INNOVATION

Technology

What animates the effectiveness of the Lohmann Quitno team is our ability to be responsive to change and to utilize a variety of delivery methods to satisfy our clients’ needs. The use of technology to support, document and market our work gives us the real-time feedback we need to be responsive and flexible in a demanding marketplace.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Originally conceived in 1984 as Lohmann Golf Designs, Inc., founder Bob Lohmann, ASGCA, started our firm from humble beginnings, operating as a one-man show out of his home office. The industry he encountered then was much like today: precious few new builds, highly renovation-centric, and ever more regional. As the industry ebbed and flowed, Bob continued to adapt and grow his firm to meet client demands while building an exceptional reputation for design excellence and superb customer service. In 2018, Bob elevated longtime associate, Todd Quitno, ASGCA, to Senior Vice President of Design, advancing the future direction of the company and officially changing its name to Lohmann Quitno Golf Course Architects, Inc.


2017 ASGCA Annual Meeting, Jupiter, FL

STAYING TRUE WHILE MOVING FORWARD
As a firm, we stress the importance of detailed programming, smart design and accurate cost projection, specifically as they relate to the client’s return on investment. Bob learned these principles as a young designer with Ken Killian, ASGCA and Dick Nugent, ASGCA. Todd learned them here, from Bob — and that revenue-driven approach guides all of our work today. As a firm, we have a great handle on what the modern market requires, including the role of technology and social media. We’re excited for the future of the industry and our company’s role in improving and sustaining the game.

RESPONDING TO CHANGE
What animates our work at Lohmann Quitno is our ability and obligation to be responsive to changes in the industry, to new opportunities, and to utilize a variety of delivery methods to satisfy our clients’ needs. Navigating the nuances of good design, technology, regulatory requirements, multiple agency involvement, short delivery timelines and project marketing can be overwhelming for golf operators.   As consulting architects, we’re constantly reviewing, revising and reporting, and it requires the ability to process and deliver information quickly to avoid delays. This is especially true in the field where the real decision-making ultimately happens. We love the in-the-dirt approach to design, it’s the most exciting part of our job, but it has to be supported by solid planning to ensure we are meeting a project’s long-term management and sustainability goals.

BUILDING ON SUCCESS
The creative process these days is as much about project implementation as it is design, especially within a very competitive and budget-minded industry. We’ve developed many successful, productive relationships with private clubs, municipalities and park districts across the central U.S. and we know what it takes to plan and build playable, maintainable and sustainable golf courses. Our design portfolio includes a great mixture of new course and redevelopment projects, giving us a broad range of experience in all golf demographics.

Testimonials

“From initial design to permitting, bidding and construction, Todd Quitno was instrumental in assisting the district with evaluating the long term investments in our facility's future, developing strategies to improve our customers' experience and increase revenues. Todd's effective use of social media during the project, along with the tremendous changes to the course has created a tremendous buzz around the golf course. The Schaumburg Park District is very proud of our facility and would recommend Todd and his team to anyone looking to create a great golf experience."

Tony LaFranere, CPRP, PGA
Executive Director, Schaumburg Park District

"As Golf Course Superintendent at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, it has been my pleasure to be involved in two major projects with Todd and his predecessor, Bob Lohmann, Both were completed on time and at budget. The design team was wonderful to work with, and our membership is very pleased with the results. In fact, our membership has grown since the completion of the projects and the excitement has them continuously asking me: ‘What's next?’”

Ronald J. Forks
Golf Course Superintendent, Tippecanoe Lake Country Club

“Like any facility contemplating a project, we had a vision of what we wanted. It takes a talented and focused company to interpret someone else’s vision and provide a product that compliments it exactly. This team has that talent and focus. They provided us with a facility that meets every expectation we laid in front of them and one that we are extremely proud of. The foresight, planning and execution Todd brought to the table as lead architect positioned Indian Creek well for many years to come.”

