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This blog discusses  golf course construction. I’ve added comments about methods learned in the field. Other posts discuss sportsfield reconstruction. Email me if you need more information about any post.

I’ve included professional writing tips for golf course superintendents. I’ve added content about creating and maintaining a blog.  Additional posts discuss construction narratives and resumes.

I’ll keep out all references to trade names and vendors. Email me if you want vendor or material information and I’ll send along my thoughts.

Comments are welcome. After registering, and subsequent approval, you’ll be able to comment. I may add my response in a blog post, but I’ll be sure that course and personal names are omitted.

About Ray Richard

I began my golf course construction career when a farmer built Easton (MA) Country Club in my back yard. A few years later, I worked at Pine Oaks Golf Club,  a mile from my house. After college, I worked at Cohasset Golf Club in Massachusetts, and this led to a golf superintendent job at Sunningdale Golf Course in New Hampshire.

Five years later, I landed at White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth,Mass., building the 18-hole Gary Player design with Granger Building Systems.  I became a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, and I won several writing awards from the National Golf Foundation and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Then life got interesting. In 1989, I formed Richard Associates, a golf course development consulting firm that provided construction management for many golf course projects. I developed and built Squirrel Run Golf Course and most of a 18-hole golf course in Plymouth,MA.

While exploring the feasibility of building a golf course on an island in Boston Harbor, I became interested in the construction of Spectacle Island, a 105-acre former landfill. This led to five years working for Jay Cashman, Inc. as a project superintendent.

Life as a marine construction manager included work  with dedicated tugboat captains and pile drivers. Boat rides in hurricane force winds added to the excitement. I worked nights while consulting on golf courses during the day. Thanks to many gallons of black coffee, I completed the conceptualization and construction of Village Links in Plymouth,Mass in 2000.

After completion of the island project, I  continued in the golf course construction business as a project manager and golf writer. I continue to consult on golf course projects of any size from compete projects to tiny tweaks.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss your golf construction needs. Fill out the comment box below and I’ll respond quickly. Another option is to  email me at Ray@richardgolf.com or call me at 508-888-5417.

Ray Richard