Week 1: Quiz – Course Architecture & Design

Read each question carefully and select the best answer.

1) What distinguishes minimalist golf course architecture from maximalist architecture? *

Minimalism uses more expensive materials; maximalism uses cheaper ones

Minimalims works with the land as found, disturbing as little as possible, maximalism uses earthmoving and engineering to impose a bold vision on the landscape.

Minimalism is only used in Scotland, maximalism is used everywhere

2) What does GPS-guided earthmoving equipment enable in golf course construction that was not previously achievable? *

Faster construction at lower cost with larger equipment

Sub-centimeter precision in earthmoving across entire fairways, maintaining design intent with consistency impossible using conventional surveying

Remote construction without on-site supervision

3) What was the primary environmental significance of the 2011 Pinehurst No. 2 restoration? *

It added a new irrigation system and increased the number of water features

It removed 35 acres of irrigated rough, restored native sand and wiregrass, dramatically reducing water use while improving the course's design integrity

It rebuilt all 18 greens to new USGA construction specifications