2. Work with the natural features of the site

“I firmly believe that the only means whereby an attractive piece of ground can be turned into a satisfying golf course is to work the natural features of the site in question. Develop them if necessary, but not too much; and if there are many nice features, leave them alone as far as possible, but utilize them to the their fullest extent, and eventually there will be a chance of obtaining a course with individual character of an impressive nature.”

Harry S. Colt “Some Essays on Golf-course Architecture” 1920

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“My reputation in the past has been based on the fact that I have endeavored to conserve the existing natural features and, where these were lacking, to create formations in the spirit of nature herself. In other words, while always keeping uppermost the provision of a splendid test of golf, I have striven to achieve beauty.”

Dr. Alister MacKenzie “The Spirit of St.Andrews” 1932