Release of Latest "By Design" Caps First Year of ASGCA Publication

BROOKFIELD, WI, October 15, 2010 (Press-News.org) The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has posted online the fourth issue of "By Design," capping the magazine's first year. Published by Tudor Rose, the team responsible for the highly respected "Golf Course Architecture" magazine, and drawing input from ASGCA architects and the golf industry's leading experts, "By Design" is the definitive source of information for individuals and organizations seeking best practices in golf design. The new issue can be found online at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxteu/tudorrose/bydesign_2010fall/#/0.

"ASGCA is proud of how 'By Design' has grown and evolved during this first year," said Erik Larsen, ASGCA president. "Sharing the stories of ASGCA members and the skills they bring to clients in the United States and around the world on both new designs and renovations is a tremendous benefit to the thousands of 'By Design' readers."

The cover story of the fall 2010 issue addresses the variety of attributes often required of golf course architects to be successful in the industry. Author Adam Lawrence discusses the many areas a golf course architect can help a client, including selecting other consultants, long-term master planning, interviewing and selecting contractors, managing the project, working with the media and more.

This latest issue also features articles regarding the role of golf courses in storm water management, how a good course design helps achieve a desirable pace of play, and the environmental, social, and economic values of a golf course.

Sponsor support has been provided by Profile Products, Rain Bird, Sportcrete and The Toro Company.

"By Design" is available free of charge to anyone wishing to receive the electronic publication each quarter by completing the form at http://www.tudor-rose.co.uk/bydesign/home.html. For additional information visit http://www.asgca.org, call ASGCA at (262) 786-5960 or email info@asgca.org.

ASGCA Background

Founded in 1946 by 14 leading architects, the American Society of Golf Course Architects is a non-profit organization comprised of experienced golf course designers located throughout the United States and Canada. Members have completed a rigorous two-year long application process that includes the peer review of four representative golf courses. ASGCA members are experienced golf course architects, able to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and remodeling and comprise many of the great talents throughout the golf industry.

For more information about ASGCA, including a current list of members, log on to the ASGCA website at http://www.asgca.org or call (262) 786-5960.