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It is never too early to get us involved in the development process... and our initial site visit and preliminary project appraisal can potentially save time, trouble and expense in the longer term.

A visit to the site will quickly enable us to evaluate the potential or viability of the site to support the proposed golf and associated facilities, or allow us to offer recommendations for the most appropriate and suitable development content.  

Our preliminary appraisal of the project can then provide a solid basis for sound
decision making and/or further discussion.

Going that extra yard...
As can been seen from the photo above, we are sometimes required to go just that little bit above and beyond the call of duty. On this particular site visit the client thought we would get a better view of the land from the top of the region's highest mountain... unfortunately there were no roads, so we had to climb it on foot. I'm not sure that we gained any extra insights, but the views from the top were spectacular (though highly vertiginous).
 
what do you need to develop a good golf course?
There are many factors involved in the creation of a good golf course (and not all of them tangible).  Some, or all, of the following should give you a good start...

•  60 hectares of interesting, attractive and gently undulating land per 18 holes
•  A liberal sprinkling of complementary natural features, set in eye-catching surroundings
•  Lack of intrusion from roads, railway lines, cables, pylons or other unsightly blemishes
•  A consistent, adequate and sustainable source of water for irrigation and amenities
•  Free-draining/sandy topsoil - either on site or available locally
•  Reliable supplies of good quality sand and crushed stone
•  Good support services, amenities and facilities
•  Good access to the site
what will we need for the initial site inspection?
Not a lot really
A site plan -- preferably 1:2000/1:2500 and ideally with contours -- showing the site boundaries and the main site features will be useful.

After that, any information that is available and which may help in properly evaluating the project is a bonus.

We will set out any further information requirements within our preliminary appraisal report.
what do we charge for a site visit + preliminary appraisal report?
We offer a nominal, fixed fee service.

UK Mainland
Fixed fee.................................................................................................
Board & accommodation (only if unavoidable).............................................

Overseas
Fixed fee.................................................................................................
Travel, board and accommodation.............................................................
VAT/TVA..................................................................................................



£300.00 (+ VAT)
Provided by the client


£750/€1,250/$1,500
Provided by the client
Subject to UK/local tax law
Further conditions may apply depending on the site location, accessibility, and the length of any flights.
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