While North American markets continue to demand more golf facilities, developers are often faced with a stark realization. Sometimes there just isn't enough land, money or experienced players available to make a full-sized, par-72 golf course feasible. But landscape designers and developers caught in this situation can now consult a free "white" paper available from the American Society of Golf Course Architects [ASGCA]. "This is a very helpful tool in identifying a golf facility to be used on a particular parcel of land," claims ASGCA President Denis Griffiths. The 15-page Alternatives Approaches to the Green written by Bill Amick, Landscape Architect and past president of Society, describes the many types of golf courses developers may build on a particular piece of land. These include nine-hole or phased full-length, executive length (19-hole par between 55 and 68), par-three, compact all-clubs, and Cayman courses. "This is a source of information for Landscape Architects to, broaden their consideration when designing golf courses," comments Amick. To obtain a free copy of Alternative Approaches to the Green send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope the American Society of Golf Course Architects, 221 LaSalle St., Chicago, IL. 60601. Phone:312-372-7090. Fax 312-372-6160 Those with access to the Internet can learn more about the Society by calling https://www.golfdesign.org on the World Wide Web. "TODAY WE'RE SEEING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE AND MORE ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES," EXPLAINS ASGCA PRESIDENT DENIS GRIFFITHS. "MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER DEVELOPERS ARE DISCOVERING THAT THESE FACILITIES OFFER SOME IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES OVER THE CONTEMPORARY 18-HOLE COURSE." Photo provided courtesy of Tamarron Resort.