Retief Goosen added that the simulation was a great way of seeing and playing a course, before it was completed, which would help in any design changes and alterations, which could take place before the expensive earth-moving is carried out. Retief Goosen Design is currently designing golf courses in South Africa, Korea, and Ireland.

Since its establishment in 1988 as the UK distributor for an American simulator company, Sports Coach Systems is now Europe's leading golf simulator business with an in-house software writing team of five people.

The stunning graphics and user-friendliness of the systems have made them synonymous with top golf course developments worldwide.

The quality of the package is actually broadcast standard, as demonstrated by the fact that the PGA and the European Tour are in discussions with Sports Coach Systems, with a view to adopting the system for their web and TV broadcasts.

SCS have been developing their simulation software over the last six years and will shortly be in a position to provide simulations of some of the world's great courses, including The Celtic Manor, Pebble Beach and The Old Head.

Sports Coach - www.sports-coach.com

Carrig Glas - www.carrigglas.ie

Jeff Howes Golf Design - www.jeffhowesgolfdesign.com