Company
Huxham Golf Design Inc.
is a fully
diversified international award winning golf course design
firm. Darrell & Warren Huxham, the firms two Principals
have a combined 40 years of experience and have been
involved in the design of over 50 golf courses worldwide.
HGD offers a complete range of services related to the
feasibility, design, construction and operational consulting
of golf courses. HGD also provides course remodeling
services to over 25 existing courses including some of
Canada’s most notable golf courses.
HGD principals have worked on golf course projects in
countries across the globe including; Canada, Finland,
Italy, Korea, Morocco, The United States and the
Caribbean. With international representatives located in
Brazil, Korea and Morocco, HGD is able to better serve
our clients, provide correspondence in their national
languages and deal with project issues in a timely
fashion. We use a common sense, no ego approach and
invite our clients to be involved as much or as little as
they desire. With the HGD team you will always be
impressed with our innovative approach, creativity,
competence and attention to detail.
We have designed golf courses in a variety of different
geographic locations around the world and have
worked on every conceivable site ranging from sandy
sea-side settings to floodplains, to rolling woodland
properties to rugged mountain environments. We
have also worked in a variety of soil conditions
including sand, clay, peat, gravel and rock. These
experiences have added to our design diversity and
allow us to properly assess each project’s specific
needs and assemble the most appropriate construction
team. We strive to exceed our client’s expectations and
have made this our ongoing philosophy.
Company Philosophy
Flow with the natural features:
On sites that exhibit attractive natural character, HGD
believes the golf course should flow with the natural
terrain and take advantage of any existing features. With
the right routing a golf course can require minimal
earthmoving and shaping to create something truly
special and timeless. When extensive earth works and
shaping are required, we believe in creating natural
looking land forms and do not believe in contrived,
overly shaped features.
Transformation of an average site:
Unfortunately, ideal sites are not always
available and it is here that an architect's
competence and imagination can truly be
demonstrated. The transformation of an
average site into a visually dramatic layout is
where we pride ourselves most. Several of
our award winning courses, such as;
Equinelle, were created on somewhat flat
sites with limited natural features. On sites of
this nature, we take pride in being able to
create courses that exhibit impressive visual
character, unique memorable holes and
exciting strategic shot options.
Visual appeal:
HGD prides itself on creating visually stunning,
playable golf courses that are a balanced collection of
unique and non-repetitive holes. We like to include
flowing land forms, expansive water features,
contrasting turf varieties and creative bunkering to
accent the strategic character of the course. We enjoy
creating elevated, centrally located vantage points
where panoramic views and heroic tee shots can be
experienced. We believe in making all features and
hazards visible, so we can excite and entice the golfer
and provide the necessary information to assess
strategic shot options or risk-reward challenges.
Appear Challenging, play fair:
The strategic positioning of greens, tees, water features
and bunkers combined with design elements, such as;
multiple tee decks, concave fairways, off-set bunkering,
amphitheatre green settings and bail zone shot options
can create the illusion that the course is difficult when in
reality it can play very fair and be accommodating. La
Tempete, host of the 2009 Telus World Skins, is a
strong example of a course that exhibits challenging
characteristics for the PGA Pro’s, yet is enjoyable and
fair to play for the overall membership. We want all
players regardless of ability to be enthusiastic and
excited about hitting their next shot and feel good after
they come off one of our courses.
Design styles and the Marketplace
HGD respects that every course has its own target
market and it is vital to its success to develop an
appropriate design style. We have designed numerous
award winning resort and mountain style courses such
as Manoir Richelieu, Le Maitre and Jay Peak. As well
as other traditional style membership courses, such as;
Le Fontainebleau and La Tempete. These courses cater
to repetitive play by a core membership group. Other
styles include public & tournament courses such as
Kingswood and Equinelle where varying maintenance
and operational issues have to be addressed. We have
also created award winning executive courses and
utilized Links style themes to give a course a unique
competitive edge when compared to other local courses.
