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24-653: The resort development includes a cluster of luxury and mid-priced hotels, including: There is a 223,000-square-foot (20,700 m) convention center between the Hilton and Waldorf Astoria. Also located in the area is the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course. The public course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2009. One site in the resort is undeveloped as of 2024. Bonnet Creek Resort sprawls across 482 acres (195 hectares) of land purchased in 1962 by an unidentified buyer. The property

48-408: A golf course. Developers secured access through Disney property to connect the resort to Lake Buena Vista Drive. In 2000 Ling Kai Kung, who had died in 1992, was revealed as the true owner. Representatives said he bought the land for its potential in shipping and space industries and denied any financial ties between Kung and his relative, former Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek . The first project on

72-498: A native forest, and serves as a habitat for over 100 migratory bird species. With this designation, all land west of Bonnet Creek was allocated. Development continued eastward in 2017 with the announcement of a luxurious 516-room JW Marriott hotel near the Epcot Center Drive and Interstate 4 interchange. The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa opened in 2020. As of 2024, there is one undeveloped site north of

96-441: A qualified profession golf course architect. Every ASGCA member must complete a two-year application process and prove that they have acquired sound technical training, have no less than eight years of practical experience in golf course architecture, have designed at least five 18-hole golf course equivalents and is recognized by other ASGCA members as a competent professional golf course architect. ASGCA members are very involved in

120-563: Is a professional organization of golf course designers in America. Founded in 1946, its members are actively involved in the design of new courses and the renovation of existing courses in the United States and Canada . One of its founders was noted golf course architect Robert White . The abbreviation is typically referenced at the end of a person's name when documenting or discussing golf course architecture . Founded in 1946,

144-599: The 10 assembled charter members regarding the work of the "Implements and Balls Committee" of the USGA: "This problem primarily concerns the flight of the golf ball, of course, which is why I thought you as golf course architects would be interested in it essentially. It is something the USGA has been working on for a good many years. Mr. Fownes, who is president here (Pinehurst), was very active as chairman of this committee when he held that position prior to his service as President of

168-578: The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is the oldest professional organization of golf course designers in America. All ASGCA members have completed of a minimum of five major golf course projects and are peer-reviewed by the ASGCA membership. Over the past several years ASGCA has published three editions of An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development to help educate permitting boards, town councils, developers, media, and

192-643: The JW Marriott. 28°21′18″N 81°32′06″W  /  28.355°N 81.535°W  / 28.355; -81.535 This article about a location in Osceola County , Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Rees Jones Rees Jones (born September 16, 1941) is an American golf course architect . Born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey , the son of legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones and

216-419: The USGA, and he did a great deal of work on this whole problem of the golf ball. I've been very much interested in it since I've been Chairman of the committee. We feel that a golf course is designed for a certain type of shot to the green, and that as you increase the length of the tee shot, you throw the golf course all out of scale. Therefore, it spoils the pleasure of the play to have this continual increase in

240-517: The USGA, and that the Society recognizes the USGA as the ruling body of golf in the United States. Mr. Bell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously... "The Society then appointed a committee of two to work on this resolution: Mr. Donald J. Ross and Mr. Robert Trent Jones. Mr. Jones was appointed delegate to the USGA's annual meeting." Membership in ASGCA signifies that an architect is

264-500: The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, the first golf course carrying the hotel brand's name. The entire project opened its doors in 2009. Wyndham followed suit in June 2006, announcing a 400-room hotel with a spa adjacent to the timeshare development. This project opened in 2011. Recognizing the ecological value of the land, developers set aside 75 acres on either side of Bonnet Creek as a nature preserve in 2008. This area boasts protected wetlands,

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288-430: The character, professional integrity and high level of applied architecture skill of the applicant. In addition, ASGCA members abide by standards of professional practice and a stringent code of ethics. The code of ethics set standards for the golf course architect's role in contract negotiations and their responsibilities to the client. Many public agencies and entities have recognized that the ASGCA membership constitutes

312-495: The flight of the ball. We feel that the question involves not only the ball but also the equipment of the game; that possibly the shaft had something to do with the increased length of the ball. We've done a lot of work in Chicago with our machine there in testing the ball. Since our tests first started back in 1942 we haven't observed much increase in the flight of the ball, it's been pretty constant. The manufacturers say pretty much

