The golf course supplier directory GREEN PAGES 2026
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1 WELCOME RICHARD HUMPHREYS We might have expected the post-Covid boom in golf to be quickly followed by a retraction. But six years on, momentum is sustained and the outlook for golf, and the businesses that rely on its popularity, continues to be good. Developers and clubs – public and private – are not resting on their laurels; rather working to maximise the value of existing assets, improving environmental performance and responding to the requirements of the next generation of golfers. These priorities are shaping the way new projects are planned and delivered. Over the following pages, we profile several examples of great work completed at golf facilities in recent months and demonstrate how thoughtful design, technical expertise and strong collaboration can deliver success. Identifying the right partners – architects, contractors, irrigation specialists, turf consultants and other suppliers – is of fundamental importance to achieve the desired results in an acceptable timeframe. The supplier directory section of GCA Green Pages – available in print and online at www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages – is designed to support that process. You’ll find businesses listed by their area of expertise, followed by – in alphabetical order – their full company profiles and contact details. We hope you find this guide an informative and valuable resource, and wish you every success with your golf projects in 2026. Sustaining momentum
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CONTENTS 8 Australia’s Commonwealth Golf Club turned to Rain Bird for a new irrigation system that delivers high-quality turf for its renovated golf course. 10 Golf International de Pont Royal in the Provence region of France has turned to Toro for an irrigation system modernisation with a focus on sustainability. 12 Steve Briggs, director at MJ Abbott, provides a round-up of the contractor’s work in 2025. Cover photograph by Larry Lambrecht Shinnecock Hills will host the US Open in 2026 6
7 20 TCS has completed several projects in 2025 and expanded its services to include agronomy, maintenance support and golf course design. 14 Golf Saudi partnered with Musco on an LED lighting system to host its first-ever night tournament – LIV Riyadh 2025. 22 The GCA Green Pages Supplier Directory 18 A new driving range delivered by EGM Golf helps Bury St Edmunds improve member satisfaction, modernise operations and create a strong foundation for growth. 16 Mapping company GeoGolf helps architects and clubs by providing precise maps and models that can inform renovation projects.
RAIN BIRD Reinvigorating a Sandbelt great Australia’s Commonwealth Golf Club turned to Rain Bird for a new irrigation system that delivers high-quality turf for its renovated golf course. With insights and ideas from Tom Doak, designer Brian Slawnik of Renaissance Golf Design spent two years reinvigorating one of the great old Sandbelt golf courses near Melbourne, Australia. New course manager Adam Lamb arrived just in time to oversee the project and found Rain Bird had been selected to provide a state-of-the-art IC System and rotors to achieve better water management and greater sustainability, including as much as 33 per cent in overall water savings. General manager Peter Paccagnan said: “The aim was to have a reliable and highly capable system. Rain Bird’s reputation for quality products, coupled with strong sales support, gave us confidence that we would have a system that would enable us to consistently deliver highquality turf in an efficient way.” Lamb added: “The relationship and trust developed over time was so important. It was Rain Bird’s willingness to help us look at new options as well as how much their system has improved in the last 15 years or so.” Lamb also cites the importance of the quality and design of Rain Bird rotors. The total of 1,200 rotors makes a huge difference to efforts to create a 8 Photo: Commonwealth Golf Club
9 The new irrigation system delivers high quality turf in an efficient and sustainable way Photo: Commonwealth Golf Club sustainable golf course. The combination comprises 900 and 952 Series rotors in areas where spacing can be bigger, 702 and 752 rotors in smaller areas and the 8000 Series on banks and tighter areas. “The old system was inefficient, and we knew we could reduce watering by a third with a new Rain Bird system,” said Lamb. “We used a hard-edge irrigation design with half heads on fairway edges, and IC is trustworthy – if there’s ever a problem, it lets you identify and rectify.” The new Rain Bird IC System allows Lamb and his team to water precisely. CirrusPRO golf software is state-of-the-art in terms of diagnostic capabilities, expandability, programming options and real-time communication. Rain Bird support, with easy-touse training materials including video tutorials for training new staff, has proved very useful. “Most clubs in the area are going with the hardedge design to focus on edges, up the middle and have less waste on the rough,” said Lamb. “It’s been quite warm in Melbourne, and we haven’t had a lot of rain. Our water supply would have been gone in previous years. But thanks to the new system, we’re effectively using a third less water. It allows the team to distribute water more accurately, particularly along fairway lines where water had previously been over sprayed into the rough. The primary value comes from not wasting water. Our rough is going to change a lot. That’s not a bad thing in the Sandbelt, where an exposed sand rough is desirable. It’s unique.” Water is particularly precious in the