That is why I was asking you a question?
I was still trying to figure what you call yourself (or Ian) and what is your definition of a golf course designer.
If you're definition of golf course designer is a dude that earns his living by creating plans - I can agree with your perspective.
I used to call you a golf course designer - from now on I'll call you a golf course maker - as long as you call me that too.
Not an internet golf course maker though...
Cheers
Next time you're in Texas let me know and we can plan for some sparring...
On a serious note, sorry for your loss.
Peace
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Mike,
Thanks for the condolences.
As for what I call myself...Hell if I know. I know that I got 42 golf courses in the ground at different places with my name on them. I could care less if the call me architect, builder, designer or whatever. That just happens to be what I wanted to do in the golf business. Now I know that will not be there so we have purchased a couple and are operating others. I have never been hung up on the glitter ssociated with the golf design business. As you know there are few people that call themselves golf architects because they would like to one day do a course. They don't have one in the ground but they still call themselves golf architect. So I guess they are. But using that analogy I guess I could be called a presidential candidate, life coach, a fitness instructor, a TV minister, a race car driver, a golf instructor, a diet guru. And the list goes on. Now I just say I am in the golf business and when my new website hits next month it will explain in better terms what I do.
I watched your video...
This is what people need to be watching now.
Coffee is for closers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AXTx4PcKI
Jeff,
THanks also for the condolences.
It's a good thing I was thinking that partnership deal thru for you
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You have read my brain....Landscapes Unlimited and the others will be the DR Hortons, Pultes and Rylands. And they should be. They have the equipment and can build the roads as well as the course and whatever is needed. They will throw some scraps. Guys like us have been around long enough to be ok. But it will be a long dry spell with no one being taught the business for a while and if it ever comes back, and I'm not sure it will. The practitioners will be starting again for the most part. IMHO.