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THE WORLDS LEADER IN GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

the worlds leader in golf course construction management www.agstickgccm.com [email protected]

Stone Forest International Country ClubSchmidt-Curley Design

No. 2 Best New Course in Asia Pacific Asian Golf Monthly (2011)

Construction managed by Flagstick

Mission Statement

Flagstick is dedicated to providing clients with golf course construction management of the highest quality. Our objective is to transform the visions of golf course architects and developers into reality. To achieve this, we strive to provide our clients with the worlds nest golf course construction personnel and exceptional customer service. It is our policy to only undertake those projects in which we are 100% condent in our ability to meet or exceed the expectations of the client. We are committed to the continual improvement of our team and services, with the goal of remaining the undisputed leader in our eld.

Company Introduction

Flagstick is the worlds leader in golf course construc-tion management, with a portfolio of over 90 golf course construction projects in more than a dozen countries. We have worked with many of todays most famous and distinguished golf course architects, including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Robert Trent Jones II, Rees Jones, Tom Fazio, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Schmidt-Curley and Tom Weiskopf, to name a few. Flagstick provides clients with the worlds nest golf course construction personnel. Our commitment to quality and unparalleled customer service is well-known and reected in our work; Flagstick managed construction at ve of Asias top ten resort golf courses, and our projects have won many other accolades.

ABOUT FLAGSTICK



What is Golf Course Construction Management?

Building a world-class golf course takes more than great land and an inspired design. It requires careful planning, complex coordination, specialized mate-rial procurement, meticulous installation oversight, and much more. Golf course construction manage-ment provides the client a valuable combination of on-site technical knowledge, experienced leader-ship, and a highly specialized management program. This service keeps construction in line with specications and protects the clients investment while ensuring the golf course architects vision becomes a reality. Flagstick has been the leader in providing these services for over a dozen years. Under our advanced management program, we have guided over 90 projects from start to successful nish.

ABOUT FLAGSTICK

COMPLETED PROJECTS


Mission Hills ShenzhenSchmidt-Curley Design

Flagstick managed the start-to-nish construction of ve championship golf courses in 14 months at Mission Hills Shenzhen. Our experienced team coor-dinated the work of multiple architect teams, dozens of construction consultants and engineers, and thousands of laborers. With over 175 excavators and 800 dump trucks, more than 26 million cubic meters of earth were moved in six months. Mission Hills Shenzhen, now the worlds largest golf resort, has been called the prime example of the interna-tional explosion of the game over the last 20 years.

Mission Hills HaikouSchmidt-Curley Design

Flagstick managed the construction of all ten courses at this breathtaking resort on Hainan Island. Designed by Schmidt-Curley, the 2011 Asia Pacic Golf Course Architects of the Year, the Lava Fields Course has been named Golf Magazines No. 1 New International Course of 2011 and the Black-stone Course is the new home for the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.


COMPLETED PROJECTS

The Wilderness ClubNick Faldo/Schmidt-Curley Design Set against the rugged and vast Montana land-scape, The Wilderness Club is considered one of Sir Nick Faldos nest designs. It was recognized by Golf Magazine as Americas 2nd Best New Private Course in 2009. The Flagstick team worked with Nick Faldo and Schmidt-Curley Design to carve the course out of native pine forests and prairie. The result is a masterpiece both aesthetically and strate-gically that complements the grandeur of the land.


COMPLETED PROJECTS


Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (Mountain)Nicklaus Design (Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)

Spring City boasts two championship golf courses. The Mountain Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the Lake Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, have both received numerous international acco-lades. Asian Golf Monthly named the Mountain Course the 2nd Best Golf Course in China for 2011, and Golf Digest has ranked the Lake Course and Mountain Course as the No.1 and No.2 golf courses in China, respectively.

COMPLETED PROJECTS


The Dunes at Shenzhou PeninsulaTom Weiskopf Designs

No. 1 Best New Course in China Golf Digest (2011) Construction managed by Flagstick


Tony has more than 32 years of experience in the golf, turf, landscape and irrigation businesses, and has owned and managed companies in all of these indus-tries. His knowledge of international sales and market-ing, along with his expertise in design, consultation, construction management and product technologies make him one of the golf industrys most versatile and experienced experts.

