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December 26, 1985
City of Santa Ana
Office of the Clerk of the Council
and City Manager
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92702
Pursuant to the requirements of the lease between City
of Santa Ana and River View Golf, a California Corpora-
tion and defined as "NOVATION OF LEASE" dated the 11th
of March,l974,this notice is served.
River View Golf, a California Corporation, gives notice
of exercising its option to renew said lease for an
additional twenty five (25) years commencinq_ on the
21st day of August, 1986, and ending on the 20th-day of
August, 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
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N,~vel B. James, President
fiver View Golf., a Calif. Corp.
1800 West ~-2•nd Street
Santa Ana, California 92706
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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL June 16, 1986
AGENDA DATE DATE OF COUNCIL ACTION Si/17/86 -
TITLE RIVER VIEW GOLF COURSE Approved as recommended herein.
CITY MANAGER ~ \ ~ Li~LQ/J~~
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Authorize staff to prepare a specific development and financing plan for the
improvements and acquisition of the leasehold interest, including the 3.4
acre site located south of Memory Lane, adjacent to and west of the river
channel, known as Forrest Paul Park;
2) Authorize staff to prepare a cooperation agreement between the City and the
Corps of Engineers for design and construction of the necessary "drop
structures" to be located in the riverbed within the boundaries of River View
Golf Course; and
3) Authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for architectural services
for the design of a quality, semi-private golf course.
EXECUTIVE SUb~fARY
On September 17, 1985, the City Council took an action on the future renovation
plan for River View Golf Course which is noted below:
1. Authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a feasibility and
market study for the renovation of the River View Golf Course and a
determination of a residual land value for the Willowick Golf Course.
2.. Approved the Action Plan and authorized staff, at the appropriate times, to
issue Requests for Qualifications for the design of the improvements and for
the operation and management of the golf course.
3. Authorized staff to appraise the leasehold interest of the current operator.
4. Approved Appropriation Adjustment No. 26 appropriating funds for the
feasibility study, the appraisal and the design of the new course.
5. Endorsed the greenbelt concept and authorized staff to develop a specific
development and financing plan for same.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION June 16, 1986
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In accordance with the above-stated authorization, staff solicited proposals for a
market feasibility study to determine the type-and level of improvements that are
necessary to maximize the economic benefit to the City. The feasibility study,
prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA), has been received and reviewed by
staff. The study shows that rehabilitation of River View Golf Course, in an
extremely positive Orange County golf market, would enhance the surrounding
residential neighborhood and provide Santa Ana with a desirable recreational
amenity.
Based on the study findings, we are now seeking authorization to proceed further
with the project, which involves the preparation of: (1) financing plan for the
necessary improvements; (2) a Request for Proposals for architectural design
services; and (3) drafting of an agreement between the City and Corps of Engineers.
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Executive Director, ~ Date: June 2. 1986
From: _ Economic Development
Subject: RI~~R VIEW OLF COURSF.
ST-~TIl~VT OF ISSUE
For the past year staff has been exploring the feasibility of the City
assuming responsibility for the rehabilitation, improvement and operation of
the River View Golf Course. The course is currently operated by
Mr. Novel James and sits on approximately 114 acres, which are leased from the
City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Flood Control District. Mr. James'
leasehold interest expires on August 20, 1986; however, both leases have a
twenty-five year renewal option, which Mr. James has exercised by written
notice of his intent.
The original 9-hole course was constructed on the City-owned land in the early
1960's and expanded to an 18-hole course in 1971. Because the additional 9
holes were constructed in the river channel, they experienced flooding an
- average of 11 to 31 days per year, reducing the course once again to 9 holes.
Even with heavy flow, however, no erosion occurred, and play on the entire 18
holes would resume within 48 hours.
In nid-1977, the County awarded a contract for river channel improvements
do~.nstream of the golf course. In December, 1977, heavy damage to the stream
bed of the golf course occurred, restricting play to 9 holes. It has remained
so ro this day because of subsequent litigation. In a lawsuit filed against
the County in 1978., Mr. James attributed the cause of the damage to the
contractor hired by the County. This year the courts ruled in favor of
Hr. James, and awarded him damages.
We believe the most prominent feature of River View is the Santa Ana River
Channel. The excessive erosion which has occurred from and since the 1977
flooding has accentuated the bank slopes and deepened the riverbed profile.
Any rehabilitation of the course would require the construction of flood
control improvements. It appears that construction of two flood control "drop
structures" would substantially reduce flood damage risk, and trap natural
fill thus leveling the riverbed and softening the bank slopes. This "fill"
process could take up to two years. The alternative procedure would be to
bring in fill dirt, at a considerable cost, to restore the course to its
original configuration.
In addition, the City has been monitoring the progress of the Federal All
Rir-er Project. This bill would enable federal funds to be used for
improvement to the Santa Ana River. In contemplation of federal approvals,
the Corps of Engineers has initiated design work on the river channel. The
Corps is aware of the River View Golf Course project, and has indicated their
willingness to work with the City on any design constraints required.
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Deputy City Manager, Development June 2 1986
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In accordance with the Council's authorization, a study has been prepared by
Economics Research Associates (ERA) exploring the feasibility of the City
purchasing the existing leasehold interest from Mr. James and restoring the
site to an 18-hole golf course. Not only would this concept enhance the
surrounding residential neighborhood, according to studies, but it would
provide the City with an improved recreational amenity.
The local Santa Ana area is particularly underserved by golf facilities, both
public and private. In reviewing the ERA study, the most attractive course
concept is a semi-private, 18-hole golf course with an approximate 8,000
square foot clubhouse facility located on county-owned land at Memory Lane and
the river channel, currently known as Forrest Paul Park. Asemi-private
course operation would offer its members, for an initiation fee and monthly
dues, the opportunity to use the clubhouse facility and preference in starting
times. The City would have the capability of structuring their membership to
best serve its needs, with the possibility of limiting memberships to
Santa Ana residents and/or businessmen. The semi-private concept also allows
for use of the golf course and clubhouse by the general public under a
restricted time basis. In addition, the semi-private concept offers the best
economic benefits to the City.