Sandbelt, so Commonwealth’s sustainability efforts immediately paid dividends. Members have already seen better conditions, particularly on the fairways. “The rough is now quite rough but we’re able to direct more water to fairways and create better conditions but still use less water overall,” said Lamb. Asked what lessons he learned from the process, Lamb said: “Be patient until fairway lines and heights are finalised by your architect. Patience is always important.” “Rain Bird is really the market leader with irrigation,” added Lamb. “Hardware and software are everything we need them to be. And all the recent upgrades make life for me and other superintendents so much easier and hassle-free. It’s just such an important tool. I often show people around and tell them, ‘This is the most important office in the golf club, and this is the most important computer’. That’s how much I value our new system.” For more on Rain Bird, turn to page 54 or visit www.rainbird.com/golf
TORO Photo: Toro Pont Royal is upgrading its irrigation system and installing a suite of Toro’s products Golf International de Pont Royal is unique among French golfing destinations. It has the only course designed by Seve Ballesteros in the country, opened in 1992 and celebrated for its challenging layout and exceptional beauty. It was named by the World Golf Awards as the ‘Best Golf Course in France’ from 2021 to 2024, a distinction that highlights its commitment to excellence. The club is undertaking a full change-out of its irrigation system, featuring the implementation of Toro’s Lynx irrigation management platform, along with smart satellites. This cutting-edge solution is designed to optimise water usage, streamline operations and deliver unmatched precision in irrigation management. The decision is driven by a clear objective: to modernise the irrigation infrastructure and ensure sustainable performance for years to come. This is not a simple upgrade – it requires replacing all existing satellites and adding an extra unit to meet the course’s specific requirements. The project also involves significant groundwork, including the construction Golf International de Pont Royal in the Provence region of France has turned to Toro for an irrigation system modernisation with a focus on sustainability. A commitment to irrigation innovation 10
11 of a new concrete base. That’s why Toro’s reputation for reliability – and its unwavering support – has been playing a decisive role in making this vision a reality. These innovations will enable the course to maintain its high standards while reducing environmental impact – a critical priority for modern golf facilities. By integrating Lynx software and smart satellites, the system ensures real-time monitoring and efficient resource allocation across the entire course. Installation follows a collaborative approach: the golf course staff manages the physical setup, while Toro and its partner, Hako France, provide full support for satellite installation, wiring and system programming. This hands-on involvement guarantees a seamless transition and empowers the course team with the knowledge and tools required for optimal performance. By prioritising innovation and reliability over short-term cost considerations, the Pont Royal club will reinforce its status as a leader in both golfing excellence and sustainable innovation. For more on Toro, turn to page 62, or visit www.toro.com Photo: Toro Pristine playing surfaces and sustainable performance are high priorities for the French club
12 MJ ABBOTT The year for MJ Abbott started and ended at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England. In January 2025, we completed a pilot project of five additional tees on the Old course as part of Gil Hanse’s work and then returned in November for the first phase of the New course restoration project. We have also worked at La Moye Golf Club on the island of Jersey with Tom Mackenzie of Mackenzie & Ebert, completing two new holes on elevated land between the existing course and the sea, with incredible views. This phase also included rebuilding the tenth fairway, which previously didn’t drain well. We stripped the top 600 millimetres of heavy clay material, stockpiled it, excavated loads of sand and then swapped the material around. It was a massive undertaking and a really important project. On the island of Guernsey, we have completed a third season of work with Robin Hiseman of European Golf Design at La Grande Mare Golf Club. This has included the first and eighteenth holes that now play in front of the new country club, A year of building around the British Isles Steve Briggs, director at MJ Abbott, provides a round-up of the contractor’s work in 2025. MJ Abbott has worked with Mackenzie & Ebert on the creation of two new holes at La Moye Golf Club on the island of Jersey Photo: Mackenzie & Ebert
