Golf - Development Project Services


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Introduction

Golf – Development prides itself in being successfully involved on many large International Golf Projects over the last 30 years.

The objectives of Golf - Development have always been to assist and advise the Investor and Main Contractor in realizing an exclusive quality product and at the same time reduce any unnecessary costs.

Designing a Golf project can be an interesting experience but the cost of making mistakes in the initial Planning phase can have enormous financial repercussions at a later point in time.

Golf – Development uniquely offers the client a 24 hour / 365 day a year, hands on assistance in all matters appertaining to Golf.

Golf – Development would assist the Investor in the intricacies of planning, constructing and the operating of a major Golf project because it is imperative that the correct decisions are made in the early stages of the Planning phase. This will help prevent unnecessary costs later in the Project.

Golf - Developments knowledge of the Golf Industry comes from years of hands-on experience within the Golf business at all levels including working on the PGA European Tour.

Golf - Development has also a comprehensive knowledge of the International Tourist Industry which in many cases can be invaluable to the Client in the planning and development of a Tourist related Golf Resort.

Golf – Development would assist the Investor and Main Contractor in all Golf related matters throughout the duration of the Project, from the Planning Phase through to the opening of the Operation of the facility and beyond.

Consultancy Services

Selection of the Golf-Course type and also of the Golf Course Architect etc.

1). Assist the Client in the selection of the type of Golf Course which would be most suitable for the particular Project.
2). Assist the Client and the Planning Department on the best location of certain Golf related elements i.e. Club House, Driving Range, Training Area, Maintenance Area, Parking Area etc.
3). Provide the Client with a suitable list of Golf Architects and assist in the selection of the Architect for the Golf Course Design.

Consultancy Services

4). Assist in preparing Tender documents for the Client for the RFP of the Golf Course Architects.
5). Assist in the analysis and evaluation of the returned RFP’s (Tender Documents).

Notes:
There are many different types of Golf Course design and it is important that the Golf Course is right for the Project.
The same is to be said of Golf Architects, as all Architects have their own style and it is necessary to have a Design which fits the particular Project and what is even more important, the selected Architect should be given the brief by the Investor, to design a course for the type of Golfer who will play the course.

Selection of the Golf Course Construction Company

1). Assist the Client in the selection of a Golf Course Construction Company which would be suitable for the particular Project.
2). Assist the Client in preparing the detailed Tender documents for the RFP of the Golf Course Construction Companies.
3). Assist in the analysis and evaluation of the returned RFP’s (Tender Documents).

Notes:
In some cases it could be advisable to employ key Golf Course Construction specialists such as Project Managers, Shapers, Irrigation specialists etc. and they could then co-ordinate the work with a local Construction company. This could be a valuable cost saving exercise by using local personnel and thus saving the cost of mobilizing a large amount of heavy earth moving machinery.

Selection of the Golf Course Irrigation Company

1). Assist the Client in the selection of a suitable Golf Course Irrigation Company.
2). Assist the Client in negotiating detailed contract documents for the Golf Course Irrigation Installation and Pumping Station.

Construction Phase

1). Attend regular Construction meetings in an advisory capacity for the Client and the Planning department.
2). Visit Construction site at regular intervals to assess progress and control vital elements on behalf of the Client and Planning department.
3). Provide access if necessary, to International Agronomic specialists and also International Turf Research Laboratories for the testing and evaluating of the soil texture.
4). Assist in providing a Photo documentation system for quality control purposes.

During the Entire Construction Phase Golf-Development will be available at all times for Consultation on Golf related Issues as well as meeting with the Client on a regular basis.

Golf Course Equipment Acquisition

1). Provide the Client with a list of required Course Maintenance Machinery and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Greens and Fairway Mowers etc).
2). Provide the Client with a list of required Course Maintenance Utility Vehicles and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Tractors, Trailers, Excavators etc).
3). Provide the Client with a list of required Course Maintenance Tools and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Hole Cutters, Shovels, Forks, Hedge Trimmers, Rakes etc).
4). Provide the Client with a list of required Maintenance Shop Machinery and Tools and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Hydraulic Lift, Grinding Machines etc).
5). Provide the Client with a list of required Course Equipment and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Flags & Poles, Hole Inserts, Tees and Distance Markers etc).
6). Provide the Client with a list of required Golf Carts and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Golf Carts for the Golfers and Carts for the Maintenance Staff etc)
7). Provide the Client with a list of required Signage for the Golf Course and associated areas and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Tees and Direction Signs, Parking etc).
8). Provide the Client with a list of required Driving Range Equipment and Accessories and assist in the Negotiation and Purchasing. (Balls, Ball Dispensing Machines, Mats etc).

Accurate Laser Measurement of the Golf Course.

Golf-Development co-operates very closely with “Strokesaver”, who do the official measuring of all the British Open and Ryder Cup Courses for the Royal & Ancient Club of St. Andrews and they also produce the Players Official Course Handbook.

Driving Range and Golf Academy Facilities

Golf-Development will provide the Clients Architect Team, with a detailed Design Concept for a modern Teaching Facility with all required elements.
(Driving-Range, Putting Greens, Pitching and Chipping Greens, Sand Bunkers and also a Hi-Tec Video Centre if required).

Golf Academy Teaching Syllabus

Golf-Development can provide the Client or Operator with a complete PGA styled Teaching Syllabus in three sections, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
This also includes a Final Test Programme to ensure the new Golfer has acquainted himself with all aspects of the Game of Golf including the Theoretic part of the Game.

Golf Club House Design and Lay Out

Golf-Development will be available to assist the Architects in the Design and Lay Out of the Golf relevant features of the Club House including Locker Room facilities etc.
Golf Operation Installation

Golf-Development is also able to assist in setting up the Office for the day to day running of the Golf Operations including advising on the required documentation and Computer Systems for Tee time Reservations and members Handicap management. Assistance can also be provided for the setting up of the Golf Membership System and also the Annual Tournament Plan. Advice on the design of a Club News Letter or Club Magazine can also be given.
Golf-Development can also help produce the Golf Course Score-Card.

Golf Course Maintenance Area and Buildings

Golf-Development will assist the Planning department on the ideal location and set up of the Maintenance Area.
This includes storage area for Diesel, Petrol, Oil, Sand, Gravel, Fertilizer and Grass Seed etc. There could be certain environmental restrictions in this area which could require the construction of special elements.
This is a vital and important area which assists in the smooth running of the Course Maintenance and is often neglected during the Planning Phase.

The Promotion of the Golf Club at Local, National and International Level

Golf-Development is able to draw on years of experience in the Golf and Tourism Industry in assisting the Operator in the Marketing and Promotion of the Golf Course and Club facilities at all levels.
Company-Sponsoring and Golf Day Events can also be arranged which would help in the promotion of the Golf Club which in turn could help generate more revenue.

Golf Club Name and Logo

Golf-Development can assist in the design of a Club Logo and Name if required.
Brand awareness is a very important Marketing tool and should not be underestimated.
The Annual Revenue from Logo articles can be quite substantial, therefore the Logo and Name must be carefully considered.

To re-cap on the above information, obviously some of the items noted are not part of the Design and Construction section of the Project but many should be running parallel to the Construction so that on completion of the Golf Course the other items are in place.

Golf-Development having been successfully involved on large International Golf projects with Top Internationally acclaimed Golf Architects in the past and are able to assist the Project in all Golf related areas and Golf – Development has also direct access to other specialists within the Golf Industry should this be necessary.

International Golf Consultants


Tel. + 49.171.620.30.60

E-mail: griffin@golf-development.com