We limit our use of Penal designs as they adversely
affect speed of play and overall enjoyment which are
problematic factors in today’s marketplace
Stimulating, Challenging and Memorable:
We have designed courses of all varieties from
executive courses, to mountain courses, to
championship layouts that have hosted PGA and
Champions Tour Pro’s. Within all these designs,
HGD believes all golfers regardless of gender or
ability should be challenged and rewarded
equally. We want the golfer to have enjoyed their
round and to want to come back, because the
course they have just played was stimulating,
challenging and memorable.
Profile
On-site at Diamond CC, Busan, S. Korea
Darrell was introduced to the game of golf at an
early age while growing up in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. Since then Darrell developed into a
nationally competitive player, winning numerous
events including 9 club championships at his home
clubs of Royal Montreal site of the 2007 Presidents
Cup and Beaconsfield Golf Club. After playing
golf for the University of North Carolina, Darrell
graduated in Earth Sciences in 1988, and entered
the golf design industry working alongside Graham
Cooke. Darrell soon became a lead designer in the
firm. After amassing 15 years of experience and
designing numerous award winning courses,
Darrell, partnered with his brother Warren in 2004
to create Huxham Golf Design Inc. With this
background and now 23 years of design experience
and 50 golf courses worldwide Darrell and
Huxham Golf Design Inc. have developed into one
of Canada’s premier golf course design firms.
Darrell Huxham B.Sc. csc.
Darrell’s is known for his keen eye and innovative
design sense and is always pushing the edge of
Huxham Golf Design Inc.
creative design with a special emphasis on courses
that are visually spectacular, natural looking and
enjoyable to play. Darrell brings unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to every project and is
notorious for taking the most modest of sites and producing something of fantastic quality. Being
partially of South African decent, Darrell traveled the world extensively as a young man and has
played and been exposed to a variety of different golf courses and golf landscapes throughout the
world, including the classic courses throughout Great Britain. This unique background combined
with his ongoing work experiences have given him an in depth appreciation and understanding for
Pre si de nt / Go lf Co ur s e A rc h ite ct
the classic era courses as well as today’s modern classics. This balanced knowledge has allowed him
to develop into a highly accomplished renovation architect. Huxham Golf Design now provides
ongoing golf course remodeling services to over 25 golf courses including several of Canada’s most
notable courses.
Profile
Warren, an avid golfer from his early years, and playing at
the tournament level for much of his life, has been in the
industry since 1988. He began working with Graham Cooke
and soon became the lead field designer in the firm, in a
relationship that lasted 15 years. Warren has been heavily
involved with the design and supervision of the construction
and renovation of some of the best courses in the country
and abroad. He brings a common sense approach to a
project and has established himself as one of the leading field
designers in the industry. Although, Warren has excelled in
the design and planning of all phases of numerous projects,
he is most known for his no nonsense approach to project
management, site coordination and supervision. Warren
has managed numerous large scale projects, as well as small,
and has coordinated renovations to some of the best Warren Huxham B.Comm.
existing courses in the country.
He has
a great Vic e - P re sid e nt / G o lf Co ur se
understanding for the intricacies of environmental A rc hi tec t
protection, which allows him to bring a very important Huxham Golf Design Inc.
component to a project in these days of conservation and
minimal impact development. Warren’s experience on all types of terrain and soil varieties allows
him to bring a wealth of knowledge to a project, thus providing quick and competent decision making
to the various problems that present themselves on every site. Warren’s energy, attention to detail
and high standards allow HGD to provide close control over projects from start to finish.