Tony Cunzio, Vice President & General Manager

Our Team

Flagstick is proud to provide our clients with the most accomplished and experienced team of construction management personnel in the golf industry. Our project managers, senior project managers, principals, and support staff have worked on a wide variety of projects across the globe. Flagsticks commitment to quality and customer service guides everything we do, and our personnel embody these values.

Martin Moore, President

Martin has a degree in golf course operations from Lake City College, and has over 30 years of experience in the golf course development industry. He has built golf facilities around the world with many of todays most famous and distinguished architects. With his experi-ence in turf maintenance, shaping, construction supervi-sion and project management, Martin is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on golf course construction.

ACCOLADES


MEDIA ACCOLADES

Flagstick Managed the No. 2 and No. 3 Best New Intl Courses Golf Magazine (2010)

TOURNAMENTS HELD ON FLAGSTICK COURSES

Flagstick Managed 4 of the Top 6 Best New Courses in China Golf Digest (2011)

Flagstick Managed the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Courses in ChinaAsian Golf Monthly (2011)

Flagstick Managed 5 of the Top 10 Resort Courses in Asia Golfing Magazine (2008)

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Mission Hills Golf ClubMission Hills hired Flagstick to build five golf courses simultaneously in fourteen months something that had never been attempted.

Dr. Ken Chu, Chairman, Mission Hills Golf ClubThe Dunes at Shenzhou PeninsulaFlagsticks experience in Asia, and in particular in China, has been invaluable to this project.

Steven Thielke, General Manager of Hotels and Golf, The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula

Schmidt-Curley DesignFlagsticks expertise in golf course construction management is unsurpassed for keeping the construction process on schedule and on budget, which is important to the success of any project.

Lee Schmidt, Principal, Schmidt-Curley Design

Mission Hills Haikou (Blackstone) The Golf Club at Terra Lago Amata Spring Country Club


Pre-Construction Services Prepare, solicit and analyze contractor(s) bid documents Prepare initial schedules and budgets Provide liaison between golf course architect, owner and entire project team Conduct initial plan review with golf course architect regarding construction matters Assist golf course architect with technical specifications and detail drawings Assist with the set-up of the golf course construction site office and staging areas

Recommendations and Procurement Assist with sourcing and selection of various construction materials (drainage, irrigation, etc.), and construction/maintenance equipment Assist with researching, interviewing and hiring of key construction personnel (superintendent, shapers, managers, foreman, etc.) Forward all Flagstick national account discounts and cost rebates to owner Recommend proper turfgrass varieties and landscape materials to accommodate project goals and climatic conditions

Quality and Cost Control

Assist with sourcing, selection and testing of construction materials (sands, aggregates, organics, etc.) Verify contractors applications for payments, change order requests, time extensions, etc. Offer value-engineering recommendations without sacrificing quality Provide daily oversight of all golf course construction to ensure quality and proper technique Conduct frequent monitoring to ensure construction remains on schedule and within budget


Construction Coordination Coordinate work of project engineers and consultants (surveying, drainage, irrigation, water features, landscape, etc.) Coordinate daily work of all on-site contractors Provide pre-planning of all construction phases in proper sequence to expedite completion schedule Assist owner and project team with all construction-related matters Assist golf course architect during site visits

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain schedules and provide regular scheduling updates Maintain budgets and provide regular budgeting updates Prepare contract documents for selected contractors on behalf of the owner Prepare notes regarding golf course architect site visits and design comments Prepare and distribute minutes of weekly project coordination meetings Prepare weekly project status reports including progress updates, task look-aheads, construction concerns, nancial summaries, weather outlooks, etc.

Training and Safety Education

Provide up-front training and Flagsticks written regulations regarding occupational health and safety matters Conduct periodic safety meetings with the entire construction team Offer training to owner-designated staff on golf course construction-related matters


Flagsticks most elite and comprehensive level of service, Platinum provides a turn-key

Flagstick strives to provide superior golf course construc-tion management to all of our valued clients. We execute our scope of services through three management programs: Platinum, Gold and Silver. This structure allows project owners to engage our industry-leading services according to their budget, schedule and development objectives. No matter which program is selected, Flagstick provides unsurpassed management quality and client satisfaction.