If the City proceeds with this major public facility, rehabilitation costs,
not including acquiring the existing leasehold improvements, are estimated at
$5 million. Construction may take approximately 2 1/Z years. This schedule
could be accelerated or delayed by 6 to 12 months depending on the extent of
infill resulting from construction of the drop structures, and timing of the
grass planting. Net lease income generated from a semi-private course is
estimated at $377,000. The value of the course can be estimated by
capitalizing annual net operating income, before debt service. An appropriate
capitalization rate is considered to be 7.5 percent. In all cases studied by
ERA, the income produced from course operation did not justify the cost of
development. However, three-fourths of the semi-private course's capital cost
is justified by its income stream. In summary, the semi-private course can be
provided for the citizenry of Santa Ana for a net cost of $36,335. Attached
for your information is a sketch map indicating the various leasehold
interests. Also attached is an informative concept on Scottsdale, Arizona's
Indian Bend Greenbelt Flood Control Project.
The September 17 City Council authorization also provided a $50,000 budget for
architectural design services. Staff is now requesting authorization to
prepare a Request for Proposals for design of a quality, semi-private golf
course. It is important to solicit proposals from golf course design
architects who have established themselves in the field for quality and unique
design concepts. This will not only provide the City with a high-standard
golf course, but will also enhance the sale of memberships necessary for the
project financing.
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ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City can do one of the following: (1) assume control of the golf course,
acquiring Mr. James' leasehold interests, and design and construct a quality,
semi-private golf course and clubhouse facility; or, (2) do nothing. If we do
nothing, Mr. James will either proceed to reconstruct the golf course and
restore it to its original 18-hole stature, or sell his leasehold interest for
others to develop.
Should the City decide to take over the leasehold interest, a high-quality,
semi-private golf course would enhance Santa Ana's image as a progressive city
on the move, with regional as well as local appeal. The inclusion of the
Forrest Paul Park site in the redevelopment of the course would provide a
northern "window" to the city, with ready access to the Santa Ana,
Garden Grove, and Orange freeways.- Also, by assuming the control of the
course, the City could dictate the level and quality of improvements.
RECOT'A1EIdDATI ON
Recommend that the City Council:
1) Authorize staff to prepare a specific development and financing plan for
the improvements and acquisition of the leasehold interest, including
the 3.4 acre site located south of Memory Lane, adjacent to and west of
the river channel, known as Forrest Paul Park.
2) Authorize staff to prepare a cooperation agreement between the City and
the Corps of Engineers for design and construction of the necessary
"drop st nlctures" to be located in the riverbed within the boundaries of
River View Golf Course; and
3) orize staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for architectural
services yr the sign of a quality, semi-private golf course.
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Following a brief introduction, this 15-minute multi-media presentation
is narrated by Scottsdale Councilman Billie Gentry and was produced by
the City of Scottsdale to introduce the audience to the Indian Bend Wash
Greenbelt flood control project.
The program emphasizes the project as being unique, in that it was the
first federally-funded, non-structured flood control project that integrated
• recreational features into the engineering of an urban flood control plan.
The program illustrates the political aspects of inter-agency cooperation
and describes the obstacles that had to be overcame in order to successfully
complete the project. In addition, it recognizes the citizens of the City
of Scottsdale as a driving force behind the search for an alternative
flood control solution to the traditional and previously accepted method
exercised by engineers for many years before the Indian Bend .Wash Greenbelt
came to fruition.
One of the most important features of this project was Lhe application of
the City's floodplain ordinance. This model ordinance allowed the City
to effectively pursue a policy of land acquisition and development within
the Indian Bend Wash and put '!teeth" into the City's right-of-way program.
It introduces the viewer to the many social and recreational benefits of
a greenbelt park system of open spaces and passive and active recreational
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solution that would have physically, as well as psychologically, divided
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CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
File Name (~I) RIVEP,VIE~J GOLF (JA"1ES N01~°EL) File NO. ~'~Qreer~ent File:
A-81-19A
RI1lER`JIE`~i GOLF
Regarding P.-35-17g Agmt w/ECQrJO'~9IGS RESEARCH date 11/04/35
ASSOCIP.TES to perform a a1arket
Feasibility Study $29,000 of the
Riverviei~a Golf Course to determine
the type and level of improvements
that are needed to maximize the
econor::ic benefit to the City.
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File Name (EC) EC0~10"TICS RESEARCH ,ASSOC. File NO. Agreement File:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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AGENDA DATE SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 DATE OF COUNCIL ACTION ! l ~f~
TITLE RIVERVIEW GOLF COURSE/ ;h-~~G~-m-~
PROPOSED SANTA ANA ~ ~
GREENBELT
CITY MANAGER CLERK OF THE C UNCIL
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a feasibility
and market study for the renovation of the Riverview Golf
Course and a determination of a residual land value for the
Willowick Golf Course.
2. Approve the Action Plan and authorize staff, at the appropriate
times, to issue Requests for Qualifications for the design of
the improvements and for the operation and management of the
golf course.
3. Authorize staff to appraise the leasehold interest of the
current operator.
4. Approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 26 appropriating funds
for the feasibility study, the appraisal and the design of the
new course.
5. Endorse the greenbelt concept and authorize staff to develop a
specific development and financing plan for same.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Riverview Golf Course is presently operated by Mr. Novel James
who has indicated his desire to have the City assume responsibility
for the course. Staff concurs and proposes a two year action plan
for doing so and for renovating the course. The project is proposed
to begin with a feasibility and market study to determine the level
of improvements that should be undertaken to provide the maximum
benefit to the City, and includes the design of the new course and
contracting for its operation and management. Appropriate public
agencies have indicated their support. Funds are available for the
feasibility study, the appraisal of Mr. James leasehold interest,
and the design. Upon receipt of the feasibility study, a specific
development and financing plan for the improvements and acquisition
of the leasehold interest will be presented. As a means of further
expanding the City's open space, authority to explore the concept
of a greenbelt along the Santa Ana River is also requested. Upon
approval, staff will proceed to develop specific recommendations.
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To: -~ecutive Director , ~ Date:.
From: Economic Development
Subject: WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE
The following is presented as supplemental information for
the item on the Riverview Golf Course / Proposed Santa Ana
Greenbelt.
In 1982-'83, the Redevelopment Agency was involved in nego-
tiations with American Hospital Supply Corporation for a
± 30 acre site that included a portion of Willowick Golf
Course and of Compesino Park. As a result of these negotia-
tions, the Agency began negotiations with the City of Garden
Grove, owner of Willowick, regarding Agency purchase of the
entire 100 acre golf course. Ultimately, the negotiations
with AHSC were unsuccessful due to additional development
costs as a result of a high water table and an AHSC corporate
decision to merge operations in the Riverside area.
Negotiations with the City of Garden Grove were unsuccessful
because the two parties could not reach agreement on the fair
market value of the golf course. The Agency held that the
course was zoned open space (and was under an open easement)
which precluded the City of Garden Grove from developing the
property, and that therefore the property should be valued
as recreational, open space property. Garden Grove, on the
other hand, felt that if Santa Ana acquired the property it
would be developed for activities other than open space and
they, therefore, should be compensated accordingly.
