Quirk is King: Let Design Quirks Happen. Quirk is a final design technique that captivates attention. The quirky moniker is reserved for the odd, unusual, but somehow beloved and weird experiences that grab our attention. An example of quirk is the floating island green at Coeur D’Alene Golf Resort in Idaho. The green can be moved by a series of cables under the water and golfers take a ferry to putt on the green. The mound in the photo to the right is called “Braid’s Hat.” The story I was told This quirky feature at Walton Heath in Surry is called Braid’s Hat, named after famous golfer and golf course architect, is that there were spoils from building James Braid who also served as the golf pro at Walton th the 4 Hole on the Old Course so they just Heath for 46 years. left them there and called the feature Briad’s Hat. These unique experiences and stories don’t disappoint and deliver lasting golf memories! Summary The four mental processes involved in creating a lasting golf memory are: sensation, spatial awareness, attentiveness, and emotional response. Sensory input such as smell, touch, sight, hearing, and spatial awareness begin the formation of a golf memory, while emotional response and sharp focus positively influence the strength of the memory. It is important to note that the memorability of golf courses can be enhanced by good design, but the golf course architect must be thoughtful in order to identify the design opportunities. She/he must also take an active role to appropriately and skillfully use the design techniques, and carry them out to fruition in a design that must first meet the exacting demands of a professionally designed golf course. © Copyright 2017 Kari Haug. All rights reserved.
Kari Haug, Associate Member European Institute of Golf Course Architecture (EIGCA) Kari has a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota, and holds a Master of Science in Golf Course Architecture from the University of Edinburgh – Edinburgh College of Art. She is an associate member of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA), and a licensed landscape architect in the state of Minnesota, MN Lic. # 54481. Her master’s thesis at the University of Minnesota focused on how to create a destination with a distinctive place identity. Her company, Kari Haug Planning & Design, Inc. is dedicated to the design of golf courses and practice facilities. She also is a licensed commercial drone pilot.
A Golf Memory: Can We Design It? © Copyright Kari Haug 2017. All rights reserved.
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