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GREEN PAGES 2014
GCA Green Pages 2014, £19.95
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Welcome
GCA Green Pages 2014
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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.
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Ullna Golf Club in Sweden
(also pictured on page 13)
reopened in 2013 following a
renovation project by
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he EIGCA explores the importance
of designing golf courses according to
key sustainability principles
07 M
arc Whitney from the ASGCA
Photo courtesy of Trump Golf Scotland, taken by Brian Morgan
explains why it is necessary to engage
09 the skills of the right architect
08 S OL Golf International reflects on
another successful year in the golf
construction market
09 R
ob Collins, partner at King-Collins,
explains how the golf industry can
ensure a prosperous future
10 M
arketing a golf course has never
08 11 been easier. Magic Hour Photography’s
Andy Hiseman tells us more
10 11 A
lan Rijks provides an insight into his
latest design projects
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odewijk Klootwijk, EGCOA director,
discusses the organisation’s Vision
2020 research project
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he GCA Green Pages Directory
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W W W. S O L G O L F C O N S T. C O M 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
T
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
in 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.
Photo: Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa
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
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
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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
S
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
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
ASGCA members have shown how they consult with problem-solving skills required of today’s golf course
owners and developers to reach the best possible outcome. designs on projects large and small.
ASGCA members have specialised experience and skills All programme nominations are reviewed by a panel
that encompass the many challenges of taking golf course of golf industry leaders, including representatives of the
projects from concept to reality. These skills include: Club Managers Association of America, Golf Course
· A thorough knowledge of the game, its history, players Superintendents Association of America, Golf Course
and design strategy Builders Association of America and National Golf
· Expertise with financing and permitting Course Owners Association.
· Familiarity with heavy construction, agronomy, The 2013 projects which achieved ‘recognition’ status
hydraulic engineering, soil science, geology and were cited for their work with ASGCA members in
civil engineering addressing unique design challenges leading to improved
· An understanding of landscape architecture to help social, economic and environmental benefits.
create a golf course plan that highlights and preserves Issue 17 | Winter 2013
the natural environment BY DESIGN
Excellence in Golf Design from the American Society of Golf Course Architects
Download the Winter 2013 issue of By Design
· Training and experience in creating both a master plan via www.asgca.org/by-design to read about
and the routing plan Facing the
the projects recognised in the 2013 Design
· Specifications covering all phases needed to build challenge
We profile twelve golf clubs that have solved technical and
Excellence Recognition Program. For more on
operational problems by working with ASGCA members
a golf course. Also: Pace of play • Participation in China • Health benefits of golf • New courses in South Korea
the ASGCA see page 20 or visit www.asgca.org
Projects at Stevens Park GC in Texas (left) and the Glenlaurel resort in Ohio were among those
highlighted in the latest Design Excellence Recognition Program
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SOL Golf International King-Collins Golf Course Design
Staying Rising from the
successful
New contracts ensure SOL Golf maintains its strong
recession
King-Collins’ principal designer Rob Collins highlights how
position in the golf construction market the golf industry must learn from its past mistakes
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Photo: Chad Goetz
usiness at SOL Golf International has continued ith the onset of the so-called ‘Great To emerge from this void, it has become essential for
to remain strong throughout 2013, completing Recession’ in 2008, the golf design and developers, architects and builders to focus on creating
projects on site in mainland Europe, the UK construction industry entered a period of affordably constructed courses that prize the core
and Ireland. decline that has not been seen since the fundamentals of great golf: strategy, fun, natural beauty,
SOL Golf is currently nearing practical completion 1930s. While the collapse of the housing market and the shotmaking and mental agility.
of the 27-hole Parkland Course in Wanze, Belgium. related credit crisis are most often cited as the main reasons By shunning the assembly line-like design and
Commencing in the autumn of 2012, the course was fully golf development decreased, there was another factor. A construction methods of the boom era, architects and
seeded by September and is due to open in May 2014. portion of the blame can be attributed to many, but not builders can help to shape a more lean and healthy golf
Designed by Martin Hawtree, the project, which will also all, of the architects, contractors and developers active in industry for the future that promotes the aforementioned
include a new driving range and a three-hole academy, the period prior to the collapse. The echo chamber formed core fundamentals and successfully attracts people to the
has been completed to meet international standards, by this triumvirate’s repetitive lexicon, and their insatiable game. With golf rounds continuing to stagnate in the USA,
further raising the standing of golf courses in Belgium. desire for more ‘championship’ and ‘signature’ golf, it has become clear that the 7,200+ yard ‘championship’
SOL Golf completed further commissioned works in conspired to flood the market with courses long on yardage golf course model has failed to develop the game.
