This article was written by former ASGCA president, Jeffrey D. Brauer. It was originally published on January 17th, 2014 by Golf Course Industry. Tree removal is a trend that’s here to stay, and this may make your job convincing members a little easier. At a renovation project interview years ago, club members said I shouldn’t recommend removal of a large Cottonwood near their 4th green ...
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Not far from Gladewater, Tempest Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Tempest Golf Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Tempest Golf Club is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when ...
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This article was written by former ASGCA president, Jeffrey D. Brauer. It was originally published on April 5, 2016, by Golf Course Industry. When asked for specific tips on “selling” tree removal programs, I usually agree selling is really what is necessary. As an architect, I long ago (and reluctantly) concluded that “architectural merit” doesn’t convince them as well as more tangible and direct benefits ...
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This article was written by former ASGCA president, Jeffrey D. Brauer. It was originally published on February 9, 2016, by Golf Course Industry. Given the variety of greens worldwide, the question “How big should a green be?” would seem to have no definitive answer. But, if you are designing a green, or set of greens, you need to settle on at least approximate green size, ...
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Club Management Perspectives made an unusual request. They asked me to review my own book, released in October of last year! So here goes! This book is unique in that it gleans nuggets of design wisdom from over 100 ASGCA members, assembled into an entertaining golf course architecture read. Our premises were: Golf architecture books typically use vague, flowery words and clichés that utterly fail ...
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Golf writer and enthusiast, Josh Berhow, relocated from New York to Minnesota in 2020. He embarked on a quest to find the best golfing in his new home state and took to Twitter to ask for local course recommendations. The course he had the most recommendations for was Giant Ridge, and after playing the course he has concluded, it lives up to all the hype ...
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Superior National at Lutsen is on the North Shore, overlooking Lake Superior and nestled into the Sawtooth Mountains and the Poplar River Valley. Experience spectacular and untamed natural beauty paired with unparalleled golf. Superior National is a public resort course, named among Minnesota’s Top 10 Destination Golf Courses. $4.6 million in renovations and improvements on the renowned River & Canyon 18 are now complete. Jeffrey ...
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Conveniently located in the heart of North Richland Hills, Iron Horse Golf Course's remarkable golf, array of amenities, and friendly, personalized service have earned it recognition among the finest daily fee golf properties in the DFW Metroplex. From our Dick Phelps-designed championship layout to our delicious dining and spectacular event capabilities, every detail has been designed to exceed guests' expectations and create lasting memories. Honored ...
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Ranked the #1 golf course in Kansas by Golf.com and GolfLink, Colbert Hills offers a total of 18  holes on our Championship Course, plus grass practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, golf lessons, and more. This course continues to get high reviews from publications and golfers alike. Listed below are some of the amazing 5 star reviews provided by golfers. 5 stars Lived up to ...
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Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s unspoiled Superior National Forest of the Mesabi Iron Range, Giants Ridge offers incredible four-season fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf right here in northern Minnesota, plus mountain biking and even more outdoor summer fun. Winter brings immaculate ...
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They are nearly obsolete for today’s longest hitters, who only like them when they play like par-4 holes. Average golfers often dislike fairway wood shots. Owners want to reduce construction cost, and the simplest way to reduce acres and budgets is to swap a few par-5 holes for shorter ones, accepting par of 70 or even 69. Land use planners, water managers and environmentalists rail ...
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The U.S. Senior Open is one of the five major championships in senior golf, introduced 41 years ago in 1980. It is administered by the United States Golf Association and is recognized as a major championship by both the PGA Tour Champions and the European Senior Tour. GolfWeek.com explains, This week, the 41st edition of the Senior Open will take place in Omaha, Nebraska. A ...
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Sand Creek Station is the second course designed by golf architect Jeffrey D. Brauer, to host a qualifying event for the 2021 Korn Ferry Tour, with Bridges of Preston Crossing in Gunther, TX being the other, back in April. What Is The Korn Ferry Tour? Owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour identifies and develops players ready to compete and win ...
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Taken from Golf Course Trades: New Book by ASGCA Foundation Helps Supers & Green Committees As noted below, the title of this tidy book is rather cumbersome. But, with only a page or two devoted to the nine main sections and dozens of subsections, it covers a lot of territories. Among the areas discussed are how to identify an architect when considering a golf course ...
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An extract from ‘Designs on a Better Golf Course’ by ASGCA Past President Jeff Brauer, an essential resource for golf course decision makers. Some people fail to recognize just how important golf course architecture is to their daily golf enjoyment. Golf course architecture is the arrangement of landscape elements that facilitate the human activity of golf. It follows that without good architecture, there is no ...
