Frequently Asked Questions

About ASGCA

• How do I become a member of ASGCA?
• What kind of training do I need to become a golf course architect?
• Which colleges offer a degree in golf course architecture?
• How do I find work as a golf course architect?
• How do I get in touch with a particular golf course architect?
• Why do ASGCA members wear the red plaid jackets?

Hiring a Golf Architect

• When should I call or hire a golf course architect?

• Superintendents
• Club Managers
• Course Owners
• Golf Professionals

• Why should I hire an ASGCA member rather than a non-member architect to design or remodel my golf course?
• How do I decide which golf course architect to hire?
• Why do I need a golf course architect when I can remodel my layout myself?

The Golf Course Building/Remodeling Process

• How much land do I need to build a golf course?
• How much does it cost to design and build a golf course?
• How do golf courses affect environment and wildlife?
• What resources are available from ASGCA to help me learn about developing or remodeling my golf course?

Advertising & Vendor Relations

• Can I arrange to exhibit or present at the ASGCA annual meeting?
• Can I advertise in the ASGCA newsletter or magazine?
• Where do I find information about the golf course architect who designed my club?

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