Belgium at the renowned Royal Waterloo Golf Club. The and short on charm. Mercifully, the construction of these King-Collins, a full service design/build firm, is perfectly
extensive renovation work continued throughout the SOL Golf completed work in Ullna, Sweden pedantic, bland creations has slowed to a trickle. positioned to take advantage of this new paradigm. We
summer in tandem with the recently completed initial phase In the long term, I believe history will show the ‘Great build elite, strategic golf courses at a below market price, as
of scheduled works at The Royal Latem Golf Club in Gent. at Tralee Golf Club. Working according to schedule, the Recession’ was necessary and important for golf. Only a our debut project in Tennessee proves. During the project,
A number of projects have also been completed in firm reconstructed the tenth hole and altered the practice cataclysmic event of this nature had the power to shift the firm’s principals spent more than 750 combined days
various locations across the UK, including work at the area before handing the course back to members in April. the entrenched values and motives of the stakeholders in working on site and the results of its intensive site-based
much anticipated course at Feddinch in St Andrews, In addition, SOL Golf procured a contract to construct golf development. approach are evident in the quality of the finished product.
Scotland, which has been designed by Tom Weiskopf. a large Heritage Lake and complete significant landscaping “Battle Creek is, in my opinion, potentially one of
Aided by benign weather conditions, the firm started works at Giggintown Stud in March, as well as building America’s – and thus the world’s – very best nine-hole
construction in April and exceeded expectations by fully two new holes at Carton House Golf Club in April. Located courses,” said Adam Lawrence, editor of Golf Course
shaping 13 holes in preparation for next year. Progress on on the club’s O’Meara course, which hosted the 2013 Irish Architecture, when visiting the course during the
shaping the remaining holes, as well as sand-capping and Open in June, the holes were officially opened for play on 7 construction and grow-in stage. “Rob and Tad’s key roles
seeding the entire course, will continue throughout 2014. September. The addition of the holes means that golfers can in envisioning and then delivering this project puts them
The course is expected to open in spring 2016 following now start and finish their games at the clubhouse. in elite company indeed. The work at Battle Creek is
the installation of an extensive drainage system and an 2014 is set to be a busy period as SOL Golf works on a remarkable: to take a flat, boring nine-hole course and build
advanced irrigation system. number of new commissions, as well as ongoing contractual something so visually dramatic and yet such damned good
Recently, SOL Golf embarked on the next phase of commitments to complete phased and remodelling projects fun to play is, in my opinion, one of the more impressive
remodelling works on both courses at Sunningdale Golf for existing clients. Foremost of these new commissions golf architectural achievements in recent years.”
Club, which will open for play in spring 2014. is The Angus course, located at Kingennie in Dundee, King-Collins is actively pursuing new construction and
The company has also continued to work in its native Scotland. The new 18-hole course has been designed by renovation projects, both domestically and internationally,
Ireland, completing a planned contract to add new Darren Clarke and work is scheduled to start in early 2014. and looks forward to continuing to make its mark on the
tees, pathways and bunkers at Ballybunion Old Course The five-star resort is due to open in spring 2016. golfing landscape and the wider industry.
throughout the winter period. In February, the company
collaborated with Brandon Johnson of Arnold Palmer For more on SOL Golf, see page 57 The 5th hole at Battle Creek Golf & Sporting Club in For more on King-Collins, see page 49
Architects to carry out another phase of remodelling works or visit www.solgolfconst.com South Pittsburg, Tennessee, USA or visit www.kingcollinsgolf.com
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Magic Hour Golf Photography Alan Rijks Golf Course Design
Meltdown Naturalselections
in the magic hour Dutch golf architect Alan Rijks provides an insight
Magic Hour’s Andy Hiseman, formerly a golf magazine publisher into the progress of some of his latest designs
and now a media and photographic agency owner, talks about
A
lan Rijks Golf Course Design is set for a busy
one of golf ’s most cost-effective marketing decisions year with many exciting projects in various
stages of development taking the firm from
Holland throughout Europe and beyond.
A
s the sun rose on a perfect August morning brochures, advertisements, calendars and even membership We are looking forward to the opening of the new
in 2012, I stepped to the edge of the 17th tee sales pitches. In 2014, Magic Hour photographers will nine holes at Golfbaan de Texelse to complement an
and, feeling like I wanted to throw my Nikon transform the imagery of golf courses across the UK and original nine that we built in the early 1990s. Golf Course
into the lake, I had my customary meltdown. Europe, all for as little as the price of a few fourballs. Our Architecture reported on the development in its July 2013
Surrounded by beauty at Cottesmore Golf Club, I was faced cart-driving, damp-footed, quietly cursing photographers edition, having visited when the site was still primarily
with the photographer’s equivalent of Sophie’s Choice: do I will find the transcendence and beauty of every golf course exposed sand. The course is now entirely grassed and
take this shot, that shot, or any one of a dozen others? and capture it with their Nikons, Canons and ‘good glass’. members are finding it difficult to resist the temptation to
With dawn’s early light streaming through the trees While very few golf operators invest in great test out their links game in advance of the official opening.