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Wild Wing Avocet, King’s North at MBN, and the Love course at the Barefoot Resort all require a high skill level but are also fun Avocet Wild Wing in Myrtle Beach was recently recognized for its excellence by Golf Daily, this is what they had to say: MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (April 6, 2021) – Anyone interested in a seemingly unlimited supply of quality golf must ...
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According to the United States Golf Association: 1: Reducing Irrigated Turf Acreage Replacing turf in out-of-play areas with native plants and grasses can save water and allow more resources to be focused on the primary playing areas 2: Irrigation System Upgrade Updated irrigation systems with improved coverage, individual head control and sensor technology can improve playing conditions and save water. 3: Improving Drainage Good drainage ...
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Iron Horse Golf Course’s website proudly shares: “Conveniently located in the heart of North Richland Hills, Iron Horse Golf Course's remarkable golf, array of amenities, and friendly, personalized service have earned it recognition among the finest daily fee golf properties in the DFW Metroplex. From our Dick Phelps-designed championship layout to our delicious dining and spectacular event capabilities, every detail has been designed to exceed ...
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While Jeffrey D. Brauer is an award winning golf architect in Texas, his long list of accomplishments expand beyond the state and even country. As a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Brauer is committed to excellence with every project he takes on. Listed below are some of the most notable golf courses Brauer has worked on throughout his career: With 4.6 ...
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Understanding Golf Architecture Golf architecture describes golf design, managing the impact a course has on the environment, and the impact the course has on its local communities. Golf Architects, such as Jeffrey D. Brauer, who are members of the American Society of Golf Architects work with the most famous and storied courses in golf. This extends to historical restoration projects, renovations, and combinations thereof, preserving ...
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The missions of the ASGCA are much the same today as when the original members outlined the Articles of Incorporation: -Foster the game of golf, its growth, and advancement. -Foster professionalism of ASGCA members through education, promotion, and the fellowship of the world’s leading golf course architects. -Support design excellence by creating golf courses that are technically, strategically, and aesthetically excellent while meeting the economic, ...
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Designs on a Better Golf Course: Practical answers to common questions for Green Committees, is now available on Amazon from ASGCA Foundation. The book, conceived and edited by ASGCA Past President Jeff Brauer, provides information on more than 50 topics that may be raised by Green Committee members and other golf course decision-makers as they consider improvements at their facilities. The easy-to-read chapters in Designs ...
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Larry Hirsh is a widely published author and frequent lecturer at industry events. He has done assignments on more than 3,000 courses in 45 US states and Canada, brokered more than $125 million in golf course properties and been the lead developer in a golf course development project. Mr. Hirsh is an avid low-handicap golfer and premiere member of the Golfweek “America’s Best” course ranking ...
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The Golf Course Industry magazine team brings you the biggest news and hottest trends in the turf industry on Superintendent Radio. They closed off the year with an episode featuring golf architects Jeffrey D. Brauer and Nathan Crace. Jeff and Nathan helped create a great book from the ASGCA Foundation to help your bosses make thoughtful course improvement decisions. They explain the methodology behind the ...
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The detail behind the green details.   By Jeffrey D. Brauer There may be 100 things to consider when designing just one green.  Here is a checklist of all the things we consider in drawing a green detail.  After reviewing this checklist, you’ll understand why we call them “green complexes.” GREEN & GREEN COMPLEX DESIGN CHECKLIST SPACE AVAILABLE Acres/SF available Trees to Save (trunk location and ...
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The detail behind the green details. By Jeffrey D. Brauer GREEN DETAIL PLANS OVERVIEW  In my traditional “clean out the files” purge between Thanksgiving and New Year‘s, I found an old document I wrote to educate the then, new associates, the basic process for how our firm designed greens.  I share it (somewhat updated, this was written even before CAD was part of the process) ...
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I covered this topic briefly in my recent book “Designs on a Better Golf Course: Practical answers to common questions for greens committees.”   There, I review what are considered “Narrow (<30 yards), Medium, (30-35 yards), Wide (35-45 yards), and Wide Open, (Over 45 yards) fairways.  I added some caveats about altering them for each hole’s basic design characteristics.  For instance, if a lake or other ...
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We recently remodeled, including some re-routing, the Iron Horse Golf Course for the City of North Richland Hills, TX, which dramatically changed the course. It was originally designed by Dick Phelps and opened in 1988.  We actually competed for the city design commission shortly after beginning our firm in 1984 and were disappointed to lose out to the (then) more experienced firm.  However, I recently ...
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Since the $2 million dollar renovation project on Mesquite Golf Course in Mesquite, TX, golfers have enjoyed the enhanced experiences with extended back tee lengths and new front tees. Listed below are some of the 5-star reviews this course has received in 2020: “After learning to play golf on this course 30 years ago, I would have never guessed that I'd be saying these greens ...
