Feb. 4 “Trends in Contemporary Golf Course Architecture” presentation includes “renovation, restoration and resurfacing” and international projects
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – American Society of Golf Course Architects President Rick Robbins will lead a discussion highlighting the increase in “3 R’s” projects in golf course design on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Fla. The session – and reports on renovation, restoration, and resurfacing – will be held in Room W311E of the Orange County (Fla.) Convention Center at 3:30 p.m. (EST).
Robbins will be joined by fellow presenters Lester George, ASGCA, Robert McNeil, ASGCA and Jason Straka, ASGCA. The discussion will serve as the annual “Trends in Contemporary Golf Course Architecture” session held each year as part of the Educational Conference at GIS.
Two other areas of growing industry concern are water conservation and Pace of Play. The “Trends” panel will provide examples in each area showing collaboration of ASGCA members working with golf course owners, managers and superintendents leading to improved outcomes.
A number of projects in these areas were highlighted in the 2013 ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program. Recognized projects will be discussed and detail provided. Other topics scheduled for the panel discussion include greater emphasis on practice facilities (especially short-game areas), designing for maintenance reduction and an international projects update.
ASGCA Background
Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other leading architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects is a non-profit organization comprised of experienced golf course designers located throughout the United States and Canada. Members have completed a rigorous two-year long application process that includes the peer review of four representative golf courses. ASGCA members are experienced golf course architects, able to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and remodeling and comprise many of the great talents throughout the golf industry.
For more information about ASGCA, including a current list of members, log on to the ASGCA website at http://www.asgca.org or call (262) 786-5960.
Contact:
Marc Whitney
262-786-5960
marc@asgca.org