Garden Grove's lease with Donovan Golf Course Management, Inc.,
expires March 31, 1995. The operator has a 15 year option at
the discretion of the City. The City is guaranteed an annual
lease payment of $192,000, or 200 of the green fees, cart fees,
and range fees; plus 8% of the pro-shop gross revenues, which-
ever is greater. In addition, the City receives 50 of the
gross receipts from the sale of food and beverages. To the
best of our knowledge, lease payments have never exceeded the
$192 000.
David N. Ream
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To: City Manager _ + D~tE,:. September 6, 1985 _
Executive Director/
From: Economic Development Ac,Lency
Subject: RIVERVIEW GOLF COURSE/PROPOSED SANTA ANA GREENBELT
Statement of the Issue
History. For the past year staff has been exploring the
possibility of the City assuming responsibility for the operation
of the Riverview Golf Course. The course is currently operated by
Mr. Novel James. It sits on 126 acres, with 82 acres leased from
the Orange County Flood Control District and 44 acres leased from
the City (see Exhibit A, Site Map). The original nine hole course
was constructed on the City owned land in the early sixties and
expanded to an eighteen hole course in 1971. Because the additional
nine holes were constructed in the river channel, they experienced
flooding an average of 11 to 31 days per year, reducing the course
once again to nine holes. Even with heavy flow, however, no erosion
occurred and play on the entire 18 holes would resume within 48
hours.
In mid 1977, the County awarded a contract for river channel improvements
downstream of the golf course. In December, 1977 heavy damage to
the stream-bed of the golf course occurred, restricting play to
nine holes. It has remained so to this day because of subsequent
litigation. In a lawsuit filed against the County in 1978, Mr.
James attributed the cause of the damage to the contractor hired by
the County. This year the courts concurred, and damages were awarded
to Mr. James. He is now ready to see the course restored to full
operation. However, for reasons outlined in his letter to the
Agency dated July 3, 1985 (see Exhibit B), he feels the City should
control the course and staff agrees.
Land Leases. The original lease with the City is dated August,
1961. The present leasehold operates under "Novation of Lease"
dated March 11, 1974, which was entered into after Mr. James
obtained the leasehold interest from the County and expanded his
operation to an 18-hole golf course using the combined property.
Both the leases expire August 20, 1986 and both have a twenty-five
year renewal option, with the lessee required to give written
notice of his intent to renew by February 20, 1986. The lease
payment to the City is 5 percent of one-half the gross receipts of
the total 18 holes, plus 2 percent of beer and wine sales. If the
option is renewed, payment would increase to six percent through
1996, seven percent from 1992 to 2006, and eight percent from 2006
to 2011. The payment for the County flood control lease is 40 of
gross receipts on the entire 18 holes, plus 20 of food and beverages
and 1-1/2g of pro-shop goods and merchandise. Total rent payment
to the City for June, 1984 through May, 1985 was $7,300. Should
the options be exercised, and Mr. James reconstruct the golf course,
we project annual receipts of approximately $40,000.
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Forrest Paull Park Site. This 3.4 acre site is located just south
of Memory Lane, adjacent to and west of the river channel (see
Exhibit A). Mr. James had an option on the property with the
Orange County Department of Harbor, Beaches and Parks to build a
new clubhouse with a pro shop, lounge, restaurant and banquet
facilities as well as a 32,000 square foot sports preventive medicine
center. He had negotiated direct access from the intersection of
Garden Grove Boulevard and The City Drive with the City of Orange,
with the modification of the traffic signal from a "T" to a full
four-way intersection. Mr. James was unable to secure timely
financing for the project and his lease option expired. The County
has indicated, however, that they would be willing to lease the
site to the City should we take over the golf course.
Support From Other Affected Public Agencies. Staff has met with
representatives of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
(S.A.R.F.P.A.),tthe Corps of Engineers and the County of Orange.
The S.A.R.F.P.A. felt that our moving ahead on the golf course
project would not politically compromise the success of the
current effort in Washington to fund the All River project.
The Corps of Engineers, as part of the Federal project, is
planning on making improvements to protect the golf course and
was agreeable to working with the City in coordinating our
project with the Federal project. Preliminary discussions with
the County of Orange indicate that they would be quite agreeable
to the City taking over the golf course and they were very
encouraging about the possible redevelopment of the golf course.
Greenbelt Concept. As pointed out by Mr. James in his letter of
July 3, 1985 (Exhibit B), the innovative design and use of the
riverbed for the 18-hole course received substantial media coverage when
it first opened. The concept of "recreation by reclamation" is
most notable in the Arizona and Palm Springs areas, where
recreational features have been integrated into the engineering of
urban flood control plans for several years. In Scottsdale, Ari-
zona, the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt Flood Control Project (see
Exhibit C) has resulted in the development and maintenance of 611
acres by the private sector and 338 acres by the public sector.
Included are four public golf courses privately owned and operated,
and a private membership golf course; five parks with lakes for
fishing, sailing, and picnicking as well as traditional recreational
facilities; and, a nature trail and sanctuary.
As an urban center, Santa Ana has a shortage of open space. Federal
standards specify 10 acres of open space per one thousand residents
as the ideal. California State Park and Recreation standards,
which are the adopted standards for the City, specify two acres per
thousand in population, indicating a need for 400 acres of open
space in the City. Excluding schools, Santa Ana currently has 355
acres of park lands. Converting the river channel acreage within
City limits to a greenbelt would almost double the open space within
the City. While admittedly a long term project, it is a concept
worth exploring in further detail.
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Alternatives Considered
Basically, the City can (1) assume control of the golf course,
buying out Mr. James' leasehold interests and contracting
for the management and operation of the golf course with a
new operator, or (2) do nothing. If we do nothing, Mr.
James will exercise his options and proceed to reconstruct
the golf course and restore it to its original 18-hole stature.
The Forrest Paull site would not be developed. As stated
previously, this alternative would net the City an estimated
$40,000 per year in rental income under the terms of the
current lease.
Should the City decide to take over the golf course, the
following benefits could be realized:
1. Income. Based upon a review of leases with operators
in other cities, and Mr. James' projection of
income for a reconstructed course, we estimate an
annual rent to the City of approximately $200,000.
Even if half of this is paid to the County as rent
for their land, it is more than double the estimated
revenues if Mr. James retains management. Annual
rent could exceed $200,000 if the course is upgraded
to tournament standards; to lower volume, semi-
private course standards; or to a high-end public ~
course standard.