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According to their website:  “Giants Ridge has long been considered one of Minnesota’s best resort golf vacation destinations. Year after year, national golf publications have ranked The Legend and The Quarry near or at the top of the best golf courses in the world. In fact, Golf Digest just ranked Giants Ridge as an “Editors Choice” in 2019 as one of “The Best Golf Resorts ...
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According to their website, "Tangle Ridge Golf Course in Grand Prairie, TX, will challenge your senses and skills. This 18-hole championship public golf course features exciting elevation changes, subtle Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass Greens, tree-lined fairways, and water and sand hazards." This course has remained a relevant and exciting experience for decades. Listed below are some of the incredible 5-star reviews this course has ...
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Colbert Hills is ranked the #1 golf course in Kansas by Golf.com and GolfLink. This golf course offers a total of 18 holes on our Championship Course, plus grass practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, golf lessons, and more. It has hosted many collegiate championships as well as everyday play. An equally important mission is environmental preservation and research, which it carries on until this ...
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Jeffrey D. Brauer was asked to keep the budget to under $2 million dollars on the Mesquite Golf Course in order to widen its appeal to players. He was able to e extend back tee length to 6,885 yards and added new front tees reducing the length to under 5,000 yards to attract women and juniors. The results were impressive, with 50% increase in play ...
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Iron Horse Renovation CompleteIn November of last year, renovations began on the Iron Horse Golf Course in North Richland Hills, TX. 10 months and 3 million dollars later, the renovations are completed and the course is set to reopen Friday, September 18th. The renovations done to The Iron Horse Golf Course, which was overseen by established golf architect Jeff Brauer, included:-Widening playing corridors throughout the ...
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Golf Digest Recognizes Brauer's Minnesota CourseGiants Ridge Golf - Photography By Brian OarIn August of this year, Golf Digest's Derek Duncan and Ron Whitten, worked together to compile a list of America’s Best 18 Holes Since 2000. The duo says they chose to focus, “on finding holes that are fun to play, because that’s the overwhelming trend thus far in this century.”Golf architect, Jeffrey D ...
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Tuckaway Remodel: A Year LaterIn August of 2019, Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin, WI, underwent a $3.2 Million renovation from golf architect, Jeffrey D. Brauer. Brauer’s renovation included adding a new irrigation system, incorporating stronger drainage strategies, adding tee extensions and adding sand bunkers. In the last year, this course has continued to grab the attention of locals and travelers looking for a beautiful course ...
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Giants Ridge: Minnesota's Leading Golf Resort Last month the online publication, “The Golf Wire,” recognized Giants Ridge as Minnesota’s leading golf resort: Giants Ridge – Minnesota’s leading golf resort set in the rugged beauty of the Mesabi Iron Range – announces The Quarry skyrocketed in two of Golfweek’s esteemed rankings lists as well as retaining the top spot in Golfweek’s “Best: State-By-State Courses You Can ...
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Brauer's Minnesota Courses Gain Praise With nearly 500 golf courses in Minnesota, there are many great options available to those in the area. However, when looking at lists ranking the top courses in the state, golf architect Jeffrey D. Brauer’s designs seem to consistently place. Gold Advisor’s writer, Jason Scott Deegan, took special note of Brauer’s designs for four separate categories on his list of, ...
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Arlington Based Golf ArchitectChampions Run in Omaha, Nebraska“Champions Run's 18 hole layout can play to 7,209 yards from the black tees; 6,611 from the blue tees; and 6,158 yards from the white tees. The layout can also play to 5,627 yards from the yellow tees and as short as 5,317 yards from the red tees. Depending on your skill level, pick the tees that suit ...
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Two Brauer Renovations Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas This was a 3 million dollar renovation project, that focused on creating more efficient drainage systems, in order to allow for the course to reopen quickly after large amounts of rain. This course was struggling and losing money, but were able to turn their course into a profitable situation.  Course Review: “One thing I really ...
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2 Midwestern Golf Courses Worth Checking Outvia http://www.championsomaha.com/Taken from their website, “Champions Run's 18 hole layout can play to 7,209 yards from the black tees; 6,611 from the blue tees; and 6,158 yards from the white tees. The layout can also play to 5,627 yards from the yellow tees and as short as 5,317 yards from the red tees. Depending on your skill level, pick ...
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March Madness: Best Golf Course of Minnesota Winner For the March Madness - “Best Golf Course of Minnesota” contest Jeffrey D. Brauer held the place as the golf architect for all four public north courses in the running. The two final courses are both his own designs. Wilderness Fortune Bay came in second, while Giants Ridge at The Quarry has taken the win for Best ...
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Vectorworks Design Summit 2020 Canceled Unfortunately, after careful consideration of the developing situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Vectorworks Design Summit that was scheduled for April 22-24 in San Diego, California. What is the current status of the Vectorworks Design Summit? We have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our first priority will ...
