A comprehensive array of course design services are available from Slack & Associates at any location worldwide and at any stage of the development process. These services would typically include initial site selection and the evaluation of alternative sites, site analysis of alternative clubhouse sites, alternative golf corridors, evaluation and use of specific environment assets and the minimizing of like constraints. At this stage, alternative routing concepts from various clubhouse sites can be produced and considered in relation to the optimum course layout and the schemes that benefit overall project goals and parameters to the maximum.

After finalizing concept alternatives, the master plan can begin to materialize, based on qualities contained in the unit cost budgeting process and detailing the evolving playing strategy, green site design, bunkering locations and other golf design features. As the master plan begins to “flesh out”, other parts of the golf course community development can be merged into the planning process. Land planning at this stage fits quite nicely if the course is properly routed and usually very little, if any, adjustments are necessary.

As these plans materialize and are detailed, construction documents can then be prepared within the parameters of the master plan and the finalized unit cost budget. Ideally, these plans can be modified and finalized after clearing and field staking have revealed exactly how the design services would generally include the following:

• Site selection and evaluation;

• Site analysis: golf corridors and alternative clubhouse sites;

• Concept alternatives;

• Concept development: golf and real estate;

• Master planning, including land planning & clubhouse site plan;

• Budgeting and cost control;

• Construction documents;

• Bidding and/or contract negotiation;

• Construction management and design support;

• Marketing and golf course support services.