Design Approach
Key is Communication... Begins by
listening to the client... Understanding what they want to achieve... How will you
position the development?...What are your development goals?
"The Arthur Hills Group has taken golf in the western United States to a new level.
Our members response to the artistry of their work at Ironbridge has been off the
charts. We value their hands-on approach to design and their commitment to supporting
our long term marketing objectives."
- Marguerite Brogan
Lehman Brothers
Develop the Routing... If a residential
community, work closely with the land planner, engineer, other team members... Design
workshop... Use of latest technology... Computer graphics and simulations.
"The reputation of every golf course community is measured first by the quality
of the golf course. In communities with an Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates
designed course, one can be assured that the real estate around the golf course
will always be a wise investment."
- Scott Kauffman
Golfweek
Utilize Industry Resources... Permitting
and approvals process... Recommend qualified golf course contractors, agronomists,
irrigation consultants, golf course superintendents...
"Arthur truly understands how to integrate the golf course into the natural lay
of the land, creating many different playing options; and I love that."
- Robert Kolb
The Melrose Company
How to Measure Success?... Strategic
angles of tees, fairways and bunkers... Visual impact... Challenging yet fair...
Enhance and preserve the physical environment... Complement the overall development
goals...
"The River Course is most accommodating in terms of maintainability. The team at
Arthur Hills designed a course that is not only challenging and fun to play, but
can be maintained without any undue hardship. Designing with the end product in
mind, they certainly addressed the desires of our membership."
- Byron Lash
Lowes Island Club
"The success of the golf course in a good marketplace depends on the golf experience;
that experience relates to course design, customer service and course conditions.
Golfers will want to play your course again (absolutely essential) and tell others
about their good experience when the experience is positive because of the above
three factors."
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Arthur Hills