1. The most successful golf course renovation projects

The most successful golf course renovation projects

Queens Suite 1
9:00AM - 5:00PM, 20 Jan 2025

This collaborative class will look at how the elements of a project come together to result in a successful renovation project. This class demonstrates how greenkeepers and architects work together as the dream team, aided by contractors in key areas of the project. Golf course architects James Edwards and Gareth Williams will lead the class and coordinate EIGCA partner companies who will provide expert input on areas such as agronomy and construction.

Learning outcomes:

  • Effective ways to work with a golf course architect
  • What is involved in the renovation of a golf course
  • The importance of teamwork between club, greenkeeper, architect and contractor

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James Edwards

Director EDI-Golf Ltd

James Edwards BA. Arch., EIGCA, is an Architectural graduate, former professional golfer and Director at EDI-Golf Ltd, Golf Course Architects.

Over the past decade, EDI has focused on delivering dynamic golf solutions of all shapes and sizes to some of the leading Clubs, golfers and Institutions in the UK and Europe.

James fundamentally believes that a successful renovation project involves the entire project team from start to finish including building the product together. Due to James’s extensive experience and knowledge of academy and professional golf, EDI have established a reputation as the leading firm for practice facility design worldwide.

James is a founder member and associate of the Parliamentary Golf Group and on the PR and Marketing Board of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects with which he has been a member since 2003.

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Gareth Williams

Golf Course Architect Faldo Design

With a background in Landscape Architecture, Gareth contributes both technical and design expertise at Faldo Design. Managing the design process, he is involved in conceptual and detailed course design & masterplanning for the firm's active projects, as well as for tender and competition bids.

Born out of a passion for the natural landscape, sustainability in golf course development strongly influences Gareth's design work, as does his interest in strategic, efficient and contemporary design. Reflecting the changing golf market, he is a strong advocate for developing alternative forms of the game - including shorter facilities and formats that make it more accessible.

His experience includes project and design work in Europe, the Americas & Asia, including at Elea Estate in Cyprus, Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam, Lough Erne in Northern Ireland, and for the German 2022 Ryder Cup Bid Course redesign.

 

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Booking Ref: M05
Time: 9am‑5pm
Cost: Member rate £150, Non‑member rate £300

 

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