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Golf course construction can be divided into 2 distinct categories: New construction and renovation. New construction involves constructing an 18-hole championship course on approximately 150 acres of land. Renovation can involve just one or a couple of greens or it can be as extensive as reshaping an entire hole from Tee to green. The actual design of the golf course begins in the designer's imagination and must be communicated to the builder. Once the overall layout of the golf course is determined, the staking of the holes can begin. Staking a new golf course is essential. The potential site is walked prior to drafting the plans in order to get a sense of the lay of the land. When we stake the golf holes, we can see how they will be positioned on the existing ground. Personally, I prefer Donald Ross's method. He would always find the naturally suitable green sites and then work back to the tees. The staking process offers the last opportunity to locate specimen trees an