Golf Course Design
Thank you for your interest in David Toms Design. I am truly excited about the new projects we are working on and the numerous developments we are considering getting involved in not only here in the U.S. but internationally as well.
Golf course design has long been a passion of mine and something I plan to do long after my playing days are over. We have been very privileged and candidly humbled to be considered for multiple top projects and take a very serious look at each opportunity that comes our way.
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"I've been involved in Carter Plantation really since day one, with the initial shaping of the golf course. I spend a lot of time compared to most tour players who do design work. I've been there many, many, many times. I know every curve of every hole, every bunker, every green. My name will be with each project we do for the life of the project and I want to protect our reputation."
David Toms speaking about the signature course he created at the Carter Plantation in Springfield, Louisiana
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Design Philosophy
David Toms Design has a very specific philosophy when it comes to golf course design that is made up of three key areas.
- What truly is right for the land we are given to work with
- Are we listening to the wishes of the land owner / developer
- What will the long term playability be for golfers of all ages and skill level
While our philosophy doesn’t necessarily differ from many other designers working today, we sincerely apply this to every one of the jobs we take on. I am fortunate to have a family that golfs, so building a golf course that can challenge my father, my kids and also allow me to go out and be challenged is truly something we focus on day in and day out. In addition, we pay very close attention to how the final result will be maintained for years to come. It is not only important to consider all final finishing details when it comes to the golf course landscape design, but we are also very conscious in terms of an overall budget.
As a Tour player, I am extremely fortunate to get to not only play some of the game's most famous historical golf courses, but also test and play all of the new designs as well. Every time I play a tournament, I can’t help but mentally review it from a design perspective as well as from an eye of playability. I am constantly asking myself what the thought was for bunker placement, turns in fairways, green complexes as well as overview strategic shot values. It gives me a chance to create a unique “repository” of great design concepts that I can then incorporate into our new projects today.
Rees Jones; PGA TOUR Professional & Course Consultant
David Toms; PGA TOUR Commissioner,
Tim Finchem at the course groundbreaking of
the Tournament Course at Redstone in Humble,
Texas home of the Shell Houston Open.
Accomplishments
David Toms has been involved with the construction of five golf courses. He has been the lead designer (Carter Plantation) as well as a player consultant (Redstone). He has built courses from the ground up (LaTour) as well as redesigned and renovated (Baton Rouge Country Club).
In addition to relying on his own 20-year golfing career to provide design knowledge, Toms has had the privilege of working with and learning from one of the most famous and accomplished architects – Rees Jones – on two projects.
New for 2007
David Toms Design is broadening its horizons and creating more branding opportunities for its partners, whether they are land owners or developers. In early 2007, David Toms Design broadened its design team and added a new partner, Gaylord Sports Management. Internally, Gaylord Sports Management provides me and the golf course architects I work beside with immediate golf course architecture assistance. This assistance comes in the form of creating multiple routing plans, grading plans, and reviewing irrigation strategy to overall concept review. In addition, their internal branding and marketing teams are working on new concepts that allow me to blend my passion for golf, hunting, fishing and being outdoors with some exciting new areas of focus:
"Toms Fish Camp" (outdoor activities concept)
Many people know my passion for the great outdoors and we have developed a Camp / Club concept for those properties that will incorporate golf, fishing, hunting and anything to do with the great outdoors.
"Toms Plantation" (hotel concept)
While we may change the name for different locations, we believe that a branded boutique hotel will be in our future on some of our upcoming projects….stay tuned!
"Toms Chop and Cajun Steakhouse" (dining concept)
While we have not yet entered the restaurant business, we realize how important the F&B bottom line is to any private club, resort or destination property. We are working with a very exciting hospitality firm to create multiple dining concepts that may use the Toms brand within their property.
"The Toms Enclave" (real estate development)
It goes without saying that many new developments today must create unique experiences in order to sell “dirt”. We are very interested in working with developers to create additional value within their developments by creating gated communities within the community.
Contact Us
For all requests pertaining to David Toms Design involvement in golf course design, real estate, development opportunities or other inquiries, please contact:
Gaylord Sports Management
Tim Ummel
Vice President Business Development
Scottsdale, AZ
480.483.9500 office
480.258.2638 cell
tummel@gaylordsports.com
Links to Review:
Carter Plantation:
http://www.carterplantation.com/golf.htm
http://www.carterplantation.com/golf_toms.htm
Redstone Golf Club:
http://redstonegolfclub.com/golf/proto/redstonegolfclub/golf_tournamentcourse/golf_tournamentcourse.htm
USA Today Golf Design article:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2007-05-31-course-design-cover_N.htm
Club and Resort Business Golf Design article:
http://www.clubandresortbusiness.com/article/144/a-quick-build.html
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