BILLY FULLER GOLF
DESIGN OPENS FOR BUSINESS
February 12, 2007
– Atlanta, GA - Billy Fuller Golf Design officially announces the
opening of its new design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is
headed by Billy Fuller, a former Augusta National golf course
superintendent and design associate with Bob Cupp and is the
culmination of a shift in focus for Mr. Fuller capping a two year
period in which he completed major renovations at Hinsdale Golf
Club in the western suburbs of Chicago, and at Wynlakes Golf &
Country Club in Montgomery, Alabama. Wynlakes was just named one of
the Top Five Renovations in 2006 by Golf, Inc.
For the past
twenty years, Fuller has been one of the country’s leading
agronomists. In conjunction with an extensive consulting business,
Fuller was a design associate with Cupp Design where he worked on
the creation or re-design of nearly 100 golf courses including
several Top 100 courses in America, and more than 40 venues that
have hosted USGA and/or PGA events.
Fuller is also
well-known as the golf course superintendent at August National from
1981 through the 1986 Masters. During Fuller’s tenure at Augusta
National he developed a new and innovative approach to bunker design
that reduced maintenance cost after rainstorm events by more
than 80% by controlling erosion and reducing sand contamination.
His new bunker specifications have been installed in over 500
courses in North America, and are known as Billy Bunkers in
the industry.
Combining his
array of expertise in golf course operations with his design
knowledge from his years with Bob Cupp enables Fuller to design
strategically sound and economically affordable golf under his own
banner, Billy Fuller Golf Design. This new design firm offers
design for new construction and every scale of renovation in varied
environments throughout North America.
When asked to state
his design philosophy, Fuller says, “Great golf design creates an
enjoyable golf experience for all levels of players. When they walk
off the eighteenth green they can’t wait to return for the next
round. Strategically it offers ample risk reward opportunities from
each tee. Aesthetically the composition is excellent. The turf
conditions from tee to green are outstanding. The course must fit
harmoniously with the native environment. And finally, the golf
course is an economic success for the owner.”