336-413: The flight of the present ball. We feel that it would be a very serious thing for the game, and we'd like the support of your association in maintaining the present ball; helping us with this... "At the conclusion of Mr. Tuft's speech, Mr. Thompson made a motion that the Society send a resolution to the USGA to the effect that as a body the members pledge their support to the rules and regulations adopted by

360-430: The general public about the positive role golf courses can play in preserving the environment. Released in 2008, the current, third edition highlights 18 case studies that showcase success stories dealing with a variety of sensitive habitats. This excerpt from the 1947 ASGCA minutes confirms ASGCA and the golf industry have faced some of the same issues for decades. In the following, Mr. Richard Tufts of Pinehurst addresses

384-536: The golf course design firm of Rees Jones, Inc., located in his hometown of Montclair, New Jersey in 1974. He was later joined by golf course architect Keith Evans. In 1984 Greg Muirhead (ASGCA) joined the team followed by Steve Weisser (ASGCA) in 1991 and Bryce Swanson (ASGCA) in 2000. • Dacotah Ridge 2000 Morton Mn °Shoreline Golf Course, 1100 Pelican Road, New Bern, NC (1972)-Treasure Cove [1] American Society of Golf Course Architects The American Society of Golf Course Architects ( abbreviated as ASGCA )

408-420: The ground of his plans and specifications to create an enjoyable layout that challenges golfers of all abilities and exemplifies the highest standards and traditions of golf. They will counsel in all phases of the work to protect the best interest of their client. Each member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects is engaged primarily in golf course architecture, and their qualifications have satisfied

432-410: The highest professional standards in golf course design. A member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects is one who by virtue of their knowledge of the game, training, experience, vision and inherent ability, is in all ways qualified to design and prepare specifications for a course of functional and aesthetic perfection. They are further qualified to execute and oversee the implementation on

456-610: The moniker "The Open Doctor" for his work in preparation for numerous major championships. He has also served as the president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects . A noted environmentalist, he has been a vocal champion for the cause of environmentally friendly golf courses. Jones received the 2004 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, GCSAA's highest honor. Rees Jones founded

480-414: The property, a timeshare resort by Fairfield , was announced in 2002 and opened in 2004. This 1,149-unit complex, now known as Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek, is one of the largest timeshare developments in the area. In 2006, Hilton Hotels unveiled plans for a massive project comprising a 1,000-room Hilton hotel, a luxurious 497-room Waldorf Astoria, and a shared conference center. This development also included

504-429: The review of each potential member's application. Four of the five representative courses submitted on an application are evaluated in person by an ASGCA member. The member studies plans of the course, interviews construction personnel, club management and either walks or plays the course with the applicant. Each applicant must also be sponsored by three ASGCA members. The sponsors are members who can personally vouch for

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528-440: The same thing: that they haven't changed the ball very much, and in their opinions it hasn't increased. "However, that doesn't mean that it might not increase in the future. It's quite possible that improvements to the present ball have just about reached 100 percent efficiency under the present method of manufacture, but it's quite possible that there might be improvements in plastics, or other material, that would greatly increase

552-803: The younger brother of golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr. , he attended Montclair High School . His first exposure to golf course design came as a boy when he would accompany his father surveying courses. After attending Yale and graduate studies at Harvard University Graduate School of Design , he joined his father and older brother at Robert Trent Jones Incorporated. He helped his father on numerous courses until forming his own firm in 1974. He has designed, renovated, or restored over 260 golf courses in his career. Jones continues to design courses and currently lives in Juno Beach, Florida and has his offices in Montclair, New Jersey. Jones has earned

576-455: Was registered under World Union Industrial Corp., a Hong Kong–based company with a mailing address at a Cayman Islands bank. The Walt Disney Company, during its land acquisition for the nearby resort, attempted to buy the land but was unsuccessful. The land remained untouched until 2000, when plans for a massive development surfaced. This included 3,000 hotel rooms, 1,600 timeshare units, a 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m) conference center, and

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