GOLF COURSE DESIGNCONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT

Ron Farris

DESIGN ◦ BUILD ◦ ENJOY!

高尔夫球场建设 & 球场管理咨

高尔夫球场设计

WHO IS RON FARRIS

Sometimes called:

The Golf GuyUnderstudy

Greenkeeper SonMr. 62

Mr. RonGolfing Purist

WalkerProject Manager

ConsultantGolf Course DesignerA n Easy Going GuyFriend and Associate

Family Man

A GOLF ENTHUSIAST!

Being able to recognize beauty and implementing it into design are separate but very important aspects of golf course design. Growing up in the Sand Hills was like living in a classroom for links golf.

A Lifetime of Studying Natural Land Forms

The Golf Club at RED ROCKBlends the routing gracefully upon the land while

allowing dramatic views for homeowners.

RATED #1 Public Golf Course in SD 2003-2013

St. Andrews -Old Course

Ron spent nearly a decade working with the famed Pete Dye

golf course architecture family and associated understudies like

Tom Doak

before starting

Black Swan Services.

Few people on the planet have seen Pete Dye on-site with maps!

Pete Dye and Ron on site in Japan

Tom Doak in Hainan China

Design - golf courses make the golfer think.

Build ~ quality golf courses that are maintainable and

environmentally sensitive

Enjoy ~ make sure they are

enjoyable for players of all levels.

Design Philosophy

Construction Management

Design Strategy

“Design and build golf courses that are a blend of good golf holes in a beautiful setting. Create a balance of short, long, and medium length par 3’s, 4’s and par 5’s. Provide strong shot values by building green sites that are compatible with the shots hit to them, while having a sense of history.”

Incorporate this strategy for all types of golf courses:

Tournament Resort Private Public

Methodology

1-Being very selective in determining the Site2-Define the Goal of the Owner3-Develop Budgets that are Compatible with Goals4-Incorporate the Multiple Tee Concept5-Provide Good Shot Values6-Utilize the Natural Features of the Site7-Produce Golf Holes that Flow with the Terrain8-Strategic Designs verse Penal9-Create Bold Hazards with Adequate Relief 10-Create designs that encourage the golfer to Think

Hands On Approach!

The Approach

“When Ron commits to design a golf course he strives to get involved in every aspect of the design and building process. Time on site equates to quality!”

* Site Feasibility* Preliminary Designs* Detail Designs* Construction Documents* Bidding & Contractor Selection * Construction Supervision* Post Construction Consulting

Experience with Sensitive & Difficult Sites

International Experience

While working overseas Farris was involved in over

20 projects.

While providing Project Management, Consulting and

Design Services Farris encountered a great diversity

of experiences

Graphic Representationof Designs

Additional Services

Pioneering New TechnologyFarris Golf was the first to extensively use polymers as a

means of soil stabilization during golf course grow-in.

Scope of Services 1. Site Selection and Evaluation2. Preliminary Designs3. Final Design4. Construction Document5. Assistance in Bid Negotiations6. Site Observation and Consulting7. Project Management8. Post Construction Consulting9. Remodels10. Renovations11. Photography12. Marketing Assistance

Seeing and understanding the “big picture” is essential, but paying attention to the subtle details of design is what truly

makes the difference!

Ron likes to give the golfer options and relishes the Risk –

Reward Strategy

Ayakami GCShikoku, Japan

Sometimes Simple is Best!

Sometimes Dramatic is Best!

Sometimes a challenge is needed to make us appreciate our virtues in life.

The road to success starts with a A dream, a vision and a plan!

RON FARRIS 罗恩 *   菲尔斯深圳福田区金田路金中环大厦 3507Room 3507, Golden Central Tower Jintian Road, Futian DistrictShenzhen, China