MacBean&MacBean

Golf Course Architects Statement

We focus on quality through collaboration and creative exchange. We have passionate conviction for professional practices in golf course architecture. It is our goal to integrate environmentally sound land usage, recapturing the character of an existing course through renovation; each project is an adventure of grand scale to be managed respectfully as all golf courses are living entities.

As your Golf Course Architect, we are committed to providing golf course development planning support and guidance.

Re-Design Services

Many courses suffer from problems as time has passed, and expectations from players have changed the demands upon the course. All clubs recognize this reality, but an in-house solution can prove to be a strategy fraught with problems; and the process may cause disharmony as opposing positions are taken.
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The benefit of an outside view goes far beyond just the ability to bring an approach not tainted by familiarity; re-design requires the knowledge of a course architect who can make assessments of the course’s strengths and weaknesses followed by a plan to build on the former while reducing the latter, all within the club’s aspirations and financial constraints.

Re-Design Philosophy

We are aware and mindful that every club’s circumstances are different and we work toward tailoring our service to fit those differences.

Re-design should cause as little disruption as possible, without any need to lose a single day’s play on the course, as the course must provide maximum variety and appropriate level of challenge to players of varying abilities, and at least be playable to all while undergoing installations and construction.

Re-design is a process beyond widening the playing areas for the high handicapper and using angle and undulation to test the single figure player as the course architect must retain the character of the course and its environment which is architecturally essential.

Re-Design Process

The re-design development process begins with a discussion of goals and objectives, and a complete understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in a particular site.

Well-planned enhancements to a golf course can bring great enjoyment to players and add real economic value, overcoming wear, poor market strategies and changes in technology and environmental policy, all having some level of effect on the overall quality of a golf facility.

Offering Design Services relative to:

Course Renovation / Re-design
Course Enhancement Planning
Club/Community Design Master-Planning
Practice Facility Re-design
Maintenance facility review

Re-Design Interpretation

Business Interpretation relative to:

Market to be reached
Public/Private/Resort/Municipal structure
Financial Considerations:
Project/Operational Feasibility
Design/Construction/Start-up/Operational Budgets
Secure Project Financing

Ordinance Interpretation relative to:

vehicular/pedestrian flow patterns
easement requirements
setback requirements
agency communications/documentation (Soil Conservation Service, State EPA, State DOT, Army Corps, other local, state and federal agencies/commissions) proposed new uses (golf, housing, commercial, recreation, etc.)
required plans for local, state, federal submittals
fee requirements
bonding requirements
required plans for local, state, federal submittals

Re-Design Research

Water Supply
Topsoil (quality, depth, organic content)
Soil Types / Erosion Control
Depth to Water Table
Existing Rock Formations
Power Supply
Potable Water Supply
Existing Vegetation
Clearing requirements
Site Access
Maintenance Budget
Existing Vegetation (flora)
Existing Wildlife Species (fauna)
Integrated Turfgrass Management Program
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Wetland Delineation (value, letter of interpretation, buffer requirements)
Runoff/Drainage Strategies
Nutrient Loading Calculations
Sanitary Management
Aerial Photography (1"= 100')
Topographical Survey (1"= 100' and 50') in digital format
Property Survey including surrounding properties within 200' (or within ordinance requirement) in digital format
Ground Control (easements, structures, utilities, rights of way, etc.)
Soil Type Mapping Water Considerations

Budget and Construction Estimates

If a project expands beyond golf course architecture, these experts may be required:

Registered Landscape Architects
Site/Land Use Planners
Irrigation Consultants
Agronomic Consultants
Maintenance Consultants
Registered Clubhouse Architects
Project Marketing Professionals
Certified Environmental Consultants

Re-Design Consultations

If a new course is desired or required:

Developer
Engineer (civil, structural)
Project Surveyor
Legal Counsel
Financial/Project Feasibility Consultant

If a new course is desired or required:

Developer
Engineer (civil, structural)
Project Surveyor
Legal Counsel
Financial/Project Feasibility Consultant

Course Architects Links

American Society of Golf Course Architects
125 N. Executive Dr., Suite 106
Brookfield,WI 53005

Club Managers Association of America
Mr. James Singerling, Executive Director
1733 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.739.9500 fax: 703.539.0124

Golf Course Builders Association of America
Mr. Lee Hetrick
Executive Director
727 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402.476.4444 fax: 402.476.4489

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Mr. Steve Mona, CEO
1421 Research Park Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66049
800.472.7878

Ladies Professional Golf Association
Mr. Ty Votaw, Commissioner
100 International Golf Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1092
904.274.6200 fax: 904.274.1099

National Club Association
Ms. Sue Wegerzyn, Executive Vice President
One Lafayette Centre
1120 20th St. NW #725
Washington DC 20036
202.822.9822 fax: 202.822.9808

National Golf Course Owners Association
Mr. Michael Hughes, Executive Director
291 Seven Farms Road, 2nd Floor
Charleston, SC 29492
843.881.9956 fax: 843.881.9958

National Golf Foundation
Dr. Joe Beditz, President & CEO
1150 South U.S. Hwy. One, Suite 401
Jupiter, FL 33477
561.744.6006 fax: 561.744.6107

PGA of America
Mr. Jim Awtrey, Executive Director
100 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561.624.8400

PGA TOUR
Mr. Tim Finchem, Commissioner
112 TPC Blvd., Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.285.3700

United States Golf Associaton
Mr. David Fay, Executive Director
Golf House
PO Box 708
Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708
908.234.2300 fax: 908.234.9687