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WELCOME RICHARD HUMPHREYS As regular subscribers have come to expect, the January issue of Golf Course Architecture is accompanied by GCA Green Pages, our guide to the businesses that can help golf clubs and developers to plan and execute new golf course projects. In this 2025 edition, we have more than 70 organisations listed in our supplier directory and, before that, a series of articles that highlight some of the work that several of these have completed over recent years. We profile projects in at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland, Terras da Comporta in Portugal, Baltusrol in New Jersey, La Grande Mare on the island of Guernsey and The Country Club of Florida. These stories underline how important it is for golf clubs and developers getting the right people in, at the right time. Identifying a suitable architect, contractor, irrigation firm, bunker specialist and/or other experts can be the secret to a project’s success, and has arguably become more difficult in recent years as golf development market has grown and good suppliers are in high demand. The supplier directory section of GCA Green Pages – available here in print and online at www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages – is designed to help you identify businesses that could be right for your project, and provide everything you need to establish contact with them. A list of suppliers organised by the type of service they offer begins on page 23, and is followed by an alphabetical section of full company descriptions and contact details, beginning on page 27. I hope you find this guide an informative and valuable resource, and wish you all the best for your golf projects in 2025 and beyond. Secret to success 1
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6 CONTENTS 8 Royal County Down has modernised its irrigation system with Toro technology to maintain its traditional links course and conserve water. Cover photograph by Mark Alexander Royal Portrush will host the Open Championship in 2025
7 16 Brad Burgess of Sports Turf Solutions discusses the benefits that Lynkz Zoysia, a new grass variety, can bring to golf courses in the Asia market. 19 Lester George returns to renovate The Country Club of Florida and design a new short course. 12 Baltusrol has installed a Rain Bird irrigation system as it restores its historic Upper and Lower courses to their original vision. 20 The GCA Green Pages Supplier Directory. 10 CJW Golf International has been busy working at a host of top courses across Europe in 2024. 14 Steve Briggs of MJ Abbott talks about the work the contractor has been executing at golf clubs on Guernsey and Jersey.
TORO Nestled within the Murlough Nature Reserve, Royal County Down Golf Club stands as proof of the natural beauty of Northern Ireland’s landscape. Renowned worldwide, it is consistently celebrated as one of the greatest golf courses ever designed. However, maintaining its traditional links conditions while embracing modernity poses unique challenges. For the club’s team, ensuring the greens and fairways remain firm and true to their heritage is a priority. This goal led them to Toro and Reesink Hydro-Scapes, resulting in one of the UK’s most ambitious irrigation projects. The club’s irrigation system, originally installed in the late 1990s with a Toro CDS control system, had served well for over two decades. However, technological advancements and the need for even more precision called for an upgrade. David Morgan, the club’s secretary, noted the dual responsibility to conserve water while maintaining the course’s legacy: “We have a social responsibility to manage our water usage, as well as an obligation to the course and our members to present it as a traditional links course.” Revamping the system meant aligning it with modern standards while minimising environmental impact. The existing 1990s double-row fairway sprinkler layout had water frequently applied to rough and unmanaged areas, so basically where it was not wanted or needed. However, the polyethylene mainline pipework remained in excellent condition and could be incorporated into the new design. Further complexities arose from integrating three new holes added to the Annesley Links over the past decade. This integration required revising the entire system layout to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency. Specialist irrigation designer Adrian Mortram crafted a design centred entirely around Toro technology. Key components included the Toro Lynx LSM control Preserving Irish links with modern solutions Royal County Down has modernised its irrigation system with Toro technology to maintain its traditional links course and conserve water. 8
system, which provided unparalleled control over water application. This system allows adjustments down to the second, supports high-speed communication, and offers diagnostics to ensure efficiency. Distributed Lynx Smart Hubs facilitate control across the courses, enabling the operation of up to 250 Lynx Smart Modules per path and reducing the watering window. “The Lynx story goes from strength to strength, and we are delighted to transition Royal County Down from SitePro CDS after many years of reliable and dependable service to our flagship Lynx LSM control with all the associated modern benefits of precision, high speed diagnostics and full mobile access," said Simon Squires, senior sales manager at Toro. Toro Infinity valve-in-head and Flex Series sprinklers were also crucial to the project. The Infinity sprinklers’ fully top-serviceable design minimises future maintenance impacts, allowing access to critical components without disrupting the course. This innovation ensures a