The Design Journey Begins

Grande Dunes Resort Course ~ Myrtle Beach, South Carolina  - Rulewich/Harvey Design - Harvey Renovation 

A. John Harvey Golf Course Design, LLC originally founded in 2011 was formed to provide seasoned, professional golf architectural services to owners, developers, superintendents and management who share the passion and desire to develop, renovate and restore world class facilities throughout the US and abroad. Mr. Harvey leading his group understands current issues facing the golf course industry and conducts his practice under the mindset of social, economic and environmental sustainability.  He serves both public and private sectors offering seasoned experience, broad vision and creative thinking to every project. 

 “Golf is a game of all ages and my designs embody alternate approaches too landing areas and pin-positions and to that end, the ground and aerial game of golf is of utmost importance in the strategic defense of par and the reward of excellence.” 

Bedford Golf & Tennis Club ~ Bedford, New York - Birdseye View of USGA Spec Practice Putting Green Construction Process

Environmental & Planet Considerations with Golf Course Design & Renovations:

• Protection and enhancement of wetlands and transition areas increase benefits to wildlife and man.

• Properly irrigated and managed turfgrass reduces water and chemical usage and benefits operational costs.

• The use of fresh and reclaimed water for irrigation purposes is common practice.

• Irrigated golf corridors can act as fire breaks, protecting communities from property damage.  

• Constructed wetlands, buffers, forested strips and riparian corridors and properly managed turfgrass help stabilize soil, minimize erosion and protect water quality. 

• Audubon programs implemented at golf courses provide an opportunity for education of the public and protection and enhancement of the environment. 

• The forested edge along golf corridors is the most diverse setting for a variety of flora and fauna.  

• Recycling and composting of leaf litter, grass clippings and other organic debris by course management staff is a sound ecological practice.  

• The cultivation of turfgrass through the photosynthesis process produces oxygen which benefits all of us, especially in urban areas.   

• Proper air flow, drainage and sunlight available to turfgrass help to reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticides.    

• Use of native and indigenous plant material is common practice on golf courses.   

• Golf course development is an attractive and sustainable way to reclaim landfills, brownfields, mine sites and quarries.  

• Golf course superintendents and golf course architects are stewards of the environment who manage and design the playing fields of the game in a sustainable fashion promoting harmony with nature.   

• Golf courses designed around natural features provide interesting challenges and experiences while protecting natural resources.  

• Audubon programs implemented at golf courses provide an opportunity for education of the public and protection and enhancement of the environment.   

• The game of golf’s ancestral heritage originating in the 12th century, evolved on sandy wastelands or linksland along the sea, whereby golf holes were developed and maintained by man and nature.

Ballyowen Golf Club ~ Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey -  Rulewich/Harvey Design

        Crystal Mountain Resort - Betsie Valley Golf Course ~ Thompsonville, Michigan - Hole #4 Harvey Renovation