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Questions About Golf In the Wake Of The Coronavirus People around the world and in our nation are currently adapting their lifestyles and making necessary adjustments in order to help fight against the spreading Covid-19 virus. The CDC has requested that none of us participate in social gatherings exceeding 50 people, and our government has asked us to not participate in social gatherings exceeding 10 ...
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Vectorworks Design Summit is Around The Corner, Buy Your Tickets Today!Vectorworks is a 3D design software that helps many individuals bring their ideas to reality. At the 2020 Vectorworks Design Summit will be held in San Diego, California at the Omni La Costa Resort. This summit will take place between April 22nd and 24th. This is a great opportunity for individuals and companies alike who ...
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Giant's Ridge Makes The Cover of Golf Minnesota Magazinevia http://www.golfminnesota.com/Since 1996, Golf Minnesota has been celebrating great golfing in Minnesota, the Twin Cities, and featured courses in western Wisconsin. This magazine is known for being a wealth of resources to golf enthusiasts in the area! It provides its readers with a directory that contains helpful maps and contact information to help readers find their perfect ...
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What Are People Saying About Tempest Golf Club?via http://www.tempestgolfclub.com/When Southern Hills Golf Club, in Gladewater, TX, closed its doors for a complete renovation in 2016, award-winning golf architect, Jeffrey D. Brauer worked hard to create an entirely new and more thoughtful golf experience. The new course cost over 9 million dollars to rebuild, including a completely renovated and expanded clubhouse, and a few hundred future ...
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Brauer Texas Courses Are A Fan FavoriteEarlier this week we wrote about Wilderness Golf Course in Lake Jackson, Texas topping the list as Golf Advisor named the course it’s 40th most favorite course among its readers, with an average ranking of 4.7 out of 5 stars from users. However, this was not the only Texas golf course designed by Jeffrey D. Brauer to get praise! ...
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Golf Advisor's Readers Have Spoken Delightfully referred to as Texas’ Best Kept Secret, The Wilderness in Lake Jackson has been receiving praise and attention since it was first opened. Highly acclaimed for its marshy surroundings and excellent playability, this course has recently been given more notice from Golf Advisor. Using their 153,000+ Golf Advisor course reviews from 2019, the team at Golf Advisor has assembled ...
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Brauer is Presenting at the Vectorworks Summit This SpringWhat Is Vectorworks?Vectorworks is a versatile, on-premise application that provides extensive 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM and rendering capabilities for your architectural and landscape design needs. Designers and architects, such as Jeffrey D. Brauer have been utilizing this technology to help make their creative visions a reality. Brauer has been using this software since the 90s and ...
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Brauer's Top Minnesota Golf Courses The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is Minnesota's premier resort golf destination located on beautiful Lake Vermilion. The Wilderness is consistently ranked one of the best golf courses in Minnesota and the country by national golf publications. For 2017/2018, Golf Digest rated The Wilderness #2 public golf course in Minnesota! Plus, Golfweek rated us #42 for Best Resort Courses in the ...
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Do Public Course Renovations Pay Off? Between 2000 and 2015, DFW has seen 19 public course renovations, and Sirius was able to obtain financial data for many courses that had undergone renovations. For the presentation, I added one of my new renovations that didn’t make their list, to make it an even dozen, and adjusted their average numbers accordingly, as shown below in chart form: ...
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Best Golfing Experience in Lake Jackson TX While The Wilderness Golf Course in Lake Jackson has been getting attention since it first opened in 1976, it still is recognized as one of the top golfing experiences in the state of Texas. Lovingly referred to as “Texas’ Best Kept Secret,” this course is familiar with high praise from golfers and architects far and wide. In 2017, ...
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Dallas News Recognizes 3 Brauer Courses in Top 25 Mid Priced Golf Experiences in Texas Dallas News has put out a list outlining, “The top 25 mid-priced golf courses in Texas that cost $55-$79 (2019)” and three of Jeffrey D. Brauer’s course have made the list. Explored below is each course Brauer had a hand in designing, the year it was opened, and the rate ...
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Giant's Ridge Continues Attracting Attention in 2019 It is 2019, and Giants Ridge is still one of the hottest golfing destinations in North America. Receiving high online praise and attracting the attention of the “giants” in the golfing world, this course still maintains its place as one of the most relevant and sought after public courses in Minnesota. Recently featured by, “Have You Herd?” Giants ...
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Feed The Ball Podcast Features Golf Architect Jeffrey D. Brauer Since the late 1970s, golf architect Jeffrey D. Brauer has been designing, renovating, and building golf courses all across the country. Getting his start working under Dick Nugen and Ken Killian in Chicago, Brauer’s foundation for design has an evident tie to the previous generation. His goal is to always combine old school designs with ...