13 which is currently under construction. The new teaching academy, short-game practice area and driving range opened for play in September 2025. In Scotland, we began working on both the 19-hole golf course designed by DJ Russell of RAW Golf Design and the 10-hole short course by Phil Smith Design for Alvarez & Marzel in the St Andrews area. The project has taken up much of our works programme for 2025 and will do so again in 2026. The project will complement the client’s existing facilities at Hogs Head Golf Club in Waterville, Ireland, and will have fully sandcapped playing surfaces and elevated views of St Andrews. In the years 2000 to 2003, MJ Abbott had the pleasure of building The Grove in Hertfordshire, northwest of London, with architect Kyle Phillips. Having built the golf course, driving range, academy, football pitch, walled garden and landscape gardens, MJ Abbott have revisited The Grove on many occasions over the past 25 years to carry out various projects, including a hybrid pitch for the NFL, a sand volleyball court, plus beach and croquet lawns. We only did very minor changes to the golf course. In 2025, Kyle Phillips redesigned the driving range outfield and short-game academy to complement the new performance centre, The Kingdom at The Grove by TaylorMade Golf. Work included building a three-tier grass tee around the new building, synthetic winter tees, synthetic target greens ranging in distances up to 150 metres and an extended driving range that is 300 metres long. The short-game academy green features a 700-square-metre green with 2,000 square metres of purpose-built playing areas and five practice bunkers. Other projects that we have completed, or progressed with, include a bunker renovation with William Swan at Rowlands Castle GC in Hampshire, England; a new short-game academy designed by Bruce Weller for High Post GC in Salisbury; and a successful bunker reconstruction at Golf at Goodwood with Ross McMurray of European Golf Design. For more on MJ Abbott, turn to page 51, or visit www.mjabbott.co.uk Photo: European Golf Design European Golf Design and MJ Abbott worked together on a bunker renovation at Golf at Goodwood
MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING When leadership at Golf Saudi decided to stage the LIV Riyadh 2025 tournament at night for the first time ever, they needed a lighting system at Riyadh Golf Club that could overcome several key challenges. Among the biggest was the tight window of just four months for the new lighting system to be designed, manufactured, shipped and installed. Additionally, the course lighting needed to meet broadcast requirements, increase light levels in the tee areas and greens, and provide enough illumination for players and spectators to follow the ball’s entire aerial path. For its lighting provider, Golf Saudi chose to partner with industry leader Musco Sports Lighting, based on the company’s decades of experience in sports lighting, its work on other high-profile projects in the region, and the success of its many other golf course lighting projects around the world. Another key factor was Musco’s complete, turnkey Total Light Control (TLC) for LED system that offered a streamlined installation process. “We loved the vision they had for LIV Riyadh 2025, and going into this project we knew the stakes were high,” said Chris Limpach, Musco’s director of Europe, Middle East and Africa business. “We also knew there were going to be a lot of moving parts. From the tight deadline, to coordinating with other contractors working in different areas like irrigation and landscaping, to Setting the stage Golf Saudi partnered with Musco on an LED lighting system to host its first-ever night tournament – LIV Riyadh 2025. Photo: Courtesy of LIV Golf 14
15 Musco’s light control and fixture visoring technology illuminates tees, fairways and greens with precision Photo: Courtesy of LIV Golf getting our work done without interrupting dayto-day operations at the course.” One of the key considerations for the project was delivering enough light to the course to achieve television broadcast requirements, while at the same time trying to limit the number of poles and fixtures being installed to maintain the beauty of the course during daylight hours. Musco custom-designed the new LED system at Riyadh, using poles of varying heights and 650 of its TLC for LED fixtures, as well as an array of its BallTracker fixtures, which provide upward illumination to allow players and fans to track the entire path of the golf ball in flight. “There are a lot of things that come into play with a project like this,” said Musa Jibat, Musco’s general manager of the Gulf region. “Golf courses cover a pretty vast outdoor area, and the landscape itself isn’t consistent from hole to hole. Designing a system that will provide clean, uniform lighting throughout, while also minimising glare that could affect players, isn’t easy.” Another unique aspect of the system at Riyadh is the placement of low-level BallTracker fixtures mounted to two-metre poles on the inside of dogleg holes, providing light for professional golfers whose shots typically cut corners instead of following the natural course layout. The new lighting system was installed and operational in time for the LIV Riyadh event in February 2025 and was met with rave reviews. With the new LED lighting in place, light levels on the professional tees and greens have increased to 400 lux, broadcasting requirements have been achieved, and players and spectators can follow the entire path of the ball without experiencing glare from the fixtures. For more on Musco Sports Lighting, turn to page 51, or visit www.musco.com
GEOGOLF GeoGolf’s mission is to equip golf course architects with precise, high-resolution terrain intelligence that strengthens design decisions from the first sketch. For more than two decades, the company has provided architects with 3D topographic mapping, terrain modelling and accurate earthwork calculations – delivered consistently and in formats that integrate seamlessly into CAD, GIS and visualisation workflows. As mapping technologies advance and renovation cycles accelerate, GeoGolf’s role as a trusted technical partner has only expanded. Its work at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan, which hosted golf during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, was a demonstration of GeoGolf’s commitment to precise deliverables. GeoGolf served as GPS and robotic mapping project lead for Fazio Design, delivering full topographic data, construction documentation and hundreds of photographs that allowed the architects to work remotely from the US. “It was imperative for the architects to have the data and be able to do most of the design without having to travel to the course,” says GeoGolf’s CEO Jeff Szukalski. “Our mapping accuracy and extensive photography made long stays unnecessary.” GeoGolf’s value is equally clear in domestic projects, including its recent work at Monterey Peninsula Country Club in California. Its aerial photography, 3D terrain modelling and GIS-based asset mapping supported early design refinement, drainage analysis, committee communication and construction planning. After the renovation, the baseline data assisted signage, yardage programmes, irrigation as-builts and long-term maintenance. Across GeoGolf’s international portfolio – including historic sites such as St Andrews – architects rely on GeoGolf’s deliverables to ensure continuity from concept through construction and into ongoing course management. At the core of every project is a detailed asset inventory map, the equivalent of architectural plans for a multi-million-dollar renovation. By capturing every feature – topography, bunkers, irrigation, drainage and more – this foundational map provides the defensible data needed for accurate budgeting, design decisions and long-term planning. Designer Ricky Nix of Ron Garl Golf Design, who has worked with GeoGolf on projects before, Data for design Mapping company GeoGolf helps architects and clubs by providing precise maps and models that can inform renovation projects. Photo: GeoGolf 16
17 GeoGolf CEO Jeff Szukalski (centre) with the team at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan Photo: GeoGolf said: “GeoGolf’s services have saved us time and money. Accurate topography and asset mapping are imperative, and it continues to provide signage, yardage tags and marketing packages after renovation. It’s a no-brainer.” As more construction firms operate their own GPS systems, Szukalski says many clubs face a growing challenge: the same contractor moving the dirt is often the one measuring it. Without independent verification, earthwork quantities, area calculations and as-built mapping can become incomplete or biased – undermining both budget accuracy and design intent. GeoGolf provides third-party verification starting at $1,900, routinely saving clubs tens of thousands of dollars by confirming quantities and validating invoices. Independent mapping protects owners, supports architects and reinforces transparency and accountability throughout construction. For 27 years, GeoGolf has led the field in golfcourse mapping, supporting programmes like PGA Tour’s ShotLink and TourCast. The company continually evaluates and adopts new technologies as the industry evolves – always with an eye towards providing the best solutions for every budget. A recent survey for an exclusive Florida club highlights this approach. Using Network RTK GPS, robotic total stations and a high-end unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform, GeoGolf produced a comparative 3D model supported by more than 400 aerial photos. The resulting digital elevation model and two-centimetre-resolution orthophotography confirmed UAV photogrammetry as a powerful complement to ground surveys, while additional infrared and normalised difference vegetation index imagery revealed valuable insights into turf health and agronomic conditions. From St Andrews to Monterey Peninsula to Kasumigaseki, GeoGolf’s goal is constant: to give architects the clearest possible understanding of terrain and to provide the technical foundation that allows exceptional golf design to happen. “GeoGolf’s mapping work remains valuable to our club even years after the completion of the project,” said Masaru Shimizu, general affairs director at Kasumigaseki. “Their topographic mapping was precise and instrumental to our renovation’s success.” For more on GeoGolf, turn to page 40, or visit www.geogolfmap.com
Photo: Paul Macro 18 EGM GOLF When member feedback revealed a desire for improved practice facilities, Bury St Edmunds Golf Club in Suffolk, England, turned to long-term partner EGM Golf. The solution was not only a modern, efficient driving range, but a smart, data-driven system designed to raise member engagement, cut costs and future-proof operations. Bury St Edmunds has long been a club shaped by its members and community. Surveys highlighted issues with the existing practice area: limited distance and too few bays. Recognising the opportunity, the club committed to building a modern, high quality driving range for people to use. In late 2024, general manager Mike Verhelst brought together key suppliers to shape the vision. Among them was EGM Golf’s Tony Nelli, known across the industry for his practical insight into range operations. Nelli advised on bay layouts, member flow, operational efficiency and equipment selection, with EGM producing visual plans to support board approvals. Through ongoing collaboration, technical specifications were refined to ensure equipment, software and day-to-day operations worked together seamlessly. At the heart of the development is EGM Range Manager, a cloud-based operational platform that goes far beyond ball dispensing. It offers dynamic pricing for member categories, multiple payment and access options, automated workflows to reduce staff hours, and real-time insights into usage and revenue. For club managers, it supports data-driven decisions and integrates smoothly A future-ready practice facility A new driving range delivered by EGM Golf helps Bury St Edmunds improve member satisfaction, modernise operations and create a strong foundation for growth.
