Why hiring a golf course architect for a new course pays off
Designing a new golf course is no simple task. A skilled golf course designer translates the landscape, playing experience, and future vision into 18 holes that truly work. The result: a course that continues to challenge golfers of all levels, integrates perfectly with the natural surroundings, and increases the appeal—and therefore the value—of your club.
At RE Landscape, we take that process very seriously. We provide guidance on construction, renovation, planting, and the long-term vision for your golf facility. In short: a single point of contact, from the first sketch to the final hole.
Designing a new golf course: our approach
Golf course design is a specialized craft. We incorporate landscape, soil, sustainability, playing challenge, safety, construction, aesthetics, and ease of maintenance into every design. This creates a course that not only looks beautiful on the master plan but also lasts for decades.
- Landscape first. We ensure the course blends into its surroundings, not the other way around.
- Sustainability built-in. Less water, fewer chemicals, and greater ecological value.
- A playing challenge for everyone. Demanding for the scratch golfer, yet playable for the beginner.
- Maintenance-friendly from day one. Smart design saves time and money for years to come.
Through our network of established golf course architects, we also guarantee quality control by multiple peers—your design is never reviewed by just one pair of eyes.
Sustainable golf course design: a core principle, not an afterthought
When designing a golf club, we look specifically at water, planting, and energy consumption. This is also one of the topics covered in the EIGCA course followed by RE Landscape. Water-saving techniques, natural habitats, and sustainable materials not only ensure a lower ecological footprint but also result in less renovation in the long term. Thinking in generations, designing for today.
Materials and technology that make the difference for a new golf course
Grass types, drainage, irrigation, bunker placement: every detail influences how a course plays and how easy it is to maintain. Using advanced simulation and modeling techniques, we determine the ideal routing before the first shovel hits the ground, keeping surprises during construction to a minimum.
Frequently Asked Questions
The costs of a new design depend heavily on the size of the site, the complexity of the landscape, and the number of holes. Following an initial consultation, we always provide a concrete, realistic estimate—free of obligation and without surprises later on.
From the initial sketch to the final design, you should expect it to take several months, depending on the scope of the project and the number of parties involved. This is followed by the construction phase, which we also supervise.
Absolutely. We design both full-scale 18-hole courses and more compact concepts like 9-hole courses or pitch & putt; these smaller, accessible formats align perfectly with our vision for the future of golf.
Yes, we prefer to oversee the entire process, including the implementation phase. This allows us to ensure the design is executed exactly as intended and enables us to pivot quickly if adjustments are needed during construction.
Sustainability is not an optional extra, but a foundational principle: water-saving irrigation, climate-resilient planting, and materials that blend with the natural environment are standard in every design.
