Golf Course Architecture - Green Pages 2021

54 COMPANI ES A- Z Phelps-Atkinson Golf Course Design 10655 W. 73rd Place Arvada CO 80005 USA Contact: Rick Phelps, Owner and Golf Course Architect Tel: +1 303 670 0478 rick@phelpsgolfdesign.com Phelps-Atkinson was formed in 2006 as a continuation of the firm that Rick Phelps’ father founded in 1973. Rick Phelps joined the original firm in 1989, with Kevin Atkinson joining the team in 1999. Phelps-Atkinson maintains a solid foundation, established over the past fifty years, designing golf courses for public and private clients that are firmly grounded by the following simple, yet meaningful design principles: • G olf has always been intended to be a ‘fun’ exercise. The firm strives to maintain its focus on the fun aspects of the game – including variety, visual appeal, and challenge – throughout each design commission. Multiple tees, shorter loops of holes, creative practice facilities and wide playing corridors are all key elements in maintaining a fun, playable golf facility for the broadest audience. • T he golf course should be regarded as a key element in its respective community – a true asset that does much more than provide a place for people to play the game. • T he firm’s work must sustainably serve the needs of the client without being detrimental to the environment. Minimising earthwork, irrigation requirements and other inputs will always help to maintain both the short and long-term viability of every golf course. ProGolf E.N. 125, nº 300 C S. Lourenço 8135-127 Almancil Portugal Contact: Benjamim Silva, General Manager Tel: +351 963 05 02 48 benjamim.silva@progolf-group.com www.progolfbrasil.com ProGolf is a boutique golf course construction company with international experience, building some of the world’s finest courses for some of the industry’s most selective clients. The firm takes pride in being personally involved in every project. ProGolf has patiently nurtured its reputation for the last decade, building a solid reputation, one successful golf course at a time. The Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro is a living testament to the company’s commitment to excellence having worked closely with the International Golf Federation and the PGA in the construction, maintenance, and preparation for the successful reintroduction of golf in the 2016 Olympic Games. The construction team are knowledgeable on every aspect of golf construction. Working closely with the designers and finding the best solutions for each challenge on the projects, ProGolf achieving a high level of quality on its courses. Recent projects include West Cliffs in Portugal; Ombria Resort in Algarve, Portugal; and Pfalz golf course in Germany. Current projects include the reconstruction of Verdura golf resort in Sicilia and the construction of the Eighteen golf course in Pakistan.