What follows the design phase in the construction of a golf course?

The correct answer is development. After the design phase of a golf course, the next step involves development, which encompasses the actual construction of the golf course based on the completed design plans. This phase includes a variety of activities such as land preparation, grading, drainage implementation, and the installation of course features like bunkers, greens, and fairways.

During development, the team works to ensure that the design is executed according to the specifications laid out in the design phase, making necessary adjustments based on site conditions or regulatory requirements. This is a critical stage where the vision for the golf course starts to materialize, laying the groundwork for the subsequent phases, such as grow-in, where the grass is established and the course matures.

Sight analysis typically occurs during the initial phases of planning and design, and maintenance, while essential, comes after the golf course is operational. Therefore, development is the logical next step that follows the design phase.