2. Image. Quality public golf courses are at a premium
in Orange County (see Exhibit D, Orange County
Register article of June 24, 1985). A high quality
municipal golf course would enhance Santa Ana's
image as a progressive city on the move, a "center
of attention" with regional as well as local appeal.
The inclusion of the Forrest Paull Park site in
the redevelopment of the course would provide a
northern "window" to the City with ready access to
the Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Orange freeways.
In addition it could serve as the northern anchor
for the "greenbelt concept" discussed earlier in
this memo. Also, by assuming the control of the
course, the City could dictate the level and quality
of improvements.
Recommended Solution
Staff recommends that the City assume the operation of the golf
course and explore the concept of expanding the City's open
space through the creation of a greenbelt along the Santa Ana
River. An action plan for the golf course is outlined in Exhibit
E, "Action Plan" and basically involves (1) doing a feasibility
study to determine the type and level of improvements that should
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be made to maximize the economic return and benefit to the City;
(2) appraising the value of Novel James' lease options and
negotiating acquisition of same; (3) negotiating a lease with
the County for the river channel and the Forrest Paull Park
site; (4) designing the new course; (5) contracting for the
operatior. and management of the golf course; and (6) construction
and landscape maintenance of the improvements. In order to
accomplish these tasks within the time frame dictated by the
terms of Mr. James' leases, which will expire August 20, 1986,
we need authority to appraise the lease option values, issue the
Request for Proposals for the feasibility study (see Exhibit F,
Mailing List), and issue Request for Qualifications for the
design of the course and for its operation and management upon
receipt of the feasibility study and determination of the improvements
to be made. In addition to determining the extent of the improvements
to be made to Riverview, the feasibility study will acknowledge
the greenbelt concept and address potential uses, as well as
determine a residual land value for Willowick Golf Course, in order
to determine the feasibility of acquiring it as part of the
greenbelt. The estimated budget for these is as follows:
Feasibility Study $ 30,000
Architectural Services 50,000
Appraisal 5,000
Total $ 85,000
Funds are available in the GRS contingency fund for transfer into
Account No. 41-116-621.
The costs for the improvements to the course and for the
acquisition of the leasehold options will be determined upon
receipt of the feasibility study and the appraisal. Potential
funding sources include lease revenue bonds and/or the new
operator. Per the Action Plan, a more definitive financing plan
will be developed in December once the feasibility study and
appraisal are received. As stated, approval now to issue these
requests for proposals and qualifications at the appropriate
times will enable us to take over the course upon expiration of
Mr. James' lease on August 20, 1986.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
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The Gay~~e of a Lifetime
July 3, 1985
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
P1r. Rex Swanson, Deputy City Manager
Attention: Susan Moeller
City of Santa Ana
Economic Development Agenty
Reference: Future Development and the Operation of
River View Golf, Inc.; and Letter to that
Office of 2/12/85
Pursuant to referenced letter and your request for various information, the follow-
ing is divided into:
OVERVIEW (HISTORY) OF DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS
1961 TO THIS DATE.
REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS OF RIVER VIEW PUBLIC GOLF COURSE.
DEVELOPMENT OF FORREST PAULL PARK (ADJOINING THE GOLF COURSE).
EXPECTED REVENUES FROM REDEVELOPED GOLF COURSE AND ITS ABILITY TO
MAKE PROFIT ABOVE DEBT SERVICE.
HISTORY:
The original nine (9) hole course was constructed on city owned land (approximately
44 acres) as the result of lease, dated August 1961. Before the end of five
years the capital costs had been paid and the operation was profitable. This
area of the present leasehold operates under "NOVATION OF LEASE", dated March
11, 1974.
Having reached near capacity of the 9 hole operation (with night practice driving
range) the area was expanded approximately $6 acres by a lease with County of
Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, dated September 2, 1969.
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1800 West 22nd Street, Santa Ana, Calif. 92706 EXHIBIT B
Phone 543-1115
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HISTORY: (continued)
Your attention is called to the enclosed engineering plan dated June 1, 1970
by Civil Engineer Kenneth Harrison and approved by the County. The extended
leasehold was constructed to this plan and golf play was started in January 1971.
Public acceptance of the 18 hole course was overwhelming, even with the wturf
not completely matured. Numerous articles in national industry magazines were
written and two Los Angeles television stations carried special telecasts of
the innovative design and use of land, and became known as "Recreation by
Reclamation". As the developers, we were "copiers" rather than "innovators"
because we studied like land usage in Arizona and the Palm Springs area that
have sustained good turf in water wash areas with MORE water flow over the turf
than that volume of water in the Santa Ana River. Good engineering by Mr. Harrison
sustained years of very heavy flows (six occurrences the water was in excess
of 7 feet deep), yet we experienced no errosion and within 48 hours of heavy
flows, golfers used electric carts to cross the invert and play. During the
operating years 1972 thru 1977, we experienced an average of 11 to 31 days per
year of only nine hole play as the result of river flowing.
Please refer to enclosed "Gross Income 1975-1979" to note that River View exceeded
Willowick in 1975.
During the last half of 1977 the County of Orange awarded a contract for Santa
Ana River channel improvement downstream of the golf course resulting in very
heavy damage to the stream-bed section of the golf course. The cause of this
damage was litigated through three levels of court during the period 1978-1985
with the decision for River View Golf: "and, therefore, no damage would have
been experienced to the golf course except by the act of contractor performing
work for the County of Orange." Reduced use of part of the golf course caused
drastic reduction of income since 1978. (See "Gross Income 1975-1979".) We
are now ready to reconstruct damaged area and return to 18 hole operation.
REDEVELOPMENT:
Ten (10) of the 18 holes (as used through 1977) are in condition of high quality
and used very heavily along with the practice driving range. I submit that logic
dictates that the City of Santa Ana should own the reconstructed 18 hole golf
course. My reasons are: (1) As the original builder of River View (1961) and
the CEO of the present corporation, I have reached 65 years of age and must expect
to sell the developed leasehold within the next 5 years or take a muchly reduced
working schedule; (2) Grading plans required for reconstruction can secure approval
by the County of Orange EMA and the Federal Corps of Engineers much more easily
by the City than by a private entrepreneur; (3) Lease and development of Forrest
Paull Park as an adjunct to the golf course is in accord with the County's (owner)
restrictions and would give Santa Ana an entrance window from the north with
a muchly needed banquet/meeting facility. Third party investors are available
to develop this very valuable site for suggested use; (4) The entire project
can become a cornerstone for further use of the Santa Ana River basin for greenbelt
recreation usage.
