No Risk, No Reward: Adventures of a Golf Course Architect - Couverture souple

Ferris, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1667862855 ISBN 13 : 9781667862859

Editeur : Bookbaby, 2022

Synopsis

No Risk, No Reward examines the life and career of golf course architect John Sanford, from an insider's point of view. After a childhood spent on major league baseball fields, Sanford turned a passion for golf into a successful design career. Explore the development of a golf course, from the creative ways of locating the best site, to strategically planning the golf course features, and through every stage of construction.

In this book written and compiled by Sanford's long-time associate, David Ferris reveals what goes into creating the stunning, award-winning designs around the world pictured in these pages, while Sanford takes us along for the ride by sharing some hilarious and unbelievable stories behind each project

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David Ferris is a CLARB certified Registered Landscape Architect in Florida, a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
With an associate's degree in landscape horticulture from the State University of New York (Morrisville), a bachelor's degree in floriculture and ornamental horticulture (and minor in business management) and a master's degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University, he gained the skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation for a successful golf course design career.
At Cornell, David studied golf course design under renowned architect Tom Doak. After graduating, he received the Donald Ross Society Internship Award and was on-site for the construction of Michael Hurdzan's Widow's Walk Golf Course, America's first Environmental Demonstration Course.
From 2006 to 2019, David served on the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)--Florida Chapter Executive Committee. Under his leader- ship, the organization reestablished ties with the state university programs, developed new rela- tionships with the Florida Greenways and Trails organization, promoted the profession through his advocacy efforts and improved the Chapter's support of emerging professionals. He is a past chapter president and trustee to ASLA National.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bookbaby
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1667862855
• ISBN 13: 9781667862859
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 106
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible