On new golf course projects the design work can normally be considered in the following stages:

• Feasibility Study
  Initial site visit(s) to determine the feasibility of the project. This normally involves the design of the golf course layout, the preparation of budget costs and the development of the project brief in the light of the feasibility study.
  
  
• Planning Application
  Once the preferred layout has been agreed, a planning submission can be put together based on the requirements of the local planning authority. Normally the submission will include a concept Earthworks Plan, Tree Strategy Plan, Drainage Plan and Seeding/ Management Plan.
  
  
• Construction Drawings
  Once the project has received planning permission and the necessary licences, detailed drawings can be prepared for the constructon of the golf course. The following drawings would normally be included.
  
  

(i)		Earthworks plans for greens, tees and bunkers at a scale of 1:250 showing proposed contours at 0.25m intervals.
(ii)		Fairway Earthworks Plans at 1:500 scale.
(iii)		Drainage Plan at 1:1250 (or 1:1000) scale.
(iv)		Tree Planting Plan at 1:1250 scale.
(v)		Seeding & Maintenance Plan at 1:1250 scale.

• Contract Documents
  These include the Specification for the works, Bill of Quantities, and Conditions of Contract.
  
  The project is normally put out to tender to 3-5 golf course contractors.
  
  
• Inspection of Construction
  An important ingredient in the success of any project is regular inspection during the construciton phase to monitor the quality of materials and workmanship, and to supervise the final shaping of key fetures of the golf course. Normally weekly visits are provided during the main construction period with further visits during the early maintenance stages to ensure that the golf course comes into play in the best possible condition.