See I Told You So Part II

Those change orders that they talked about may have been a result...making infrequent site visits. First, the contractor builds to the staff architect vision, and then has to rebuild.

That is, I understand, common with Tour Pros and their firms. It might be possible with a large firm...
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,36235.0.html

Most architects make infrequent site-visits. Weekly, monthly, quarterly or not at all.

Most architects edit work built according to plan instead of crafting the work in the field in real-time.

It's not just the projects tour pro's have glued their names to (you don't really believe these people are the architects do you?) or larger firms... it's the industry norm.

It doesn't mean you have to accept inferior service for your investment of millions. There are a few dedicated architects out there willing to commit to your project.

Committed to maximizing the property, budget and every opportunity to improve the initial concepts.

It's how the great courses were produced.

Tony Ristola
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