longterm reduction in maintenance costs and downtime. The upgraded system has redefined irrigation practices at Royal County Down. Advanced technology now enables the club to irrigate larger areas while using less water and fewer resources. The redesigned sprinkler layout ensures water is only applied where necessary, eliminating waste and optimising course conditions. The main goal of preserving the traditional links conditions while future-proofing the course was achieved. With Toro’s cutting-edge irrigation solutions, Royal County Down continues to be a beacon of excellence, harmonising tradition with innovation and proving that sustainability and quality can go hand in hand. For more on Toro, turn to page 62, or visit www.toro.com 9 Photo: Royal County Down Toro has been working to preserve the traditional links character of Royal County Down for over 20 years
CJW GOLF INTERNATIONAL Contractor CJW Golf International has completed renovation work at a host of top UK clubs in 2024 while also continuing with construction on a new 18-hole project in Portugal. The Portugal project is the new Torre course at Terras da Comporta, with the design attributed to Sergio Garcia. The resort already has one golf course, the Dunas, designed by David McLay Kidd. CJW Golf’s scope of work at Torre has included earthworks, all detailed shaping, greens construction, the installation of a Toro Lynx irrigation system, grassing and grow-in. The course will feature Tahoma 31 on tees and fairways and Pure Select on greens. Construction work was completed in August and in December, CJW Golf handed over nine holes to the client. By March 2025, the back nine and range will be handed over in preparation for a soft opening in June 2025. Work on the Torre course has coincided with the Dunas, also built by CJW Golf, receiving the ‘World’s Best Golf Course’ accolade at the World Golf Awards that were held in Madeira, Portugal. Meanwhile, in the UK, CJW Golf has undertaken projects at Walton Heath, Elie, New Zealand, Verulam, Royal Ascot and Monifieth. At Walton Heath in Surrey, the contractor completed extensive tee renovations, built a new driving range tee and A trusted contractor CJW Golf International has been busy working at a host of top courses across Europe in 2024. 10 CJW Golf is underway with renovation work at Monifieth Golf Links in Scotland Photo: CJW Golf International
enhanced the green surrounds on both the Old and New courses. While for Elie, near Fife, Scotland, renovation work has coincided with the club’s 150th anniversary, with CJW Golf helping with the construction of 16 new revetted bunkers and new tee pads that have been introduced to add distance and new angles to the course. Work at Verulam in Hertfordshire has included the building of 21 bunkers with new rubber liner and sand; and at Royal Ascot in Berkshire, CJW Golf worked with architect Bruce Weller to improve playability of bunkers and improve turf conditions around the second, seventh and eighth holes. In early November, CJW Golf began work at Monifieth Golf Links, located near Carnoustie and across the bay from St Andrews, on what will be a multi-year project to reinstate strategy and variety. Changes will include rebunkering, creating runoff areas, as well as relocating tees and greens. “Monifieth will be an exciting project for us over the next couple of winters,” says Conor Walsh of CJW Golf International. “The aim of these works will be to bring back strategy by repositioning bunkers, removing some bunkers and creating greenside runoffs. The topography on the links is phenomenal and unique! The team have already started to progress with these changes, which should help bring back strategy and encourage the ground game once again.” For more on CJW Golf International, turn to page 37, or visit www.cjwgolfinternational.com 11 The Torre course at Terras da Comporta will open for preview play in June 2025 Photo: CJW Golf International
Located in Springfield, New Jersey, Baltusrol Golf Club has a history that few clubs in the world can match. The Upper and Lower courses, designed by AW Tillinghast, have hosted 19 major championships and will stage the PGA Championship in 2029. “In 1918, the club hired Tillinghast to develop the first dual courses in America – which are now our Lower and Upper golf courses,” said Matt Wirths, co-chair of Baltusrol’s restoration committee. “It’s been very important that Baltusrol maintains that legacy and leadership within golf.” It was the need to protect this history that led the club to take the step of restoring both courses, returning them to the original vision of Tillinghast’s design. Gil Hanse was appointed in 2018 to create a long-range masterplan for the restoration, while Greg Boring, director of grounds at Baltusrol, took the lead on delivering the project. “We’d lost that true AW Tillinghast design and feel,” said Boring. “Everybody that was involved, and every piece of technology we put in the ground, was extremely important to us as we aimed to reclaim the designer’s original intent.” One of the most important elements of the restoration identified by the club’s membership was the installation of a new, modern irrigation system. The existing system for the two courses was only capable of supplying 1,800 gallons of water per minute, which was insufficient to maintain the conditions the club was aiming for. “Irrigation is really the backbone to having a properly conditioned golf course,” said Wirths. “It’s something we felt was critically important to the success of both the Upper and Lower restorations.” To achieve its conditioning goals, the club wanted to supply more water to the courses, remove satellites and satellite houses to create a clean look, and to have the ability to diagnose any issues quickly and easily. “In the new system, we were looking for something that was going to be easier to use, provide us more flexibility and be more efficient,” said Shawn Haverdink, superintendent of golf courses at Baltusrol. Those requirements led the club to choose Rain Bird as the supplier of its new irrigation system. The system is capable of reliably delivering up to 4,200 gallons a minute to anywhere on the courses. RAIN BIRD Conditioning history Baltusrol has installed a Rain Bird irrigation system as it restores its historic Upper and Lower courses to their original vision. 12 The Rain Bird irrigation system can be managed by the grounds team via a smartphone or tablet Photo: Rain Bird
