Outdoor Design Ideas
for Golf & Country Clubs

Begin by observing and documenting how your members and staff currently use your club facilities. Walk through each area during peak hours and note which spaces get the most traffic, which remain underutilised, measure operation time and where bottlenecks occur.

Talk to your staff and ask trusted members about their pain points and what they wish was different.

This baseline understanding will guide every decision in your upgrade plan and ensure your improvements address real needs rather than assumptions.

Are your members utilizing outdoor areas regularly?

Are members expressing their satisfaction with your outdoor area, and returning frequently? Or how often do your outdoor facilities receive complaints?

Understanding these patterns reveals what's working and where improvements will deliver the strongest return on your investment.

With your data, it’s time to plan and develop your space. New furniture is one of the fastest and most effective ways of enhancing outdoor space and meeting members’ needs. Expectations for high-end country clubs are high, and it is essential to nail the furniture purchases.

What are the roadblocks, where is the friction, and what are the complaints? These are the problems we need to solve. If you’re upgrading an unused space, why hasn’t it been used in the past?

Once you have these mapped out, you need a drawing or map of your area.

Think about developing at least three approaches. One that is conservative. One that is moderate, and one that is a stretch ambitious. This gives you the chance to get all possibilities down on paper, be it good or bad before iterating and refining.

Think about limitations such as budget, space and execution only once you’ve come up with a concept. These inhibitions can create artificial barriers to creativity and limit the scope.

Don’t forget to consider additional spaces for upgrades. Pool areas are popular with Members, Dining spaces keep people happy and racket sports are taking off around the world.

Dining spaces must always look beautiful, and be able to withstand the rigors of heavy use. Stylish furniture doesn’t have to be weak or high maintenance.

Once your shade design is approved, it is time to place your purchase order and complete the installation process. Aim to coordinate your project in the shoulder season or ensure that it doesn't conflict with your club's peak season to minimise disruption.

Timeframes for a complete upgrade vary, however typically you'll need to set aside 2-4 weeks depending on scope.

Throughout delivery, you'll likely have a dedicated contact who keeps you informed at each stage. Ensure staff receive full training on deployment, maintenance and operation.

When the upgrade is complete, your club will have enhanced comfort, improved facility appeal, and a professional shade solution built to last.