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Naples Illustrated (Digital)

Naples Illustrated (Digital)

1 Issue, February 2023

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Golf course designers plan and design every part of a golf course. Most start with nothing more than a love of the game. But, we asked three golf course designers to answer this question: Do you need to play golf to be a golf course designer?
MICHAEL HURDZAN (hurdzangolf.com) Hurdzan grew up around golf. His father was a club teaching pro; still today he plays. So does his 99-year-old mother. It is a myth that it makes you a better designer or that it gives you more insight. Someone might eat well and often, but that doesn’t make them a better cook, nor does driving a lot make one a better mechanic. Knowing and playing the game is important, but you also need to know about the mechanics of green construction, drainage, earthmoving, golf course safety, grasses, sand and soils, bunker liners, drawing plans, writing specifications, and even contractual law. JASON STRAKA (frystraka.com) Straka has played golf since age 5. Most of his family and friends are avid golfers, and the game connects them. I only…
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