2. Abu Dhabi Golf, 2010 - Haradine
The Four Pillars
With more than 20 years’ experience, the managing and executive team
of ProGolf as gathered the knowledge and experience to build top level
golf courses and is ready to deploy and mobilize. Having completed
large projects in Europe, The Middle East and now also in Brazil, the
company seeks to successfully implement their projects by acting in a
manner that obtains a quality product in the time frame required.
We always seek to achieve the best relationship and balance in the
following criteria:
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Biophysical
Agronomic
Environmental
Hydraulics
The care and attention given to these items, allows us to create golf
courses that are:
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Integrated into the environment
With easy maintenance due to a more rational and careful execution
With better utilization of water resources
Healthier, and therefore less expensive to maintain
The final result to this equation is:
Healthier Golf Courses well integrated in the surroundings, allowing
for the ultimate golf player experience.
ProGolf is pleased to present here a general overview of our golf course construction team activities. With decades of experience around
the world, ProGolf’s team delivers new build, renovations & restorations for the most demanding clientele to the highest specifications,
while adhering to timely delivery and budget performance. The following pages exhibit examples of the international expertise of our team,
acquired as active collaborators of their previous companies, where they bring to life the designs by great names of golf course architecture.
3. NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Turn key project
ProGolf has a multi-faceted team that ensures full
implementation of a golf course at all stages:
To achieve a level of performance that integrates the site into
the local landscape and creating a perfect harmony between
play areas and surroundings, ProGolf uses shaping team
with demonstrated experience in the international market.
For a rigorous implementation of the project, respecting the
designed areas and grades, ProGolf uses modern equipment
for measurement and control.
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Earth movements are monitored and embankment
slopes and depths of lakes are accurately measured with
topographic equipment.
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Clearing
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Earthworks
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Designed green and tee grades are accurately respected.
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Shaping
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Drainage
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Irrigation
The courses are seeded according to the most advanced
technologies like hydro seeding, which allows the
execution of this task without damaging the finishing.
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Construction of greens, tees, bunkers and cart path
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Seeding / Sprigging
Constant attention is paid to all details of the irrigation
installation system in order to make sure it functions
correctly without gaps in coverage.
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Grow In
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Maintenance
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The machinery used is the result of selections and
adjustments made over the years, allowing for a high
definition finishing.
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The materials used will always comply with the
specifications and if necessary we use laboratory analyses
to measure and assure quality, using the standards of
the USGA.
The result of this precision is a guarantee of having a golf course
that follows the design intention of the signature designer.
4. No barriers
All executive positions at ProGolf are
occupied by professionals fluent in
English, Portuguese, Spanish & French
Some team leaders of our crew are
Moldavians and Romanians, wish speak
also Russian This enables a complete
interaction between owners, designers
and most laborers and foreigners, avoiding
miscommunication that can result in
schedule delays or misinterpretation of
crucial tasks for the full success of the
project. While we endeavor to enlist
local labor, all our machine operators,
shapers, technical and irrigation leaders
are experienced in all facets of golf
course construction; while performing
to the highest standards; mentoring and
directing local labor.
ProGolf
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Currently we have one active project in Brazil and have the capacity to run 2-3 projects concurrently
internationally. We pride ourselves in detailed and quality delivery for our clients and will only ever
engage in select projects through personal referrals.
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Experience gained in the execution of courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary
Player, Nick Faldo, Martin Hawtree, Howard Swan, Christy O’Connor, Santana da Silva, among
others. We are also currently reviewing select projects with Ernie Els Design.
Works executed with respect for the environment;- Courses capable of providing a refined
recreational experience.
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We are a team with knowledge and experience that can meet diverse challenges and is capable of
producing top quality Golf Courses.
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Fazenda boa vista - PALMER
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Build to avoid unnecessary maintenance expenses.
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Multidisciplinary team solidified by years of working together.
5. Benjamim Neves da Silva
has a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the
University of Algarve. Specializes in the construction of golf
courses and masterlanned landscaping, with over 20 golf
courses completed during his career, he is proud to count
the iconic Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, an 18-hole signature
course designed by Gary Player, in UAE ; Amendoeira
Golf Club Algarve, 36-hole, designed by Nick Faldo and
Christy O’Connor Jr; and Portugal’s number 1 course and
Top 5 in Europe Monterei Golf Club, the first Jack Nicklaus
signature course in Portugal as highlights of his portfolio.
