Sketch of the Day - Clubhouse Area

Source: Hand sketch to scale; trace laid over survey – ink and color pencil on front with marker colored on back of trace.
 
Comments: In this design sketch I was working out a clubhouse area and a par 3 (9th hole). The short hole allowed me to push the idea of having a “theatric” finish to one of the nines. Design sketch included clubhouse site, parking, circulation, bag drop, and guest cottages - as well as the golf hole. A watercourse flowed from right to left in the drawing and was impounded in the area in front of the green. I also suggested a series of small falls to create visual interest and “white noise” at the green. Having a dramatic hole viewing from the clubhouse ties clubhouse architecture and golf course together and increases the chances for players to linger - spending more time and money -  after their rounds.