Projects
Featured Courses:
Diamond Golf Club - Busan, South Korea (18 holes)
Dover Golf Course - Port Dover, Ont. (18 holes)
eQuinelle Golf Club - Kemptville, Ont. (18 holes)
Club de Golf La Tempête - Breakeville, Que. (18 holes)
Le Fontainebleau – Blainville, Que. (18 holes)
The Lynx at Kingswood Park - Fredricton, NB (18 holes & Par 3)
Le Maitre de Mont Tremblant - St. Jovite, Que. (18 holes)
Fairmont Manoir Richelieu - La Malbaie, Que. (27 holes)
LochNess Links - Welland, Ont. (18 holes)
GreyHawk Golf Club (Talon Course) - Cumberland, Ont. (18 holes)
Fox Harb’r - Wallace, NS. (18 holes)*
Glen Arbour - Hammonds Plaines, NS. (18 holes)*
Country Club of Vermont - Waterbury, VT USA (18 holes)
Fred Couples and Darrell Huxham at
Le Maitre
Gray Rocks Resort (La Bête Course) - Tremblant, Que. (18 holes)
Owls Head Golf Club - Mansonville, Que. (18 holes)
Jay Peak Resort Golf Course - Jay Peak, VT USA (18 holes)*
* Co-designed by Warren Huxham with previous firm
Darrell on-site with Allan Fletcher and Tom Fazio
Darrell on-site with Mike Weir
Projects Currently in Development:
West Hills Golf Club - Fredericton, N.B. (18 holes)
Diamond Golf Club - Busan, South Korea (18 holes)
Dover Golf Course - Port Dover, Ont. (18 holes)
Mt. Blanc Golf Resort - St. Faustin-Lac-Carré, Que. (18 holes)
Larouche Golf Course - Larouche, Que. (18 holes)
Turks & Caicos Golf Academy - Grand Turks, Turks & Caicos
Other Canadian Golf Course Design Works include:
Club de Golf La Madeleine (Doral Course) - Ste-Madeleine, Que. (18 holes)
Club de Golf Le Versant (Seigneurs Course) - Terrebonne, Que. (18 holes)
Club de Golf Le Victorien - Ste-Scholastique, Que. (18 holes)
Club de Golf Le Metropolitain - Anjou, Que. (36 holes)
Dufferin Heights Golf Club - Dufferin, Que. (9-hole addition)
Golf Belvédere - Val-D’Or, Que. (18 holes)
Golf Des Quatre Domaines - Mirabel, Que. (36 holes)
Golf Le Manitou - Tremblant, Que. (18-hole executive course)
Gray Rocks Resort (La Bête Course) - Tremblant, Que. (18 holes)
LochNess Links - Welland, Ont. (18 holes)
Knowlton Golf Club - Knowlton, Que. (9-hole expansion)
Le Maître de Mont-Tremblant - St-Jovite, Que. (18 holes)
Owl's Head Golf Club - Mansonville, Que. (18 holes)
The Lynx at Kingswood Park - Fredericton, NB (18 holes & par 3)
Willow Valley Golf Club - Hamilton, Ont. (18 holes)
Le Fontainebleau - Blainville, Que. (18 Holes)
Le Domaine Champêtre - Ste-Anne des Plaines, Que. (18 Holes)
Fairmont Manoir Richelieu - La Malbaie, Que. (27 Holes)
The Talon Course at GreyHawk - Ottawa, Ont. (18 Holes)
Club de Golf Le Dome - Hull, Que. (18 holes)
La Tempête, Breakeyville - Que. (18 holes)
eQuinelle Golf Club - Kemptville, Ont. (18 holes)
Nun’s Island Golf Club - Nun's Island, Que. (9 holes & Golf Academy)
The Farm Course (Rt. Hon, Paul Martin estate course) - Lac Brome, Que. (9 holes)
Golf Forestville, Forestville - Que. (18 Holes)
Club de Golf Atlantide (Don-Quichotte Course) - N-D l’Ile Perrot, Que. (18 holes)*
Glen Arbour - Hammonds Plains, NS. (18 holes)*
Fox Harb’r - Wallace, NS. (27 holes)*
Club de Golf Le Challenger - St. Laurent, Que. (18 holes)*
Club de Golf Le Parcours du Cerf (Faon Course) - Longueuil, Que. (18 holes)*
Club de Golf Le Boise Richelieu - Trois-Rivieres, Que. (18 holes)
* Co-designed by Warren Huxham with previous firm
eQuinelle Master plan:
International Golf Course Design Works include:
Diamond Golf Club - Busan, South Korea (18 holes)
Santa Croce Golf Club - Turin, Italy
Torino Golf Club - Turin, Italy
Noli Golf Club - Italy
Flamingo Bay Golf Community - Grand Exuma, Bahamas
Airai Golf Course & Resort - Republic of Palau
Country Club of Vermont - Waterbury, VT. USA (18 holes)
Jay Peak Resort Golf Course - Jay, VT. USA (18 holes)*
Renovation Work Credits Include:
Carleton Golf & Yacht Club - Manotick, Ont.
