Billy Fuller Golf Design 1694 Pine Ridge Drive Atlanta, GA 30324
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The first question is typically “why renovate”? So often the answer is due to agronomic reasons such as poor turf quality on greens, tees, or fairway surfaces. Trees can overpower a golf course. Drainage problems, especially in heavy soils, can take holes or parts of holes out of play for long periods of time after rain events. Irrigation systems can become worn and obsolete, especially after fifteen to twenty years of use. Cart paths deteriorate over time as well.
Once a club or owner identifies such infrastructure/foundation problems, the question
of course design becomes the next
prominent issue. If certain key features (i.e.
greens, tees, bunkers, etc.) require rebuilding, it is the logical time to evaluate
the strategic quality of the design. This leads to interviews with various qualified
architects, and ultimately choosing one to lead the design program.
We have the ability to give an owner any motif. I have traveled, studied, played
and witnessed golf throughout North America, Scotland, and England. During my twenty
years with Bob Cupp we designed over 100 courses throughout North America, including
a 36-
Once Billy Fuller Golf Design is chosen to act as the Architect of Record, there is a very structured sequence of events that occurs to develop a Golf Course Master Plan.
From the first day of planning to the grand opening, Billy Fuller is ‘hands on’ throughout the entire process. Mr. Fuller’s goal is not to see how many courses ultimately bear his name, but rather to ensure the highest quality result for any project he devotes himself to.
Billy Fuller’s background as a scratch player, course superintendent, agronomist and course designer allow him to understand and address the concerns and wishes of all stakeholders, members, staff, and board and owners. Billy is an excellent listener and communicator and is very adept at solving variations in vision that can arise during a renovation.