Routing

To begin the design process, the area designated for the golf course is reviewed and a routing plan prepared while taking into consideration the design objectives of the project and natural constraints of the site. All tees, greens, fairway centerlines, set backs, and other relevant design features of the course are provided. In addition, we also analyze the relationship of the golf course with surrounding land uses and make suggestions where appropriate for the purpose of achieving the maximum integration and optimum value for the project. Essentially a conceptual land plan, routing is especially critical on sites with significant topography where finished slope plays such a vital role in determining ultimate viability. These plans are prepared at a scale of one inch to two hundred feet.

Kohanaiki - Kona, Hawaii (1/2 size .PDF, 1.01MB)

Design

The design process is divided into two phases. The first consists of the creation of a conceptual grading plan. The purpose of this plan is to refine the design features in greater detail and to establish the rough elevations for the golf course. The blending of the golf course with surrounding land uses and within the specific constraints of the site is finalized during this phase. All golf course drainage flows and flood water coursing is determined as well. Overall, the objective is to create a plan that balances earth movement within the limits of the site.

The second phase involves the development of final construction drawings. Prepared at a scale of one inch to fifty feet, these plans include the finished elevations for the golf course, shaping configuration for all bunkers, finished design of any water features, cart path alignment, and any onsite drainage requirements. In addition, greens plans are prepared at a larger scale of one inch to twenty feet to provide details of these critical areas at one foot contour intervals.

Extended Services

In addition, RGI offers an extended range of services beyond the core design elements outlined above including:

• Conceptual master planning on residential and resort communities
• Environmental planning
• Irrigation design
• Feasibility studies
• Cost analysis
• Bidding consultation
• Detailed landscape planning
• Water-usage analysis

See our sample drawings.