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Learn the basics of course design

Published:Japanese Society of Golf Course Architects

Issue Date:December 25, 2006

A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm)

Basics of Golf Course Design

Basics of Golf Course Design", a compilation of the study group materials of the Japan Golf Course Designers Association, was published in 2006, but has already "sold out". The Association provides PDF data "free of charge" to those who wish to view it. If you would like PDF data Please contact the MISHOP office if you would like to receive a copy,Inquiry Formor by fax.

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Table of Contents of "Basics of Golf Course Design

Golf Course Designer Policies

A.History of Golf

(1)Beginning of course design
(2)Course Design in the U.S. and Other Countries
(3)Course Design in Japan

B.Golf Course Design

(1)Course Type
(2)Classification of courses by terrain
(3)Course Evaluation Criteria
(4)routing
(5)Par array planning
(6)Basic size of each hole
(7)Approach to Course Strategy
(8)Importance of diagonals
(9)Earthwork and modeling points
(10)Hall elevation differences and tolerances
(11)Dogleg Hall Concept
(12)Concept of Plaqtice Area
(13)caddie system
(14)Typical Green Type
(15)Green design and placement
(16)Green shape and approach design
(17)Green bunker and mound placement
(18)Green structural design
(19)Green slope design
(20)Role of Green Color
(21)Problems with one green and two greens
(22)Tee Ground Layout
(23)Fairway Width
(24)Placement of Hazards
(25)Ball Control and Design
(26)Course Rating

C.modification design

D.Other Knowledge

Published:Japanese Society of Golf Course Architects

Issue Date:December 25, 2006

A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm)

Basics of Golf Course Remodeling Design

Basics of Golf Course Modification Design" compiled from the study group materials of the Japan Golf Course Designers Association was published. If you wish to purchase, please send a fax to the MISHOP office orInquiry FormPlease be sure to indicate the number of copies you would like to receive from Payment is to be made by bank transfer. An invoice will be enclosed when the booklet is sent.

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Table of Contents of "Basics of Golf Course Remodeling Design

Golf Course Designer Policiespreface

A.Changing Times and Course Modification Design

(1)Definition of course modification
(2)History of Course Modifications
(3)Type of course modification
(4)Course remodeling for the new era

B.Design of major part modifications

(1)Hall Remodeling
(2)Green modifications
(3)Remodeling of teeing ground
(4)Hazard renovation (bunkers, ponds, creeks, etc.)
(5)Installation of passenger cart runway (including switching)
(6)Tree maintenance (planting, thinning, transplanting)

C.How to proceed with course remodeling design

(1)Setting Objectives and Themes
(2)Meeting between client and designer
(3)How to create a construction plan

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