Chapter 6Chapter 6

Golf/Tennis-Based Resorts: Golf/Tennis-Based Resorts: The Impact of Development The Impact of Development

on Operationson Operations

Golf Course Planning and Golf Course Planning and DevelopmentDevelopment

Size of Property Size of Property

Shape of PropertyShape of Property

TopographyTopography

Natural HazardsNatural Hazards

Soil CharacteristicsSoil Characteristics

VegetationVegetation

Clearing RequiredClearing Required

MarketMarket

Land CostLand Cost

Water SupplyWater Supply

Irrigation SystemIrrigation System

ClimateClimate

AridArid

MaintenanceMaintenance

Golf Course Design:Golf Course Design:CoreCore

Land ConsumptionLand Consumption– LowLow

FrontageFrontage– LowLow

Flexibility/CapacityFlexibility/Capacity– Low in continuous; high if returning ninesLow in continuous; high if returning nines

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost– LowLow

IntegrityIntegrity– HighHigh

Golf Course Design:Golf Course Design:Single Fairway ContinuousSingle Fairway Continuous

Land ConsumptionLand Consumption– HighHigh

FrontageFrontage– HighHigh

Flexibility/CapacityFlexibility/Capacity– LowLow

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost– HighHigh

IntegrityIntegrity– HighHigh

Golf Course Design:Golf Course Design:Single Fairway Returning Nines Single Fairway Returning Nines Land ConsumptionLand Consumption– HighHigh

FrontageFrontage– HighHigh

Flexibility/CapacityFlexibility/Capacity– HighHigh

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost– HighHigh

IntegrityIntegrity– LowLow

Golf Course Design:Golf Course Design:Double Fairway Continuous Double Fairway Continuous

Land ConsumptionLand Consumption– MediumMedium

FrontageFrontage– MediumMedium

Flexibility/CapacityFlexibility/Capacity– LowLow

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost– MediumMedium

IntegrityIntegrity– MediumMedium

Golf Course Design:Golf Course Design:Double Fairway Returning Nines Double Fairway Returning Nines Land ConsumptionLand Consumption– MediumMedium

FrontageFrontage– MediumMedium

Flexibility/CapacityFlexibility/Capacity– HighHigh

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost– MediumMedium

IntegrityIntegrity– MediumMedium

Design PrinciplesDesign Principles

SafetySafety

FlexibilityFlexibility

Shot valueShot value

FairnessFairness

ProgressionProgression

FlowFlow

BalanceBalance

Maintenance costsMaintenance costs

Construction planningConstruction planning

AestheticsAesthetics

Tournament qualities Tournament qualities

An item higher on the An item higher on the list takes precedence list takes precedence over one below it.over one below it.

Integrity and Profit-Generating Integrity and Profit-Generating CapabilityCapability

The course should be built for all golfers. The course should be built for all golfers. Variations in handicap can be Variations in handicap can be accommodated by placing multiple tees at accommodated by placing multiple tees at different distances from the hole. different distances from the hole.

Tee placement also depends on the Tee placement also depends on the amount of play. The more the course is amount of play. The more the course is played, the larger the tees.played, the larger the tees.

Integrity and Profit-Generating Integrity and Profit-Generating CapabilityCapability

Shot ValueShot Value

FairnessFairness

Bunkers Bunkers

WaterWater

Trees Trees

HazardsHazards

Progression Progression

Natural featuresNatural features

Final holesFinal holes

Flow Flow

Tennis Courts Tennis Courts

Site SelectionSite SelectionClimateClimateAn acre of land can, theoretically, An acre of land can, theoretically, accommodate six single courts, each 60 accommodate six single courts, each 60 by 120 feet. In reality, this crowded by 120 feet. In reality, this crowded configuration would make for a very configuration would make for a very unpleasant experience. unpleasant experience. A dark background behind the players A dark background behind the players helps them see the ball.helps them see the ball.

Tennis Courts Tennis Courts

Private outdoor tennis club can handle between Private outdoor tennis club can handle between 30 and 60 players per court. Capacity can be 30 and 60 players per court. Capacity can be increased by one-third by adding lights. A increased by one-third by adding lights. A reservation system helps push capacity closer to reservation system helps push capacity closer to the upper figure of 60 players per court.the upper figure of 60 players per court.Tennis courts tend to be developed in clusters. Tennis courts tend to be developed in clusters. Maximum efficiency when courts are developed Maximum efficiency when courts are developed in clusters of eight or ten. in clusters of eight or ten. Objective in orienting the course is to avoid Objective in orienting the course is to avoid players having the sun in their eyes. players having the sun in their eyes.

Tennis Courts Tennis Courts

PorousPorous– Fast dryingFast drying

ExpensiveExpensiveHigh maintenanceHigh maintenanceAnnual resurfacingAnnual resurfacing

– ClayClayLess expensive to buildLess expensive to buildLast longLast longPlay slowPlay slowHigh maintenanceHigh maintenance

– Grass Grass Look goodLook goodDaily maintenanceDaily maintenanceSusceptible to damageSusceptible to damage

NonporousNonporous– Long lastingLong lasting– Easy to maintainEasy to maintain– Dry quicklyDry quickly– Non-cushioned play fast Non-cushioned play fast

and are hard on legsand are hard on legs– Player comfortPlayer comfort– Synthetic turf long lastingSynthetic turf long lasting