Jim Nedrow GCS
Superintendent, Indian Creek Golf Course

“During the past 25+ years I have worked directly with Todd and his predecessor, Bob Lohmann, at both of our golf facilities on a diverse range of projects. Both have demonstrated a passion and commitment to meeting or exceeding our expectations on each project, understanding the unique challenges that we face at each of our golf facilities and developing solutions that meet player expectations and that are cost effective. This expertise has been a big key to our success!”

Mike Sprouse
Golf Course Superintendent,
Dundee Park District - Randall Oaks and Bonnie Dundee

“Todd, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your hard work on our renovation project at Abbey Springs! Your dedication to providing a superior product...along with adhering to our budget constraints were evident through our project. I appreciate your knowledge ... along with your patience in working with our entire crew at the course. In my forty plus years as the PGA Professional at Abbey Springs, you have helped to develop many of my dreams of what our course could be ... into a reality! Thanks again for all you've done for Abbey Springs!"

Jack Shoger
PGA Professional, Abbey Springs Golf Club

“The work that we have accomplished to date has been extremely well received by our members. Our board of directors, golf course superintendent, and I are so happy with our working experience with Todd that we are now preparing to embark on a complete long-term master plan for the entire facility. We eagerly look forward to a continued partnership Todd and his firm.”

Jim Buonaiuto
Former General Manager, Rye Golf Club

Testimonials

“From initial design to permitting, bidding and construction, Todd Quitno was instrumental in assisting the district with evaluating the long term investments in our facility's future, developing strategies to improve our customers' experience and increase revenues. Todd's effective use of social media during the project, along with the tremendous changes to the course has created a tremendous buzz around the golf course. The Schaumburg Park District is very proud of our facility and would recommend Todd and his team to anyone looking to create a great golf experience."

Tony LaFranere, CPRP, PGA
Executive Director, Schaumburg Park District

"As Golf Course Superintendent at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, it has been my pleasure to be involved in two major projects with Todd and his predecessor, Bob Lohmann, Both were completed on time and at budget. The design team was wonderful to work with, and our membership is very pleased with the results. In fact, our membership has grown since the completion of the projects and the excitement has them continuously asking me: ‘What's next?’”

Ronald J. Forks
Golf Course Superintendent, Tippecanoe Lake Country Club

“Like any facility contemplating a project, we had a vision of what we wanted. It takes a talented and focused company to interpret someone else’s vision and provide a product that compliments it exactly. This team has that talent and focus. They provided us with a facility that meets every expectation we laid in front of them and one that we are extremely proud of. The foresight, planning and execution Todd brought to the table positioned Indian Creek well for many years to come.”

Jim Nedrow GCS
Superintendent, Indian Creek Golf Course

“During the past 25+ years I have worked directly with Todd and his predecessor, Bob Lohmann, at both of our golf facilities on a diverse range of projects. Both have demonstrated a passion and commitment to meeting or exceeding our expectations on each project, understanding the unique challenges that we face at each of our golf facilities and developing solutions that meet player expectations and that are cost effective. This expertise has been a big key to our success!”

Mike Sprouse
Golf Course Superintendent,
Dundee Park District - Randall Oaks and Bonnie Dundee

“Todd, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your hard work on our renovation project at Abbey Springs! Your dedication to providing a superior product...along with adhering to our budget constraints were evident through our project. I appreciate your knowledge ... along with your patience in working with our entire crew at the course. In my forty plus years as the PGA Professional at Abbey Springs, you have helped to develop many of my dreams of what our course could be ... into a reality! Thanks again for all you've done for Abbey Springs!"

Jack Shoger
PGA Professional, Abbey Springs Golf Club

“The work that we have accomplished to date has been extremely well received by our members. Our board of directors, golf course superintendent, and I are so happy with our working experience with Todd that we are now preparing to embark on a complete long-term master plan for the entire facility. We eagerly look forward to a continued partnership Todd and his firm.”

Jim Buonaiuto
General Manager, Rye Golf Club

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park ridge, il

(847) 951-3051

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