Gardens

INTRODUCTION
What is a Chip & Putt Course? What is a Pitch & Putt Course? How many holes are there? Is it like Putt Putt? What clubs do I need to take to play this course? Do I need to take balls? These are common questions from golfers as well as non-golfers interested in the game. Throughout the world, there has been a proliferation of these Short Courses but there has been no standardization of any aspect of the course. Another frightening statistic is that 60% of the game of golf is played from less than 60 meters from the green. A Short Course is the ideal venue to teach all aspects of the game of golf other than the drive and the long shot. A well designed, constructed and managed Par 3 Short Course offers and exciting opportunity to involve all levels of golfers in a truly memorable and classic Golfing Experience. In order to capitalize on this opportunity, TopTurf and its associated companies have developed, standardized and registered "The Classic (Par 3) Short Course®". The standardization means that the concept can be replicated, handicaps can be established, challenges and competitions can be played. The Classic (Par 3) Short Course® is an ideal way to use a relatively small portion of land to add value to existing commercial, residential, casino or resort developments. Where demographics are favorable, the short course is viable in its own right.
The Classic (Par 3) Short Course® makes active use of the available space for the golfing pleasure and enjoyment of the entire family, work force or clientele.
	By standardizing the design and construction criteria of The Classic (Par 3) Short Course® the name will become synonymous with a superior quality facility of comparable standard and challenge wherever they are built.
RATIONALE
• 60-70% of all conventional golf is played from 70 meters and less to the green • The Classic (Par 3) Short Course ® provides every golfer with a real life golfing experience from 90-60 meters to the green • This is because the following standards o Quality tees o USGA specification greens o USGA specification bunkers o Quality fairways and surrounds
	• Nine holes only take 30-40 minutes to play • Only two clubs are needed: o Wedge o Putter • Standardized design allows for : o Handicapping o Competitions
DESIGN
The Classic (Par 3) Short Course® will be designed to incorporate all the elements that form part of golf's short game.