onto a manicured par three green, across a mirror-calm photography, I have yet to meet a single one who didn’t say It is any golf architect’s dream to work on a sandy
lake, each shot should have been gorgeous and impressed commissioning a portfolio of high-resolution photographs site and we have revelled in the opportunity to shape a
the client. You’d think I would be in heaven but instead was one of the best marketing decisions they ever made. dunescape that encourages the game to be played along
I was quietly cursing. If I didn’t get a move on, I’d have Just don’t get in my way in the 60 minutes after sunrise, the ground. The course lies alongside the primary dune
missed most of them. My demons were telling me that I and forgive me, but I must be on my way. The sun’s coming system that runs along the west coast of the small island of
should be standing somewhere else – hence the discreet through the clouds right over there, and I’m still over here… Texel and the contouring is more dramatic in areas closest
bad language – but I trusted my instincts and training, to these natural dunes. We’re very proud to see nature
took a deep breath and got the shot. Then I raced to catch For more on Magic Hour Golf Photography, see page 51 flourishing in what was previously a ploughed field.
the flagstick on the second hole at just the right moment or visit www.magichourgolf.com Of a number of other projects in the works for 2014, At Texel in Holland (above),
when the sunbeam hit it. Baku Golf Club is one of the most pioneering. It will be the dunescape is now grassed
With around 36 holes, a wedding setup, conference only the second course in Azerbaijan, helping to establish and nearly ready for play.
rooms and hotel shots to take within a day and a half in golf in a country that is passionate about sport. Rijks’ design (right) for the
unreliable weather, deliberation over a shot is dangerous The course has been designed to offer Azerbaijanis – course in Baku, the capital
of Azerbaijan, will help
and your golf photographer is a man (or woman) under who are likely be completely new to golf – with a playable
introduce golf to the country
pressure. Planning ahead is not always an available and compelling introduction to the game. At the same
luxury, but lend us a fast golf cart and we’ll put our foot time, it can be set up to challenge experienced players from
down to capture those picture-perfect ‘magic hours’ that the expatriate population. With teeing options from 2,136
don’t come along all that often. to 2,900 yards, the nine-hole par-35 starts and finishes with
Your golf course photographer will save you from waking par fives, and includes three par-three holes. The design
at 4am to catch the sunrise on your golf course and he or also includes a practice range and three practice greens.
she will stay until sunset. In between, your photographer Situated alongside a lake that members will be able
will discover the angles that will make your golf course to use for sailing, the development will be a wonderful
look its very best, with art, technique and vast patience. opportunity for locals and expats to enjoy outdoor activity.
Photoshoots like these provide images that speak for –
and pay for – themselves, enabling you to revolutionise your The 17th hole at Cottesmore’s Griffin Course: For more on Alan Rijks Golf Course Design,
marketing collateral, such as your website, e-mails, posters, where the meltdown happened see page 19 or visit www.alanrijks.com
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EGCOA leads the way Directory
with
Vision 2020 Welcome to the supplier directory section
of GCA Green Pages 2014
In the following pages you’ll find contact and company
information for suppliers of a wide range of products and
services related to golf design and maintenance.
Lodewijk Klootwijk, EGCOA director, believes that analysing the You can search for companies by category in the index
section at the start of the directory, and then find full details
past will help improve the future of the European golf industry of the company in the A-Z listing section.
For the most comprehensive, up-to-date catalogue of
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he European Golf Course Owners Association Klootwijk, EGCOA director. “By undertaking this directory at www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages
(EGCOA) has launched Vision 2020, its latest extensive research project, we aim to provide golf course
research project. The project aims to analyse owners with a tool they can use as a backbone to their
statistics, data, and past and present trends in the strategic decision making for the coming years. Vision
European golf industry to gain an overview and establish 2020 will continue to be an excellent market insight for
future goals for the industry over the next six years. the future. We plan to benchmark the data collected and
By aligning the knowledge and experience of the release the results on an annual basis.”
association’s 1,000 members – who belong to 13 The EGCOA will release its latest project outcomes in
different national owner associations – the EGCOA May 2014 and will also hold a roadshow to present the
plans to host national Vision 2020 developmental findings to its national associations.