Platinumconstruction approach by placing additional experienced professionals on-site to manage various construction tasks. Platinum minimizes the risk of hiring multiple sub-contractors, and guarantees that Flagsticks unparal-leled quality standards are met at every step of develop-ment. Expanded team of on-site key construction personnel and specialists, such as: shapers, irrigation/drainage technicians, feature construction foremen, turf/landscape specialists, etc. Full-time, on-site project manager, project coordinator and administrative assistant Periodic site visits by Flagstick principals and/or senior project manager Corporate/administrative assistance from Flagsticks regional ofce


A construction management solution offering select services, Silver allows clients to engage

The level of service by which Flagstick gained our reputation, Gold delivers world-class con-

Flagstick on a custom-tted basis. This budget-conscious specialty service is made available to projects at the discretion of Flagstick, ensuring that Silver-level courses meet the high standards we set for all of our projects.

Periodic site visits by Flagstick principals and/or senior project manager Corporate/administrative assistance from Flagsticks regional ofce

Goldstruction management with extensive support from our full-time, on-site staff. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the overall risk of project execution, and to simplify the golf course construction process through precise management. Our Gold services have been integral to the successful construction of many of the worlds nest golf facilities.

Full-time, on-site project manager, project coordinator and administrative assistant Periodic site visits by Flagstick principals and/or senior project manager Corporate/administrative assistance from Flagsticks regional ofce

Silver


OUR PHILOSOPHYSince 1998, Flagstick has transformed the visions of golf course archi-tects and developers into reality. We believe that the ultimate success of every project, large or small, is a direct reection of who we are. Conse-quently, Flagstick will not undertake construction management for any project without sincerely believing that we are capable of providing results that exceed the clients expectations.

The challenges of constructing a golf course on schedule, within budget, and to world-class standards are demanding and complex. To meet these challenges, Flagstick provides innovative construction options and detailed project management. We believe in doing extensive pre-construction research, scheduling and budgeting, which enable our clients to have a clear understanding of the construction process and to accurately forecast costs. This simple and inexpensive process ensures that the entire project team is working toward the same goals, and prevents costly surprises after construction has begun.

Our ultimate objective is to reduce the risks of project execution for our clients, and to simplify the construction process with efciency and organization. Through open communication, attention to detail, and the ability to tailor our services and fees, we ensure that Flagstick will add indispensable value to every project. Years of experience, and adher-ence to these principles and values, have made us the worlds leader in golf course construction management.

AFFILIATESFlagstick is well-connected throughout the golf industry, which allows us to offer our clients access to top designers, manufacturers, suppliers and expert personnel. Our many long-standing relationships throughout the industry mean that our clients receive great service, prompt delivery of equipment and supplies, and, in many instances, exclusive Flagstick discounts.

National Trading Ltd., our sister company, offers Flagstick clients direct order pricing on materials, supplies and equipment from top manufacturers. National Trading Ltd.

works closely with Flagstick to ensure great customer service and their knowl-edge of freight and importing procedures means quick delivery, cost savings and less hassle for our clients.

National Trading Ltd.

Flagstick is a proud member of the GCBAA, a non-prot trade association of the worlds foremost golf course build-ers and leading suppliers to the golf course construction industry. It is the only organiza tion in the world organized by and for golf course builders.

Golf Course Builders Association of America

Flagstick is a charter member of the AGIF, a not-for-prot organization representing leaders in the Asian golf indus-try, including golf course suppliers and support services,

golf course architects, and golf real estate and development companies. The AGIF is committed to help develop and lead the growth of the Asian golf industry.

Asian Golf Industry Federation

MORE ABOUT FLAGSTICK


Nicklaus Design Schmidt-Curley Design Robert Trent Jones II Rees Jones, Inc.

Tom Weiskopf Designs JMP Golf Design Group Gary Player Design Faldo Design

Greg Norman Golf Course Design Knott & Linn Golf Design Group Tripp Davis & Associates And more

WHY FLAGSTICK?

Flagstick specializes in managing all phases of golf course construction. Our comprehensive management program provides a thorough and efcient transition between each phase of development, ensuring that the project proceeds as planned. Flagsticks highly trained construction management team is respected throughout the golf industry for its ability to keep projects on track, on schedule and on budget. Our tested management approach enables developers to open for play on time and begin earning the revenue and accolades that they expect and deserve.