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Jeffrey D. Brauer Explains Using Water Features Wisel The Wilderness at Fortune Bay in Tower, MN Architecturally, diagonal, lateral or crossing streams are attractive and effective hazards. The courses I played in my youth, or saw on television, usually featured babbling brooks. Holes like Merion East No. 11, with its green perched on a rock wall just above a stream, exude charm. Placed carefully adjacent ...
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Remodeling Your Course With Jeffrey D. BrauerGolf courses are long term investments that require regular maintenance and management to stay profitable and maintain interesting to players. If you notice your course has become outdated, or are struggling to engage as many players as you would like- it may be time to team up with a professional ASGCA golf architect, such as Jeffrey D. Brauer to ...
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Remodeling Your Course For Sustainability Golf courses are long term investments that can remain lucrative and sustainable if they are willing to evolve with the demands and needs of their environment, budget, and communities. To have a lasting design that can adapt as needed to these needs, it is best to work with an ASGCA certified golf architect. ASGCA members have specialized knowledge they apply ...
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Brauer Courses Make Top 100 Resort ListEvery year, Golf Magazine ranks different public and private golf courses throughout the country. Being recognized by this publication is always a great honor for golf course owners and designers alike. Last month, Golf magazine released their top 100 resorts for golfing in 2019 and two Jeffrey D. Brauer designs, Giant’s Ridge and Omni La Costa, made the list! ...
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Top Golf Architect in the SouthFor years, Jeffrey D. Brauer has been building a reputation as one of the best golf architects in the United States. He is an ASGCA certified golf architect, meaning he has proven a level of excellence that translates into superior course design. All ASGCA members are put through rigorous training and education before being accepted as members. The standard of ...
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Getting recognition for superior golf course design is nothing new to Jeffrey D. Brauer. Most recently, the online publication, “Explore Minnesota Golf” has spotlighted not one, but 3 of Jeffrey D. Brauer’s designs as the top three golf courses in the state. These courses are noted as being three of the toughest courses in Northern Minnesota. Each course is known for its unique terrain and ...
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Highlights of Golf Course Design by Jeffrey D. Brauer Located in Mayetta, Kansas, Firekeeper Golf Course has received much welcomed attention for its outstanding design and playability since first opening in 2011. Covering 7,560 yards of premium Kansas real estate, there is much to be attracted to with this golf course.This highly renowned course is the result of a collaboration between Jeffrey D. Brauer and ...
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The Grand Reopening of Tuckaway Country ClubAttended the grand – re-opening event of Tuckaway Country Club, Franklin, WI yesterday. Course underwent $3.2 Million targeted renovation including new irrigation, drainage, tees and sand bunkers.Tee extensions were a major focus. We added a new set of forward tees on every hole, reducing the shortest length from 5878 to 4587 and added several new back tees extending championship ...
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Highlights of Golf Course Design by Jeffrey D. BrauerFor several decades, Jeffrey D. Brauer has been making a name for himself as one of the top golf architects in America. In this time, he has been working on golf course renovations and new golf courses that have been recognized throughout the golfing community for their exceptional designs and efficient playability. This article will explore some ...
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Selecting An ASGCA Golf ArchitectChoosing the right golf arhitect for your course is an extremely important task that should not be taken lightly. This is because every course an architect designs will be a direct reflection of their own training and experience in design. In order to become an ASGCA certified golf architect, candidates must prove they have achieved a level of excellence that translates ...
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Top Golf Courses Designed by Jeffrey BrauerJeffrey D. Brauer has been bringing excellent designs to the world of golf for over 30 years.He has been a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects since 1981, serving as President during its 50th Anniversary year in 1995-1996. Brauer gives many industry presentations and is a regular architecture columnist for Golf Course Industry.He has left his mark ...
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Iron Horse Golf Course RenovationARLINGTON, Texas (May 23, 2019) – Golf architect Jeffrey D. Brauer will get to sleep in his own bed each night while working on the renovation of Iron Horse Golf Course in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, which is close to his home in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.The City of North Richland Hills has contracted Brauer and his firm, ...
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The Design Philosophy of Building a Sustainable Golf Course Jeffrey D. Brauer, ASGCA announces the renovation of Iron Horse Golf Course in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas is not foreign territory to the awarding-winning architect.  He recently completed the design and construction of Tempest Golf Course in Gladewater, TX. In 2004, Brauer fully renovated Indian Creek Golf course in Carrollton, Tx. The ...
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Top Praise for Golf Courses Quarry and The Legends at Giants RidgeDesigned by Jeffrey D. Brauer D. Brauer, ASGCASince their completion both The Quarry and The Legends at Giants Ridge have received tremendous accolades from the golf community’s most prestigious organizations and publications. The courses’ architect, Jeffrey D. Brauer, ASGCA believes each course is unique, provides great play. Recently, online magazine “The Golf Wire” listed ...