sessions led by hospitality and change management
consultant Sander Allegro. For more on the EGCOA,
“Uniting the voices of our members will play a key see page 33 or visit
role in the development of the project,” says Lodewijk www.egcoa.eu/vision-2020
Photo: Mark Alexander
Modry Las in Poland is one of the EGCOA’s 1,000 members
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Active Leisure Contracts Advanced Irrigation Alan Rijks Golf Course Design Arden Lea Irrigation
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info@activeleisurecontracts.co.uk Alan Rijks Golf Course Design, established more than www.ardenleairrigation.co.uk
www.activeleisurecontracts.co.uk Advanced Irrigation has been operating at its premises 25 years ago, is a full service international golf course
in Blakes Cross for the past 16 years. We design, install design firm located in Amsterdam. For more than 40 years, Arden Lea has built a solid
Active Leisure Contracts supplies and installs a number and maintain irrigation on golf courses, football pitches, The company provides golf course feasibility studies, reputation for providing and installing quality golf
of products and services for golf courses and driving greyhound tracks, horse arenas, greenhouses and private golf course and field design, construction design course irrigation systems. Our reputation has been
ranges. These include: residential areas. We supply water when and where you services, as well as restoration and renovation design earned through our unparalleled expertise in irrigation
• Teeturf NF – a proven all-weather non-filled nylon, need it, and offer: services. An integral part of the service is Alan Rijks’ technology and back-up service, our commitment
artificial grass tee system. Exceptionally hard-wearing • F ull system installation/new projects first-hand, on-the-ground involvement in the project. to high standards of installation and our association
and easy to maintain with no infill to go hard or top • U pgrades to existing systems full or phased Alan Rijks Golf Course Design has a proven track with leading irrigation equipment manufacturers. As a
up. Blends naturally into surroundings avoiding the • M aintenance/repair call outs record of successful golf design projects located in completely self-contained company, we rely on our own
need for unpopular and unsightly winter tee mats. • Water storage tank installations various parts in the world in any type of environment, well-maintained plant and equipment, rather than using
Suitable for tee lines and is able to take full tee pegs • M ole plough and trenching services soil or climate. The projects vary from straightforward subcontractors or hired in plant.
or shots played directly off the surface. Popular with • S hort finding/cable repairs golf courses to resorts that include houses, apartments, We are based in the north west of England and,
players for comfort and flexibility • Yearly start-up/shut-down contracts hotels and infrastructure. Alan’s experience covers more in our early years, we installed golf course irrigation
• Pathgrass – natural looking artificial grass spike • D elivery service than 65 projects in various locations in Europe, Asia systems at courses such as Royal Birkdale, one of the
resistant paths available in a range of colours, • L arge product range trade counter. and Africa. Open Championship courses, Formby and Lytham
thicknesses and densities Alan is a senior member of the European Institute of Green Drive. As our reputation spread, we undertook
• Rubaflex – in-situ laid spike resistant paths or driving We are the main agents for Rain Bird and we also supply Golf Course Architects, which represents Europe’s most installations further afield and now cover all of the UK
range flooring in attractive, hard wearing rubber a wide range of high quality durable products from qualified and experienced golf course architects. and Ireland.
• Actigrass golf – a range of artificial grass surfaces for various other companies such as Hunter, Grundfos, By designing golf courses that enhance the natural We are the main irrigation contractors at the world-
putting greens, miniature golf, driving range outfields Unidelta Star and ITT Ireland (Lowara Pumps). environment, Alan Rijks has twice won the Dutch renowned Wentworth Club and have installed irrigation
and target greens. Our products include valves, galvanised fittings, Rain National Environmental Prize for golf courses. He also systems at a number of premier links courses including
Bird sprinklers and products, pipes, hoses, compression designed the Dutch Golf course Gaasterland, which Southport and Ainsdale, West Lancashire and North
fittings, water storage tanks, pumps and fountains. became the first golf course in Europe with a Green Berwick, which are all used for final Open qualification.
Label issued by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture. We have also worked on the west coast of Ireland at
leading clubs such as Ballybunion, Lahinch and Tralee.
We have also worked on European PGA courses such as
Forest of Arden.
18 GCA Green Pages 2014 19Companies A-Z
American Society of Astral SNG Atlas Turf International Audubon International
Golf Course Architects Smirnovskaja Street, 25 P.O. Box 4731 120 Defreest Drive
125 N. Executive Drive Building 10, Office 503 LaGrange Troy
Suite 302 Moscow Georgia New York
Brookfield RUSA-109052 30241 12180
WI 53005 Russia USAA USAA
USA
Contact: Carlo Fontana, Contact: John Holmes Contact: Joellen Lampman, Associate Director of
Contact: Chad Ritterbusch, Executive Director Irrigation and Fluid Handling Director Tel: +1 706 881 2430 Environmental Programs
Tel: +1 262 7865960 Tel: +7 495 6656011 info@atlasturf.com Tel: +1 518 7679051
Fax: +1 262 7865919 Fax: +7 495 6656011 www.atlasturf.com Fax: +1 518 7679076
info@asgca.org cfontana@astralpool.ru joellen@auduboninternational.org
www.asgca.org www.fluidra.ru Atlas Turf International provides turf on a global scale as www.auduboninternational.org
@ASGCA a worldwide distributor of the highest quality turfgrasses
International group Fluidra – which develops for golf courses and sports fields. Atlas Turf offers the Audubon International is one of the world’s best-known
Founded in 1946 by 14 leading architects, the American applications for the sustainable use of water – recently most sought-after genetically pure, licensed and certified and most respected environmental education and
Society of Golf Course Architects is a non-profit acquired Russian company Akva-Landschaft, one of warm season turfgrasses including paspalum, ultra certification organisations. For more than 25 years, the
organisation comprised of experienced golf course Russia’s Rain Bird distributors. The acquisition has dwarf bermudagrass, bermudagrass and zoysia. non-profit organisation has successfully protected and
designers located throughout the USA and Canada. strengthened Fluidra’s irrigation business units. Partnering with Pure Seed Testing and Tee-2-Green, sustained the natural environment of around 2,500 golf
Members have to go through a rigorous two-year While Fluidra aims to become the world’s leading Atlas Turf now offers superior cool season turfgrasses, courses in the USAA and across the globe.
