The value of our reserve study is based on our experience, accuracy and the detail that will be included in the custom report. Our process begins with a meeting between our golf course and facilities experts and all operation managers that are on the property daily. This includes the General Manager, Golf Pro, Director of Grounds, Superintendent, Director of Golf, Kitchen Manager and any other employee who is considered a managing partner. We can also include a Green Committee Chair, Club Owners, Chairman of the Board or any other person who has a vested interest in the Club. This will help us determine a base line for the report and give us detailed information needed to customize the report. From there we will perform a complete facility inspection including buildings, equipment and all features of the golf course.  Our golf course expert, who has many years of hands on experience in the golf course industry , will spend time with the Club’s Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Grounds and look at the maintenance facility, equipment fleet, irrigation system, drainage and all critical elements on the golf course. Our facilities expert will inspect all other areas of the property including all internal and external building components for replacement and upgrade needs.

Our report will include detailed descriptions and recommendations of the most important items in the reserve study and also photos of all items in their existing condition. Our golf course expertise allows us to give very accurate information including accurate pricing of equipment, facility upgrades and golf course renovation projects. This is why we specialize in golf course reserve studies and stand alone in our experience we are bringing to the project.

The value of a Reserve Study document for use in long-term planning is determined by its accuracy and attention to detail.

During the custom Golf Club Reserve Study process the property’s Golf Course Superintendent plays a critical role. The reserve study begins with meetings between on-site property managers, club owners, and the Golf Cub Reserves team. The Golf Course Superintendent will help determine all of the factors on the golf course property that will be included in the reserve study. This will include short-term renovation plans, long-term renovation plans and periodic replacement of all golf course features and equipment. Some of these features include:

• Irrigation Systems (pipes, pumps, controllers, heads, etc.)
  
• Maintenance Facilities
  
• Equipment Fleet
  
• Greens, Tees, Fairways & Bunkers
  
• Ponds
  
• Cartpaths
  
• Landscaping
  

The golf course property and golf course maintenance facilities & equipment will often make up about 70% or more of the expenditures in the reserve study report. It is the most critical element in determining the long term cost of ownership for the golf course property.

The Golf Course Superintendent having such influence on the custom reserve study is important because he or she will have all of the records from golf course construction. They will also have the knowledge to help determine how and when golf course features need to be upgraded to make the best decision for the property owner. Utilizing their expertise is an important part of the process.

The Golf Course Superintendent will also be familiar with the maintenance facility and the equipment fleet. They will help determine current age of the equipment fleet and also replacement options. The Superintendent will have an opportunity to express any future needs as well.

Once the reserve study is completed the Golf Course Superintendent can utilize the document to develop more accurate operational and capital budgeting reports each year. They can also determine a timeline for larger renovation projects based on when funding will be available. The reserve study will help with communication between the Golf Course Superintendent and the ownership or management.

Let Golf Cub Reserves show you how our Golf Club Reserve study can benefit the Golf Course Superintendent!