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Environmental & Social Responsibility Position

Gary Player Design takes pride in our environmental record. We have for many years worked hard to minimize site disturbance, promote organic applications, and specify environmentally sensitive building materials in our golf course design approach. We will continue to refine efforts in these areas and stay current on related state of the art industry methods. Our primary focus, however, is on one of earth’s most precious resources – water. Water conservation techniques are not only our fundamental responsibility, but are important to our industry and the global growth of the wonderful game of golf, as real water savings also mean real cost savings.

The Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) recently published Golf Course Environmental Profile, Water Use and Conservation Practices at U.S. Golf Courses, in which they estimate U.S. golf courses use an average of approximately 136,000 gallons of water/day (of course figures vary greatly from a regional standpoint). Gary Player Design has established a goal of saving 25% of typical regional golf course water usage at all of our global design projects. The following methods are among those we are using to meet this goal:

  • Minimize maintainable turf to reduce water consumption
  • The most efficient, technologically advanced irrigation system
  • Specify water sensor technology to provide data for optimum water usage
  • Focus more on strategy and shot making value than on golf course length
  • An increased use of native grasses and indigenous plant material outside play areas
  • Use site specific salt and drought tolerant grasses thus reducing water consumption and chemical dependency
  • A drainage system that will retain rain water and connect all drainage back to irrigation lakes for reuse
  • Specify soil amendment technology to balance and retain soil nutrient and moisture levels
  • Incorporating design for “hard and fast” playing conditions
  • Use of effluent water when possible
  • Consider artificial turf applications

Our environmental policy at Gary Player Design is part of our larger social responsibility, which we take very seriously. As a company, we will not knowingly accept projects that are environmentally irresponsible, damage ecosystems without remediation, illegally displace people from their homes, follow unethical methods to gain project approvals, exercise unfair, unsafe, or discriminatory labor practices, or generally infringe on basic human rights.

Design Brands

Signature Design

 

Gary Player Signature Design

The Brand

Client gains the marketing advantage of branding the golf course property with the name, logo, signature, and likeness of Gary Player. As a result, Gary Player will become personally involved in review and approval of each phase of the project. The targeted golf, real estate, and/or hospitality consumer will immediately associate the project with the quality that the Gary Player brand represents.

Gary Player Participation

While Gary Player will be personally involved in the detailed services delivered in each project phase, he will also visit the site as necessary during construction (a minimum of four times, including the Groundbreaking and the Grand Opening). Site visits will include review of project status as well as the opportunity to plan marketing programs around his presence.

Design Integrity

The Gary Player Design team will implement a comprehensive four-phased design and construction program, utilizing proven technical skills and experience to deliver the best golf course possible on the chosen site. The Design phase will utilize a state of the art computer aided technology and software application for developing digital files of golf course technical plans for easy collaboration among project planners and engineers.

Design Staff Participation

A Senior Designer will coordinate and execute Mr. Player’s design philosophy. During the construction phase, Senior Designer will make site visits as necessary to ensure the quality of the golf course and the adherence to the detailed design (generally every 4 – 6 weeks based on progress). GPD will assist Owner in selecting an experienced Design Coordinator who will coordinate schedules, budgets, and materials, and act as a liaison between Senior Designer and Contractor on a full time basis during construction. Qualified Shapers will be selected to ensure the intended “look and feel” of the design is implemented.

PLAYER Design

 

Gary Player Signature Design

The Brand

Client gains the marketing advantage of branding the golf course property as a “Player Design.” The targeted golf, real estate, and/or hospitality consumer will immediately associate the project with the quality that the Player Design brand represents.

Gary Player Participation

While Gary Player will provide an ongoing personal review of the project details and progress, he will also attend the Grand Opening of the Golf Course.

Design Integrity

The Gary Player Design team will implement a comprehensive four phased design and construction program, utilizing proven technical skills and experience to deliver the best golf course possible on the chosen site. The Design phase will utilize a state of the art computer aided technology and software application for developing digital files of golf course technical plans for easy collaboration among project planners and engineers.

Design Staff Participation

A Senior Designer will coordinate and execute Mr. Player’s design philosophy. During the construction phase, Senior Designer will make site visits as necessary to ensure the quality of the golf course and the adherence to the detailed design (generally every 4 – 6 weeks based on progress). GPD will assist Owner in selecting an experienced Design Coordinator who will coordinate schedules, budgets, and materials, and act as a liaison between Senior Designer and Contractor on a full time basis during construction. Qualified Shapers will be selected to ensure the intended “look and feel” of the design is implemented.

Black Knight Design

 

Gary Player Signature Design

The Brand

Client gains the marketing advantage of branding the golf course property as a “Black Knight Design” and with the Black Knight logo. The targeted golf, real estate, and/or hospitality consumer will immediately associate the project with the quality that the Black Knight Design brand represents.

Design Integrity

The Gary Player Design team will implement a comprehensive four phased design and construction program, utilizing proven technical skills and experience to deliver the best golf course possible on the chosen site. The Design phase will utilize a state of the art computer aided technology and software application for developing digital files of golf course technical plans for easy collaboration among project planners and engineers.

Design Staff Participation

A Senior Designer will coordinate and execute Mr. Player’s design philosophy. During the construction phase, Senior Designer will make site visits as necessary to ensure the quality of the golf course and the adherence to the detailed design (generally every 4 – 6 weeks based on progress). GPD will assist Owner in selecting an experienced Design Coordinator who will coordinate schedules, budgets, and materials, and act as a liaison between Senior Designer and Contractor on a full time basis during construction. Qualified Shapers will be selected to ensure the intended “look and feel” of the design is implemented.
 

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