New Site Design
Creating order out of chaos through championship golf course design
As Michaelangelo supposedly said of his David: "I chipped away the stone that didn't look like him!" So it is with golf course architecture: whittling away the extraneous, leaving the essential. As an experienced golf course architect, we respect what exists, then judiciously add or subtract that which enhances the design and playability of the future championship golf course design.
Renovation, remodel, redesign
What's old is new again through expert golf course renovation
A golf course is a living entity, and like good wine can often age for the better. RTJ II's golf course renovation strategy has changed with the times, embracing modern demands for sustainable golf course architecture and cost-effectiveness. Our golf course renovation approach to restoring venerable courses to their former glory might mean eliminating trees and vegetation, but all with an eye toward playability and water conservation.
Master planning
Beyond bunkers and hazards: Golf course architect seeing the big picture
One key to successful development is the blending of all its major elements into a concise and well-balanced whole. Whether for a resort developer or municipal city planner seeking championship golf course design, RTJ II as your golf course architect helps owners plot roads, waterways, utility corridors, housing or hotel sites, and other amenities to integrate with the sustainable golf course architecture into an overall master plan.
Course purchase evaluations
Hewing diamonds through expert golf course architecture...
It takes years of experience as a golf course architect and more than just a bit of vision to see a finished golf routing on land formerly left to nature's capricious ways. RTJ II doesn't force-feed a course on land incompatible with budgetary and environmental constraints but will instead merge creativity with technology to achieve the correct sustainable golf course architecture design.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of golf course design services does Robert Trent Jones II offer?
Robert Trent Jones II provides four core services: new golf course design, renovation and redesign of existing courses, master planning for resort and residential developments, and course purchase evaluations for prospective buyers and developers. Each engagement is tailored to the land, the budget, and the long-term goals of the client.
Who does Robert Trent Jones II work with?
The firm has served a wide range of clients, from resort developers and private clubs to municipalities and heads of state. With more than 300 courses completed across 50 countries, RTJ II brings experience to projects of every scale and context.
What does a course purchase evaluation involve?
Before committing to a site, many buyers and developers benefit from an expert assessment of the land's potential. RTJ II evaluates whether a given property can support a viable golf course design within the client's budgetary and environmental constraints, providing a clear-eyed view before significant investment is made.
What is involved in a golf course renovation?
A golf course renovation with RTJ II begins with a thorough assessment of what exists and what the course can become. The firm's renovation approach addresses playability, water conservation, and the sustainable removal or addition of features that affect the character and function of the course. The goal is to restore and improve without sacrificing what made the original design worth preserving.
What does master planning include beyond the golf course?
Master planning integrates the golf course into a larger development vision. RTJ II helps clients coordinate roads, waterways, utility corridors, housing or hotel sites, and other amenities so that the golf course and surrounding development function as a coherent whole rather than competing elements.
How does RTJ2 approach environmental sustainability?
Sustainability has been central to RTJ II's design philosophy for decades. The firm's Green Proclamation outlines its commitment to water conservation, turf reduction, and Audubon-certified course design. Every project is evaluated for its environmental footprint, with solutions that protect natural resources while delivering a world-class playing experience.
How do I begin a project with Robert Trent Jones II?
The first step is a conversation. Contact the RTJ II team to discuss your project, site, and goals. The firm works globally and evaluates each opportunity on its own merits.
