Golf Course Typologies

Golf Course Typologies

Typology by Ownership

  • Municipal/Public

  • Tourist

  • Private

  • Corporate

Typology by Size

Regulation Course

  • Holes: 18

  • Par: 70-72

  • Length: 5,800−6,700extm5,800 - 6,700 ext{ m}

  • Plot Surface: 45−90extha45 - 90 ext{ ha}

  • Planted Area: 350,000−550,000extm2350,000 - 550,000 ext{ m}²

  • Play Time: 3.5 to 5 hours

Executive Golf

  • Par: 55 to 69

  • Length: 2,700−4,600extm2,700 - 4,600 ext{ m}

  • Plot Surface: 25−40extha25 - 40 ext{ ha}

  • Planted Area: 200,000−300,000extm2200,000 - 300,000 ext{ m}²

  • Play Time: 2 to 3.5 hours

9-Hole Course

  • Par: 35 or 36

  • Plot Surface: 20−30extha20 - 30 ext{ ha}

  • Planted Area: 120,000−240,000extm2120,000 - 240,000 ext{ m}²

  • Play Time: 1.75 to 2.5 hours

Par 3 Courses

  • Par: 54

  • Length: 1,800−2,200extm1,800 - 2,200 ext{ m}

  • Plot Surface: 10−20extha10 - 20 ext{ ha}

  • Play Time: 2 to 3 hours

Pitch & Putt

  • Par: 54

  • Length: < 90 m

  • Plot Surface: 8−12extha8 - 12 ext{ ha}

  • Play Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours

Mini-Golf (Putting Course)

  • Planted Area: 1,000−4,000extm21,000 - 4,000 ext{ m}²

Typology by Environment

  • Links Courses: Coastal areas with sandy, poor soil.

  • Parkland Courses: Lush and well-maintained, common in the USA.

  • Heathland Courses: Open fairways, some shrubs, few trees.

  • Desert Courses: Green fairways amidst desert landscapes.

  • Commercial-Holiday Courses: Designed for tourists, with extensive resort-style amenities.

Golf Course Spaces

  • Parking: Sized per capacity.

  • Storage: For player clubs at membership clubs.

  • Clubhouse: Facilities like shops, restaurants, and changing rooms.

  • Maintenance Hall: Storage and maintenance of equipment.

  • Complementary Facilities: Tennis courts, swimming pools, etc.