application process, which includes the peer review of group devoted to applications for the sustainable use including bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass and The organisation’s Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
four representative golf courses, to enable them to counsel of water. fescue. More than a supplier, Atlas Turf collaborates Program for Golf helps golf courses protect the
in all aspects of golf course design and remodelling. The company’s significant expansion in Asia-Pacific, with clients to provide complete grassing solutions from environment and preserve the natural heritage of the
America and the Middle East has placed it as one of selection stages through to grow-in phases. game by improving efficiency and minimising the
the global leaders in sustainable water treatment, pools, Extensive experience in the golf industry, knowledge impact of course operations. It is a vital resource for
fluid handling and irrigation systems. of worldwide distribution channels, relationships with golf courses wanting to enhance valuable natural areas
Astral SNG – Fluidra’s Russian subsidiary – designs, the leading turf experts, and alliances with the world’s and wildlife habitats, while making a difference and
supplies and installs full irrigation systems for golf and premier golf associations give Atlas Turf an unparalleled earning recognition.
large turf projects. It also provides ponds and lakes position in the global turfgrass market. For greens, tees, Audubon International’s prestigious Signature
aeration systems, water treatment solutions, fountains fairways, and roughs, and sports fields of every kind, Atlas Program goes a step further by starting sustainability
and other solutions for water-related issues. Turf is the global choice for the finest turfgrasses available. planning at the beginning stages of a course’s
The coverage of the Russian market is provided by development. By working closely with planners,
a large warehouse in Moscow, two subsidiaries with architects, managers and key stakeholders, the Signature
warehouses in Krasnodar for the south of Russia, in Program helps to implement sustainable design
St Petersburg for the north-west, and two offices in and management practices so both economic and
Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. The company expects to environmental objectives are achieved over time. The
expand further in 2014. organisation’s Classic Program is similar to the Signature
The team has completed several golf projects in Program in structure and rigour, but is designed for
Russia and Commonwealth of Independence States, as properties undergoing significant renovation.
well as many large turf projects for private, commercial
and municipal customers.
20 GCA Green Pages 2014 21Companies A-Z
Azalea Barenbrug Bathgate Silica Sand British Association of
Upper Cowgrove 33 Perkins Road Arclid Quarry Golf Course Constructors
Heath Farm Rougham Industrial Estate Congleton Road Savannah
Heath Rd East Bury St Edmuds Sandbach 32 New Road
Petersfield Suffolk Cheshire Ringwood
Hants IP30 9ND CW11 4SN Hampshire
GU31 4HT UK UK BH24 3AU
UK UK
Tel: +44 1359 272000 Tel: +44 1270 762828
Contact: Sean Noble, Managing Director Fax: +44 1359 272001 sales@bathgatesilica.co.uk Contact: Brian Pierson, Chairman
Tel: +44 1730 711920 info@baruk.co.uk www.bathgatesilica.co.uk Tel: +44 1425 475584
Fax: +44 1730 711217 www.barenbrug.co.uk Fax: +44 7768 170033
sean@theazaleagroup.com Bathgate Silica Sand has been established for more than secretary@bagcc.org.uk
www.theazaleagroup.com Barenbrug - a grass expert since 1904. 60 years and is a leading producer and supplier of sand, www.bagcc.org.uk
We’re a specialist grass seed breeder who has been root zones and top dressing mixes for golf clubs and
Does your business need to attract golfers? devising superb grass seed mixtures for top golf courses sports pitches throughout the UK. These products can The British Association of Golf Course Constructors was
There are 7.5 million golfers in Europe and 4.3 around the world. be supplied both in bulk and bagged formats. founded in the early 1970s to promote professionalism
million of them reside in the UK and Ireland. Azalea’s Get in touch with the experts and share our passion Our sand and soil blends have been developed over in the expanding market of new golf courses. Since then,
business is to help deliver your key messages to your for grass. many years and all our mixes are produced using our the association has won the respect of the industry, with
core audience. high purity silica sand, which is washed, screened to size, many of the finest golf course architects selecting its
Offering a complete marketing and public relations heat treated and blended to a fine uniform consistency, members for their projects.