BECAUSE TIME IS MONEY, AND QUALITY IS PARAMOUNT

A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCEFlagstick has managed dozens of award-winning projects worldwide

Mission Hills - Shenzhen The Worlds Largest Golf Resort Mission Hills - Haikou Host of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (Mountain) Golf Digest: No. 1 Golf Resort in China

UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICEFlagstick offers clients a range of services to match any projects needs and budget Flagsticks service programs Platinum, Gold and Silver make the scope of our role customizable Our full-time, on-site construction management team ensures the owners interests are always looked after Detailed and comprehensive reporting ensures the project stays on track, on schedule and on budget Flagsticks industry contacts and sister company allow clients to obtain discounts and exclusive pricing Our companys global experience and multinational team enable us to work well in different cultures

Siam Country Club Host of the Honda LPGA Thailand Dismal River Golf Club Golfweek: One of Americas Best New Courses The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula Golf Digest: No. 1 Best New Golf Course in China

FLAGSTICK WORKS WITH MANY OF THE INDUSTRYS FINEST ARCHITECTS

PROJECT LIST


Changbaishan International Golf & Ski Resort Changbaishan International Golf & Ski Resort (36)Chengdu Gowell Sports Park Golf CourseDali Reignwood (36)Guiyang Poly Park 2010Jinhai Lake ResortKunming City Golf ClubMao Feng Mountain Golf Club (36)Nicklaus Club - BeijingPoly Silver Beach Golf ClubSanya Olympic GardenShenyang Seven Stars LakeTianjin Pearl Beach International Country Club

Project Name

FusongFusongChengduDaliGuiyangBeijingKunmingGuangzhouBeijingYangjiangSanyaShenyangTianjin

Location

China

Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Robert Trent Jones IIRobbins & Associates InternationalNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Legacy Golf Course)JMP Golf Design GroupNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignKnott & Linn Golf Design GroupNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus DesignNicklaus DesignTripp Davis & Associates

Golf Course Architect

Currently Under Development

Akbulak Club Resort Almaty

Kazakhstan

Colin Montgomerie with IMG Design

Legend Hill Golf Resort Hanoi

Vietnam

Nicklaus Design

PROJECT LIST


Chengdu Poly XinduClearwater Bay Golf ClubDragon Valley Golf CourseMission Hills Haikou (10 Courses)Mission Hills Shenzhen (5 Courses)Nanhu Country Club (36)Nanlihu International Golf Club (27)Pine Valley Golf & Country Club (45)Spring City Coast Golf CourseSpring City Golf & Lake Resort (Mountain Course)Stone Forest International Country Club (54)Suzhou Sunrise Golf Club (27)The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula (41)Westlake International Golf & Country ClubYunling Mountain Golf Club (27)Yunnan OCTYunnan OCT

Project Name

ChengduHainan IslandSanyaHaikouShenzhenGuangzhouHainan IslandBeijingKunmingKunmingKunmingSuzhouHainan IslandHangzhouKunmingKunmingKunming

Location

China

Schmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus DesignTom Weiskopf DesignsNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Rees Jones, Inc. Golf Course DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus II Course)


Completed Projects

Pilar Golf Club Pilar

Argentina

Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)

PROJECT LIST


Sanyo Golf Club

Project Name

Okayama

Location

Japan

Nicklaus Design


Colmillo de Coyote at Marava Country Club La Paz

Mexico

Schmidt-Curley Design

The Kinloch Club Lake Taupo

New Zealand


Splendido Taal Golf Club Tagaytay

Philippines

Greg Norman Golf Course Design

The Golf Course at King Abdullah Economic City Jeddah

Saudi Arabia

European Golf Design

Houghton Golf Club (Remodel)Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate (27)

JohannesburgJohannesburg

South Africa

Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)

Classic Golf Resort (27) Gurgaon

India


PROJECT LIST


Amata Spring Country ClubChiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa ResortKirimaya Golf Resort (The Country Club Khao Yai)Mission Hills Golf Club & Resort (Khao Yai)Siam Country Club Old Course (Remodel)Siam Country Club Pattaya Plantation (27)

