association with: ASGCA debuts ‘Insights’ podcast Photo: istock.com/avdyachenko istock.com/avdyachenko Photo: “ SGCA Insights“—a podcast from the American PGA of America president Suzy Whaley has also spoken on Society of Golf Course Architects—premiered on the podcast about how her organization is communicating A 27 April, featuring discussions with people who are with its 29,000 members during the coronavirus pandemic making a positive difference in the golf industry. and how she sees the golf industry interacting with players The podcast aims to provide perspective and as more facilities reopen and playing opportunities return. information detailing what people are experiencing today “Recently, we helped to launch ‘Back2Golf’, which is and gives thought to what the future may hold for the a three-phase plan—they’re recommendations coming game and industry. out to the industry as golf courses are reopening,” said “This is a fun and informative podcast for anyone Whaley. She calls the plan “an allied collaboration” working in the golf industry, or those who simply enjoy between the USGA, PGA Tour, LPGA, GCSAA, NGCOA, playing the game,” said ASGCA President Jan Bel Jan. CMAA and the World Golf Federation. “There are so many bright people who have great ideas to “The guidelines emphasize social distancing and share: architects, superintendents, builders, course owners, other preventative measures in alignment with the plan journalists and more. The experiences they have had and established by the White House and CDC. Golf is a terrific the good work they are doing to strengthen golf should be recreational outlet that offers a number of physical and shared. ‘ASGCA Insights’ wants to talk with all of them!” mental health benefits.” Since the first episode with ASGCA Past President Erik Larsen, who discussed the significant contributions golf Listen to the ASGCA podcasts at asgca.org/resources/podcasts courses make to communities, the podcast has featured or via Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Stitcher. interviews with a number of leaders, including: • Award-winning journalist Brad Klein • Golf course architect Forrest Richardson, ASGCA • Bob Randquist, chief operating officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America • Golf course architect and ASGCA Past President Tom Marzolf • Henry DeLozier of GGA Partners • National Club Association President Henry Wallmeyer 4 | By Design Industry news New data signals post-COVID boost for golf esearch from the National Golf Foundation showed that Nine-week trend in course opening R towards the end of May, 97 As of the week ending May 24, 97% of U.S. golf courses percent of golf courses in the US were open for play, up from 44% in early April were open for play, compared to just 44 percent in early April. May 19 May 24 May 10 The reopening of golf courses has 95% 97% May 3 91% brought new and returning players 79% to the game: “There seems to be Week ending: April 26 a surge in participation among April 12 April 19 58% beginning golfers and those who March 29 April 5 46% 48% 49% haven’t played in a while,” writes 44% Joseph F Beditz, president and chief executive officer of the NGF.