With approximately 60% of the irrigation system in place (in the area needing
reconstruction), and the greens and tees needing less than 40% of new construction
costs, grading, construction, irrigating, seeding and nurturing new grass Co
useful maturity will reduce the costs to less than 35% of new course construction.
EXHIBIT B ~ ~ ~ A
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FORREST PAULL PARK ( DEVELOPMENT~~;
A select location within ready access to Santa Ana/Garden Grove and Orange Free-
ways, this site has signal light controlled entrance planned with the City of
Orange and land use design totalling 42,000 square feet of buildings approved
by the County of Orange (owner) with ample parking designed. As stated above,
investors are available for developing this plan. As the site for the clubhouse
for the golf course, it gives street exposure that should add 20% to volume of
business. Possibly the most important asset to the City of Santa Ana will be
the banquet/meeting facility at our northern "window" to the City. Note: all
plans referred to herewith are filed with your office.
REVENUES FROM THIS DEVELOPMENT:
Will it pay for itself and have profits for continued capital needs? This question
must be asked before such a project is considered.
Our answer to the above is based ONLY on history of the operation of River View
in former years, how it compared then with other golf operations and what are
its "competition" doing currently. Following are facts:
During the years 1975, 1976 and 1977 Willowick and Miles Square generated
combined GREEN FEES totalling $2,785,020. (Refer to Exhibit "A".)
During that time River View generated GREEN FEES totalling $1,253,910
or 90+% of the AVERAGE of the two "competitors". Therefore, it would
be good marketing projection practice to use "90%" of known CURRENT
gross income from the same courses as gross volume expected of River
View.
GREEN FEES CART RENTAL RANGE
WILLOWICK
1982 $ 740,000 $230,000 $ 82,000
1983 802,000 258,000 99,000
1984 862,000 280,000 104,000
MILE SQUARE
1982 $ 861,000 $273,000
$170,000
1983 921,000 296,000 190,000
1984 1,002,000 356,000 205,000
AVERAGE per year
ONE Course $ 864,667 $282,167 $141,667
Projected for
River View After
Maturity (90%) $ 778,200 $253,950 $127,500
Cart rental (national average) costs for carts, maintenance service anti
personnel salaries is 58% of income.
Hence, 42% (profit) x $253,950= $106,659
EXHIBIT B ~ O A
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REVENUES: (continued)
Total Projected Income
Green Fees and Range $905,700
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Total Maintenance Course <385,000>
Administration Overhead,
Starter Shop Utilities <270,000>
$250,700
Profits for Debit Service
and Reserve $357,359
Revenues/sales listed herewith from "competition" businesses are supplied for
priviledged use and is requested NOT to be used otherwise. Golf Course Owner's
Association, Southern California Golfers Association, and United States Golf
Foundation have been used for various costs.
Restpectfully submitted,
gvel B. Jame., President
River View C#olf, a_California Corp.
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to .~w . n ; ' w" ~ By John Stnge thin lie on a ~tardaiurfaee. s • _
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= ~_.,'_._'"''_among other Inconvenfencei.;, i; T
It ukee a long drive down'the ¦ Wet and unkempt sand pjappss..
1 1..~ freeway to reach 1t to two or if coal ¦ Sprinkler systems tunn(ng dur
1s an especially proficignt driver,, . ing [he middle of the Qgy. ,
141.' i y ¦ Shaggyt,t4atporary ot';r<gn ~ `
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Zhelongdriveisne&dN to~ac¦'Unsutttae6 1~t1 -
.A ~ ~ s quality public golf course In thlj 4*falra?ayt.~iFoly
l~gpod~,
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YY,yI A r?• ~ PAias, Oran a Count is without atxatioorcco
y a Y gnixe~ i need', and Is_
{1 , ~r, the superior, af[ordable publlg golf expected to act oo it noon: [t is is°"'
' ~Y• facility, which is one of two signifi• the protean of purchasing lapel 1a....
cant shortcomings involving golf in south Orange County to build two
` Orange County. 18-hole country-club,quaUtyigolf=l ,
r • The other is the number of courses to be owned end operated ,Y
.courses available. Orange County by the SCGA. ,
T1» ~Nt« has 39 golf courses, of which 2I are 'We are In a [[ahbovrl,", Pinch J'
fM hellkNa at Maas Wrde attract ths.Unidsn tournament end goMsn auch~ as Nancy Lopez. public. said, "and whenwe bulld this fscll . w
• The National GoU Foundation, ity,.we are going.to build><equal to ii
CMsbs which headquarterain North Palm any Private club; U we were reallq „
Beach, Fla., has designated the On; just out to make a dollar, we'd put '
l:ourae Aderaw - Ptana HoNa Par RNrp Yds. Cwt a0ge County area as among those out 18 greens, have •no treW sod
Atta Vtata CC 777 E. Atts V1sta, Placentia 528-1103 t8 72 67.1 5.931. 53.200-Fam; 52500-Srpl areas most in need of eddttional run dudae OUt chars as tastas wa~ 0
Bq Carryon CC 1 Big Carryon Dc, Newport Beach 644-5404 18 72 70.4 5,327 Not available public golf facllitiaa. • ~ - Can.". ~y'i:': ''+y':•°-
Ica statistics indicate that there If that were the cat4e,~we'd have
EI Niguel CC 23700 CWbtause Dc, Lag.Niguel 498-2023 t8 72 71.9 6.116 545.000: Dues E200/rrlonth ' Is one public golf course per every' yet another OVEKr01IdM:t:g1l'aE
EI Toro GA FJ Toro Merlne Base. EI Toro 651.2577 18 72 67.9 6.220 Na available ~ ~ 118,300 people, or far below the:` without chnraMer, of whlefi•ae el-~
NGF'a rewmmended ratio of o : ready have too many. o
Seaehs GC 3000 Pelm Ave., Hunl. Beach 538-7575 t8 72 68.0 6,145 E7,SOO;~Dues f190/month ~ ~ Me;
Inure Coeat CC 11100 E. Coasl Hwy:, Newp. Beach 644-9660 t8 7t 70.0 6,342 f3.000: Dues E785/month - COUrse ptr every 50,000 people..: ` ~5 A pubUC COUCae that-dots apt;
Laguna Hitta GC 24112 Mouaon "There is an overwhel;aing aeed~. meet those erlteria ip TbrLinks at.~
Pkwy., Lag. Hilts '837.7630 27 71 65.0 5,)77 None• for more GOUraea," said Newell 0.'~ Monarch Beach. Locatedalear the .n.
