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Huxham
Golf Design Inc.
is an international golf design firm whose two principals have over
30 years experience in the design of over 40 golf courses worldwide.
HGD offers a complete range of services related to the design, development,
construction management and supervision of golf related projects and
golf renovations. Whether it is site evaluation, zoning, environmental
permitting, financial analysis, or course design and construction,
the HGD team is highly experienced and industry leaders in the development
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HGD prides itself
on creating visually stunning golf courses that are very enjoyable to
play. HGD is an energetic and experienced firm that
can provide all of the necessary guidance that is required to direct
a project, large or small, through all of the different phases of development
until completion. HGD strives to exceed the expectations of our
clients, on time and on budget. We use a common sense approach
to decision making and invite our clients to be involved as much or
as little as they desire. With the HGD team you will always be
impressed at our innovative approach, competence and attention to detail. |
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We have been involved in the design and construction of over 40 golf
courses and have experience in all types of terrain, from
mountains to lowlands, and forests to fields. We have worked
in clay, peat and sand, as well as gravel and rock, and it is this
experience that allows us to assemble the very best team of earth
movers, shapers, finishers, drainage, irrigation and maintenance
personnel available to design and build the best course possible on
a given site on time and on budget. We strive to exceed our
clients
expectations. This has been our reputation in the past and will
continue to be our philosophy and vision in the future. |
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Flow with the natural features:
HGD believes
that a golf course should not be imposed upon the land; it should
flow with the natural beauty of the existing features. If properly
routed, a good site can require minimal earthmoving and shaping.
Often the existing features are so impressive that, to create an
outstanding golf course, one need only adapt them slightly to allow
for play. Site selection can be of great importance in allowing a
course to be built at a reasonable cost, all the while giving it the
flow and character of the best courses in the world.
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Transformation of an average site:
Unfortunately,
ideal sites are not always available and it is here
that an architect's competence and imagination can be truly
demonstrated.
The transformation of an average site into an award winning layout is
where we pride ourselves most. We are on the cutting edge of modern
design philosophy and our innovation allows us
to design impressive character and visual appeal into the most
ordinary site.
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Visual
appeal:
HGD is a company that
prides itself on the visual attractiveness of our designs. The golfer will be stimulated
at every tee box and will be presented with the appearance of many obstacles
near and far, while always maintaining good balance throughout the course.
Depending on the site, our designs often feature numerous lakes that will entice
one to take chances, where a good shot is rewarded. |
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Appear
difficult, play easy:
The
visual presence of the many hazards will give one the feeling that they
are playing a course that is tougher than it actually is. We want
the player to be enthusiastic about hitting their next shot. We
want you to remember all of the holes not just one or two, and the ability
to remember many shots that were played in a round is of great importance
to us. We are always working to create visually stimulating layouts
that appear difficult but play friendly, we want players to feel
good after they come off one of our designs, scoring better than they
had expected. The real teeth of the courses are reserved for the
more accomplished players who will be challenged at every level of the
game to play their best. |
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Risk / Reward:
There
are notoriously many risk reward shots to be encountered, and the player
will be presented with numerous decisions to be made. Our courses
are challenging, yet rewarding, as all of the features are in view to
allow the golfer to choose their line of attack. We strive to
eliminate blind shots and hesitate to place hazards were they are not
visible to the player. Our philosophy is for the golfer to see
what lies ahead in order to bring the element of fear and decision making
to the forefront. |
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Stimulating, Challenging and Memorable:
We have designed courses of
all levels from executive courses to championship layouts that have challenged
the best of the pros. Above all else, HGD
wants the golfer to have enjoyed
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their
round and to want to come back, because the course they have
just played was stimulating, challenging and memorable.
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HGD President, Darrell Huxham on site at
Le
Maître |
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