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Does Renovating a Municipal Golf Course Pay Off?Due to the popularity of golf over the course of the last 15 years, there’s now a growing trend to upgrade or renovate municipal golf courses. Cities have recognized the impact of golf and many with old failing centers are now deciding to invest in the area. The growing question for city planners and other leadership is how ...
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What it takes to build a successful Golf CourseGolf Course Architect Jeffrey D Brauer has spent decades in the business of Golf Course design and construction. Never allowing tough terrain or outdated design to dissuade or limit his enthusiasm for what he could plan and design. His focus was about creating playable courses for all to enjoy. Consistently building award winning golf courses takes extraordinary ...
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Trusted and Respected Golf Course ArchitectJeffrey D Brauer’s, ASGCA awarding winning golf courses has surmounted an outstanding number of honors throughout the golf industry. Mr. Brauer’s amazing talent as a golf course architect has reigned over 40 years in the industry. Golf Course critics, writers, pro-players and enthusiasts all concur the brilliance of Mr. Brauer’s designs. What makes Mr. Brauer ultimately unique, is his ability ...
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A golf industry Power Player Jeffrey D. Brauer has contributed decades of successful and award winning golf course designs. E Nolan of teetimespress.com presents A “Golf Profile Series” titled “Power Player”. Nolan chronicles the story of Jeffrey D. Brauer’s hard work, amazing talent, and determination. Mr. Nolan writes “Jeff Brauer belongs in the conversation on elite golf architects with legends of yesterday like Mike Strantz ...
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The Quarry at Giants Ridge Golf Course Reigns as one America’s Greatest Public Golf CoursesThe Quarry at Giants Ridge Golf Course in Biwabik, Minnesota is an awarding winning project of golf course designer Jeffrey D Brauer. Since it’s completion the in 1998, the Quarry has won distinctive honors from golf’s most prestigious entities. For over a decade the Quarry has won the honor of being ...
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Vacation Golf Courses by Jeffrey D. Brauer Ranked In Top 50 Golfing is becoming one of America’s new loves for family vacation activities. Golfing Magazines continue to report some of the most amazing golf courses as family vacation destinations. In our most recent blog we discussed, La Costa Champions redesign by Golf Course Architect Jeffrey Brauer, as one of the top ten golfing vacation destinations ...
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Golfing Vacations for Family Fun In a recent blog post, we discussed how golf courses impact communities. We concluded with the confirmed benefit that golf courses provide enhancement to communities and the lives of the people who live there. At first glace golf appears to be a solitary sport. However, as many families have found, it is the ideal sport that combines nature, sport and ...
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How Does a Golf Course Benefit a Community When a new community is planned with a golf course. Most feel it’s only for the elite or a commercial venture for capitalistic mind developers who want the greatest profit from the development. In fact, golf course communities are designed with inclusion in mind. Public golf courses include the entire family. They are community centered, eco friendly, ...
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Creative Freedom or Not! In golf course design the architect is given a multitude of tasks and responsibilities for the overall design, construction and management of the project. Much has been assumed regarding who actually has creative freedom of the design. In the winter edition of By Design Magazine, writer Richard Humphreys proposed the question to ASGCA members, “Are golf course architects ever allowed to ...
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Hiring A Golf ArchitectWhat We Do When it comes to golf everyone can agree, an excellent design goes a long way to creating the ideal game of golf. So many details go into planning the perfect design because not only do architects have to focus on making the course gorgeous, it also must be playable and smart. Jeffrey D. Brauer is a member and past ...
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East Texas Golf as it was meant to be! Although rain was predicted, the sun shined on the grand opening tournament for Tempest Golf Club, in Gladewater, TX. With the opening blessing from an Irish priest, followed by a shotgun tournament, Tempest Golf Club ushered in a new era of golf in East Texas. Set on a spectacular piece of property, and designed by Jeffrey ...
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Design Excellence Jeffrey D. Brauer is a veteran golf course architect responsible for more than 50 new courses and more than 100 renovations. A member and past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, he is president of Jeffrey D. Brauer/GolfScapes in Arlington, Texas. Over the course of his career, Jeffrey D. Brauer’s superior courses have been spotlighted and awarded for their excellent ...
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Why Choose An ASGCA Member For Your Golf CourseIt is an honor to be a member of the ASGCA. This is because a membership with the American Society of Golf Architects signifies that the golf architect has proven that they have acquired in depth training, experience, and completed enough successful projects, they are now considered an expert when it comes to golf course design and ...
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When To Renovate Your CourseHow long has it been since you have updated or made any significant improvements to your golf course? Is it acceptable and smart to continue maintaining your golf course in its current state? Or is it possible your course has become outdated?Choosing to renovate your golf course is no small decision, but how do you know when your course needs a ...