“We’ve opened up vistas and corridors throughout the entire property,” said Boring. “We have so much more availability and flexibility with our Rain Bird system now.” Rain Bird’s CirrusPRO Central Control system allows Boring and his team to streamline irrigation management across the more than 4,000 rotors on the two courses, allowing them to micromanage water and create detailed programmes in response to changing conditions. The rotors themselves, which are a combination of Rain Bird’s 752 and 952 models, are also suitable for managing Baltusrol’s large putting surfaces. “These rotors are a product that has stood the test of time,” said Boring. The Rain Bird Integrated Control (IC) System also enables Boring’s team to manage the irrigation of the courses from a phone or tablet, rather than returning to the computer at the maintenance facility to diagnose any issues. “Having control at the touch of your fingertips while you’re out in the field looking at things has been a game changer for us,” said Boring. “We can go out in the field and adjust heads in real time. The IC System gives us diagnostics at our fingertips.” The Lower course reopened for play in 2021 and hosted its first major championship since the restoration, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, in June 2023. Work on the Upper course began in early 2024 and will be completed in spring 2025. “When we made this decision to restore these golf courses, it was monumental,” said Boring. “We weren’t going to get another opportunity to do this over again. We had to get this right. We had to make the correct choice. And I think we nailed it.” For more on Rain Bird, turn to page 56, or visit www.rainbird.com/golf 13 Baltusrol completed the renovation of its Lower course in 2021 and work on the Upper course began in early 2024 Photo: Rain Bird
Approximately 120 miles due south of Poole, England, sits the Channel Islands, where two of the islands – Guernsey and Jersey – have been a focus for MJ Abbott’s construction and irrigation teams in 2024. On Guernsey, we have installed a replacement Toro fairway irrigation system for both Royal Guernsey and L’Ancresse Golf Club. Along the coast at Vazon Bay, La Grande Mare Golf Club is being redeveloped by European Golf Design. Originally a hotel and timeshare resort, this very short and compact course on tidal flood land has been lengthened and rebuilt with USGA greens, comprehensive new drainage infrastructure, increased lake areas with timber sleeper perimeters, a new Toro irrigation system and large sandcapped approaches and surrounds. A new driving range and short-game practice area has also been constructed. Weather and ground conditions on Guernsey proved challenging. Choppy conditions in the channel disrupted machinery and deliveries of materials, which mostly had to come from ports on England’s south coast. Sand came in bulk deliveries, transported and stockpiled at Shoreham before loading onto 1,800-tonne barges and shipped to the port on Guernsey, before being offloaded and transported to the site. The clay- and peat-based subsoils also became incredibly unstable in inclement conditions and could only be moved effectively in drier weather. On Jersey, we are back at La Moye Golf Club where we last worked in 2012. Clay capped areas are being MJ ABBOTT Building on the Channel Islands Steve Briggs of MJ Abbott talks about the work the contractor has been executing at golf clubs on Guernsey and Jersey. 14 MJ Abbott has been working with European Golf Design on the redevelopment of La Grande Mare on the island of Guernsey
removed to improve fairway conditions on the tenth hole, and two new holes are being constructed on land next to the existing thirteenth and fourteenth holes. It has been a stark contrast in terms of the conditions we encountered with the clay and peat on Guernsey. The team is enjoying the contrast and not having to keep an eye on every weather app. The original Rain Bird irrigation system is being extended to incorporate the new holes and for speed of recovery on fairway areas. Hollow cores are being collected and spread on new fairways in conjunction with conventional cultivation and seeding. For more on MJ Abbott, turn to page 54, or visit www.mjabbott.co.uk 15 Photos: European Golf Design