Loa Coyaea CC 8888 Los Coyotes Dr., 8. Park 523.7780 18 72 70.4 6,526 56.000; Dues E1BS/mtlnth pinch, executive director of the;• Ocean in Laguna Ntgual,!<wasde,,;~
Mass Verde CC 3000 Clubhouse Dr., Costa Mesa 549.0522 18 71 70.2 6,289 f28-32 000' Dues EZ00/mth Southern California Golf Associa-, signed by a ntaA recognized N onr'
Nissan yre CC 26742 Oso Pk tlon. of the world's foremost goU courses;r
p wy., Msslon vrep a31.1o2o to 7z 6s.7 6,202 s24soo; Dues Ezoo/moah Costa Mesa GqU and Country designers, Robert Trent Jones. .gym
OW Ranch CC 3907 Lampaon Ave., Seal Beacn 596-4425 18 72 68.3 6.759 f6,000; Duas 5190/month Club, for instance, tins more than Virtually every hots has!a nar-'~.,
Santa Ana CC 20382 SW Nwpl. BNtl., S. Ana 545.7260 1B 72 69.0 8,151 56.000; Dues f190/rtronlh rounds a year played on lt, roW fairway, is heavily trapped:o:
according to Jce Costello, chair- and has a dlatlnetlve persopali
Yorba LirWa CC 19400 Min.View, Y. Linda ' 7)9-2467 1B 71 69.7 6.397 56,000; Dues E7 74/rtronth man of the Costa Mesa City Cham-~ Thin !s a course chef is prope~y~F~~
Course 1. for Lelsun worw rnldanu. pionahip. The maximum number maintained and abounds 'witli~~7
pty~~ CMS o[ rounds played on any course in a character. But from as ecortomicc::
year should be 70,000, Costello standpoint, it fa not an appealing!.
Courw Atldrtla Phom Ho. par Rat. Yda. Faea' Carta said. course to those without sizable inJ~''t
Aliso Creek GC 31108 S. Pat. CH, So. ~Lapuna 499-1919 9 32 None 2,240 E8, E9 f7 °There'e not enough COnrsee; ' ~ . Comes. - - ~ - •t - >aw
he said. "We have 24i million peo-: The prise to play ,The!Links awws
Dad Matar GC ~ 430 Gnbert, Maneim 774-8055 t8 7t 66.7 5.736 E8. 572- 513 .pie here. They're overcrowded and Monarch Heath la 535 during the!
MaMtm Hdb GC 6501 E. Nohl Rch. Maheim 998-3041 18 71 68.0 5.954 510. 513 513 overworked." - :week. ~ 1 ;
Bach Hills GC 2250 E. Bvch. Brea 640-4128 18 59 53.4 3.521 58.50, 59.50 Es The city of Costa Mesa la .pre- ~ ~ Among the county a bet[etpubUq'
pared to rebuild its two publle goU;~ courage arc. +
Caata Del Sa GC 27601 Casts tlel Sa. M. Viep 581.0940 18 60 55.2 3,818 E7, E9 Et t n
courses, a project that will take : • Costa Meea GoU and Country' ,
Coate Mese GC 1701. G. Course Dr., C. Mesa 540.7500 18 71 68.5 6,138 E7, E9 512 - more than a year. t n
"The city is for a than a Club's Los Lagos course, deaigneq
Fuserlon MC 2700 N. Harbor BWd.. Fullanon 871.5747 iB 68 63.8 5.100 E7, 511 512 B C05• by noted COUrit erohlteC[ Billx.'~"-
Imperlsl GA 2200 E. Imp. cello said. "The course is definitely Bell. ~
Hwy, Brea 529-3923 1a )1 s7.o 5s2) fs. Et3 f)so getting tired and the city's willing • Anaheim HllL GoU Club, a
Maadowlerk GC 16782 Graham St., H. Beach 848.1364 18 70 65.8 5.774 58.50,12,50 513 t0 put a0me dollars Into it.° -short, hllly, tfiCky design that 18~
M4ea Square GC ~ 10101 Warner Ave. F. Valley 545-7106. t8 72 69.7 6,377 E9, 513 573 - Heavy play find light mainte•-'superbly maintained.
Monercn Beacn 23641 StoneMn Dr.. Lag. Niguel 240-8247 to 7o None 6.100 535, E4o•• nance at moat of the county's pub- • Mile Square GoU Club, s flat,""'
Loa Alamitos CC 4581 Ketetla Ave., Loa Alamitos ~ 821-5990 to fie 63.0 5,070 E8, E8 577 lit golf courses make for long days wide-open Fountain Valley course'
on inadequate layouts. that is short on character, but uw~+~~
Newport Beacn GC ~ ~ 3100 Irvine, N. Beach 751-x653 9 30 .25.5 3,209 5.50. 56.50 None 'The only way you can Cut down ally in reasonably good Conditi0nr~•:~
Rancho San Josquln ~ 1 Sandtwrg way. Irvine ~ SSt-5522 18 72 '68.7 B,1B3 f9. Et3.50 650 the numbers is to charge 520, and
nobody wants to do that," Coatallo "There's a lot of people who want.
Ridpeline CC 10604 Meads Ave., Orange' 636.5030 9 31 None 1.930 E5. S6 ~ E6 said. to play, there just aren't enough;„,
Rrvervrew MC 1800 West 22 SL. Santa Ana 543-1 n5. 9 32 325 2.715 E6. 510 NA Ideally, a round of golf should be courses to play," Costello said.
San Clemente GC 150 Ave: Magdalena. S. Clemente 492.1997 18 72 67.5 6.040 E5, EB 514 ~ completed in lean than four hours.; The National GoU Federation iti~
San Juen H4la GC. ~ 32120.SJ Creek, S.J. Capistrano a93-1167 18 71 67.6 5.970 S9, 513 573 Realistically, It should take IOUr expected to lend its support. When
hours. The sad truth is that to wm- • it identifies an srca in Deed of addij"'"
Samrepo GC '580 So. Tustin Ave. 532-3762 9 33 30.0 2.350 5450. E5 Nona plate a• round on one of Orange [tonal Couraea; the NGF said it at-~•'~
Starecbtfa GC 501 Ave. Vaquero, S. Clem. 492.1177 9 30.033.7 2.937 ,f3. E6 f8 ~ County's public courses generally tempts to "interest private entrt•"'~
Wilklwick MC 3017 W. Flth, Santa Ana 554-0672 18 71 ~ 67.3 6.013 E7. 513 514 takes five hours, and SS5 hours is preneuro and governmental agen%~":
'weekdays ane weekend prkn .not unusual. - ~ • ~ ties alike in meeting the publld""
tnelueea elaelrle Bart. At many Couraea, a perfectly golfing need."
