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GOLF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: A Practical Approach to Building a Successful Golf Course is a clear and valuable guide for anyone planning to develop a golf facility. Written by professional golf designers and architects Aashish Vaishnava and Jon Hunt, the book distills essential insights required to create a commercially viable and well designed course.
Drawing from their dynamic partnership and global experience, the authors offer expert consulting in golf course design and architecture. Their approach emphasizes sustainability and financial feasibility, ensuring that each project delivers long term value.
The book walks readers through the complete development lifecycle from initial concept to grand opening. It covers key phases such as feasibility analysis, detailed design, tendering, and construction. It also helps readers address critical questions early in the process, including site suitability and market demand.
A core section of the book introduces the authors' design philosophy, built around three principles: Playability, Beauty, and Practicality. It outlines a typical 12 step design and development process and explores technical components like irrigation and drainage systems. The business side is also addressed, highlighting how golf courses can enhance nearby real estate and why a clear vision and the right professional team are essential for success.
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Aashish Vaishnava, Jon Hunt
The authors of GOLF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, Aashish Vaishnava & Jon Hunt, are professional Golf Designers & Architects who share an exciting partnership. Both are trained Golf Course Architects, having been mentored by World Famous Golf Course Designer, Architect & Master Planner Mr. Bob Hunt. Their professional collaboration delivers World class Golf Course Design & Architecture consulting focused on creating facilities that are both sustainable and commercially viable. They have collaborated on Golf Course projects across the World, designing successful Golf Course Developments from initial concepts through detailed design, construction, and pre opening stages.
Aashish Vaishnava is recognised as India's most reputed & trusted Golf Course Designer & Architect. His expertise has earned him the award for the Best Golf Course Designer in India, and he has been featured by more than 50 media houses. Vaishnava has over 18 years of professional Golf Design experience. His diverse background, which includes a management graduate degree from Indian Institute Of Management Kozhikode, spans the fields of Real Estate, Golf, Landscape, and Sports. He is actively involved in the planning and designing of various real estate projects across the country, including Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, Golf Townships, and High End Golf Resort facilities. Aashish has been a passionate golfer since childhood, a dedication that led him to design a Golf Course when he was just 16 years old.
Jon Hunt is the Group Director of International Design Group,UK. This group focuses on all aspects of design, development, and consultancy for purpose built residential, commercial, and sports communities, predominantly those involving golf. Jon is noted as an approachable member of the design team who possesses the ability to stand back and make strategic plans. He is capable of innovating and implementing design solutions quickly and efficiently and enjoys being part of an efficient and productive design team.