In a significant advancement for turf management, Lynkz Zoysia – a high-performance Zoysia variety developed by a BladeRunner breeding programme – has been introduced to the Asia golf market by Sports Turf Solutions. Previously identified under the trial name BRG-2, Lynkz Zoysia underwent a comprehensive three-year testing process in Vietnam and Thailand. Throughout this period, it consistently outperformed leading turf varieties such as Lazer, Primo, Trinity, P-110 and TifEagle. Lynkz Zoysia stood out for its exceptional texture, speed and low-maintenance requirements, needing significantly reduced water, pesticides and nutrients, which contributes to its sustainability in turf management. In the three years of testing, we haven't seen any sign of disease at all, which is unheard of. One of the standout qualities of Lynkz Zoysia is its remarkable resilience. Trials conducted under severe monsoon conditions demonstrated an impressive resistance to disease – an exceptional result that underscores its suitability for the challenging climates found across Asia. Lynkz Zoysia is uniquely durable and adaptable to the Asian environment. We are confident that it will become a go-to choice for golf courses aiming for high quality while minimising maintenance efforts. SPORTS TURF SOLUTIONS A grass game-changer Brad Burgess of Sports Turf Solutions discusses the benefits that Lynkz Zoysia, a new grass variety, can bring to golf courses in the Asia market. 16 Photos: Sports Turf Solutions Sports Turf Solutions conducted trials of Lynkz Zoysia in Vietnam and Thailand to assess how well the new grass variety performs in an Asian environment
With installations already in place at six golf courses in the Philippines and Cambodia, Lynkz Zoysia is quickly gaining recognition across the region. In response to the increasing demand, Sports Turf Solutions is significantly expanding its turf farm operations in both Vietnam and Thailand. We have commenced construction on a cutting-edge turf farm in Malaysia, further enhancing our capacity to meet the needs of the market. This new facility will support both new golf courses and renovation projects, as well as lay-and-play sports fields throughout Asia. Further expanding its portfolio, Sports Turf Solutions has also acquired a license for the new Tif 3D bermudagrass from the University of Georgia. During a recent tour in the USA with Dr Brian Schwartz, we saw that interest in Tif 3D has been growing throughout the southern regions due to its enhanced colour, density, disease resistance and overall stability – key qualities of this new bermuda variety from Tifton. For more on Sports Turf Solutions, turn to page 58, or visit www.sportsturfsolutions.com 17 Photo: Sports Turf Solutions Lynkz Zoysia has now been used at six golf courses in the Philippines and Cambodia
19 GEORGE GOLF DESIGN Lester George has completed a second renovation at The Country Club of Florida near Boynton Beach, USA. The club’s Robert Bruce Harris-designed course opened in 1957 and was remodelled in 1987 by Arthur Hills – he kept to the original routing but made the holes more “dramatic in style”, according to the club. George directed a renovation in 2006, which focused on deepening and enlarging ponds and lakes, and increasing the number of bunkers to make the course “more visually striking and challenging”. However, the contours of the course have since changed over time – they have becoming smaller and losing their shape, with as much as 12 inches of organic material having accumulated on the putting greens and greenside bunkers. To fix this, in 2024, George worked with golf course construction firm Aspen Corporation, director of agronomy Jeff Kontz and his son, Jeffrey, the golf course superintendent, to rebuild all greens and bunkers to match George’s work from 2006. They used GPS survey data taken from detailed photos of the course. George also added seven new tees to lengthen the course to 7,087 yards. TifEagle bermudagrass was installed on greens, with the green surrounds covered in TifGrand bermudagrass, with the new grass cut at a low-mow height. Drainage was also added to the entire course, including 900 new irrigation heads. The project also included the reconstruction of the club’s driving range and short-game practice facilities, featuring a new two-bay golf performance centre and a new nine-hole reversible par-three course (pictured) for younger players. For more on George Golf Design, turn to page 40, or visit www.georgegolfdesign.com The second act Lester George returns to renovate The Country Club of Florida and design a new short course. Photo: George Golf Design
Welcome to the supplier directory section of GCA Green Pages 2025. In the following pages you’ll find contact and company information for suppliers of a wide range of products and services related to golf design and maintenance. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date catalogue of companies listed in GCA Green Pages, visit our online supplier directory at www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages. SUPPLIER DIRECTORY 20
Photo: Larry Lambrecht 21 Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, will host the PGA Championship in 2025
COMPANIES BY CATEGORY CLUB AND COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Azalea GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf PGA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS Atlas Turf International Better Billy Bunker Bunker Solution Capillary Bunkers CJW Golf International European Turfgrass Laboratories Golf Course Builders Association of America Josef Potter Golf MJ Abbott Landscapes Unlimited NMP Golf Construction PASTE Golf Design Profile Products ProGolf SOL Golf International Sports Turf Solutions ZLine Bunker Systems CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS Audubon International GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf COURSE DESIGN SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS Althaus Golf Design American Society of Golf Course Architects Audubon International Bergin Golf Designs By Caspar Carrick Design Casey O’Callaghan Golf Course Design European Institute of Golf Course Architects Faldo Design Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf George Golf Design Golfplan JMP Golf Design Group John LaFoy Golf Design LGD – Leeds Golf Design MasterGolf International Mike Gogel Design Mingay Golf Course Design Pangaea Golf Architecture PASTE Golf Design Paul McGinley Golf Course Design (re)GOLF Staedler & Reinmuth Golfdesign Steiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur Whitman, Axland & Cutten Zinkand Golf Design COURSE AND RANGE EQUIPMENT EGM Golf Husqvarna MJ Abbott Nature Bridges 23