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How To Choose A Golf Architect Whether you have a newly developed golf course or a revamped, renovated course, when it is professionally designed it will be a strong representation of the golf architect who designed it. Jeffrey D. Brauer is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. The architects of ASGCA work closely with their clients to ensure they are getting ...
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Texas Golf ArchitectsTexas is a massive state that loves to boast about the fact that here, “Everything is bigger!” This catchy little saying is adored worldwide, and when it comes to golf, it is especially true! Throughout the state of Texas we have hundreds of premium golf courses. Many of these courses have been spotlighted on a national level for their gorgeous, high quality and ...
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Tips for a Successful RemodelIs your golf course outdated? Are you noticing less traffic coming through to enjoy your greens? Or are you just ready for something new? Whatever the case surrounding your desire to renovate your golf course is, Jeffrey D. Brauer is here to help get you the course of your dreams. Below are some tips for planning a successful golf course renovation:Evaluate ...
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Golf Course RoutingA huge factor that determines the quality of a golf course is the routing. When you have a poorly routed hole, the entire experience of that hole will suffer. Whenever you build a course and misplace or leave out important features, such as a practice area, will remain misplaced or left out until a renovation occurs and will cost you more than including ...
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Natural Disasters and Golf Course Design Natural disasters are an unavoidable part of living on this planet. Whether you live in an area that is known for destructive tornadoes, live along the Gulf where hurricanes pose very real threats to our properties and safety, or just happen to live somewhere that has a year with enough rainfall to cause a flood, we all know how ...
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Looking At The DetailsWith nearly 40 years of golf architectural design behind him, Jeffrey D. Brauer believes the importance of high functioning greens, relies on more than just a well-functioning green. The integrity of the design also relies heavily on proper construction methods, as well as detail design of cart path, drainage and irrigation design. Cart Path:-While concrete is more expensive than asphalt, it seems ...
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Superior National Renovation PerfectionLocated in Cook County, Minnesota, Superior National is a great example of how renovating a course can go a long way to creating a fresh and exciting new experience, with improved functionality. Golf Architect, Jeffrey D. Brauer, took on the task of refining both the River 9 and Canyon 9, bringing 18-holes of unforgettable golfing! Each course posed its own set of ...
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How Remodeling The Course Can Help YouKeep Up With Evolving TastesDo you remember when acid wash jeans and mullets were cool? Just like with fashion, tastes change when it comes to golfing. Working with an experienced Golf Architect, such as Jeffrey D. Brauer, goes a long way to ensuring you are keeping up with the times, while also maintaining a fully functional, and profitable golf ...
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Tips To Stay Hydrated On The Course We all know the importance of staying hydrated. Did you know it is not only important for your health, it also affects your performance on the golf course? Below are a list of tips for you to keep in mind that will help keep you hydrated on the golf course: Drink Water: This seems like the most obvious ...
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Tips To Reduce Water Usage On A Golf CourseIt is no secret that golf courses require lots of resources in order to keep them healthy and green. One of the main resources that are used while maintaining a golf course is water. Water conservation is an important practice that saves you money, helps the environment, and can help get you through dry times. Below are ...
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The Business of RemodelingKnowing When The Right Time To Remodel IsWithout regular maintenance or changes, even the best golf courses can become outdated, irrelevant, and rundown. This can lead to the club struggling to keep the interest of even the most loyal golfers. But how do you know when the right time to remodel is? There are many different influencing factors that go into deciding ...
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Reasons to Renovate Your Golf CourseIn order to have a successful and long lasting golf course, you must always protect your key resource- the course itself. In order to keep any business relevant you have to be willing and able to continuously reinvest and renovate to accommodate the times and keep your clients loyal and interested in your particular course. This is not as difficult ...
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SustainabilityWhat is golf course sustainability?These day when it comes to designing a modern golf course, you must ensure you are doing so with sustainability in mind. Sustainability has many facets, environmental, economical, and social. These important influencing factors must be taken into account in order to design a successful and lasting course.Below we will explore these categories of sustainability and why they are important to ...
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What Does A Golf Architect Do?If you are a property developer looking to create a brand new golf course, or are looking to grow or renovate the layout of an already established golf course, you will be faced with many decisions along the way. One of the absolute most important choices you will be presented with is finding the right golf architect to hire for ...
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Tips for A Great Course DesignLocation is KeyThink about the most memorable courses you have ever played golf at. What sticks out the most about these places? Maybe it’s a peak with an excellent view, or a coastline that fills the air with the sound of crashing waves, or a swampy course with dangling moss and huge trees. Whichever course stands out as the most ...
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How 3D Renderings WorkWhen presenting our design proposals for your golf course, we can offer you more than just blueprints and verbal ideas to represent our design. We can now present our plans for your new course in a 3D rendering! We do this by using a combination of programs to fit your unique needs, offering 3D renderings of standout holes or other impressive features ...
