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Reinventing your Failing Golf Course
Reinventing your Failing Golf Course Golf as we know it, has been declining for many years. We previously discussed reasons for this and will touch upon them again, before getting into how Barbaron wants to turn that around. Brian Costa wrote a compelling article in the Wall Street Journal
2016 Golf Course Renovation Has Begun!
Barbaron has begun golf course renovation projects for 2016. Barbaron is currently working on expanding two golf holes in conjunction with future planning for the growth of Rolling Greens Golf Course in Ocala, FL. This par 3 course will now feature two newly converted par 4 holes. The
Return of 12 Hole Golf
In our last post, I discussed the history and benefits of a 12 hole golf course. Today I will discuss more benefits of 12 hole golf courses and highlight a successful 12 hole golf course in
CONSTRUCTION | DESIGN | CONSULTING | RENOVATIONS
GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION
One of the few certified golf course builders, Barbaron has a reputation of working to deliver the vision of the owner and the architect.
GOLF COURSE RENOVATIONS
When it comes time to renovate a golf course why not take the opportunity to enhance it as well.
GOLF COURSE DESIGN
With the considerable talents of Terry LaGree, for over 28 years, Barbaron has specialized in the “Design-Build” of projects.
GOLF COURSE CONSULTING
Barbaron offers a full scope of valuable services from concept to completion. We will lend a creative touch to your project.
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MEET THE ARCHITECT
Award Winning Golf Course Designer
Terry LaGree is President of Barbaron, Inc. and is responsible for operation, customer relations and the design division of the business. Mr. LaGree is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Landscape Architecture and is a registered Landscape Architect in the State of Florida. Mr. LaGree’s background is in development and planning of Golf Course Communities. He was the Chief Operations Officer for the world famous Black Diamond Ranch for over 12 years and was one of the Founding Partners of Barbaron, Inc. when it incorporated in 1988.
Terry has designed some outstanding well known golf courses starting with Royal Oaks Golf Club in Ocala Florida (1997). The Short Course at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto Florida (1999), Diamond Player Club “Florida’s Mountain Golf Course” Clermont Florida (1999) the spectacular Sky View Golf Course at Citrus Hills in Hernando Florida (2000), along with Pennbrooke Fairways in Leesburg Florida (2001). In 2005 and 2006 Terry designed the breathtaking Jack Frost National Golf Course at Big Boulder, in Blakeslee Pennsylvania.
GOLF COURSE MODIFICATIONS
Barbaron specializes in the renovation and reconstruction of existing golf courses.
Over the years many owners and superintendents have trusted Barbaron to renovate their golf courses.
When it comes time to renovate your course put your trust where many others have, Barbaron.
VIEW OUR WORK
Golf course builder, Barbaron, Inc. has completed numerous golf course projects from one hole renovations to new eighteen hole championship golf courses.
After more than 25 years, Barbaron continues to add some of the region’s top courses to its growing list of completed projects.
GOLF COURSE CONSULTING
GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
When it comes time to renovate a golf course why not take the opportunity to enhance it as well.
Over the years Barbaron has designed and completed many, many rebuilds of greens, tees, bunkers, lakes, driving ranges and entire course renovations.
We also specialized in providing on-site analysis and design consultation for your project. The analysis will include upgrade recommendations along with budgetary information for your golf course and landscape improvements.
We can also create a five-year Master Plan for your long range planning and financial needs.
Fill out our form our call us at 352-795-9010 to get started.
6 and 12 HOLE GOLF COURSES
Barbaron, Inc. has recently added a new twist to its traditional golf course design-and-build services. Terry LaGree, who has won national recognition for golf course design-and-build, has long been a fan of 6 and 12 hole golf loops to enable golfers to play as much or as little as they would like.
With the decline of golf, including golf course closings, rounds-per-year, and number of active golfers.
SIX12 GOLF™ can improve the 3 challenges golf faces today:
- Profitability
- Time it takes to play the game
- Making golf more fun for more people
TESTIMONIALS
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Peter J. Summers | P.G.A. Director of Club Operations | Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club
Just a short note to say "thanks" for the opportunity to have worked with you on the Skyview project. It's such a pleasure to work with a first class organization that does the job right the first time around... Skyview, in time, will be a true testament to your company's hard work and dedication. (more…)
Mitchell Clark | Golf Course Superintendent & DeWitt Cox | Membership Chairman | Indian River Club
We selected five (5) companies to provide proposals and from these we selected two. We invited them to come and meet with us so we could get a feel for who they were and make sure they understood our objectives. After this meeting we selected Barbaron. This was without a doubt the best decision we could have made! (more…)
Jon Bullas | Owner | Suncoast Golf Center
It has been a great experience working with Barbaron. Their expertise in every facet of golf course renovation allowed us to achieve our goals with the project. They have taken an ordinary Par 3 golf course and created a little gem! Barbaron's experienced shapers re-designed our driving range to give range users a feel of playing golf shots (more…)
Gregory A. Pheneger | Golf Course Manager | John’s Island Club
By far, Barbaron was the most efficient and well-organized golf course contractor I have ever worked with and I have worked with quite a few. The highest praise I can give a company is to let everyone know that I would gladly do business with them again. (more…)
Charles J. Feeley | Senior Design Associate | Fazio Golf Course Designers, Inc.
Barbaron has worked directly with me during the building of the last 27 holes at Black Diamond Ranch...Their work concerning the implementation of golf course development plans calls for a complete understanding of design and construction methods as well as meticulous attention to detail. (more…)
Kulbir Ghumman | President/CEO Development & Construction Corporation of America | Royal Oaks Golf Club at Oak Run
In our business of community development we try to seek out the best professionals to team up with on our projects. Our experience with your company during the process of design and construction of our new Royal Oaks Golf Club 18 hole course, putting course and club house demonstrates the wisdom of this approach. (more…)
Tom Fazio Fazio | Golf Course Designers, Inc.
It has been our pleasure to work with Barbaron, Inc. over the past years. This company provides quality workmanship, as well as staff. I would be pleased to recommend them as a consideration for any future projects. (more…)
Frank Haas Florida | Leisure Communities
We have the utmost respect for the quality of your work and the professionalism of Barbaron, Inc. As a community builder, I deal with many contractors but few that match Barbaron's commitment to quality and integrity... Our golf course looks and functions great due to the vision of our architect and the execution of Barbaron. (more…)
AWARD WINNING GOLF COURSE DESIGNS
We have developed a reputation for exceeding our client’s expectations by focusing on creative design, careful documentation and client communication.
GOLF COURSE DESIGNERS
Specializes exclusively in the design of golf courses, golf course communities and golf practice facilities.
EXPERIENCE
Experience working with golf committees, boards and golf course contractors.
GOLF COURSE PLANNING
Complete planning of all aspects of the project prior to construction with phasing and estimating experience.
NATURAL BEAUTY
We believe that there exists a strong relationship between the natural and the built environment.
HANDS ON APPROACH
Our hands-on approach ensures that proper consideration is given to all aspects of the golf course design and construction process.
A FOCUS ON QUALITY
Barbaron was built on quality, and the number one goal is to keep that level of service and quality to the customer.
DESIGNING OR RENOVATING YOUR GOLF COURSE?