COMPANIES BY CATEGORY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS Audubon International GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf GREENKEEPING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS RELATED SERVICES Audubon International GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Husqvarna Jacobsen Profile Products Sports Turf Solutions Tee-2-Green LAND PLANNING SERVICES, SYSTEMS AND REAL ESTATE RELATED ITEMS Audubon International By Caspar Faldo Design Harris Kalinka – Golf Course Animation JMP Golf Design Group MasterGolf International Mingay Golf Course Design PASTE Golf Design PGA (re)GOLF Steiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Harris Kalinka – Golf Course Animation GreenScan 3D Kevin Murray Golf Photography Lambrecht Photography/Golfstock Mark Alexander Golf Photography Rolling Greens Photography TURFGRASSES, RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Atlas Turf International Bimini Campey Turf Care Systems European Turfgrass Laboratories Husqvarna Jacobsen MJ Abbott Profile Products Rain Bird Europe Sports Turf Solutions Superior Turf Farms Syngenta Tahoma 31 Tee-2-Green The TORO Company WATER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Acumen Waste Services The Aquatrols Company Audubon International GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf Hunter Industries Perrot-Regnerbau Rain Bird Europe Topturf Irrigation The TORO Company Waste2Water 25
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27 Acumen ClearWater Acumen Acumen House Headlands Lane Knottingley WF11 0LA UK Contact: Matt Mears, Acumen ClearWater General Manager Tel: +44 7912 391552 clearwater@acumenwaste.co.uk www.acumenwaste.co.uk Acumen ClearWater installs and maintains washpad water recycling systems. The company’s Acumen ClearWater recycling system provides an effective, below ground, biological washpad water recycling process. Acumen ClearWater’s water recycling systems are suitable for various applications including greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, small plant, machinery and vehicle wash-off areas. It uses harmless micro-organisms to clean contaminated water from washdown areas and as such, requires minimal maintenance with exceptionally low running costs. ClearWater can take care of any project from start to finish or the client can opt for the cost effective ‘selfinstall’ package with detailed installation guidelines. There is no need to connect to foul sewer or have a mains water feed as the system is self-sustainable and recycles over 90 per cent of water. ClearWater’s washpads can be linked into chemical and fuel tank storage solutions, which are also provided by ClearWater. ClearWater is available worldwide to help any customer with pollution concerns and ensure valuable water is saved. Althaus Golf Design Althaus Golfdesign Schwerinstr. 22 Düsseldorf 40477 Germany Contact: Christian Althaus Tel: +49 177 3632200 info@althausgolfdesign.de www.althausgolfdesign.de Althaus Golfdesign is a unique, international qualified golf course architecture practice passionate about creating exciting, visually stunning, and highly individual golf courses and is covering all phases of golf course architecture. In 2023 the company finished a major remodel of Germanys highly acclaimed Golf Club Föhr. After the 12-hole project in 2014, the recent phase included the construction of 10 new greens and several fairways. Some other recent projects include the extensive renovation of Cologne-Marienburger; newbuilds in Bremen, Lilienthal and Dresden-Herzogswalde; new short courses at Wiesbaden, Essen-Oefte and Wasserburg-Anholt; as well as the Wedge-O-Drom at St. Leon-Rot. Besides renovations at Hohwacht, Trier, Krefeld, Kassel, Bielefeld and Essen, the firm creates masterplans and designs practice facilities. As principal architect, Christian Althaus leads the company. Over the past 25 years he has gained valuable experience during more than 40 projects and has worked as both a designer and onsite architect. In addition, he completed the EIGCA’s two-year education program and was awarded with the professional diploma in golf course design. He is also a member of the Architects Chamber of North Rhine-Westphalia. COMPANIES A-Z
28 COMPANIES A-Z American Society of Golf Course Architects 155 S. Executive Drive, Suite 100 Brookfield WI 53005 United States Contact: Hunki Yun Tel: +1 262 786 5960 info@asgca.org www.asgca.org Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other leading architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is a non-profit organisation comprised of experienced golf course designers located throughout North America. ASGCA members have completed a rigorous application process that includes the peer review of representative golf courses. Members are able to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and remodelling and comprise many of the great talents throughout the golf industry. The Aquatrols Company 1273 Imperial Way Paulsboro NJ 08066 USA Contact: Wes Hamm Tel: +1 856 537 6003 info@aquatrols.com www.aquatrols.com The Aquatrols Company is a solutions-based company, identifying problems and developing solutions for golf course superintendents for over 70 years. For more about The Aquatrols Company, including finding a local distributor or choosing the product that’s right for you, visit www.aquatrols.com. The Aquatrols Company is part of Lamberti, a longstanding and wellrespected European-based specialty chemicals company active in many industries including agriculture.
