DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The experience of playing and studying Scottish courses with their undulating ridges and hollows, vast open views, timeless sustainability, and fairways that afford multiple strategic options has helped to shape Kari’s golf course design philosophy. The following four principles serve as Kari’s guide on every golf course design project:

COMPELLING STRATEGY AND PLAYABILITY
Create an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities
MEMORABILITY
Design hazards, routings, and golf holes that are unforgettable
BEAUTY
Enhance the unique character of a place without overpowering it
WATER AND SOIL CONSERVATION
Protect and restore ecosystems for future sustainability

Beauty and memorability go hand-in-hand and are founded in elements of superior design. Kari creatively uses elements such as proportion, scale, rhythm, shape, and form to enhance the unique characteristics of a place. She believes that the proper use of these elements can also be used to call on the emotions of the golfer and create lasting memories. She understands the importance of water management for golf courses, especially as related to future sustainability, and has worked closely with state environmental protection agencies and watershed management organizations. Kari is well-versed in design techniques that can help protect waterways and recycle water. Having played competitively as well as for fun, Kari understands the challenges and charms that draw golfers of all abilities, and will strive to develop the best elements of strategic challenge and playability for the enjoyment of all who play the great game of golf.