Design Advisory Services

Darius Oliver is arguably the game’s most authoritative voice on quality design and architecture, having seen the work of more than 140 active golf course designers. There are less than a dozen architects that he confidently describes as Quality Endorsed Designers, but others that, given the right circumstances, are capable of delivering pleasing results. Being fully informed of the capabilities and quality of your candidate designers, he can also identify the pitfalls associated with your possible choices.

Regardless of which architect you have in mind for your project, or where you are located, the Global Golf Group can offer an independent assessment of your site, your architect of choice and your potential to build a quality golf course. With an unsurpassed knowledge of great golf, as well as a keen eye for course design and architecture, Darius Oliver and his team will help you achieve the best possible results with your new project.

Did you know.....

... that between them Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones II have designed more than 1,100 completed golf courses worldwide. Equally noteworthy is the fact that just 2 standalone signature courses by these famous design firms features on the most recent GOLF Magazine World's Top 100 ranking list !

By contrast there are several co-designs on the Top 100, where a respected and talented golf architect teamed with a celebrity golfer to collaborate on design. From Dr Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones at Augusta National (a true collaboration) through to a number of modern gems by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw and one-offs like Loch Lomond, Harbour Town and Muirfield Village.

So before simply selecting a celebrity signature designer for your golf course, ask the question – do I want a Signature course or do I want a Great course?

If you want a great course speak with Darius Oliver about how best to achieve this, or to discuss his revolutionary co-design services. Contact the Global Golf Group Now.