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An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development
The third edition of An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development is for anyone interested in learning more about developing or refurbishing golf courses with sensitivity to Mother Nature’s gifts. First written in 1993, this 3rd edition features important background regarding permitting and the golf course development process.
In addition the book features 18 unique case studies (noted below) that provide real-life examples of recent projects which address key environmental issues such as water supply, wildlife habitat, wetlands protection and mitigation and brownfield reclamation.
The book also includes extensive reference section, including listings of books, organizations and websites for more information.
About the American Society of Golf Course Architects
Founded in 1946, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is the oldest professional organization of golf course designers in America. Our architects have designed, renovated and remodeled many of the most famous and storied courses in golf. They are active in current projects not only in the United States and Canada, but also in Europe, Asia and beyond.
INCLUDES THESE CASE STUDIES
Case Preserving Habitat and Water Quality
THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB, Naples, Florida
Case Archeologically Significant Sites
THE LEGENDS AT PARRIS ISLAND GOLF COURSE, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot-Parris Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Case Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
BIGWIN ISLAND GOLF CLUB, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Case Integrating Golf & the Environment
THE NANTUCKET GOLF CLUB, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Case Addressing Environmental Issues
THE WILDERNESS AT LAKE JACKSON, City of Lake Jackson, Texas
Case Floodplain Development and Rehabilitation
WHITE CLAY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB AT DELAWARE PARK, Newark, Delaware
Case Partnering for Sustainable Design and Education
ARBOR LINKS GOLF COURSE | ARBOR DAY FARM, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Case Water Conservation and Habitat Enhancement
HUNTING HAWK GOLF CLUB, Glen Allen, Virginia
Case Reclamation of a Degraded Site
THE HIDEOUT GOLF CLUB, Monticello, Utah
Case Restoration and Mitigation of Habitat
CALLIPPE PRESERVE GOLF COURSE, Pleasanton, California
Case Restoring a Historical Landscape
SPANISH OAKS GOLF CLUB, Bee Cave, Texas
Case Reuse of a “Brownfields” Site
ISLAND GREEN COUNTRY CLUB, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Case Preservation of Cultural Resources and Habitat
THE SAGUARO COURSE AT WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Scottsdale, Arizona
Case Designing for Practical and Environmental Research
FARMLINKS GOLF COURSE, Sylacauga, Alabama
Case Golf Restoration In A National Park
BANFF SPRINGS GOLF CLUB, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Case Combining Cultural and Environmental Issues
THE MEADOWS AT MYSTIC LAKE, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Case Site Reuse from Shared Projects
GRANITE LINKS GOLF CLUB, Town of Milton and City of Quincy, Massachusetts
Case Reclaiming an Oil Refinery Site
THREE CROWNS GOLF COURSE, Casper, Wyoming
In addition the book features 18 unique case studies (noted below) that provide real-life examples of recent projects which address key environmental issues such as water supply, wildlife habitat, wetlands protection and mitigation and brownfield reclamation.
The book also includes extensive reference section, including listings of books, organizations and websites for more information.
About the American Society of Golf Course Architects
Founded in 1946, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is the oldest professional organization of golf course designers in America. Our architects have designed, renovated and remodeled many of the most famous and storied courses in golf. They are active in current projects not only in the United States and Canada, but also in Europe, Asia and beyond.
INCLUDES THESE CASE STUDIES
Case Preserving Habitat and Water Quality
THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB, Naples, Florida
Case Archeologically Significant Sites
THE LEGENDS AT PARRIS ISLAND GOLF COURSE, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot-Parris Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Case Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
BIGWIN ISLAND GOLF CLUB, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Case Integrating Golf & the Environment
THE NANTUCKET GOLF CLUB, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Case Addressing Environmental Issues
THE WILDERNESS AT LAKE JACKSON, City of Lake Jackson, Texas
Case Floodplain Development and Rehabilitation
WHITE CLAY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB AT DELAWARE PARK, Newark, Delaware
Case Partnering for Sustainable Design and Education
ARBOR LINKS GOLF COURSE | ARBOR DAY FARM, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Case Water Conservation and Habitat Enhancement
HUNTING HAWK GOLF CLUB, Glen Allen, Virginia
Case Reclamation of a Degraded Site
THE HIDEOUT GOLF CLUB, Monticello, Utah
Case Restoration and Mitigation of Habitat
CALLIPPE PRESERVE GOLF COURSE, Pleasanton, California
Case Restoring a Historical Landscape
SPANISH OAKS GOLF CLUB, Bee Cave, Texas
Case Reuse of a “Brownfields” Site
ISLAND GREEN COUNTRY CLUB, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Case Preservation of Cultural Resources and Habitat
THE SAGUARO COURSE AT WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Scottsdale, Arizona
Case Designing for Practical and Environmental Research
FARMLINKS GOLF COURSE, Sylacauga, Alabama
Case Golf Restoration In A National Park
BANFF SPRINGS GOLF CLUB, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Case Combining Cultural and Environmental Issues
THE MEADOWS AT MYSTIC LAKE, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Case Site Reuse from Shared Projects
GRANITE LINKS GOLF CLUB, Town of Milton and City of Quincy, Massachusetts
Case Reclaiming an Oil Refinery Site
THREE CROWNS GOLF COURSE, Casper, Wyoming
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2011
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