Introduction to our Team
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Alec Pettigrew - Alec, a long time Hong Kong National team golfer, has a track
record of building successful businesses.
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Ben Davis - Ben was head-hunted to fulfill the position of Head Consultant – Asia
Pacific with Tropical Landscaping International due to his 7 years experience in
Asia in the Golf and Sportsfield industry
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Darren Moseley - The Managing Director of Asian Sportsturf and owner of Hong
Kong Turf, Darren has been involved in the construction and management of
sportsturf in Asia for the past 15 years.
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Stuart Murray – Stuart is a qualified Quantity Surveyor who was responsible for
the successful on time completion of the award winning Hong Kong Airport. Stuart
has been involved in project management all over the world.
History of Golf Course Construction
and Maintenance.
• Historically
• Golf Boom
• Golf in the Middle East
Common challenges with Golf
Course Construction
• DESIGN
– Playability i.e. Tees placed in wrong position for majority
of golfers
– Not enough movement in roughs and fairways to
channel high rainfall amounts
– Courses often designed in "cookie cut” fashion with
many holes being replicated on different course.
– Courses lack notability and differentiation from other
courses to be able to stand out.
Common challenges with Golf
Course Construction
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CONSTRUCTION
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Incorrect turf often specified for use resulting in poor playability/high
maintenance costs.
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Poor irrigation systems / irrigation water quality / irrigation amounts
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Insufficient / incorrect drainage
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Construction/Design of golf course does not match the available maintenance
budget
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Inconsistent depths / types of soils results in wet / dry and other problematic
areas
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Management of Subcontractors
Common challenges with Golf
Course Construction
• MANAGEMENT
– Communication between Expats and local staff
– Need to be able to adapt due to unavailability of products /
plant available in larger golf markets.
– Lack of continuation between the construction (and
contractor) and maintenance / management phase.
– Long term viability / financial considerations rarely taken
into account
Site Specifics
• Close to Ocean - need to control site run off / leaching
• Salinity due to proximity to beach.
• 7 month dry season (bulk earthworks)
• 5 month wet season (grow-in)
• Plants / grasses required that are adapted to seaside environments
• Landscaping / theme
• Natural sand-based site
The Alternatives
• Bring in Overseas Based Company
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PROS
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Very successful overseas based golf course companies are available.
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Staff are generally highly trained / true turf professionals.
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May have experience on beach front properties
CONS
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No direct / continuing involvement with the project
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Lack of experience with the climate / environment / culture
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No previous experience in Phuket
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Lack of Thai staff
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Difficulties with work permits / company formation / banking / legal issues
The Alternatives
• Consultant who employs people under his guidance
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PROS
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Experience in the region
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Generally well qualified
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Some are Thai based
CONS
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Majority of cost taken by consultant, little left to employ quality staff
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Consultant rarely on site, not based in Phuket.
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Primary responsibility of consultant lies in other places
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Generally not involved with project for long period of time
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Staff training not priority
The Alternatives
• Local Construction Companies
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Experience in the region
Local Thai Staff
Thailand Based
Access to local products
– CONS
• Lack of experience on premium projects
• Prone to shortcuts, lack of knowledge of modern turfgrass principles /
products / developments
• Communication difficulties between client and management staff
• Products / grasses specified are what are locally/personally available and
not generally what’s best for the project
• Lack of experience on beach-front properties and the salinity issues that
accompany
What TLI are offering
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Legally Registered Thai company
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Senior Management already based in Phuket
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Fully qualified Golf Course Construction and Maintenance staff
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Local knowledge of climatic conditions
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Proven successfully implemented and fully developed training
program
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Thai management staff already employed by TLI
What TLI are offering
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Existing Phuket based operation
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Existing local supply base
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Existing nurseries