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30 COMPANIES A-Z Atlas Turf International PO Box 4731 LaGrange GA 30241 USA Contact: John Holmes Tel: +1 706 881 2430 info@atlasturf.com www.atlasturf.com Atlas Turf International provides turf on a global scale as a worldwide distributor of the highest quality turfgrasses for golf courses and sports fields. Atlas Turf offers the most sought-after genetically pure, licensed and certified warm season turfgrasses including paspalum, ultradwarf bermudagrass, bermudagrass, and zoysia. Partnering with Pure Seed and Tee-2Green, Atlas Turf also offers superior cool season turfgrasses including bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue. In addition, Atlas Turf now provides native grasses. More than a supplier, Atlas Turf collaborates with clients to provide complete grassing solutions from selection stages through to grow-in phases. Extensive experience in the golf industry, knowledge of worldwide distribution channels, relationships with the leading turf experts, and alliances with the world’s premier golf associations give Atlas Turf an unparalleled position in the global turfgrass market. For greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, and sports fields of every kind, Atlas Turf is the global choice for the finest turfgrasses available. Audubon International 120 Defreest Drive Troy New York 12180 USA Contact: Mark O’Mell, Director of Signature Sanctuary Certifications Tel: +1 518 874 4661 mark@auduboninternational.org www.auduboninternational.org Audubon International (AI), a nonprofit environmental organisation with over 35 years of experience, is the trusted name in environmental certifications for golf courses, resorts and communities. During this time, over 3,000 properties have been enrolled with 1,000+ certified, including many top 100 courses. AI offers two certifications for golf courses and golf property developments, the most elite and customisable being its Signature Sanctuary. By working with stakeholders from the project’s start or throughout a renovation, AI’s Signature Sanctuary programme is your partner in sustainable design, construction and long-term environmental stewardship of a property. Its second golf-focused certification is the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, which works to improve environmental practices and management techniques at existing golf courses and facilities. By combining technical assistance, education and third-party verification, AI assists golf course managers, architects and other stakeholders in implementing sound environmental management plans for today and the future using a science and datadriven curriculum.
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32 COMPANIES A-Z Azalea Upper Cowgrove Heath Farm Heath Rd East Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4HT UK Contact: Sean Noble, Managing Director Tel: +44 1730 711920 sean@theazaleagroup.com www.theazaleagroup.com Azalea is a premier golf, lifestyle, luxury travel and tourism marketing agency. Offering a complete marketing, public relations and representation service, Azalea understands the overwhelming choice of communication and content channels available in the golf, real-estate, lifestyle and travel sectors. Its knowledge of these markets in the UK, on a pan-European and worldwide level is extensive. Put simply, Azalea make finds the most effective and innovative ways to put brands in front of their target markets. Azalea understands what drives consumers to make their purchasing decisions – whether it is a holiday, a resort property, the latest equipment or apparel. Azalea can help in finding these customers on an international scale with carefully planned marketing and business solutions. Bergin Golf Designs 100 Huntcliff Point Atlanta GA 30350 USA Contact: Bill Bergin Tel: +1 770 993 6310 info@bergingolf.com www.bergingolf.com Bergin Golf Designs came into existence in 1994. Perhaps it is no coincidence that it started from the ‘ground up’ as that is essentially the essence of its design philosophy. Having played the world’s best golf courses as a touring professional and having gained an understanding of the ability of the everyday player as a teaching professional, Bill Bergin not only feels the quality of a golf course through his feet, but he also judges the character of his course designs by how well they play on the ground. Bergin Golf Designs’ golf courses are, without question, demanding for the best golfers yet fun and fair for the majority of golfers who step onto the first tee. Considered a reverent restorer of classic courses, Bergin Golf Designs’ restoration portfolio includes renovations of Tillinghast, Raynor, Langford and Ross courses. While honouring the roots of each renovation project, BGD modernises courses with today’s technology, environmental stewardship and best maintenance practices. Along with his design associates and an in-house golf course superintendent, Bergin offers design and construction supervision services for new layouts, renovations and practice facilities. Complementing the design services, BGD utilises the latest technology when establishing topographical information and creating visual graphics, and assists clients with grow-in and agronomical issues. Bergin, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, knows golf and loves golf. He and his team create outstanding courses enjoyed by golfers of all levels.
