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Ronald Montesano

Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« on: July 13, 2017, 06:31:26 AM »
https://www.lady-golfer.com/2017/06/28/dream-work-golf-course-architect/


This came across the feeds today and caught my attention. I'm part-way through the article; a kindred fellowship might wish to join me.
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Ira Fishman

Re: Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2017, 08:20:02 AM »
Interestingly, Hawtree has a second woman--Christine Fraser-- working as an Architect as well.


Ira

Marty Bonnar

Re: Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2017, 09:41:08 AM »
Good luck to her, but the EIGCA diploma is still a meaningless qualification from a pointless organisation.


F.
« Last Edit: July 13, 2017, 09:43:12 AM by Marty Bonnar »
The White River runs dark through the heart of the Town,
Washed the people coal-black from the hole in the ground.

Emil Weber

Re: Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2017, 09:51:24 AM »
Good luck to her, but the EIGCA diploma is still a meaningless qualification from a pointless organisation.


Marty,
I don't have much insight on either the diploma or the organisation, but you could you briefly explain why you think they are pointless? thanks.
Cheers
« Last Edit: July 13, 2017, 09:53:00 AM by Emil Weber »

Marty Bonnar

Re: Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2017, 10:12:10 AM »
Good luck to her, but the EIGCA diploma is still a meaningless qualification from a pointless organisation.


Marty,
I don't have much insight on either the diploma or the organisation, but you could you briefly explain why you think they are pointless? thanks.
Cheers


Emil,
We've hashed this one a few times before, but the general gist is that golf architecture AS A PROFESSION has not yet reached the point where, in order to practice within it, you must possess a recognised qualification.
We've debated the merits of experience vs qualifications and never yet come to any consensus - and I doubt we ever will!


Cheers,
F.
The White River runs dark through the heart of the Town,
Washed the people coal-black from the hole in the ground.

Ally Mcintosh

Re: Her dream is to work as a golf course architect
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2017, 12:45:32 PM »
Good luck to her, but the EIGCA diploma is still a meaningless qualification from a pointless organisation.


Marty,
I don't have much insight on either the diploma or the organisation, but you could you briefly explain why you think they are pointless? thanks.
Cheers


Emil,
We've hashed this one a few times before, but the general gist is that golf architecture AS A PROFESSION has not yet reached the point where, in order to practice within it, you must possess a recognised qualification.
We've debated the merits of experience vs qualifications and never yet come to any consensus - and I doubt we ever will!


Cheers,
F.


Experience wins but going through a qualification is also a form of experience, especially for these students who are required to be connected to a working GCA for a given number of days per month.


Ally

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