What We Do

Flagstick's golf course construction management services are known for being the highest quality and most comprehensive in the golf industry. Our portfolio spans the globe, and the diversity of projects we have completed is proof of our team's unparalleled expertise. We recognize that every golf course development is unique, and we take pride in our ability to tailor our services to the project and client with our three service programs. These programs ensure that we can fulfill the construction needs of any golf course development. Time and time again, clients have stated that Flagstick's involvement has been instrumental in the success of their project. Please read through our scope of services below to learn how Flagstick adds value to and enhances the quality of every project of which we are a part.

Scope of Services

Pre-Construction Services

• Prepare, solicit and analyze contractor(s) bid documents
• Prepare initial schedules and budgets
• Provide liaison between golf course architect, owner and entire project team
• Conduct initial plan review with golf course architect regarding construction matters
• Assist golf course architect with technical specifications and detail drawings
• Assist with the set-up of the golf course construction site office and staging areas

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain schedules and provide regular scheduling updates
• Maintain budgets and provide regular budgeting updates
• Prepare contract documents for selected contractors on behalf of the owner
• Prepare notes regarding golf course architect site visits and design comments
• Prepare and distribute minutes of weekly project coordination meetings
• Prepare weekly project status reports including progress updates, task look-aheads, construction concerns, financial summaries, weather outlooks, etc.

Construction Coordination

• Coordinate work of project engineers and consultants (surveying, drainage, irrigation, water features, landscape, etc.)
• Coordinate daily work of all on-site contractors
• Provide pre-planning of all construction phases in proper sequence to expedite completion schedule
• Assist owner and project team with all construction-related matters
• Assist golf course architect during site visits

Quality and Cost Control

• Assist with sourcing, selection and testing of construction materials (sands, aggregates, organics, etc.)
• Verify contractors' applications for payments, change order requests, time extensions, etc.
• Offer value-engineering recommendations without sacrificing quality
• Provide daily oversight of all golf course construction to ensure quality and proper technique
• Conduct frequent monitoring to ensure construction remains on schedule and within budget

Recommendations and Procurement

• Assist with sourcing and selection of various construction materials (drainage, irrigation, etc.), and construction/maintenance equipment
• Assist with researching, interviewing and hiring of key construction personnel (superintendent, shapers, managers, foreman, etc.)
• Forward all Flagstick national account discounts and cost rebates to owner
• Recommend proper turfgrass varieties and landscape materials to accommodate project goals and climatic conditions

Training and Safety Education

• Provide up-front training and Flagstick's written regulations regarding occupational health and safety matters
• Conduct periodic safety meetings with the entire construction team
• Offer training to owner-designated staff on golf course construction-related matters