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 Golf course was heralded as the “Best Affordable” course in Golf Digest.
Along with the complete renovation of the former Southern Hills County Club, now the Dallas Cowboys Golf Club in Gladewater, Texas, Brauer has designed new golf courses across the state. Namely, The Wilderness in Lake Jackson Texas, West Ridge in McKinney, Whitestone in Benbrook, Villages of Lone Oak in Lone Ridgeview Ranch in Plano and Tangle Ridge in Grand Prairie Texas respectively
At Iron Horse, Brauer will focus on areas of the course that yields too little or too much water. He plans to design a new irrigation system correct the issues there. This will ensure continual play for golfers. Which is one of the primary and ultimate objectives in renovation or designing a new golf course.
Brauer’s success in designing sustainable golf courses speaks to his vast experience in golf course architecture and the love of the game. He’s designs generate a unique fun filled experience for golfers at every course he’s built. Every course is built with for all players no matter handicap, enjoying the game of golf. As noted on the website, Former PGA Tour Pro Jim Colbert said “Brauer brings aesthetics and practicality to the game and both are required for a financially successful project”.
Every Brauer course is designed with consideration to its area’s natural habitat, terrain, interesting holes and an appeal to the next generation as written by Jeff Brauer. His design philosophy of a “step by step process is aimed at maximizing the potential of your golf course, whether new or renovated while minimizing mistakes or omissions. ” Has yielded some of the most successful, sustainable and awarding golf courses throughout the country and abroad.
Whether it’s a renovation or new golf course, owners, municipal leaders and communities will greatly benefit from the experience and design talent of awarding golf course architect Jeffrey D. Brauer, ASGCA. If your community is considering a renovation or new golf course and need to how to build a sustainable course, contact Jeffrey D. Brauer, ASGA.
Jeffrey D. Brauer/GolfScapes, Inc.
3809 Canton Jade Way
Arlington, TX 76005
Ph: 817-797-6376