– Turf (Seashore paspalum)
– Trees
– Plants
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Existing base of specialists with local knowledge
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Existing relationships with senior government officials
What TLI are offering
• Stage 1: Pre-construction
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Selection of Golf Course Architect
Site inspection & analysis
Liaise with client regarding project parameters
Provide / Work with Masterplan
Project co-ordination with architects & engineers
Budgeting & construction scheduling
Environmental auditing
Selection of approved sub-contractors and equipment
suppliers
• Employment of staff and labor
What TLI are offering
• Stage 2: Construction
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Surveying & staking
Bulk earthworks and grading
Main and Sub-surface drainage
Installation of Irrigation system and Pump House
Fine shaping
Turfing & grow-in
Landscaping (Soft & Hard)
Cart paths
What TLI are offering
• Stage 3: Post construction
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GPS as built documentation
Maintenance and Management services
Landscape planting and restoration
Erosion control
How will TLI ensure that the Golf
Course is leading edge
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
– Purchasing
• Not tied to any particular supplier or product providers
• Can select most applicable / most economic product at all
times
– Supplier Audits
• Ensure that suppliers used are capable of providing what is
required
How will TLI ensure that the Golf
Course is leading edge
• RISK MANAGEMENT
– TLI can oversee:
• Environmental Impact
• Soil / Product Testing
– Local team with Local Knowledge
– Grow our own grass
– Have our own Phuket Nursery
– Developed staff training programs
How will TLI ensure that the Golf
Course is leading edge
• CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
– Use of modern turf-management strategies
– Young and Dynamic management team
– Fully computerized record keeping processes
– Up to date with current industry developments
How will TLI ensure that the Golf
Course is leading edge
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Knowledge of and experience dealing with salt affected / seaside locations
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Extensive use, study and testing of warm season turfgrasses applicable for use
in Thailand including Zoysia, Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum
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Proven successful projects in Phuket / Phang Nga
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Prior world-renowned tournament experience
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Active involvement in the Golf Course Industry
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Understanding of issues relating to completing projects in Thailand
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Access to qualified staff who want to work with us
Success Stories
TLI and our Management team have been involved with the following
successfully completed projects
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International
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Asia
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Hillview Golf Club, Perth, Australia
Bonnie Doon Golf Club, Sydney, Australia
Fancourt Golf and Country Club, South Africa
Selborne Golf Club, South Africa
Royal Cape Golf Club, South Africa
Pun Hlaing Golf Club, Myanmar
Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong
Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shek-O Golf Club, Hong Kong
Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, Hong Kong
Phuket
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Barama Bay – Jumeirah Private Island
Karon Stadium
The Plantation – Phuket
Ocean Breeze Resort
Sai Khao Private Residences
Success Stories
• REFERENCES
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“We have worked with Ben and Tropical Landscaping International on several projects in Phuket
together with International landscape designers. We can highly recommend the service we have
received and look forward to working with them again”
Anthony James, Pacvest Group
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“Tropical Landscaping International was the first company that I thought of to be involved with
these projects, due to their previous experience and expertise in the Asian region and ability to
provide a cost-effective, yet world class, golfing facility.”
Steven Nelson, S.P.A. International
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“I have been personally impressed by the dedication, passion and adaptability of both Ben and
Tropical Landscaping International, and believe that they add great value to our status as a
premium golf course destination. I would not have any hesitation in recommending Tropical
Landscaping International for any role in the golf course or landscaping field.”
Ms. Jintana Sungsuwan, Pun Hlaing Golf Club
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“During my years working as a Project Manager in Thailand I have yet to come across a
Landscaping company as knowledgeable, well resourced, adaptable and helpful as Tropical
Landscaping International.”
Robert Pfingstein, DMG Thailand
Conclusion
– TLI team are innovators within the golf course business
– TLI are financially stable
– Our team are investors
– We are familiar with the site
– TLI have offices in Phuket and Hong Kong
– We want the project and will not let you down
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ONE team
• Hungry to win
• Fully resourced
Passionate to deliver!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alec Pettigrew – Managing Director
Tel: +852 9467 9391
alec@tropical-landscaping.com
Ben Davis – Head Consultant – Asia Pacific
Tel: +668 7388 7790
ben@tropical-landscaping.com
Darren Moseley – Managing Director ASL
Tel: +852 9030 6046
darren@asiansportsturf.com
Phuket Office
19/9 Moo 7
Srisoonthorn Road
Thalang District
Phuket 83110
Hong Kong Office
Kam Chung Building, 2nd Floor
54 Jaffe Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Thailand
www.tropical-landscaping.com