I Am A Golf Course Architect

What is your definition of golf? Golf is about being able to play in a large open grass field area; where an individual can use a golf club to hit a golf ball into a series of small holes in the ground to score points from a distance. The importance of each club varies from using a pitching wedge, the irons from four to eight, and the driver. However, my goal in playing golf is being able to get proficient at performing the technique of a full swing.

The health benefits of golf have a much greater impact on our well being than we may have realized. Golf is a game of stimulation. It can stimulate both our brains and our bodies, because it is a challenging

Imagine the sun bursting through the trees for the first time of the new day, the smell of freshly cut grass still potent to your nose as you tee the ball up for a round of golf in the cool mist of a spring morning. "That is what brings you back every time, the smell of the air, the coolness of the whether and the beautiful surroundings that make every shot enjoyable." (Suess, PI) This is the game of golf in its finest and most exquisite time to many people and many people it has touched in its long history. Golf is a lifestyle and not just games to people that are avid in playing. The game of golf has a history that is rich in technological advances and personal accomplishments, which through time has shown to shape

When I moved back to Colombia after one year in the states, I knew two things: 1) I wanted to see more of the world and 2) golf was more than just a game; to me, it could be a way of life. So, I got serious. I began preparing myself for tournament play. I golfed every single day. I had gotten a late start, so I had a lot of work to do to catch up to my peers. I either practiced for two hours or played for four. In time, I’ve learned to see golf as a metaphor for how life works. You're always trying to “score” the best you possibly can.

Golf is a game of skill. To be an avid golfer, there are so many techniques and skills to master. Even the slightest movement can change your hit from hitting it straight onto the green to slicing the ball into the trees. There are very few that are masters at this sport. In Los Angeles, California there are 10 golf courses, while in Oxford, Ohio there is only one.

This report is designed with two purposes. The first is to provide golf courses with options to help increase the number of golfers they bring in and retain. By increasing their participation levels courses will see a marked increase in the profits they are able to generate. Secondly this report will supply individuals unfamiliar with golf a look inside the game and what is being done to improve it.

No two golf courses are the same. A basketball player or soccer player plays on a field or court that is always the same size and the hoop or goal is in the same location. Each golf course can be different lengths and the holes are in different locations. Additionally, obstacles will be placed in the golfers path to further challenge their route to the hole. One such obstacle is sand traps. When my ball lands in one of these it is no day at the beach. Trying to hit the ball out of the sand can add several strokes to my score. Putting on each course also involves the skill of reading the greens. Breaks and elevations have to be factored in or the ball can land up further away from the hole then it was before the

With a potential and professional team of golf course development, you can show an exciting landscaped area to golf lovers. This would help you in long run as well and help you popularize your golf course. Additionally, you can save your lots of money on constructing the land again and again with professional

A 2013 study from the National Golf Foundation found that the industry lost 4.7 million golfers since 2005 (Hwang). Also, many people who are not involved in the golf industry, speculate, that it is in severe decline and believe that one should not take up golf course design as their professional career. This however is far from

Golf is a game of passion, frustration and integrity. Many think that golf is a simple game and they would be right in many ways, but simple and easy are two different things that often get confused. Golf could be considered an art form such as when a painter has to use the correct technique, bushes and paint a golfer has to use the correct technique, clubs and accessories. It is a game that needs constant work you will never master it this frustrates most but is why I have such a passion for the game. There is always room for improvement this is what the famous Bobby Jones was meaning when he said “No-one will ever have golf under his thumb. No round ever will be so good it could not have been better. Perhaps this is why golf is the greatest of games. You are not

The game of golf evolved from a similar game played in Scotland 600 years ago that involved sheep herders hitting pebbles with sticks that they found lying on the ground. Golf soon captivated the Scottish nobility and quickly spread throughout the United Kingdom and then the rest of Europe. Since then, golf has progressed from using crude sticks as clubs and playing on any open field to the innovative, aerodynamic golf clubs used today and well-manicured golf courses with artificial hazards ("A Brief History of Golf"). In order for a golf course to be profitable, it must be managed meticulously with constant attention given to effective marketing and proper maintenance.

Unfortunately, the golf industry is out of balance with the number of courses (supply) outweighing the number of golfers looking to play a round of golf (demand). Course owners struggle to attract rounds. In order to stay competitive in today’s market, you need to have differentiators that set you apart from your competitors. This module enhances the golfer’s experience at those courses that have it and they have a decided advantage over the competition with all other things being equal. If you are looking to attract more rounds, use the Golfer Experience Module to make the round more enjoyable resulting in more rounds and revenue.

Although being a professional golfer has always piqued my interests, the engineering field has steadily become a passion of mine with each passing school. My career goal is to become an architect in a top-notch engineering firm, as I feel this occupation will allow me to manage the construction of well-designed buildings and landscapes that benefit my community both financially and socially. In other words, I hope to be a community leader through applications of architectural design. If I were accepted into the "Learning Science through Golf" Academy, I would be able to gain invaluable insight into foundational concepts underlying architecture. For example, the details behind golf course design have always intrigued me. What kind of grass

The St-Prime golf course is a challenging 18-hole golf course for local and visiting golf players. Panels and engineered wood products ensured the project was completed within a tight schedule to allow for timely occupancy that took place in May 2003, as the new season began. The project architects wanted to use a product that reflected the regional reliance on forest products and aluminum manufacturing’s. It is built to provide expanded services; the new building is a true platform for wood construction, both from the inside and the outside. The Construction for this project began in September, at the end of the 2002 golf season. Wood is showcased throughout the two storey’s, 435 m2 (4,700 ft2) building, both structurally and architecturally. The exposed structural roof frame, combined with wood

The working environment on a golf course is dangerous and also can be nice. The dangerous side of it is that they are outside all the time and the people working could be a long ways from