David Johnson Golf Design, LLC

Design Process

David Johnson Golf Design LLC

1. Planning

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  1. Routing Plan
  2. Strategy Plan
  3. Strategic Narrative
  4. Scope of Work
  5. Construction Narrative
  6. Estimated Pre-Construction Costs
  7. Golf Course Related Engineering Costs
  8. Design Costs
  9. Travel Costs
  10. Soils and Water Testing Costs
  11. Surveying Costs
  12. Estimated Hard Construction Costs and Confirmations
  13. Mobilization
  14. Clearing Costs
  15. Grading Costs
  16. Excavation Costs
  17. Shaping Costs
  18. Drainage Costs
  19. Irrigation Costs
  20. Feature Construction Costs (putting surfaces, tees, bunkers, etc.)
  21. Abutments & Retaining Walls
  22. Water Feature Costs
  23. Lake Construction Costs (lining if required, water level controls, outfall structures if required)
  24. Cart Path Costs
  25. Bunker Sand Costs
  26. Soil Amendment Costs
  27. Topsoil Management Costs
  28. Finishing Costs
  29. Grassing Costs
  30. Landscaping Costs
  31. Estimated Post Construction Costs
  32. Complete Project Budget Definition
  33. Complete Construction Schedule
  34. Color Rendering

2. Working Drawings

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  1. Staking & Clearing Plan
  2. Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (with outside Engineer)
  3. Contour Plan
  4. Drainage Plan
  5. Storm Drainage In Concert With Project Engineer
  6. Specific Golf Course Drainage
  7. Grassing Plan
  8. Types
  9. Rates
  10. Soil Amendments
  11. Application Windows
  12. Irrigation (to be provided by outside contract)
  13. Design
  14. Field Direction
  15. Instruction
  16. Control System
  17. Volume Delivery Service
  18. Cut & Fill Plan
  19. Cart Path Plan
  20. Putting Surface/Green Area Plans
  21. Special Water Features
  22. Abutment and Retaining Wall Plans
  23. Shelter Locations
  24. Clubhouse Area Site Plan (with Land Planner)
  25. Maintenance Area Site Plan (with Land Planner)
  26. Complete Practice Facility Plan
  27. Putting Green Plan
  28. Landscape Considerations
  29. All Specifications For Above


3. Bid / Negotiation

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  • Complete Bid Package
  1. Working Drawings (above)
  2. Technical Specifications
  3. General Conditions
  4. Bid For Contract
  5. Construction Scope of Work
  6. Special Instructions
  7. Contractor Qualification
  8. Pre-Bid Conference
  9. Post-Bid Analysis
  10. Price Negotiation
  11. Selection Consultation & Logic
  12. Construction Agreement Document

4. Construction Process

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  1. Specific Approvals Of Levels Of Construction Completion
  2. Verification of Centerlines
  3. Clearing Approval
  4. Rough Grading Approval
  5. Storm Drainage Approval
  6. Golf Drainage Installation Approval
  7. All Landform Approvals
  8. Green Sub-grade Approvals
  9. Irrigation Head Placement Approval
  10. Irrigation Wet Well and Slab Installation Approval
  11. General Irrigation
  12. Installation Observation
  13. Controller & Quick Coupler Location, Approval
  14. Temporary Golf Course Drainage Installation Approval
  15. Permanent Golf Course Drainage Installation Approval
  16. Tee Construction Sub-grade Approval
  17. Final Tee Installation Approval
  18. Bunker Drainage Installation Approval
  19. Bunker Sand Approval
  20. Putting Surface Materials Confirmation (by USGA Lab Report)
  21. Cart Path Location Approval
  22. Abutment Location Approval
  23. Abutment Material Approval
  24. Soil Management Approval
  25. Final Grade Approval
  26. Pre-Grassing Finish Approval
  27. Final Grassing Lines Approval
  28. Sod Installation Recommendations and Approval
  29. Water Feature Approval
  30. Notice of Substantial Completion
  31. Draw Request Verification and Recommendations
  32. Completion of Final Punch List
  33. Execution of Final Punch List or Automatic Retention
  34. Change Order Verification and Negotiation
  35. Verification and Monitoring Of Schedule Progress
  36. Field Staking Of Landscaping


5. Post Construction

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  • Grow-in Budget & Consultation

Some of our Clients

The Hooch Golf Club
Belmont Lake Golf Club
Farmstead Golf Links
Cartersville Country Club