service, Azalea understands the overwhelming choice of before being graded using the latest equipment. Our Over the years, the association’s members have
communication channels available in the golf and leisure products have numerous applications associated with carried out work for the Royal & Ancient, the English
sectors, and our knowledge of these markets enables us to golf courses, bowling greens, astro turf surfaces, football Golf Union, the British and International Golf
fast-track your PR and marketing messages. pitches, tennis courts and rugby pitches. Greenkeepers Association, leading hotel chains and
Azalea understands what drives golfers to make their Extensive industry experience and the highest more than 1,000 private clients, working extensively in
purchasing decisions – whether it’s a holiday, a resort degree of personal service are the company’s winning the UK, mainland Europe, North America and Asia.
property, a membership or the latest golf equipment. combination. Over the years, our team of technical Its membership criteria coupled with its code of
Discover how many of Europe’s leading resorts and experts has faced many challenging turf management practice ensures that clients receive high standards of
developments are benefiting from our carefully planned problems. The team is able to draw on a wealth of personal and professional services throughout their
marketing and business solutions. in-depth knowledge and lengthy experience to provide construction projects, with grow-in and long-term
detailed advice on material suitability and maintenance maintenance options always available.
to meet any customer requirements. The association provides golf course construction,
reconstruction of greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation,
reservoirs, drainage and renovations. The members
include construction managers, shapers, cultivation,
finishing teams and maintenance workers.
22 GCA Green Pages 2014 23Companies A-Z
Carousel Golfing Carrick Design CDTS Christy O’Connor Jnr Golf
2 Tivoli Court 255 Duncan Mill Road CDTS North West 43 Goatstown Road
Tivoli Road Suite 302 Alport Farm Dundrum
Cheltenham Don Mills Overton Heath Lane Dublin 14
Gloucestershire Ontario Malpas Ireland
GL50 2TD M3B 3H9 Cheshire
UK Canada SY14 7DG Tel: +353 1 2980660
UK Fax: +353 1 2980537
Contact: Mike Waldron, Owner Contact: Doug Carrick, Commercial Director info@cocjnr.com
Tel: +44 1242 702967 Tel: +1 416 4476295 Contact: James Thomson www.cocjnr.com
Fax: +44 1242 702967 Fax: +1 416 4476334 Tel: +44 1948 861088
info@carouselgolfing.com doug@carrickdesign.com Fax: +44 1948 860005
www.carouselgolfing.com www.carrickdesign.com james@cdts.info Over the past 20 years, legendary World Cup and Ryder
www.cdts-ltd.co.uk Cup player Christy O’Connor Jnr has dedicated most
Carousel Golfing has supplied golf clubs and resorts Carrick Design’s clients have benefited from the of his attention to golf course architecture and his
with golf bag lockers and storage racking for the past specialised knowledge the company has gained as an CDTS is recognised as the UK’s leading specialist portfolio now consists of more than 30 golf courses
15 years. As more demands have been put on clubs award-winning, international provider of golf course seeding contractor, offering a nationwide service with throughout Europe.
to provide members with locker facilities, battery design services since 1985. a full range of conventional seeding equipment and The quality of his work has earned him a reputation
charging and electric trolley storage, the efficient use of Its experience encompasses the design of a wide range seven hydroseeding machines of varying capacity. The as one of the finest golf course architects in the industry,
valuable space has become more important. Carousel of projects from golf/residential communities and golf company operates from offices in Cambridge, Cheshire, so much so that his talent and expertise are now being
Golfing provides a solution to this problem with its resorts to public golf courses and exclusive private clubs. Gloucestershire and Scotland. sought on an international level.
rotating carousel lockers and racking. Not only does the The Carrick Design team’s history of managing Hydroseeding is the process of spraying a mix of Christy has spent more than 30 years playing
company provide space efficient units, but customers mountainous settings, flat sites, rocky terrain, poorly seed, mulch, fertilisers and binders onto a substrate, professionally, which has given him the opportunity to
also gain from benefits, such as complying with health drained soils, environmentally sensitive sites and which can vary from topsoil to rough rocky faces. compete on many of the world’s greatest golf courses.
and safety requirements with easy bag handling. irregularly shaped properties is demonstrative of its The technique is used when conventional seeding He incorporates much of this experience into his designs
technical excellence. It has built its reputation on is inappropriate due to the nature of the soil or site by creating championship standard golf courses, which
turning challenging terrain into extraordinary features. conditions being too steep, too wet or inaccessible with are suitable for the varying skill levels of all golfers.
conventional seeding equipment. A hallmark of any great golf course designer is to
Hydroseeding can be a particularly useful method preserve the natural lie of the land. This is the simple
of establishing vegetation on golf courses, particularly design philosophy by which Christy O’Connor Jnr and
on highly mobile, light soils, as well as bunker faces and his team adhere to. By creating a golf course seamlessly
steep banks. Specifications can be tailored to individual with nature, the team preserves something beautiful to
areas, for instance the use of wildflowers in rough areas. enjoy for years to come.