Kanawaki Golf Club - Kanawaki, Que.
Beaconsfield Golf Club - Pointe Claire, Que.
Club de Golf de Rosemère - Rosemere, Que.
Club de Golf St-Jean - St-Jean, Que.
Club de Golf Triangle D'Or - St.-Remi, Que.
Club de Golf Val Morin - Val-Morin, Que.
Edmundston Golf Club - Edmundston, NB
Fairmont Château Montebello - Montebello, Que.
Fairmont Manoir Richelieu - La Malbaie, Que.
Fredericton Golf & Country Club - Fredericton, NB
Newport Golf & Country Club - Newport, VT. USA
Cowansville Golf Club - Cowansville, Que.
Royal Quebec - Boischatel, Que.
Club de Golf Cap-Rouge - Cap-Rouge, Que.
Club de Golf Alpin - Ste-Brigitte de Laval, Que.
Golf de Beauce - Ste-Marie de Beauce, Que.
Club de Golf St-Georges - Saint-Georges de Beauce, Que
Club de Golf Dorchester - Frampton, Que
Club de Golf Le Montmorency - Beauport, Que.
Hylands Golf Club - Ottawa, Ont.
H u x h a m G o l f D e s i g n - Aw a r d s
Champion's Tour Event at Fontainebleau
July 2-4, 2010
Darrell with Larry Mize winner of the Montreal Championship at Le Fontainebleau
La Tempête
2009 Telus World Skins Game
This new private course, the first international caliber design in the Quebec City region, is a stunning layout. La
Tempête has an interesting blend of "Stadium Course" feel around the clubhouse, and a Pinehurst/Augusta flavor as it
meanders through a beautiful Pine forest. This enjoyable 7200 yard course is quietly becoming known as one of the
best in the province, matching many of the more established clubs in the Montreal area. La Tempête also hosted some
of the top world players in the 2009 Telus World Skins Game. The Likes of Canadian, Mike Weir, American, Fred
Couples ,as well as, Sergio Garcia of Spain, Geoff Ogilvy of Australia and Ian Poulter of England. With the
overwhelming support of local fans and superb layout, this event became one of the most successful Skins events to
date. (more...)
Le Fontainebleau
2004 Telus Canadian Skins Game
2010, 2011 Champion’s Tour (Montreal Open)
Upon making its debut in June 2003, Club de Golf Le
Fontainebleau immediately established itself as a
modern classic among the most prestigious Member
Clubs in the Greater Montreal Area. Designed by
acclaimed Montreal architect Darrell Huxham, Le
Fontainebleau exudes stately elegance on gently rolling
terrain just 30 minutes north of the Montreal. (more...)
The Lynx at
Kingswood Park
Best New Canadian Course 2003, Golf Digest
The Lynx at Kingswood Park was designed and
developed on a brilliant piece of topography, unique to
New Brunswick. The natural beauty of this design is
only surpassed by its own playability. This combination
of beauty in design and effective playability positioned
Kingswood as Canada's Best New Course in 2003 and
Top 100 Courses outside the United States in 2005 by
Golf Digest. (more...)
Le Maître de
Mont-Tremblant
Best New Course in Eastern Canada 2002, Golf Digest
Le Maître de Mont-Tremblant in Quebec's Laurentian
Mountains borders the picturesque Riviere du Diable. Le
Maître spectacularly tumbles over 260 acres of scenic
riverfront that includes dramatic elevation changes, glorious
scenic vistas, dense forests and pristine waterways. This
Couples Bates / Cooke-Huxham collaboration was voted
Best New Eastern Canadian Course for 2002 by Golf
Digest. (more...)
