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“We needed accurate 3D volumetric software that could import/export CAD data. With LSS we got that and much more including cut/fill plans, sections and 3D data exchange. The 3D interactive visuals are unrivalled and have proved an invaluable design and promotional tool. The LSS team are very helpful and the telephone and internet support is first class.” Matt Sturt, European Golf Design (The Golf Course Design Company of IMG and The European Tour and the Designers of the 2010 Ryder Cup Course at the Celtic Manor Resort, Wales) www.egd.com

“I have used LSS in the design of new golf courses, remodelling existing courses and the design for a new indoor golf facility. LSS can be used at all stages of the golf design process, from preparing the site survey, sketching designs, construction details, planting designs and of course the ability to present the final design as a 3D flythrough. The flythroughs can be used to fast-track the planning proposals but LSS can also be used to identify zones of visual influence or prepare sections showing the existing and proposed design levels, which are often requested by planners.” Steve Ritson, Ritson Golf Design (International Golf Course and Landscape Architects) www.golfarchitect.co.uk

Not a golf course design system, more a modelling package to assist in the laying out of ideas, calculating volumes, analysing visual impact or even determining line of sight (or otherwise) from a tee.

LSS doesn't do away with the need for the usual 'drafting' skills or CAD software, but what it does offer is a powerful 3D terrain modelling environment to enable the designer to manipulate the terrain surface to optimise volumes, re-profile slopes and visualise the finished article with relative ease and simplicity. What's more, with its impressive record as a planning tool within the minerals, energy, infrastructure and waste management fields the visualisations produced by LSS have become the 'lingua franca' amongst developers and planners.

If you are new to this kind of software why not give us a call. We won't try to bamboozle you with techno-speak and will be delighted to send you a CD containing 3D virtual tours which will give you an idea of the kind of things that LSS can produce.

Golf Course Design goes 3D

It's rare that LSS is mentioned in the same breath as such luminaries as Colin Montgomerie, Nick Faldo or Annika Sorenstam, but it seems as if LSS is making a name for itself in the Golf Course Design business. Matt Sturt of European Golf Design writes about his company’s involvement in plans for the 2010 Ryder Cup.

The design of the 2010 Ryder Cup Course at the Celtic Manor Resort involved various challenging factors for the design team, not least the issues associated with catering for over 40,000 spectators per day! Safety, corporate hospitality, vehicular and spectator movements, logistics and viewing all had to be considered in creating a fantastic venue for all those attending and participating in, what is considered to be, the world's third largest sporting event.

To satisfy spectator viewing, the final three holes were designed to sit within dramatic amphitheatres on the side of a steep hillside overlooking the golf course. The creation of these holes involved cuts of up to 10m deep through rock, and on the 18th hole alone 350,000m³ of material was moved to form the golf hole, as well as large platforms where hospitality units could be located large enough to entertain 3,000 people. This vast amount of material was then used to build up and raise flatter, poorly drained areas at the bottom of the valley to accommodate the main tented village and the newly designed holes 1-5 alongside the River Usk. A new lake was also created to enhance the strategy of the par 3, third hole, with the extra material generated from this excavation also utilized in the shaping of the course.

Throughout the design process amendments were made to incorporate the location of water mains, gas mains and overhead power cables. Also during construction, areas of important archaeological interest were discovered which meant challenging design solutions had to be found accurately and promptly to prevent delays in the construction schedule, without impacting on the overall quality of the golf course.

LSS was used extensively throughout the design phase of the Ryder Cup Course to accurately calculate cut and fill figures and generate sections of the various design adjustments the site conditions presented. LSS became instrumental in preventing the construction process being delayed. Also the 3D capabilities of LSS proved an invaluable tool as the course could be viewed from any angle or height, reassuring the design team the new changes would provide maximum spectator enjoyment and allowing the client to understand the nature of the proposed work. In addition, once rendered, the 3D models were able to be used in marketing and promotional work for Celtic Manor Resort before the course took shape.

LSS data was exchanged efficiently with the Contractor and Surveyor on site so that the construction accurately followed the design.

The Ryder Cup Course will be open in 2007 and the event planning for the 2010 Ryder Cup is already well underway.

