Introduction
In Paul's own words, "My mission is to design traditional, skilful golf courses that will focus, not just on the aesthetics, but on the playability of the course for golfers of all standards. My aim is to retain the golfer's engagement throughout the round visually, making them comfortable, not intimidated".

Paul McGinley’s Design Philosophy
Paul McGinley’s passion for the game of golf extends way beyond his high profile achievements as a professional sportsman and is steeped in the traditions of the sport.

The keystone of Paul’s golf course design philosophy is based in the classic strategic mode of H. S. Colt and Donald Ross.

“Risk and reward” shot making, offering alternative routes from tee to green will reward the accomplished player without over penalizing the handicap golfer. Paul’s international experience, competing professionally at the highest level, his understanding of what produces dramatic golf as an integral part of a beautiful landscape and his renowned reputation for producing imaginative golf shots has enabled Paul to develop his design criteria.

• Classic “risk and reward” golf course design
• Holes shaped and hazards positioned to encourage the playing strategy of individual holes
• Players will not be intimidated by ultra penal tee shots
• Generous landing areas on fairways for men and women
• Golf shots not always required to be “through the air”
• Greens without major gradient changes
• Greenside swales to gather slightly miss-directed 2nd shots on Par 4’s and run off areas on Par 3’s
• Green approaches designed to allow the less able player to run the ball onto the green surface
• Hazards to be in view from teeing areas at all times
• Style and position of hazards will not unfairly punish the “almost” good shot

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