- , „ , placed drive, down the middle of ar Right now, thg need in Orange;;;
fairway, will leave a golfer with a 'County ties never been greater.
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1985
EXHIBIT D ~ O A
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ACTION PLAN
RIVERVIEW GOLF COURSE
GOAL: To renovate and upgrade the Riverview Golf Course, restoring it
to an 18-hole course; and, contract for the management at~d
operation of the upgraded facility in FY 86-87 so as to achieve
the maximum economic benefit to the City possible.
1. Council authorizes staff to proceed 9/17/85
with project and appraise the lease
option values of the current
operator; Council endorse green-
belt concept for Santa Ana ~}~er
channel within City limits.
2. Initiate lease negotiations with 9/85
County
3. Execute contract for appraisal 9/18/85
of lease option values
4. Issue RFP for feasibility study(2~ 9/18/85
5. Feasibility proposals due 10/23/85
6. Staff review of proposals(3~ 10/23/85-10/31/85
7. Council selects consultant and 11/18/85
awards contract for feasibility
study. (Agenda item due 11/6)
8. Receipt of appraisal for lease- 12/18/85
option values; initiate nego-
tiations with current operator.
9. Feasibility study received 12/18/85
10. Finalize development program and 12/1-12/31/85
financing plan; prepare RFQ's for
design and Management; conclude
negotiations with County
11. Council reviews feasibility 1/20/86
and authorizes implementing recom-
mendations of feasibility study;
approves lease with County.
12. Board of Supervisors approves 2/4/86
lease with City
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13. Issue RFQ for design of course; 2/5/86
issue RFQ for operation and
management of course.
14. Design proposals received 3/5/86
15. Staff review of design proposals 2/6-2/14/86
16. Management and operation proposals 3/17/86
received.
17. Staff review of Management pro- 3/18-4/9/86
posals.
18. Conclude negotiations for 3/31/86
acquisition of lease-options
19. Council awards 12U day exclusive 4/21/86
right to negotiate for operation
and management of course; awards
desiyn contract; and approves
agreement for acquisition of
lease-options. (Agenda item
due 4/9/86)
20. Neyotiate contract for management 4/21-6/17/86
and operation.
21. Prepare agenda item for approval 7/23/86
of (1) contract for management
and operations (2) lease with
County.
22. Design work completed 8/86
23. Council awards management contract 8/18/86
24. New operator assumes control 8/21/86
25. Construction and landscape 8/86-10/87
maintenance of improvements
26. Grand opening of new course 10/87
NOTES
(1) Request for Council Action will include authorization to proceed
with all RFQ'snecessary to proceed with project.
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(2) Feasibility study to include analysis of facilities
desired/appropriate for 3.4 acre site(Forrest and Paull Park)
(3) Steering committee to consist of Deputy City
Manager/Development, City Engineer, Project Manager II,
Executive Director/Economic Development Agency.
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Feasibility Study R.F.P.
Riverview Golf Course
Arnold Palmer Management Co. American Society of
9000 Bay Hill Boulevard Golf Course Architects
Orlando, Florida 32819 221 North La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Dean Kring P.G.A. Tour
19 Rana 100 Nina Court
Irvine, California 92715 Ponte Vedra Beach,
Florida 32082
Economics Research Associates Club Managers Association
10969 Wilshire Boulevard of America
Los Angeles, California 90024 7615 Winterberry Place
Attn: Gene P. Krekorian Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Jack Nicklaus National Club Association
Golf Services 1625 Eye Street, N.W.
11760 U.S. Highway #1 Washington, D.C. 20036
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Tannell/Kerr/Foster National Golf Foundation
1420 Bristol Street North 200 Castlewood Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660 North Palm Beach, Florida
Attn: Lawrence S. Kantor
William Shermann Jim Haley
880 Las Gallinas National Golf Foundation
San Rafael, California 94903 17 Glenlake Drive
Pacific Grove California
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SHEET GC-2
NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION .M
DIRECTORY OF GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
The individuals and firms listed below are experienced in the planning, design and con-
struction of golf courses. This list has been compiled as a reference source to expedite
golf facility development planning.
Recommendations or endorsements cannot be made by the National Golf Foundation. It is
suggested communication be made directly to arrange for consultation, contractual agree-
ment and information on fee, terms and other details.
~ William W. Amick* William F. Bell* Warner Bowen & Sons
I P.O. Box 1984 William P, Bell & Son 115 W. Washington Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32015 3500 Marcus Street Sheridan, MI 48884
i` 904/767-1449 Newport Beach, CA 92663 517/291-3322
213/793-6944
Andrijiszyn & Associates, Inc. Brauer & Associates Ltd.
Michael Andrijiszyn, President Belt, Collins & Associates Paul S. Fjare, President
7647 W. Gulf to Lakes, Suite 3 606 Coral Street 7901 Flying Cloud Drive
Crystal River, FL 32629 Honolulu, HI 96813 Eden Prairie, MN 55344
904/795-7405 808/521-5361 612/941-1660
Charles F. Ankrom* Dave Bennett* Russell Breeden
Charles F. Ankrom, Inc. Dave Bennett Organization Rt. ~~4, Fork Shoals Rd.
P.O. Box 170 809 Knollwood Drive Greenville, SC 29605
Stuart, FL 33494 Austin, TX 78746 803/277-8970
305/283-1440 512/327-2257
Antony Cashmore and Asso-
Edmund B. Ault* Benz & Poellot* ciates Pty. Ltd.
