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
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