A natural feel develops and everything just falls into place. Wetland impact is minimized, natural habitats are preserved, and drainage issues are addressed. Because the course has a natural look and feel, areas of highly maintained turf can be reduced, as well as the presumption that the course must be green and lush. An off-color course looks, feels and plays right if placed in the proper context. Texture, not color, becomes the strength and beauty of the course.
Every state is more stringent in permitting.
Golf is so big in Florida that both the golf industry and the state have taken a very proactive role in developing a set of environmental principles that help guide the process. Obtaining permits on any construction project is the ultimate responsibility of the owner and is handled through the project's civil engineer. The course architect is just one member of the team that works to help secure the permits. Every state has become more stringent in permitting. There are few states that have an easy or short permitting process.