European Golf Design is the golf course design company of IMG and The European Tour. Visit the website at www.egd.com

Read all about the new course and when it can be played at www.celtic-manor.com

Golf
“We needed accurate 3D volumetric software that could import/export CAD data. With LSS we got that and much more including cut/fill plans, sections and 3D data exchange. The 3D interactive visuals are unrivalled and have proved an invaluable design and promotional tool. The LSS team are very helpful and the telephone and internet support is first class.” Matt Sturt, European Golf Design (The Golf Course Design Company of IMG and The European Tour and the Designers of the 2010 Ryder Cup Course at the Celtic Manor Resort, Wales) www.egd.com © EGD & Annika Sorenstam, 2006 “I have used LSS in the design of new golf courses, remodelling existing courses and the design for a new indoor golf facility. LSS can be used at all stages of the golf design process, from preparing the site survey, sketching designs, construction details, planting designs and of course the ability to present the final design as a 3D flythrough. The flythroughs can be used to fast-track the planning proposals but LSS can also be used to identify zones of visual influence or prepare sections showing the existing and proposed design levels, which are often requested by planners.” Steve Ritson, Ritson Golf Design (International Golf Course and Landscape Architects) www.golfarchitect.co.uk © EGD & Annika Sorenstam, 2006 Not a golf course design system, more a modelling package to assist in the laying out of ideas, calculating volumes, analysing visual impact or even determining line of sight (or otherwise) from a tee. © EGD & Annika Sorenstam, 2006 LSS doesn't do away with the need for the usual 'drafting' skills or CAD software, but what it does offer is a powerful 3D terrain modelling environment to enable the designer to manipulate the terrain surface to optimise volumes, re-profile slopes and visualise the finished article with relative ease and simplicity. What's more, with its impressive record as a planning tool within the minerals, energy, infrastructure and waste management fields the visualisations produced by LSS have become the 'lingua franca' amongst developers and planners. If you are new to this kind of software why not give us a call. We won't try to bamboozle you with techno-speak and will be delighted to send you a CD containing 3D virtual tours which will give you an idea of the kind of things that LSS can produce. Golf Course Design goes 3D It's rare that LSS is mentioned in the same breath as such luminaries as Colin Montgomerie, Nick Faldo or Annika Sorenstam, but it seems as if LSS is making a name for itself in the Golf Course Design business. Matt Sturt of European Golf Design writes about his company’s involvement in plans for the 2010 Ryder Cup. The design of the 2010 Ryder Cup Course at the Celtic Manor Resort involved various challenging factors for the design team, not least the issues associated with catering for over 40,000 spectators per day! Safety, corporate hospitality, vehicular and spectator movements, logistics and viewing all had to be considered in creating a fantastic venue for all those attending and participating in, what is considered to be, the world's third largest sporting event. To satisfy spectator viewing, the final three holes were designed to sit within dramatic amphitheatres on the side of a steep hillside overlooking the golf course. The creation of these holes involved cuts of up to 10m deep through rock, and on the 18th hole alone 350,000m³ of material was moved to form the golf hole, as well as large platforms where hospitality units could be located large enough to entertain 3,000 people. This vast amount of material was then used to build up and raise flatter, poorly drained areas at the bottom of the valley to accommodate the main tented village and the newly designed holes 1-5 alongside the River Usk. A new lake was also created to enhance the strategy of the par 3, third hole, with the extra material generated from this excavation also utilized in the shaping of the course. Throughout the design process amendments were made to incorporate the location of water mains, gas mains and overhead power cables. Also during construction, areas of important archaeological interest were discovered which meant challenging design solutions had to be found accurately and promptly to prevent delays in the construction schedule, without impacting on the overall quality of the golf course. LSS was used extensively throughout the design phase of the Ryder Cup Course to accurately calculate cut and fill figures and generate sections of the various design adjustments the site conditions presented. LSS became instrumental in preventing the construction process being delayed. Also the 3D capabilities of LSS proved an invaluable tool as the course could be viewed from any angle or height, reassuring the design team the new changes would provide maximum spectator enjoyment and allowing the client to understand the nature of the proposed work. In addition, once rendered, the 3D models were able to be used in marketing and promotional work for Celtic Manor Resort before the course took shape. LSS data was exchanged efficiently with the Contractor and Surveyor on site so that the construction accurately followed the design. The Ryder Cup Course will be open in 2007 and the event planning for the 2010 Ryder Cup is already well underway. European Golf Design is the golf course design company of IMG and The European Tour. Visit the website at www.egd.com Read all about the new course and when it can be played at www.celtic-manor.com