Being non-weather dependent means we are able to Christy O’Connor Jnr is a senior member of the
access otherwise inaccessible areas such as waterlogged European Institute of Golf Course Architects and he
sites, which can be reached by using the hydroseeders’ is currently working on projects in Ireland, France,
series of hoses and powerful pumps, leaving the Hungary and Portugal.
prepared area untouched by machinery.
24 GCA Green Pages 2014 25Companies A-Z
Clive Barber Photography Create Golf Creative Golf Design DAR Golf Construction
346 Horsham Ave Zahradnicka 60 6 Barony Way Tuckmill
Toronto Bratislava Chester Baltinglass
Ontario 82108 CH4 7NP County Wicklow
M2R 1G6 Slovakia UK Ireland
Canada
Contact: Jonathan Davison, Golf Course Designer Contact: Ken Moodie, Director Contact: James D’Arcy, Managing Director
Contact: Clive Barber, Photographer Tel: +421 908 358497 Tel: +44 1244 659265 Tel: +353 87 2573550
Tel: +1 416 4105199 info@creategolf.com Fax: +44 1244 659265 Fax: +353 59 6481723
clive@clivebarber.com www.creategolf.com mail@creativegolfdesign.com dargolf@eircom.net
www.clivebarber.com www.creativegolfdesign.com www.dargolf.com
Create Golf is an experienced golf course design
Clive Barber is an accomplished golf photographer company specialising in the design and creation of new Creative Golf Design aims to provide imaginative and DAR Golf Construction is a family-run company that
internationally recognised for consistently capturing the golf facilities and the renovation of existing traditional practical solutions for golf course projects. The practice has specialised in the construction and revamping of
splendour and character of a golf course. His attention golf courses. has developed a network of consultants – including Ken golf courses and sports pitches throughout Ireland, the
to detail and commitment to producing a quality We believe that a truly great golf course is discovered Brown, PGA professional and BBC TV commentator – to UK and across the globe since 1973.
product can be seen in his images. and created in the ground and it is our philosophy to provide a holistic design and consultancy service for In the past, our projects ranged from revamping a
Clive has a professional, yet relaxed and flexible, spend more time working direct with the landscape new golf developments and the remodelling established single bunker in Galway to shaping a new golf course
working manner. Using his own visual style, Clive works at every stage of the project. Working closely with the facilities. It has experience of working in more than 15 in Beijing, with each project receiving the attention to
closely with his clients to ensure his images successfully shaper and the construction team, we enhance the countries throughout Europe and is also looking to apply detail we are renowned for. We cater for every aspect
meet their marketing needs and always complement the details and deliver the finest possible product to the the knowledge gained in new markets further afield. involved in golf course construction and have the
golf course. Golf photography has taken Clive across client. We take each project as an individual entity and The principle philosophy of the practice is to design knowledge, skill and staff to complete all phases of
Canada, the USAA, the UK and Ireland, enabling him to strive to bring back tradition and fun into modern golf golf courses that promote the enjoyment of golf. By construction to a world class standard. We have invested
photograph some of the world’s best golf destinations course design. sensitive, skilful and inspirational design, a rather in low ground pressure machinery and equipment,
for a variety of clients including golf clubs, golf Currently we are working on a number of ordinary piece of land can be transformed into a golf which enables us to work with minimal disruption to
architects, golf magazines, book publishers, advertising interesting projects throughout Europe and have course of distinctive quality and character. The practice existing courses.
agencies and more. just completed a new golf course at the Penati Golf does not believe in simply imposing the golf course Many clubs benefit from our revolutionary bunker
With nearly 30 years’ experience as a professional Resort, which is set within the sandy pine forests of the on the landscape, but instead working with it and base SportBond. With SportBond, bunkers of sand are
advertising photographer and more than 15 years Zahorie region, Slovakia. enhancing the natural qualities of the land where they placed directly onto our uniquely bonded base, which
specialising in golf photography, Clive brings a wealth of can be preserved. This approach is in harmony with the is completely porous. Our product is mixed giving it a
knowledge to each project. principles of sustainable golf development, which will consistent strength throughout. Water filters through the
find favour with planners and environmental groups, sand and into the SportBond layer where it is provided
thereby easing the permitting procedures and saving the with an easier path to the drainage, eliminating sand
client unnecessary extra expenditure. wash, soil erosion and flooding. This helps keep bunkers
player-friendly all year round and reduces maintenance
required, which is a great benefit to golf clubs.