Ault, Clark & Associates,Ltd. Bradford Benz&Michael Poellot Antony Cashmore, Director
2311 University Blvd., West 14395 Saratoga Ave., Suite 210 4 Myrtle Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902 Saratoga, CA 95070 Kew, Melbourne 3101
301/942-0716 408/867-6060 AUSTRALIA
(03) 804858
Gary Roger Baird* Richard A. Bigler
Gary Roger Baird, Inc. 5807 So. Del Rey Geoffrey 5. Cornish*
2501 Hillsboro Rd., Suite 3 P.O. Box 308 Fiddler's Green
Nashville, TN 37212 Del Rey, CA 93616 Amherst, MA 01002
615/298-3537 209/888-2882 413/253-3913
Bob Baldock
Bob Baldock & Son
3001 Red Hill Avenue
Building X12, Suite 217
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714/557-2097
BOA
*Member of American Society of Golf Course Architects
200 CASTLEWOOD DRIVE, NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33408, (305) 844-2500
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Mark DeVries & Associates Ronald M. Garl Robert Trent Jones II*
2020 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Golf Course Design, Inc. 705 Forest Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49505 3358 Kilmer Drive Palo Alto, CA 94301
616/363-3865 Lakeland, FL 33803 415/326-3833
813/646-2278
William H. Dietsch Jr. Stephen Kay
Ecolo Golf Inc. David & Garrett Gill* Main P.O. Box 81
307 Ohio Road The David Gill Corp. Purchase, NY 10577
Lake Worth, FL 33463 202 West Main Street 914/963-9555
305/968-4499 St. Charles, IL 60174
312/584-2883 Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan* &
Perry 0. Dye Jack Kidwell*
Dye Designs, Inc. Robert Muir Graves* Kidwell & Hurdzan
9137 E. Mineral Circle Blackwood Farm 2829 Zollinger Road
Englewood, CO 80112 P.O. Box 2156 Columbus, OH 43221
303/671-9635 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 614/488-2651
415/939-6300
Pete Dye* Kenneth K. Killian*
3247 Polo Drive X.G. Hassenplug Associates* Killian Design Group Inc.
Delray Beach, FL 33444 1300 Freeport Rd. 639 First Bank Drive
305/276-9728 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Palatine, IL 60067
412/781-6994 312/358-8884
Lindsay Ervin & Associates*
29 Francis Street Arthur Hills & Associates* Kirby*~ Griffiths & Assoc.;Inc.
Annapolis, MD 21401 5658 Little P.O. Box 886
301/269-0441 Toledo, OH 43617 Norcross, GA 30071
419/841-8553 404/448-5616
George & Thomas Fazio*
17755 S.E. Federal Hwy. Frank Hummel Joseph L. Lee
Jupiter, FL 33458 1530 Ninth Street P.O. Drawer 1270
305/746-4539 Greeley, CO 80631 Boynton Beach, FL 33435
303/353-3083 305/732-2421
Finger, Dye & Associates,Inc.
14655 Northwest Fwy., Ste.101 Rees Jones* Gordon G. Lewis
Houston, TX 77040 Rees Jones, Inc. 2022 Constitution Circle
713/937-4100 P.O. Box 285 Fort Myers, FL 33908
Montclair, NJ 07042 813/481-5588
Ronald Fream Design Group,Ltd. 201/744-4031
3820 Sebastopol Road Karl Litten, Inc.
P.O. Box 1823 Robert Trent Jones* Interstate Plaza Bldg.
Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Robert Trent Jones, Inc. 1499 Palmetto Park Road
707/526-7190 31 Park Street Boca Raton, FL 33432
Montclair, NJ 07042 305/368-4755
Ferdinand Garbin* 201/744-3033
R.D. 2, Box 186 Robert H. Lohmann*
Export, PA 15632 Lohmann Golf Designs Inc.
412/327-4704 1055 Barlina Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815/455-0445
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*Member of American Society of Golf Course Architects
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Matthews & Associates* Roger B. Packard* James B. Root
9373 E. Herbison Road Packard, Inc. Long, Brown and Associates
Laingsburg, MI 48848 11 S. LaGrange Road 4085 University Drive
517/641-6882 LaGrange, IL 60525 Fairfax, VA 22030
312/352-2113 703/591-1900
R.F. Moote*
38 Roberts Crescent Edward C. Ryder
Arnold Palmer-Ed Seay* 4401 N.W. 102 Terrace
Brampton, Ontario Palmer Course Design Co. Coral Springs, FL 33065
CANADA L6W 1G8 572 Ponte Vedra Blvd. 305/726-0998
416/451-3952 P.O. Box 1639
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Donald R. Sechrest
Jay Morrish & Associates, Ltd. 904/285-3960 P.O. Box 700963
10820 East 45th St., Suite 101 Tulsa, OK 74170-0963
Tulsa, OK 74146 Gary Panks, President 918/492-5932
918/665-2937 Gary Panks Associates
7819 E. Greenway Rd., Suite 1 Arthur Jack Snyder*
Greg H. Nash* Scottsdale, AZ 85260 3421 North 45 Place
Greg H. Nash, Inc. 602/483-9500 Phoenix, AZ 85018
8453 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 602/840-2621
Suite 102 Richard M. Phelps*
Phoenix, AZ 85021 P.O. Box 3295 William James Spear*
602/864-0444 Evergreen, CO 80439 61 Southgate Course
303/674-3020 St. Charles, IL 60174
William H. Neff* 312/584-8200
4951 Cottonwood Lane Nicholas T. Psiahas
Salt Lake City, UT 84117 One Balston Drive John R, Steidel
801/277-1791 Verona, NJ 07044 4204 S. Tacoma Place
201/239-2340 Kennewick, WA 99336
William Newcomb Associates 509/582-9564
116 East Liberty David Rainville*
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 100 W. Main Street Earl Stone & Associates
313/663-3064 Tustin, CA 92680 P.O. Box 16225
~ 714/838-7200 Mobile, AL 33609
Ca Jack Nicklaus Golf Services 205/344-1921
1C~~ Thomas J. Peterson, President Russell Roberts Co., Inc.
6~ 1208 U.S. Highway ~~1 14431 Turke Foot Road
C y Kevin Tucker
North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Kevin Tucker and Associates,Inc.
305/626-3900 301/762-3270 312 19th Ave. N.
~S Her Nashville, TN 37203
Ward W. Northrup Theodore G. Robinson* 615/269-5608
5505 Osprey Drive 30101 Town Center Dr.
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 Suite 200 von Hagge & Devlin, Inc.
305/732-1962 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 14450 T.C. Jester Blvd.
714/495-3704 Suite 300
Richard P. Nugent* Houston, TX 77014
Dick Nugent Associates William G. Robinson* 713/444-6140
Orchard Hill Farm 1450 Johnston Rd., Box 237
20540 W. Hwy. 22 White Rock, British Columbia
Long Grove, IL 60047 CANADA V4B 5E9
312/438-5222 206/671-1410
*Member of American Society of Golf Course Architects
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John Watson*
John Watson Golf Design Ltd.
P.O. Box 481
Lachute, Quebec
CANADA J8H 3E3
514/562-8215
Philip A. Wogan*
21 Budleigh Ave.
Beverly, MA 01915
617/922-2964
Wyss Inc.
Patrick H. Wyss, President
522 7th Street, Suite 212
Rapid City, SD 57701
605/348-2268
*Member of American Society of Go7.f Course Architects
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