Club de Golf
Le Manoir Richelieu
Following up on a significant upgrade to the existing
course, the addition of a new nine under the watchful eye
of renowned architect Darrell Huxham, the Club de Golf
Le Manoir Richelieu is now home of 27 world class holes
of golf. While keeping the essence of the original design,
Darrell managed to showcase the natural beauty and
esthetic of the Charlevoix region. Perched high above the
majestic St. Lawrence River, Le Manoir Richelieu Golf
Club mirrors the region it calls home. The Charlevoix
region is enchanting - notable for its spectacular scenery.
The same can be said for Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Club,
a classic design that follows the scenic lay of the land,
creating a superb and challenging golf course. (more...)
LochNess Links
Best Public Course Niagara Region 2001, Golf
Magazine
(Formerly Hunter’s Pointe)
LochNess Links is an 18 hole masterpiece located in the
heart of the Niagara Region. From its modern links style
golf course to its elegant clubhouse facilities, Hunters
Pointe welcomes everyone to an extraordinary golfing
experience. (more...)
Fox Harb’r Golf Resort
Best New Canadian Course 2001, Golf Digest
Fox Harb'r is a magnificent blend of both Scottish links
and traditional parkland golf, voted Best New Course
2001 by Golf Digest. The Scottish flavour of the course
is highlighted as you are drawn along the spectacular
rugged sea coast of the Northumberland Strait. Fields
of rich, waving fescue surround and accent one of
golf's finest finishing nines. Fox Harb'r is destined to
redefine your golf dreams. (more...)
Glen Arbour
2nd Best New Canadian course 2000, Golf Digest
Glen Arbour Golf Course is Halifax’s premium public
golf course. Designed for all levels of play and is sure
to challenge the best and reward all. Glen Arbour
boasts diversity in hole design, challenging elevation
changes and a breathtaking layout surrounding three
pristine lakes. Whether you play our 6 800 yard par 72
18 hole Championship Course, or our 9 hole Par 3
Executive Course, the effect is the same; a premium
golf experience that surpasses your greatest
expectations. (more...)
Country Club of
Vermont
Best New Course in New England 2000, Golf Digest
The stunning visual beauty of this setting, the
extraordinary quality and variety of singular and
challenging golf holes and the clear commitment to
world class standards will make Country Club of
Vermont a beacon for serious players in the Northeast,
while bringing national notice to a state without a top100 venue. (more...)
La Bête
4th Best New Canadian Course 2000, Golf Digest
La Bête is a magnificent championship golf course
located along the road into Mont Tremblant. Entering
its 8th season, La Bête has been nominated for several
awards and is well on its way to becoming Mont
Tremblant’s most renowned course. Winding along
elevated plateaus offering majestic views of the
Laurentian mountains and the Devils' River, La Bête's
beautiful natural setting makes it a Tremblant favorite.
With immaculate grooming, bent grass tees, greens and
fairways, this course is an unforgettable experience
you'll cherish for its beauty as much as its character.
(more...)
Owl's Head Golf Course
Quebec Tourism Board Award 1994
Crowned by its magnificent club house featuring;
native fieldstone, B.C. timber, towering 45 foot ceilings
and 5 fireplaces, the Owl’s Head golf course, situated
at the foot of the western slopes of the Owl’s Head
mountain, provides golfers of all levels of expertise
with an unforgettable experience. (more...)
Design Services
Huxham Golf Design Inc. is an industry leader in offering some of the most detailed
planning packa ges available. We provide a complete set of plans in both the Imperial
and Metric s ystems of measurement.
HGD uses the most up to date computer aided design systems to produce all of the
necessary planning required for new construction or renovation wo rk.
Plan Documents
Renovation Services
- Concept Plan
- Master Plan
- Clearing Plan
- Grading Plan (Cut & Fill)
- Drainage Plan
- Environmental Protection Plan
(Erosion Control )
- Grassing Plan
- Planting Plan
- Feature Drawings (greens, tees,
etc…)
- Construction Details
- Irrigation Plan
-
Site Evaluation
Renovation Planning
Construction / Renovation Consultation Ser vices
Post Renovation Consultation
Construction Consult ation Services
Project Management
Site Selection and Capital Development
- Site Selection
- Capital Development
Contact
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