The principals of Spogárd & VanderVaart have gained considerable international experience from our involvement in numerous golf projects throughout the world.
We have participated in a variety of roles – providing us with knowledge and inspiration, which we bring with us to all new projects, we undertake.
We believe one of the biggest differences between Spogárd & VanderVaart and most other golf course architects is not only the time we spend on site but also how we spend it. As our design philosophy is routed in the desire to uncover the greatest potentials of each and every site we work on, we always carry out a thorough analysis to fully understand the site.
As both landscape architects and golf course architects we are excited to work and live in a time where we experience an increased focus towards the health of our planet and the environment in which we live. Our love for nature, and the desire to create environmentally sustainable golf courses which successfully integrate the golf course both visually and environmentally in its native surroundings, is one of our core values.
First we get a feeling for the soil, the landscape and the unique design possibilities. We take this back to the drawing boards where the first design ideas are explored together with relevant topographic maps and aerial photos. We produce precise, high quality drawings based on our thorough analysis. This way we are able to use the features of the land in the best possible way and realize the full potential of your new favorite course. We believe the the finer details makes the difference between a good and a great golf course.
We work closely with local environmental agencies and landscape architects on our projects across the globe. This helps us understand the often unique habitats and environmental situations on a specific site. Also at the same time working and consulting with market leading experts we are able to implement the use of the correct grasses as well as the latest methods in collecting, re-cycling and re-distributing water.
making good golf courses is a skill, but creating great golf courses is an art
- Feasibility Studies
- Site Assessments
- Project Masterplanning
- Golf Course Plans and Drawings
- Golf Course Construction Documentation
- Construction Inspections
- Post-Construction Consultancy
- Landscape Architecture
- Restoration, Renovation and Redesign of Existing Golf Courses
Through our network of independent specialists, we can help provide services in:
- Irrigation Design
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Resort Masterplanning
- Clubhouse and Building Architecture
- Media, Marketing and Communication
as challenging and fun to play for all golfers as they are
memorable and beautiful to behold
- Golfbaan De StippelbergNetherlands
- Golfbaan DelflandNetherlands
- Aarhus Golf ClubDenmark
- Hilversumsche Golf ClubNetherlands
- Golfclub RosmalenNetherlands
- Laytown & Bettystown GCIreland
- Aloha GCSpain
- Sønderjyllands Golfklub Denmark
- Skradin GCCroatia
- Golfclub KagerzoomNetherlands
- Leppävaara Golf Range Finland
- Roskilde GolfklubDenmark
- Golfclub de CompagnieNetherlands
- Golfclub DrieneNetherlands
- Hillerød GCDenmark
- VantaaFinland
- Mølleåens Golf Klub Denmark
- Lochemse Golfclub Netherlands
- Ljunghusens GolfklubbSweden
- Golfclub Hooge GravenNetherlands
- Jelenia GoraPoland
- Juelsminde GolfklubDenmark
- Fanø Vesterhavsbads GolfklubDenmark
- Veluwse GCNetherlands
- Golfclub ZwolleNetherlands
- Esbjerg GolfklubDenmark
- Amsterdamsche GolfclubNetherlands
- Aalborg Golf KlubDenmark
- Harjattula Golf & Country ClubFinland
- Edese GolfclubNetherlands
- Golfbaan BentwoudNetherlands
- Houtrak GCNetherlands
- Helsingin GolfklubiFinland
- Niitvälja Golf Estonia
- Stichting Capelse GolfNetherlands
- County Louth, BaltrayIreland
- Golf OckenburghNetherlands
- Helsingør GCDenmark
- Drentsche Golf & Country ClubNetherlands
- Golfbaan de KroonprinsNetherlands
- Golfbaan Dorhout MeesNetherlands
- Royal Copenhagen Golf ClubDenmark
- Hillside GCFinland
- Odense GolfklubDenmark
- Golfbaan Oijense ZijNetherlands
- Golfpark de HaenenNetherlands
- Gilleleje GolfklubDenmark
- Nordvestjysk GolfklubDenmark
- Brävikens GolfklubbSweden
- Golfbaan Kromme RijnNetherlands
- Golfbaan d'Amelander Duinen Netherlands
- Lillebælt Golfklub Denmark
- Lieser SchlossGermany
- Ålands GolfklubbFinland
- Kolding Golf ClubDenmark
- Golf DuurswoldNetherlands
- Carya GolfTurkey
- Golf- en Countryclub GeijsterenNetherlands
- Golfclub ZeegerslootNetherlands
- Comwell Keller's ParkDenmark
- Keppelse GolfclubNetherlands
- De DorpswaardNetherlands
- Holstebro GolfklubDenmark
- Kemer Golf & Country ClubTurkey
- Golfclub de DommelNetherlands
- Golfclub BergvlietNetherlands
- Køge GolfklubDenmark
- Golfclub EmmeloordNetherlands
- Langesø Golf ClubDenmark
- Himmerland Golf & Spa ResortDenmark
- Søllerød GolfklubDenmark
- Hooge RotterdamscheNetherlands
- Zaanse GolfclubNetherlands
- Golfclub AndersteinNetherlands
- Golfbaan de Hoge DijkNetherlands
- Silkeborg GolfDenmark
- Golfclub Landgoed NieuwkerkNetherlands
- Heemkerkse GolfclubNetherlands
- Hedeland GolfklubDenmark
- Golfpark SpandersboschNetherlands
- Korsør Golf KlubDenmark
- Golfpark WilnisNetherlands
- Vejle Golf ClubDenmark
- Utrechtse Golfclub AmelisweerdNetherlands
- Randers GolfKlubDenmark
- Viborg GolfklubDenmark
PHILIP CHRISTIAN SPOGÁRD
Principal Golf Course Architect, BSc BA EIGCA (hcp. 2.9)Philip graduated with degrees in both Law and Landscape Architecture before graduating as the top student on the EIGCA’s two-year education programme. He is one of only ten golf course architects worldwide who have won the prestigious TORO Student Golf Course Architect Award. He has worked, lived and studied extensively around the world and has been fortunate to work on a number of exciting international projects. This has allowed him to study many of the world’s finest golf courses – providing him with an understanding of the difference between a good and a great golf course, an understanding of the worldwide golf culture and an understanding of the many different mechanisms which regulates the golfing industry. Philip is an Member of the EIGCA and a keen golfer.
MICHIEL VAN DER VAART
Principal Golf Course Architect, BSc EIGCA (hcp. 7.2)After graduating with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Michiel worked at a landscape architects office for four years before following his lifelong dream of becoming a golf course architect. He joined the golf design company of Gerard Jol in 2002 and has since been involved in the EIGCA’s Diploma programme and in the design and renovation of numerous golf courses around Europe. Michiel has considerable experience in the design and planning of golf courses and his naturalistic approach and design style has helped him create courses which are successfully integrated in their surrounding cultural, historical and natural environments. Michiel is an Member of the EIGCA and loves a competitive round of golf.
we are passionate about creating exciting, visually stunning and highly individual golf courses