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Guides from Mellett Golf Course Design
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Grading and Stormwater on a Golf Course, Explained Plainly
How a golf course is graded determines how it drains for the life of the property, long after construction is finished.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
When a Club Should Get a Peer Review of Another Architect's Plans
A peer review is a second, independent set of eyes on a golf course plan before the money is spent building it.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Why the Architect Should Be on Site During Construction
The best golf course plans are still only the first phase; the real detail gets decided with equipment already on the ground.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Reading a Renovation Master Plan: Current vs. Proposed
A renovation master plan is really two drawings in one: what a hole is doing wrong today, and exactly what changes to fix it.
September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
What a Routing Plan Is, and Why It Comes First
A routing plan is the decision that every other decision on a golf course gets built on top of, and it has to come before anything else.