How Golf courses are created. Master class from Edwina Roald
Icelandic Golf architect Edwin Roald shared tips on the full cycle of Golf course construction. As Deputy Director of the Icelandic Golf Association, Roald was responsible for the renovation and construction of new courses. Given the climatic similarity of Iceland and Russia, the rich experience of the architect can be of interest to us in many ways.
The construction of a Golf course is a large-scale and multi-stage undertaking, and the success of the whole event depends on how responsible and thoughtful the approach to each of the stages will be. Continue reading
Egypt. Round with Pharaoh
When it comes to Golf, in most cases there are persistent associations with Prim England, aristocratic Wales, Scotland or, in extreme cases, with the United States. And, of course, I remember the status of this expensive hobby: the faces of playing presidents, famous politicians or just very wealthy people float before my eyes. Meanwhile, the stereotype has long been broken. Today, Golf has become a more accessible sport, greatly expanded its geography and reached even African countries. So, one of the most popular destinations for Golf lovers was Egypt.
A few decades ago, leading architects with a worldwide reputation saw great prospects in this country and decided to organize high-class Golf courses on its territory. Continue reading
“Who doesn’t like it on land.” Golf on the water
It would seem that all that could surprise the architects in terms of original projects of Golf courses, have already surprised. In the most unexpected corners of the world found places chosen as the territory for the game. The imagination has nowhere to go. However, enterprising developers in search of an answer to the question “where else was there no fields?”, came to the original conclusion -” on the water.”
Thus, in the Maldives, in the Indian ocean, by 2015 it is planned to build the first ever Golf course on the water.
At first glance, it may seem that the project is too ambitious and daring in design. But the authors are convinced that its implementation will not harm the environment, as solar energy, which is abundant in the Maldives, will be the main source of energy for the field. Continue reading
“Normal flight.” Golf in the air
Can the refined aristocrat, a lover of social pleasures in the depths of the soul to be desperate extreme, hungry for height and adrenaline? Yes it can! – say the participants of a unique competition in Golf in the air, which was held in the Moscow region.
The competition included 3 sports: helicopter, Golf and Polo. Players had to score a huge ball with a diameter of 1 m in improvised holes from a 5-meter height, while in a helicopter. As a stick used 4-meter bamboo stick with a hammer at the end. The weight of such unusual “instruments” amounted to only 5-6 kg, so for players of any danger and inconvenience it was not. All the action took place on a snow-covered field. Continue reading
Greece. Games of the gods
Sun, sea, wine, Sirtaki … and Golf. This unexpected detail now complements the usual view of Greece. The history of Golf supposedly has Scottish roots, and this is one of the unfortunate misunderstandings that separate Greece from the title of “the birthplace of sports of the whole universe.” After all, the game is truly noble and worthy of praise of the gods of Olympus. However, modern Greeks are not upset and succeed in Golf no less than his ancestors.
Upscale landscaped fields are near Athens, the Islands, the Peloponnese. Their construction took place at the latest stage in the history of Greece, so compliance with the highest standards is not in doubt. For example, the project of the Golf course Dunes Course, located in Costa Navarino, belongs to Bernhard Langer-captain of the team at the Ryder Cup, two-time champion of the tournament US Masters. Continue reading
