The preliminary phase of the design program at Bergin Golf Designs’ produces the selected routing and strategy of the golf course as well as the project’s scope of work and a schedule of production.  Also presented in Phase One is the design cost analysis, which itemizes the budget and corresponding quantities.  The budget is broken down not only by category, but also hole-by-hole, detailing every aspect of the design and related costs.  Due to the attention put into the planning process, very accurate forecasts of the project’s final construction costs are attained.  Once the final routing and strategy have been determined, a digital artistic rendering will be produced that may be used for promotional purposes and permanently displayed in the clubhouse.

Upon finalization of all preliminary planning, working drawings are prepared.  These construction drawings include: the contour drawings; the clearing plan; the cut & fill plan; the drainage plan; irrigation plans; the grassing plan; greens plans; and construction details.  The products of Phase Two are the complete working drawings, the technical specifications detailing how the golf course will be constructed, and the bid for contract necessary for selection of the contractor.

Bergin Golf Designs will be the owner's representative in dealing with the contractor and will oversee all aspects of the construction process.  Generally, we will be on-site once per week during the construction phase.  Following each site visit, specific levels of completion will be recorded in a formalized set of site visit notes outlining instructions for refining the work.  Additionally, the budget will be updated with each application for payment, allowing immediate analysis as to the project’s progress and its relationship to the budget.

Bergin Golf Designs’ thorough budgeting process and plan package results in an accurately forecasted cost for the project.  Our detailed construction plans allow the contractor to implement our design in a timely and economical manner.  As the owner’s representative, Bergin Golf Designs ensures that the project remains on budget throughout the construction process with monthly budget updates. 

The renovation of Fox Den Country Club is a recent example of the benefits of the Bergin Golf Designs process.  The renovation of all greens, bunkers, tees and extensive drainage work began the day after the final round of the 2004 Knoxville Open.  The project was completed on time and under budget and was open for member play within six months.  The course was well received by its members and by the professionals competing in the 2005 Nationwide Tour’s Knoxville Open.