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Golf Course Development StepsConsultationBefore any thought is put into the specific details of a golf course, a location to build the course must first be selected. Everyone has different preferences and ideas about their dream locations but some things are universal when it comes to selecting a space for a golf course. One, most important you are going to need a lot of space. The ...
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Professional Course LayoutsSite Analysis/Needs Assessment/General ConsultingWe start each project with a review of the site you have chosen for the course. We determine a list of needs the space has in order to be transformed into the golf course of your dreams. We conduct business and preliminary concept studies, in order to provide you with a comprehensive look of future plans. We will do planning ...
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What Factors Go Into A Golf Course DesignFinding The Perfect SpotLocation, location, location! This expression holds all of the intended weight and relevancy, when contemplating a new design for a golf course. Sure, you might have a name picked out, an ambience in mind, or know certain elements you wish to incorporate into the design of the new golf course you want to build. However, ...
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Best Pregame Warmups No matter what sport or physically demanding activity you may be about to engage in, a proper warm-up is imperative to achieving your highest level of performance. When you go to a professional sporting event, you will always see the athletes going through a pre-game warm-up designed to get their bodies loose and ready to play at their best. Golf is the ...
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Health Tips, While Playing Golf (staying cool, being prepared) Golf is a wonderful sport that brings out every type of person, representing all ages and walks of life. While it is not as physically demanding as other sports are, it is still important to make sure you are physically prepared before hitting the golf course. Here are some tips to ensure you have a safe ...
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What to expect from Tempest Golf Club in 2018Tempest Golf Club Gladewater, Texas Anticipation rises as Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater, Texas is approaching its grand opening. Many are curious as to what to expect from tempest golf club. The newly renovated 18-hole course is slated to open this spring with a host of new and exciting renovations aboard. Architect Jeffery Brauer was chosen to ...
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Are Public Golf Courses Free Most public golf courses are open to the general public. They are usually owned by a cities or counties in their respective states. These courses are considered on public land because the general public pays taxes to support its function. The courses are also called municipal courses. In order to make the course self-sustaining, some cities or counties charge fees ...
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Golf Is For Everyone Golf is truly an amazing sport but we don't have to tell you that! If you have made your way to this website, the chances are you already know, golf is THE best. There are countless reasons and examples of how and why golf is the best sport around. I bet you have already thought up five and you are right, ...
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Golfweek's Best: Casino Courses 2017Jeffrey D. Brauer takes a unique, hands-on approach when developing and designing golf courses. This has made him an established figure in the golf industry as a skillful craftsman who is dedicated to quality, not quantity. Jeffrey D. Brauer was a working architect on two of the top 15 courses ranked on Golfweek's Best Casino Courses of 2017. 6th place: The ...
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Golf Is Good For Your Health Golf is one of the most frequently played sports all over the world. Luckily, while it may feel like a leisurely time of relaxation, it also comes with its own set of health benefits. Here is a list of just a handful of the ways golf can benefit your health: Walking: The average golf course is 150 acres! Even ...
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A new year’s resolution - Golf Should Be Fun, Dammit!It’s a phrase my Dad used after hitting four balls in a pond. And, I remembered it again while playing golf with my son and grandson. It’s true, we rush to the course, we worry about score, we hate bad shots, but is there any greater joy than hitting that all too rare perfect golf shot ...
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Golf Prep ChecklistMore goes into preparing for a game of golf than just throwing on your favorite polo and grabbing your clubs. Getting all the way to the course just to realize you left essential equipment behind can be very frustrating and expensive. Here is a list of the items you need and the things you should be prepared for before golfing!-Golf Clubs: You are ...
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Jeffrey Brauer: Golf Course Architect What Is A Golf Course Architect?A Golf Architect is someone with a background in landscape architecture who is deeply knowledgeable when it comes to the game of golf and chooses to design golf courses. This is a position that not only requires the insight of someone who understands the needs of golfers and golf course owners, but also, someone that ...
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10 More Reasons to Renovate Soon11. Looking Back Restorations are (or were) the rage. Should the History Channel have a “golf architecture” show? With most Golden Age courses now preserved, focus will shift to preserving Dick Wilson and Robert Trent Jones courses, then to…..dare I say it…... Jeffrey D. Brauer Courses?12. Looking Forward Preserving heritage is fine, to a point. However, one thing is certain ...
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10 Reasons to Renovate SoonTypically, realtors implore you to “Buy Now!” Their reasons are many, and many apply to the question of when to renovate your golf course:1. It will never be cheaper In the last year, construction prices have jumped 15-20%, after years of stagnation. Prices will continue rising sharply for a while, so sooner surely beats later.2. You Know You Want To Change ...
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