19 The new driving range at Bury St Edmunds has 14 heated bays featuring Trackman technology. Inset, one of the visual plans EGM created for the board’s approval with existing systems. For staff, it simplifies daily operation and reduces manual workload. By spring 2025, the club had placed orders for a full suite of EGM equipment. The centenary driving range opened with 14 heated and covered bays featuring Trackman technology and integrated food and beverage options. The design provides clear operational advantages: improved ball circulation, streamlined workflows, durable components and a premium golf experience. Building on the success of the main range, the club developed a dedicated members-only practice area. EGM installed a standalone dispenser with Range Manager software and a ball elevator to simplify refilling. To further support operational efficiency, the club added an EGM robot ball collector with capacity for approximately 1,600 balls per cycle, significantly reducing manual collection and ensuring consistent ball flow. “Transforming our practice facilities was never just about new bays, it was about building a future-ready facility that works for greenkeepers and golfers alike,” said Verhelst. “EGM Golf has helped us engage a level of control, insight and flexibility we’ve never had before. We’re not just dispensing balls, we’re running a business that’s sustainable and efficient.” The journey of Bury St Edmunds demonstrates how a traditional club can embrace technology without losing its heritage. With EGM Golf, the club has improved member satisfaction, modernised operations and created a strong foundation for future growth. For greenkeepers, club managers and members alike, the result is a smarter, better run range: efficient to operate, appealing to players and ready for the future. For more on EGM Golf, turn to page 37, or visit www.egmgolf.co.uk Photo: Paul Macro Image: Jack Ormston
20 TRUE CLUB SOLUTIONS For the Agronomic & Renovation Services team at True Club Solutions (TCS) – golf club operator Troon’s advisory division – 2025 has been a transformative year. TCS broadened its offering beyond golf course construction-oriented services, to now also include agronomy, maintenance support and golf course design. A busy 2025 gave the company the opportunity to successfully complete projects in all these areas. TCS began the year in Quincy, Illinois, wrapping up a bunker renovation for a private club. The project combined the design services of architect Art Schaupeter, ASGCA, with the construction expertise of the TCS crew. The renovation included new bunkers, the renovation of many existing hazards and the removal of some unnecessary bunkers. The new bunkers have a more visible, natural look that adds substantially to the aesthetic presentation of the holes. The bentgrass fairways were also expanded in select areas to add strategic angles of play. Closer to TCS’s home office in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company completed two greens projects – the first being at the Boulders Resort in Carefree. TCS restored greens on the North course to their original sizes and resurfaced all with TifEagle. Overlapping the Boulders project, TCS had a second crew work on a similar green resurfacing project at Starr Pass in Tucson. By far the largest and most time-consuming project of the year was the installation of a new A year of transition TCS has completed several projects in 2025 and expanded its services to include agronomy, maintenance support and golf course design. TCS crew undertaking drainage and de-vegetation work at Paradise Valley Country Club in Arizona Photo: Art Schaupeter
21 Bella Ridge in Colorado is a new course designed by Art Schaupeter, vice president at TCS irrigation system at Tustin Ranch in California. Installation of the 2,200-head system began in late March and was wrapped up in October. The club was able to keep 16 holes open at all times as TCS worked through the summer under the guidance of irrigation designer Kevin Plageman. Later in the summer, TCS took on maintenanceassistance projects at a pair of top Arizona private clubs. At Whisper Rock, a crew worked with the superintendent on desert area de-vegetation and clean-up to open lines of play and sightlines in preparation for the high season of golf. Meanwhile, over at Paradise Valley in Arizona, a TCS crew worked with the club’s maintenance staff to strip out turf and convert it to desert areas with substantial desert planting and drip irrigation installed. On the agronomic services front, TCS completed fraze mowing work at the Arizona Athletic Grounds as the facility prepares its soccer fields for hosting qualifying games for the World Cup. Additional services performed by the Agronomic Solutions division of TCS included fairway aerification at the Boulders, shockwave and root pruning at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, and similar services at a number of other courses. Schaupeter, vice president of TCS, contributed design services on a variety of projects including the bunker renovation at Quincy CC, a one-hole remodel and reconstruction at St. Joseph CC in Missouri and a couple of masterplanning services for clubs that are lining up renovation projects. Bella Ridge Golf Club, Schaupeter’s latest new 18-hole design, also had a preview opening in October 2025, with a grand opening scheduled for summer 2026. It was a busy and successful year for TCS as the company pivoted to a wider range of services. The priority for TCS, as the 2026 construction season starts to approach, is to continue with the foundation of well-executed projects that was established in 2025. For more on TCS, turn to page 60, or contact Art Schaupeter at art.schaupeter@troon.com Photo: Art Schaupeter
Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, will host the 154th Open in 2026 Welcome to the supplier directory section of GCA Green Pages 2026. In the following pages you’ll find contact and company information for suppliers of a wide range of products and services related to golf design and maintenance. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date catalogue of companies listed in GCA Green Pages, visit our online supplier directory at www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages. SUPPLIER DIRECTORY 22
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25 COMPANIES BY CATEGORY CLUB AND COURSE MANAGEMENT Azalea PGA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS Alcimex Atlas Turf International Better Billy Bunker Campey Turf Care Systems CJW Golf International European Turfgrass Laboratories Josef Pötter Golf MJ Abbott Pinnacle Design Company ProGolf Sol Golf and Associates Southwest Greens Construction Specialty Sands & Services Sports Turf Solutions TCS Agronomic & Renovation Services Topsport COURSE DESIGN SERVICES Bergin Golf Designs By Caspar Creative Golf Design European Golf Design Golfplan Harradine Golf JMP Golf Design Group John LaFoy Golf Design LGD – Leeds Golf Design Lobb + Partners MasterGolf International Matkovich Group Mike Gogel Design Mingay Golf Course Design Rees Jones, Inc. Staedler & Reinmuth Golfdesign Steiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur Whitman, Axland & Cutten COURSE AND RANGE EQUIPMENT EGM Golf MJ Abbott Westlake Pipe & Fittings GREENKEEPING PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS Campey Turf Care Systems Jacobsen Kress Commercial Profile Products MAPPING SERVICES Blue Marble Geographics GeoGolf Steiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Gary Lisbon Golf Photography Harris Kalinka – Golf Course Animation Jacob Sjöman, Photographer James Hogg Photography Kevin Murray Golf Photography Lambrecht Photography/Golfstock Mark Alexander Golf Photography Rolling Greens Photography TURFGRASSES, RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Atlas Turf International Bimini Campey Turf Care Systems European Turfgrass Laboratories Jacobsen MJ Abbott Profile Golf Semillas Fitó Southwest Greens Construction Sports Turf Solutions Syngenta Tahoma 31 / Sod Production Services Tee-2-Green TurfCare WATER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ClearWater Hunter Industries Perrot-Regnerbau Rain Bird Europe Topturf Irrigation The Toro Company Waste2Water Westlake Pipe & Fittings
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27 COMPANIES A-Z Alcimex Z.A. Lou Cres 2 30140 Boisset-et-Gaujac France Contact: Wilfrid Balmer, General Manager Tel: +33 4 34 24 45 22 contact@alcimex.com www.alcimex.com Alcimex is a materials specialist developing mineralbased solutions designed to deliver specific functional properties in high-performance environments. The company’s expertise lies in the formulation and supply of active mineral materials engineered to influence physical behaviour such as porosity, moisture regulation, stability and durability. These materials are used across a range of sectors, including landscaping, environmental engineering, agriculture and sports surfaces. In golf, Alcimex materials are used primarily on greens, both during renovation projects and as part of ongoing maintenance programmes. Applications include integration into green profiles, topdressing, aeration programmes and surface moisture management – areas where material behaviour over time is critical. While most applications occur on existing courses, these materials are also specified during reconstruction and newbuild projects, where long-term performance, climatic adaptability and compatibility with maintenance practices are key considerations for designers. Alcimex provides material solutions designed to integrate into broader design and management strategies. For each project, Alcimex supports the formulation of soil blends by calculating the quantities of its materials required to meet specific performance objectives defined by course managers. In the golf sector, the company operates on a case-by-case basis, supplying materials adapted to site conditions and the performance goals set by designers and greenkeeping teams. American Society of Golf Course Architects 155 S. Executive Drive, Suite 100 Brookfield Wisconsin WI 53005 USA Contact: Hunki Yun Tel: +1 262 786 5960 info@asgca.org www.asgca.org Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other leading architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is a non-profit organisation comprised of experienced golf course designers located throughout North America. ASGCA members have completed a rigorous application process that includes the peer review of representative golf courses. Members are able to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and remodelling and comprise many of the great talents throughout the golf industry.
29 Archiventure Group 155 South Madison Street Suite 301 Denver Colorado CO 80209 USA Contact: James Nordlie, AIA President Tel: +1 303 964 9000 jnordlie@archiventure.com www.archiventure.com Formed in 1984, Archiventure Group is a professional corporation specialising in the design of resort, golf, residential, commercial and institutional projects. The varied backgrounds of the firm’s principals and associates enable the company to offer each client a unique approach and philosophy, tailored to the requirements of each project. Through a flexible and ever-changing design process, Archiventure works with clients, contractors and consultants, striving to maintain a definable and realistic attitude towards project parameters and goals. Often, the toughest programme constraints result in the most exciting architecture where obstacles are transformed into opportunities. The result of this process is a humane, inspirational and functional piece of architecture and art that contributes positively to its environment. Each project is unique in its own right and Archiventure’s goal is always to establish a distinctive architectural statement. The real challenge is to provide fresh and responsive design solutions while remaining realistic and flexible, responding to society’s everchanging needs. Atlas Turf International PO Box 4731 LaGrange