"Today, Phillips is helping pioneer a new style of naturalism. His inspiration comes from the great architects of the past. Phillips is a master at extending what nature gives him."
Michael Bowker
Sacramento Magazine, March 2001
"Phillips' ethos is to create the most natural courses possible."
Business Golfer Magazine
"By transforming a patch of disused farmland six miles south of St. Andrews into the spectacular layout now known as Kingsbarns, Phillips has made his name as the designer who re-creates nature. He is literally altering the landscape of links golf in Scotland."
Paul Forsyth
Scotland on Sunday, June 2003
"History may well come to regard Phillips as the inspiration for the "natural" school of golf course architecture in that his creations give the impression that they have been laying dormant for centuries just waiting to be discovered."
Golf Management Europe, August 2003
"A good design should help players experience the course with all their senses. Golfers should feel they're walking on a natural landscape. I like to create courses that look and feel old even though they're new."
Site Analysis of the Property Including:
Initial Environmental Impact Review
Irrigation Water Availability
Soil Conditions
Vegetation
Water Features / Wetlands
Topographic Features
Development of Conceptual Golf Course Design Alternatives:
Consideration of Site Analysis Issues
Location of Clubhouse, Parking, Maintenance Building, Ancillary Facilities
Interface with Adjacent Development / Project Master Plan
Review and Refine Alternatives with Owner and Owner's Consultants
Develop and Submit to Owner, Recommended Final Route Plan
Develop Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate
3-D Modeling or Scale Models Available for Presentation
Development of Construction Bid Documents:
Plans and Earthwork Calculations Presented in AutoCAD Format
Golf Course Routing and Features Plan
Staking and Clearing Plan
Grading Contour Plan
Earthwork Cut and Fill Plan
Conceptual Drainage Plan
Golf Cart Path Plan
Conceptual Grassing and Landscape Plan
Construction Details
Irrigation Piping Plan
Irrigation Electrical Plan
Irrigation Pump Station Plan
Irrigation Specifications
Construction Specifications
Construction Bid Sheets
Construction Design Services:
Interview Contractors and Review Bids
Provide Qualified Construction Supervisor and Shaping Specialist
Periodic Construction Site Visits
On Site Green Design Sketches
Additional On Site Features Design Sketches
Field Notes and Sketches Provided to Owner and Contractor
Analyze Contractor's Invoices for Progress Payments
Assist in Location and Screening Qualified Golf Course Superintendents
Inspection of All Areas Prior to Planting
Post Construction Design Services
Provide Maintenance Equipment Consultation
Ongoing Consultation and Design Review Services
Prepare a Colored Rendering of the Golf Course, Scorecard Information and Completed Facilities, Suitable for Framing
Cooperate with Owner in the Publicity and Promotion of the Golf Course
Presence and Participation in the Grand Opening