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Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog has been a bucket list golf course since its debut in 1971. Pete Dye’s genius for exceptional golf course design is evident on every hole and the course continues to draw players from…
Exposure to nature is good for us. Exposure to natural elements such as sunlight, greenery and natural themes leads to reduced stress, improved mood, enhanced cognition and overall well-being. What if we could bring the benefits of natural surroundings to…
Shown in the cover photo is the Old Waverly Golf Club course, one of Jerry Pate Design’s projects. Golf course cart paths are often viewed as simply a way of getting players from point A to point B. However, the…
Water conservation and sustainability have become an important consideration in modern landscape design. In many areas of the country, designing landscapes that require less irrigation has become a necessity. Innovative water-wise landscape design reduces the reliance on a precious resource,…
Shown in the cover photo is the Old Waverly Golf Club course, one of Jerry Pate Design’s projects. We’ve touched on the aspect of sustainability goals, both for the golf course and in commercial landscaping. Designing the golf course as…
In commercial landscape design, visual appeal is impactful, but functionality is critical. Practicality is just as important as the look of a landscape, even if it sometimes goes unnoticed. Designing landscapes for functionality and flow ensures that practicality is prioritized…
In our recent post about the Art of Site Analysis, we touched on the value of understanding a location’s topography. Creating a landscape that works with a site’s topography shapes exceptional landscape design in a number of ways. Blending a…
Shown in the cover photo is the Kiva Dunes course, one of Jerry Pate Design’s projects. We’ve seen countless debates about what makes a great golf course truly memorable. Is it the dramatic elevation changes? The strategic bunkering? The quality…
What makes each landscape design project unique is the site on which it is developed. Designing landscape architecture to fit the site may seem like common sense, but important elements are all-too-often overlooked. There is an art to landscape site…
Designing or overhauling a golf course that truly excites every type of golfer isn’t just hard, it’s an art form. Unforgettable courses don’t just check boxes. They welcome newcomers, satisfy weekend warriors, push scratch golfers to their limits and dazzle…