Georgia GA 30241 USA Contact: John Holmes Tel: +1 706 881 2430 info@atlasturf.com www.atlasturf.com Atlas Turf International provides turf on a global scale as a worldwide distributor of the highest quality turfgrasses for golf courses and sports fields. Atlas Turf offers the most sought-after genetically pure, licensed and certified warm season turfgrasses including paspalum, ultradwarf bermudagrass, bermudagrass, and zoysia. Partnering with Pure Seed and Tee-2 Green, Atlas Turf also offers superior cool season turfgrasses including bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue. In addition, Atlas Turf now provides native grasses. More than a supplier, Atlas Turf collaborates with clients to provide complete grassing solutions from selection stages through to grow-in phases. Extensive experience in the golf industry, knowledge of worldwide distribution channels, relationships with the leading turf experts, and alliances with the world’s premier golf associations give Atlas Turf an unparalleled position in the global turfgrass market. For greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, and sports fields of every kind, Atlas Turf is the global choice for the finest turfgrasses available. COMPANIES A-Z
31 COMPANIES A-Z Azalea Upper Cowgrove Heath Farm Heath Rd East Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4HT UK Contact: Luke Frary, Managing Director Tel: +44 1730 711920 luke.frary@theazaleagroup.com www.theazaleagroup.com Azalea is a premier golf, lifestyle, luxury travel and tourism marketing agency. Offering a complete marketing, public relations and representation service, Azalea understands the overwhelming choice of communication and content channels available in the golf, real-estate, lifestyle and travel sectors. Its knowledge of these markets in the UK, on a pan-European and worldwide level is extensive. Put simply, Azalea make finds the most effective and innovative ways to put brands in front of their target markets. Azalea understands what drives consumers to make their purchasing decisions – whether it is a holiday, a resort property, the latest equipment or apparel. Azalea can help in finding these customers on an international scale with carefully planned marketing and business solutions. Bergin Golf Designs 100 Huntcliff Point Atlanta Georgia GA 30350 USA Contact: Bill Bergin Tel: +1 770 993 6310 info@bergingolf.com www.bergingolf.com Bergin Golf Designs came into existence in 1994. Perhaps it is no coincidence that it started from the ‘ground up’ as that is essentially the essence of its design philosophy. Having played the world’s best golf courses as a touring professional and having gained an understanding of the ability of the everyday player as a teaching professional, Bill Bergin not only feels the quality of a golf course through his feet, but he also judges the character of his course designs by how well they play on the ground. Bergin Golf Designs’ golf courses are, without question, demanding for the best golfers yet fun and fair for all golfers who step onto the first tee. Considered a reverent restorer of classic courses, Bergin Golf Designs’ restoration portfolio includes renovations of Tillinghast, Raynor, Langford and Ross courses. While honouring the roots of each renovation project, BGD modernises courses with today’s technology, environmental stewardship and best maintenance practices. Along with his design associates and an in-house golf course superintendent, Bergin offers design and construction supervision services for new layouts, renovations and practice facilities. Complementing the design services, BGD utilises the latest technology when establishing topographical information and creating visual graphics, and assists clients with grow-in and agronomical issues. Bergin, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, knows golf and loves golf. He and his team create outstanding courses enjoyed by golfers of all levels.
33 Better Billy Bunker PO Box 93 Hermitage Tennessee TN 37076 USA Contact: Todd Jenkins Tel: +1 615 847 8877 bbb.todd@live.com www.betterbillybunker.com The Better Billy Bunker method is the best bunker construction method in the world. This method improves the original Billy Bunker specification by eliminating geotextile liners. A two-inch lay of local pea gravel is treated with our polymer designed specifically for use in bunkers. This layer of gravel provides maximum drainage and allows water to flow to the drain tile faster than any other construction method. The method drains over 1,500 inches of water per hour, greatly reduces washouts – even on steep bunker faces, eliminates silt contamination, has a 10-year guarantee, creates playable bunkers whatever the weather and is not only affordable, but contributes to huge maintenance savings. “Let us show you why hundreds of golf courses worldwide have made the switch to Better Billy Bunker,” says Todd Jenkins of Better Billy Bunker. “Whether you are preparing for a major championship, or your club championship, we are committed to providing the most playable and maintenance friendly bunkers possible! Our clients will tell you – Better Billy Bunker works.” Bimini Bethel Farms 8780 NW Bethel Farms Road Arcadia Florida FL 34266 USA Contact: Mark Hajduk Tel: +1 863 494 3057 mhajduk@bethelfarms.com www.biminibermuda.com Bimini bermudagrass is perfect for the demands of championship golf, delivering the dense, resilient playing surfaces superintendents rely on. Originally selected for Imperial Golf Course in Naples, Florida, for its standout turf quality and durability, Bimini has since proven its strength, consistency and dependable performance across a wide range of elite environments, making it a trusted choice for top-tier courses. Bimini is powered by its naturally deep root system and dense rhizome structure, which support exceptional durability and rapid recovery from traffic and routine maintenance. Its tight canopy, deep green colour and strong density contribute to reliable playability on tees, fairways and approaches; areas where consistency is non-negotiable. Its proven results can be seen at prestigious facilities including Cabot Citrus Farms, Panther National and Seminole Golf Club, where Bimini supports the standards expected at elite golf destinations. Superintendents appreciate Bimini’s early spring green-up and extended colour retention, which helps courses maintain strong visual presentation and meet rising member expectations. Selected and grown by Bethel Farms, a familyowned producer with more than 65 years in turf and agricultural excellence, Bimini reflects a legacy of innovation, field performance and reliability. Today, it stands as a dependable solution for golf professionals seeking resilient, championship-ready turf that performs season after season. COMPANIES A-Z