He is fluent in English, French and Portuguese.
Gil Bernardo Jacques Zdanowski
graduated in Business Administration. He has extensive
experience in the development of investment properties,
including condominium projects and resorts with golf
courses. The last golf project he managed, he functioned
as the owner’s representative at Pinheirinho Golf Estates,
Portugal, a 27-hole Championship Golf Course designed
by Santana da Silva and Cabell Robinson.
THE
TEAM
The hallmark and true value of ProGolf is its management team. Comprised of three professionals
from different areas, witch complement each other and guarantee the constant quality of services.
Benjamim Silva specializes in building golf courses and oversees the implementation of the project
with his experience and constant involvement on site from beginning to end; Gil Zdanowski has a
Master’s Degree in finance and administration and ensure perfect control and utilization of companies
resources; and Antonio Carlos Miranda is a constant presence in the direction of the projects, and also
jointly responsible for implementing the work.
António Carlos Miranda
holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. He has been
associated with Benjamin since 1998 and has worked
with architects like M. Hawtree, Gary Player and Santana
da Silva, among others. Brazil is heralding the return of
Golf in the Olympics in 2016, and he is responsible for
ProGolf activities there since 2010, setting a new standard
in the construction of golf course with the countries’ first
signature design.
6. TOP QUALITY GOLF COURSES *
laranjal, 2008 - SANTANA
AMENDOEIRA, 2008 - FALDO
Salgados Golf Club (1992/1993)
Robert Greeves, 18-hole course
Amarante Golf Resort (1995/1996)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 18-hole course
Marvão Golfe Club (1997/1998)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 18-hole course
Pinhal Golf (1998) **
Martin Hawtree, 18-hole course
Belas Clube de Campo (1998/1999)
Rocky Roquemore, 18-hole course
Abu Dhabi Golf, 2010 - Haradine
Millenium Golf Resort (1999/2000)
Martin Hawtree, 18-hole course
Vila Sol Golf Resort (2000/2001)
Saadiyat, 2010 - Player
MONTEREI, 2009 - nicklaus
Donald Steel, 9-hole course
Palheiro (2001) **
Jorge Santana da Silva, 18-hole course
Palheiro Golf (2001/2002)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 6-hole course
Quinta da Boavista Golf (2002/2003)
Howard Sawn, 18-hole course
MillÉnium, 2000 - Hawtree
Monterei Golf Club (2005/2006)
Jack Nicklaus, 18-hole course
Pinheiros Altos Sul (2006) **
Brian Evans, 18-hole course
Amendoeira Golf Club (2006/2008)
Nick Faldo/Cristy O’Connor, 36-hole course
Laranjal (2007/2008)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 18-hole course
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (2008/2009)
Gary Player, 18-hole course
The Herdade do Pinheirinho (2009/2011)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 27-hole course
Abu Dhabi Golf Club (2010) **
Peter Haradine, 18-hole course
Santo da Serra (2011) **
18-hole course
Fazenda da Boa Vista (Under Construction)
Arnold Palmer, 18-hole course
Executive Courses:
Palmela Village (2004)
Colina Verde (2001)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 18-hole course
Jose Cavaco, 9-hole course
Pinheiros Altos Golf Resort (2005)
Quinta de Jós (2002)
Jorge Santana da Silva, 9-hole course
Martin Hawtree, 9-hole course
(*) - Golf Courses built by Benjamim Silva as partner of other companies; (**) - Renovation.
7. ProGolf Brasil
ProGolf Europa
(Office Headed by António Carlos Miranda)
(Office Headed by Benjamim Silva)
Rua Jaú, 231
CEP 06408-140 Vila Morellato
Barueri SP, Brasil
progolf@progolfbrasil.com
(+55) 11-99878-2586
E.N. 125, S. Lourenço
Apartado 3132
8135-027 Almancil, Portugal
progolfeuropa@gmail.com
(+351) 963050248