33 Better Billy Bunker PO Box 93 Hermitage TN 37076 USA Contact: Todd Jenkins Tel: +1 615 847 8877 bbb.todd@live.com www.betterbillybunker.com The Better Billy Bunker method is the best bunker construction method in the world. This method improves the original Billy Bunker specification by eliminating geotextile liners. A two-inch lay of local pea gravel is treated with our polymer designed specifically for use in bunkers. This layer of gravel provides maximum drainage and allows water to flow to the drain tile faster than any other construction method. The method drains over 1,500 inches of water per hour, greatly reduces washouts – even on steep bunker faces, eliminates silt contamination, has a 10-year guarantee, creates playable bunkers whatever the weather and is not only affordable, but contributes to huge maintenance savings. “Let us show you why hundreds of golf courses worldwide have made the switch to Better Billy Bunker,” says Todd Jenkins of Better Billy Bunker. “Whether you are preparing for a major championship, or your club championship, we are committed to providing the most playable and maintenance friendly bunkers possible! Our clients will tell you – Better Billy Bunker works.” Bimini Bethel Farms 8780 NW Bethel Farms Road Arcadia FL 34266 USA Contact: Cherie Velez Tel: +1 863 494 3057 cvelez@bethelfarms.com www.bethelfarms.com Bimini bermudagrass is a premium variety known for its durability, lush appearance and ability to thrive in diverse environments, making it a top choice for high-end golf courses. This warm-season grass, particularly favoured for its dense growth and vibrant green colour, is featured on prestigious courses such as Cabot Citrus Farms, Isleworth G&CC and Panther National. Its resilience to heat and drought, combined with its smooth texture and aesthetic appeal, ensures a high-quality playing surface for golfers. Bimini also provides excellent wear resistance, making it ideal for the rigorous demands of championship-level golf. At renowned courses like these, Bimini contributes not only to the beauty of the landscape but also to an exceptional golfing experience, offering optimal conditions for both players and the environment. As golf course architects and turf managers continue to seek out the best materials for their designs, Bimini stands out as a top contender for elite golf destinations.
34 COMPANIES A-Z Bunker Solution Contact: Morris Johnson Tel: +1 469 799 5413 info@bunkersolution.com www.bunkersolution.com The Bunker Solution system is designed to provide a long-term answer to the problems associated with bunker maintenance. Bunker Solution is installed throughout the excavated bunker and incorporates a ditch liner, a perimeter lip liner and a mat that holds sand – even on steep faces. The system is produced using the highest quality, US-sourced material available. The use of these quality materials allows Bunker Solution to offer the best warranty in the bunker lining industry – a 15-year manufacturer’s repair and replacement warranty on the Bunker Solution mat. The patented Bunker Solution lining system provides unmatched performance, playability and longevity. What separates Bunker Solution from other products is the ability to maintain minimal sand on the bunker faces, reducing plugged balls, no wet bunker floors and golf balls can be hit directly off the liner. Recent projects include Indian Creek CC., Hudson National, Taymouth Castle, Discovery Dunes, East Lake, Quail Hollow, Rancho La Quinta and the PGA Golf Club. By Caspar Birkedalen 8 Rungsted Kyst DK-2960 Denmark Contact: Caspar Grauballe, Golf Course Architect Tel: +45 45 26 14 34 caspar@bycaspar.com www.bycasper.com By Caspar is the design firm founded by Caspar Bay Grauballe, with a mission to elevate the game of golf through the creation of innovative new courses and the thoughtful refinement of existing ones. Growing up and spending much of his life in Denmark, Grauballe has been profoundly influenced by the nation’s celebrated tradition of design and architecture. His work embodies the Danish emphasis on blending functionality with aesthetics, resulting in golf courses that are as beautiful as they are practical. Grauballe’s approach is deeply rooted in the traditions of classical British golf course architecture. His portfolio includes work on some of the world’s most revered courses, such as Royal Aberdeen, Lahinch, The Island and Ballybunion. Additionally, as the lead architect for Hawtree Ltd, he played a key role in the design of the iconic Trump International Golf Links in Scotland. Driven by a passion for excellence, Caspar is committed to delivering the best possible solutions for his clients. His designs prioritise fairness, playability and sustainability, ensuring that each course not only meets the needs of the present but also endures as a cherished asset for future generations. The guiding mission of By Caspar is to develop golf courses with a distinctive and timeless style, enabling clubs to attract more players while standing out in a competitive market. Whether creating new landscapes or revitalising existing courses, Grauballe’s work reflects dedication to the art and integrity of golf course design.
35 Campey Turf Care Systems Marton Hall Lane Marton Macclesfield SK11 9HG UK Contact: Julia Campey, Managing Director Tel: +44 1260 224568 julia.campey@campeyturfcare.com www.campeyturfcare.com Campey Turf Care Systems is one of the world’s largest independent sports turf and ground care machinery suppliers, distributing innovative sports turf maintenance equipment. Over the years Campey has earned a reputation for offering practical advice and superb aftercare service to the golf industry, working closely with golf professionals in both the construction and natural turf maintenance on some of the finest golf courses across the world. The company acts as a new equipment importer for some of the most respected grounds care machinery manufacturers including Dakota, Imants, Koro, Campey, Vredo, Foley Air 2G2, Bel-lonMit, and Omarv. Campey was also the winner of the 2024 Manchester Chamber of Commerce Global Star Award in the export category. CapillaryFlow 11320 Fortune Circle Suite G23 Wellington FL 33414 USA Contact: David Hardesty david.hardesty@capillaryflow.com Tel: +1 317 430 9385 www.capillaryflow.com CapillaryFlow has helped many of golf’s top venues including Ryder Cup, Olympic and PGA Tour venues, elevate their bunkers to world-class standards. Trusted by over 1,500 golf courses worldwide, the Capillary Bunkers system solves the biggest maintenance challenges with a full-scale solution engineered for performance and longevity. With unmatched drainage rates of 100 inches per hour, Capillary Bunkers prevent washouts, eliminate waterlogged sand and maintain ideal moisture levels for consistent playability. Unlike any other system, it also moves water back up into the sand via capillary action during dry conditions, ensuring optimal bunker performance in all weather. The system’s robust liner protects drainage layers and minimises contamination, while the patented Capillary Wash Box uniquely helps to eliminate wet bunker floors and restore sand quality and performance to its original state by removing debris, algae and silt – reducing costly sand replacement and maintenance by up to two-thirds. Combining Capillary Bunkers with the washbox gives the end user a 15-year performance guarantee. With CapillaryFlow, courses can rely on a bunker system that combines durability, cost-efficiency, and consistent quality, providing lasting value for both players and maintenance teams.