34 COMPANIES A-Z Blue Marble Geographics 22 Carriage Lane Hallowell Maine ME 04347 USA Contact: Kris Bergland Tel: +1 207 622 4622 sales@bluemarblegeo.com www.bluemarblegeo.com For over 30 years, Blue Marble Geographics has been a trusted innovator in geospatial software, best known for Global Mapper Pro – a powerful, all-in-one application that delivers user-friendly tools for golf course management, maintenance and design. With support for an extensive range of spatial data formats and intuitive analysis workflows, Global Mapper Pro helps superintendents, consultants and designers make informed decisions that improve playability, efficiency and long-term planning. For routine course assessment, Global Mapper Pro offers terrain and hydrology tools such as watershed analysis to identify drainage patterns, manage runoff and pinpoint areas prone to pooling or erosion. Detailed slope mapping helps teams understand green behaviour, refine maintenance strategies and enhance playability. Advanced lidar workflows allow users to classify and create custom subclasses for features like bunkers, cart paths, tees and greens, supporting accurate course inventories and efficient maintenance planning. Global Mapper Pro also includes a robust photogrammetry suite, Pixels to Points, for generating detailed 3D models and orthomosaics from drone imagery, ideal for monitoring conditions, planning renovations or documenting changes throughout the season. From everyday tasks to major design projects, Blue Marble Geographics equips golf industry professionals with reliable geospatial tools needed to manage courses with confidence and clarity. By Caspar Birkedalen 8 Rungsted Kyst DK-2960 Denmark Contact: Caspar Grauballe, Golf Course Architect Tel: +45 45 26 14 34 caspar@bycaspar.com www.bycasper.com By Caspar is the design firm founded by Caspar Bay Grauballe, with a mission to elevate the game of golf through the creation of innovative new courses and the thoughtful refinement of existing ones. Growing up and spending much of his life in Denmark, Grauballe has been profoundly influenced by the nation’s celebrated tradition of design and architecture. His work embodies the Danish emphasis on blending functionality with aesthetics, resulting in golf courses that are as beautiful as they are practical. Grauballe’s approach is deeply rooted in the traditions of classical British golf course architecture. His portfolio includes work on some of the world’s most revered courses, such as Royal Aberdeen, Lahinch, The Island and Ballybunion. Additionally, as the lead architect for Hawtree Ltd, he played a key role in the design of the iconic Trump International Golf Links in Scotland. Driven by a passion for excellence, Caspar is committed to delivering the best possible solutions for his clients. His designs prioritise fairness, playability and sustainability, ensuring that each course not only meets the needs of the present but also endures as a cherished asset for future generations. The guiding mission of By Caspar is to develop golf courses with a distinctive and timeless style, enabling clubs to attract more players while standing out in a competitive market. Whether creating new landscapes or revitalising existing courses, Grauballe’s work reflects dedication to the art and integrity of golf course design.
35 Campey Turf Care Systems Marton Hall Lane Marton Macclesfield SK11 9HG UK Contact: Julia Campey, Managing Director Tel: +44 1260 224568 julia.campey@campeyturfcare.com www.campeyturfcare.com Campey Turf Care Systems is one of the world’s largest independent sports turf and ground care machinery suppliers, distributing innovative sports turf maintenance equipment. Over the years Campey has earned a reputation for offering practical advice and superb aftercare service to the golf industry, working closely with golf professionals in both the construction and natural turf maintenance on some of the finest golf courses across the world. The company acts as a new equipment importer for some of the most respected grounds care machinery manufacturers including Dakota, Imants, Koro, Campey, Vredo, Foley Air 2G2, Bel-lonMit, and Omarv. Campey was also the winner of the 2024 Manchester Chamber of Commerce Global Star Award in the export category. CJW Golf International Europe, UK, Caribbean, Middle East conor@cjwgolfinternational.com www.cjwgolfinternational.com CJW Golf International provides a golf course construction service for the delivery of new golf course projects and the renovation of existing golf courses. With a wealth of experience working on projects from early conception, through construction and grow-in, CJW Golf is delivering many of the industry’s best new projects, in both cool season and warm season grasses. CJW Golf has a strong emphasis on quality control and the hiring of the best teams to suit each project, aiming to exceed all expectations by setting its own industry standards benchmark. This commitment from the teams and leadership has recently been rewarded with a project winning World’s Best Golf Course, Europe’s Best Golf Course and Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Course at the World Golf Awards 2024, and then Best New Course at the 2025 awards.
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