GREEN PAGES 2014 GCA Green Pages 2014, £19.95 www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages Sponsored by: Welcome GCA Green Pages 2014 www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages Shaping a leaner golf industry, which exemplifies the fundamental principles of the game, has become a priority for course architects, developers and owners. Clubs are seeking courses that are affordable to construct and maintain, while offering golfers the chance to enjoy the fun of the game and natural beauty of their surroundings, and providing a good sporting challenge for players of all skill levels. In the sixth edition of Golf Course Architecture Green Pages, we hear from some of our key partners, including the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects and the European Golf Course Owners Association. We also learn about the recent and future activities of a number of golf businesses, including our sponsor for the 2014 edition, SOL Golf International. It’s encouraging to read about their expectations for the year ahead. Individual clubs throughout the world will be relying on partnerships with golf businesses to help them execute their strategic plans. The directory section of GCA Green Pages contains a wealth of information and contacts for professionals active across the industry, from those who can provide golf course architecture and construction services, to irrigation systems specialists, turfgrass suppliers and everything in between. We hope you find the directory a valuable resource when you are making plans for your golf facility in the year ahead. Best wishes for a successful 2014. Rebecca Gibson GCA Green Pages Sponsor Partners Golf Course Architecture and GCA Green Pages are published with the support and guidance of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, the European Golf Course Owners Association, the American Society of Golf Course Architects and the Golf Environment Organization. See page 57 or visit: www.solgolfconst.com Cover GREEN PAGES 2014 GCA Green Pages 2014, £19.95 www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages Ullna Golf Club in Sweden (also pictured on page 13) reopened in 2013 following a renovation project by SOL Golf International. Photos: Chad Goetz Sponsored by: 1 SOL GOLF A5 Ad 12/19/11 3:30 PM Page 1 Contents GCA Green Pages 2014 www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages 05 The EIGCA explores the importance of designing golf courses according to key sustainability principles 07 Marc Whitney from the ASGCA explains why it is necessary to engage 09 the skills of the right architect 08 SOL Golf International reflects on another successful year in the golf construction market 09 Rob Collins, partner at King-Collins, explains how the golf industry can ensure a prosperous future 10 Marketing a golf course has never 08 11 been easier. 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If copyrighted material has ended up being Visit www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages treated as public domain due to the original source not being to search our online supplier directory. identified please contact the publisher, Tudor Rose. WWW.SOLGOLFCONST.COM 3 European Institute of Golf Course Architects Development with principles Golf course architects can leverage a new EIGCA programme to ensure their designs are sustainable he European Institute of Golf Course Architects Club Managers Association Europe – on a number of (EIGCA) represents Europe’s most qualified initiatives to help improve and develop the image of golf course designers and has more than 80 golf throughout Europe. Fundamental to this is the senior members and associate members located EIGCA’s new Sustainable Development Programme. The Tin 20 countries. Members of the EIGCA have shown programme educates golf course architects on sustainable through their skill, experience and training that they development principles and requires the architects to are able to design and supervise the construction of golf demonstrate their understanding through the submission courses to the highest standards throughout the world. of real case studies. The EIGCA defines and demands ethical and responsible In 2014, the annual EIGCA Conference will be held professional conduct from its members. on 2-5 April at the Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa Established in 2000, the EIGCA aims to enhance the in Estoril, Portugal. Themed ‘Golf for All – Designs on status of the golf course design profession, increase the the Future’, the conference will explore how designers opportunities for members to practice throughout the can contribute to making the game more enjoyable and world and educate future golf course architects. The accessible for everybody. A range of speakers will also EIGCA also collaborates closely with other associations, discuss what the golf industry needs to do to help the organisations, educational establishments and long-term development of the game in both new and government bodies in order to achieve its objectives and existing markets. Other discussions will focus on ways to to further the development and understanding of golf. encourage more participation, particularly for juniors, Potential golf course developers can use the EIGCA to ladies and golfers with disabilities. access information and advice, from choosing the right architect to the design process itself, while the EIGCA For more on the EIGCA, see page 35 website offers a range of downloadable advisory guides or visit www.eigca.org and pamphlets. Containing around 900 books and other journals on golf course architecture and related subjects, the EIGCA library is also an important resource. Many of the texts are historically important, including those written by past masters of the subject such as Alister MacKenzie, George Thomas and commentators such as Bernard Darwin and Henry Longhurst. A selection of titles is available for loan to non-members. The EIGCA works with its patrons – The R&A, European Golf Association, Federation of European Photo: Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa Golf Greenkeepers Associations, European Tour, The PGA of Europe, European Golf Course Owners The 2014 EIGCA Conference will be held at the Association, Golf Environment Organization and Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa in Portugal 5 GCA_GrnPgs_14QR_PQ_OLpress.pdf 1 12/2/13 2:55 PM American Society of Golf Course Architects Design excellence A variety of skills and expertise are required to take golf projects from concept to reality. Marc Whitney from the American Society of Golf Course Architects explains more electing a golf course architect is often the most In 2012, ASGCA began shining a light on some important decision for any project, whether examples of the breadth and depth of member knowledge C it is a small remodelling, a practice facility or with the creation of the Design Excellence Recognition new 18-hole design. Since its founding in 1946, Program. The programme illustrates the innovation and M SASGCA members have shown how they consult with problem-solving skills required of today’s golf course Y owners and developers to reach