American Society of Golf Course Architects | Inside ASGCA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should I call or hire a golf course architect?

The following offers suggestions for when Superintendents, Club Managers, Course Owners and Golf Professionals should call a golf course architect.

Superintendents

to plan upcoming course projects
to modify the design of a green, tee or bunker
to place or replace cart paths
to clear trees for sunlight
to add new tees on the course
to improve course drainage
to rebuild or redesign greens
to prepare budgets for construction projects
to prepare plans, drawings and renderings
to prepare a long-range master plan
to prepare landscape plans or re-grassing plans
to communicate with course officials and help them understand the importance of proper maintenance practices

Club Managers

to prepare long-range master plans
to help schedule course and grounds improvement projects
to prepare budgets for upcoming projects
to communicate with club leaders and help them plan for successful course projects
to discuss golf course management priorities
to secure permits for proposed projects
to help clubs make informed decisions

Course Owners

to choose a site for a golf course
to design a new golf course
to analyze and update an existing course
to prepare a long-range master plan for an existing course
to determine budgets for course construction projects
to manage the permit process for course construction projects
to help staff at the course properly manage and preserve the character of the course design
to suggest options to improve course profitability

Golf Professionals