Project Name

ChonburiChiang MaiNakhon RatchasimaNakhon RatchasimaPattayaPattaya

Location

Thailand

Schmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Nicklaus DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley Design


Cornelia Golf Club (27) Antalya

Turkey

Faldo Design

Applecross Country ClubAshwood Golf Course (27)Burnt Store Golf Club (27)Canoa Ranch Golf ClubCanyon River Golf ClubCopper Canyon Golf ClubCountry Club of Orange ParkCross Creek Country ClubDeep Creek Golf Club

Downingtown, PAApple Valley, CAPunta Gorda, FLGreen Valley, AZMissoula, MTBuckeye, AZOrange Park, FLFt. Myers, FLPunta Gorda, FL

United States

Nicklaus Design (A Michael Nicklaus Design)Rainville & Bye Golf Course Architects Mark McCumber & AssociatesSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignBobby MillerArthur HillsMark McCumber & Associates

PROJECT LIST


Project Name Location

USA (cont.)


Dismal River Golf ClubFalcon Ridge Golf ClubFoxre Country Club (27)Golden Eagle Golf & Country ClubGrand Lake Golf ClubJacksonville Golf & Country ClubMagnolia Point Golf & Country Club (27)Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf ClubMarsh Creek Country ClubMarshall Ranch Golf ClubMorongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon (36)New Albany Country Club (27)Oakmont Country Club (Remodel)Osprey Cove Golf ClubShadow Hills Golf Club (27)Southern Dunes Golf ClubStallion Mountain Country Club (Remodel)Talega Golf ClubThe Crosby at Rancho Santo FeThe Dunes Golf & Tennis ClubThe Forest Country Club (36)

Mullen, NEMesquite, NVNaples, FLTallahassee, FLMontgomery, TXJacksonville, FLGreen Cove, FLPalm Desert, CASt. Augustine, FLAustin, TXBeaumont, CANew Albany, OHGlendale, CASt. Mary's, GAIndio, CAMaricopa, AZLas Vegas, NVSan Clemente, CARancho Santa Fe, CASanibel Island, FLFt. Myers, FL

Nicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Legacy GolfArthur HillsTom FazioGary Player DesignClyde Johnston Designs with Fuzzy ZoellerMark McCumber & AssociatesFaldo Design with Schmidt-Curley DesignMark McCumber & AssociatesGary Player DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignMark McCumber & AssociatesSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley Design with Fred CouplesSchmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley Design with Fred CouplesSchmidt-Curley Design with Fred CouplesMark McCumber & AssociatesBill Maddox

PROJECT LIST


Project Name Location

USA (cont.)


The Golf Club at Terra Lago (36)The Golf Club of Amelia IslandThe Grand BearThe Plantation Golf Club (Remodel)The Ravines Golf Club (Remodel)The Wilderness ClubTwin Creeks Country ClubVero Beach Country ClubWildre Golf Club at Marriotts Desert Ridge ResortWildhorse Golf Club (Remodel)Windance Country Club

Indio, CAAmelia Island, FLSaucier, MSIndio, CAMiddleburg, FLEureka, MTCedar Park, TXVero Beach, FLPhoenix, AZHenderson, NVGulfport, MS

Winner of prestigious regional or international award and/or host of signicant national or international tournament

The above list includes projects completed by Flagstick and/or its principals.

Schmidt-Curley DesignMark McCumber & Associates with Gene LittlerNicklaus Design (A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)Schmidt-Curley DesignMark McCumber & AssociatesFaldo Design with Schmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley Design with Fred CouplesArthur HillsFaldo Design with Schmidt-Curley DesignSchmidt-Curley DesignMark McCumber & Associates

USA Office14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Ste. 1000Scottsdale, Arizona 85260United States of AmericaPhone: 1.480.477.7645

Mainland China OfficeNo. 15-16, Building 21, Beichen XiaoquBeichen Zhonglu, Panlong DistrictKunming, China 650224Phone: 86.871.566.7802

Hong Kong OfficeRoom 303, 3F, St. Georges Bldg.2 Ice House StreetCentral, Hong Kong

Learn more about us at: www.flagstickgccm.comContact us at: [email protected]

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