Jerry Matthews' Philosophy of Design

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Jerry Matthews

Natural Course Design, Inc.
East Lansing, MI

Philosophy of Design

To allow nature and the existing contour of the land to suggest the placement of holes and the flow of the golf course.
To keep as much of the property untouched as possible. This reduces construction costs of earth moving and promotes a lower maintenance budget for years to come.
To be mindful that part of golf's treasure is visual. Beauty must be one of our greatest priorities.
To maintain a deep understanding that golf will always be more of an art than a science. Golf courses should be challenging and innovative, but they should also be forgiving and fair. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience on a course that is playable for all skill levels.