There should be an infinite variety in the strokes required to play the various holes, that is, interesting brassie shots, iron shots, pitch and run up shots.Dr. Alister MacKenzie: „The Spirit of St. Andrews“, 1932

I firmly believe that the only means whereby an attractive piece of ground can be turned into a satisfying golf course is to work the natural features of the site in question.Harry S. Colt: „Some Essays on Golf Course Architecture“, 1920

I have not the slightest hesitation in saying that beauty means a great deal on a golf course ... there are few first rate holes which are not at the same time, either in the grandeur of their undulations and hazards, or the character of their surroundings, things of beauty themselves.Dr. Alister MacKenzie: „The Spirit of St. Andrews“, 1932

The course should be so arranged that the long handicap player should be able to enjoy his round in spite of the fact that he is piling up a big score. In other words the beginner should not be continually harassed by losing strokes from playing out of sand bunkers. The layout should be so arranged that he loses strokes because he is making wide detours to avoid hazards.Dr. Alister MacKenzie: „The Spirit of St. Andrews“, 1932

The true hazard should draw the player towards it, should invite the golfer to come as near as he dares to the fire without burning his fingers.John Low: „On Golf“, 1905

Although the fairway may be as broad as space allows, it should be highly desirable to play on to some particular portion of it, in order to simplify the next stroke. Harry S. Colt: „Some Essays on Golf Course Architecture“, 1920