Golf Inc. has identified its first-ever list of the “Best Value” golf course architects, with Mungeam Cornish Golf Design at the top of the list. The Massachusetts-based firm charges only $235,000, an affordable rate compared to many firms that charge more than $500,000.
The magazine requested average fees and number of recent project from all active architects in the world. It received information from 120 architects, of which, 63 provided average fee data.
The magazine’s editors then rated each architect for value, based on fee price and quality of recent work. Architects who charged more than $500,000 were not considered.
“Future new development in the United States and other more mature markets will depend upon projects that pencil out,” said Jack Crittenden, Editor In Chief of Golf Inc. “A smart financial project starts with an affordable architect. We feel it is important to highlight the architects who can help developers build more affordable golf courses.”
The complete list:
1 $235,000
2 $400,000
3 $500,000
4 $300,000
5 $500,000
6 $150,000
7 $500,000
8 $250,000
9 $250,000
10 $250,000
Golf Inc’s editors that worked on the project include Scott Kauffman, Trevor Ledger, Jim Keegan and Jack Crittenden. The list will appear in the Spring issue of Golf Inc., to be out on April 12th.