36 COMPANIES A-Z Carrick Design 99 Sandringham Drive Toronto Ontario M3H 1E1 Canada Contact: Doug Carrick Tel: +1 416 447 6295 doug@carrickdesign.com www.carrickdesign.com Carrick Design has established a reputation as one of the preeminent golf course architectural firms in Canada with international experience. Founded in 1985 by Douglas Carrick, Carrick Design has consistently won awards and distinctions for the majority of its work. The calibre of Carrick Design courses is such that many feature in top 100 golf course lists in Canada with many having hosted professional golf tournaments. Carrick Design provides a unique eye for developing each site into a spectacular golf course while maintaining the character of the property. The physical layout of the site and maintaining traditional values of the game are two important qualities that guide and influence each of Carrick’s designs, ensuring quality courses for each client. Carrick Design has been involved in the planning and design of numerous large-scale golf/residential communities, golf resorts, stand-alone private clubs and public courses. Carrick Design has the ability to blend housing developments sensitively into a golf course layout to maximise surrounding property values while still maintaining the integrity of both the golf course and housing areas. Carrick Design has also been retained by several of Canada’s most prestigious private golf clubs to oversee all renovation work to these landmark courses including Capilano Golf & Country Club, Mississaugua Golf Club and many others. Casey O’Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc. 462 East 18th Street Costa Mesa California 92627 USA Contact: Casey O’Callaghan, President Tel: +1 949 675 5650 casey@golfcoursedesign.net www.golfcoursedesign.net Casey O’Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc., is an international award-winning golf course design firm that has focused on new golf course design, master planning design, golf course restoration, and various resort development projects throughout the world since 1990. Casey O’Callaghan is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley School of Environmental Design. The courses reflect Casey’s passion for the environment and blend seamlessly with the surrounding land while protecting sensitive habitats. Casey is intimately involved with all aspects of the design process: preliminary design, construction document production, construction observation, scheduling, budgets, and meetings. The firm’s approach is to focus on a few select projects so that it can provide superior service and design. The firm works closely with its clients and project teams to create beautiful, environmentally sensitive, strategically sound and enjoyable golf courses that are challenging yet playable for golfers of all skill levels. The firm has concentrated on fewer choice projects where they have provided individual attention to meet and exceed the goals of the clients. This eye for detail has garnered attention within the golf course community as well as numerous national and international awards.
37 CJW Golf International Europe, UK, Caribbean, Middle East conor@cjwgolfinternational.com www.cjwgolfinternational.com CJW Golf International provides a golf course construction service for the delivery of new golf course projects and the renovation of existing golf courses. With a wealth of experience working on projects from early conception, through construction and grow-in, CJW Golf is delivering many of the industry’s best new projects, in both cool season and warm season grasses. CJW Golf has a strong emphasis on quality control and the hiring of the best teams to suit each project, aiming to exceed all expectations by setting its own industry standards benchmark. This commitment from the teams and leadership has recently been rewarded with a project winning World’s Best Golf Course, Europe’s Best Golf Course and Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Course at the World Golf Awards 2024. EGM Golf The Oaks Snipe Farm Road Ipswich IP13 6SL UK Contact: Tony Nelli, Sales Manager Tel: +44 1473 277177 info@egmgolf.co.uk www.egmgolf.co.uk EGM Golf offers a huge breadth of consumables and large-scale golf practice supplies. Providing a comprehensive design, manufacture, and supply package of golf driving range equipment. EGM Golf is a family-run, independent British company. The central manufacturing base is in Woodbridge, Suffolk where items such as ball dispensers, ball washers, ball collectors, bay dividers, distance markers and chipping nets are all produced. Founded in 1982 by Adrian Yallop, he has been at the company’s helm for the past 40 years and has been driving it forward; with the desire to evolve products and to keep the customer at the heart of everything. “We are confident that with our experience and ability to innovate, we will always be able to offer a personal service and leading-edge products,” says Yallop. “We are happy to assist with any project, from planning and installing a ball management operation, to offering technical advice on any aspect of driving range business.”
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