26 GCA Green Pages 2014 27Companies A-Z
David Williams Golf Design Diamond Golf Architects DLF-TRIFOLIUM DMK Golf Design
18 Francis Avenue Elsdonklaan 20 Ny Oestergade 9 2755 NW Crossing Drive
Rhos-on-Sea Wilrijk Roskilde Suite 225
Colwyn Bay 2610 DK 4000 Bend
North Wales Belgium Denmark Oregon
LL28 4DW 97701
UK Contact: Dimitri van Hauwaert, Architect Contact: Mogens Toft Jensen, Head of Product and USAA
Tel: +32 497 555544 Market Management
Contact: David Williams info@diga.be Tel: +45 46 330368 Contact: David McLay Kidd, President
Tel: +44 1492 512070 www.diga.be Fax: +45 46 320830 Tel: +1 541 3300400
david@williamsgolf.co.uk mtj@dlf.dk Fax: +1 541 3300424
www.williamsgolf.co.uk Dimitri Van Hauwaert is fast becoming one of Europe’s www.dlf.com dmk@dmkgolfdesign.com
most prolific golf architects and his reputation is among www.dmkgolfdesign.com
As golf course architects, clubhouse architects and the best in the field. Despite only trading as Diamond DLF-TRIFOLIUM offers a complete top quality
masterplanners, David Williams Golf Design (DWGD) Golf Architects for five years, Dimitri has been involved portfolio of grass seed for golf. All the offered grass seed David McLay Kidd and his team deliver the highest level
has been responsible for more than 30 new courses in in more than 40 projects to date. These range from varieties are ranked highly on the recommended lists in of creative golf course design and client service in any
the UK and Europe over the last 20 years. DWGD takes small renovation briefs, to complete course redesigns Europe. The top varieties include: global region. DMK Golf Design’s success is the result
projects from inception through to construction and in prestigious clubs across Belgium, France, the • Agrostis stolonifera: Cobra Nova, Independence 1 of David’s hands-on approach and his inspiration from
completion. The consistent high quality of the courses Netherlands, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Montenegro and CY2 nature and the history of the game.
has led to many inclusions within ‘best new course of and more. • Agrostis capilaris: Arrowtown and Greenspeed David introduced himself to the golfing world by
the year’ designations. With around 15 years of experience and as • Agrostis canina: Villa 1 and Legendary building the first course at Bandon Dunes Resort before
As a former consultant to the PGA European Tour, a winner of several industry awards, Dimitri is • Perennial ryegrass: Clementine, Monroe, Dickens 1, the age of 30. He designed Nanea, Charles Schwab’s private
David Williams was responsible for the design of many extremely knowledgeable across all areas of golf course Chardin, Dylan and Mercitwo enclave in Hawaii, and the exclusive Queenwood in the UK.
new tournament courses throughout Europe. Along architecture, from turf consultancy and maintenance to • Chewings fescue: Humbolt, Greensleeves, Troville, Ensuing successes included the renowned Castle Course at
with Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo, David Williams design and build. Being well connected, he recognises Brahms and Greenmile St Andrews and the Dunes Course at Machrihanish.
designed the highly acclaimed Stadium Course at PGA the specialist skills required and employs suitable people • Slender creeping red fescue: Cezanne, Turner 1, For mogul John Huntsman, David and team turned
Golf Catalunya in northern Spain, which was voted the to work alongside him. He has also consulted with some Beudin, Amarone and Albertine. a pan flat prairie in Idaho into a wetland sanctuary for
number one course in Spain. It was also included in the of the best in the industry to create some successful golfers and wildlife. In Bend, Oregon, they created a
top five courses in Europe in recent publications. collaborations. As part of our Professional Seed Technology package, challenging inland links course and have recently carved
By providing detailed drawings and specifications, While some may be fazed by courses created by we also offer seeds treated with the patented iSeed courses in the jungles of Fiji and Nicaragua. They will
DWGD designs quality courses at affordable costs. The designers such as Harry Colt and Tom Simpson, Dimitri or Promicro. Both treatments contain nutrients for open new courses in South Korea, Washington State and
company’s philosophy that the information provided is able to show respect for their acclaimed design improved establishment and growth. Portugal in 2014 and 2015.
should equal that in architectural and engineering fields features, while also bringing something fresh and DLF TRIFOLIUM provides the best solutions for DMK Golf Design employs designers, shapers,
ensures courses are built to budget and on time. This has innovative to each project, fulfilling the client brief. tees, fairways and greens. agronomists, and computer-aided design experts and
resulted in many repeat orders from major clients. Diamond’s client portfolio includes Royal Belgium, has expanded beyond course design to offer complete
DWGD is also particularly active in the remodelling Royal Antwerp, Royal Zoute and the new 27-hole build services including construction supervision,
and appraisal of existing golf courses throughout the championship course in Knokke. project management and design/build.
UK and mainland Europe. Current projects include The design and construction techniques used on each
Real Golf de Pedreña in Spain and Golf Club de project are unique to the golf design industry, promising
Lausanne in Switzerland. exceptional value and unparalleled results.
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