Recommendations

"Michael Freeman is an outstanding shaper and project manager. He has the unique ability to understand the design intent of a golf hole and make recommendations to improve it. I feel like having Michael as the shaper on a project is like having a design associate in the dozer. Michael's skills are not limited to shaping. He is an excellent communicator and interacts well with other project consultants and owner's representatives. Having Michael Freeman on your project will undoubtedly improve your results as well as make the journey more enjoyable. Michael is of strong faith and convictions which help keep him so balanced and grounded.

I am thankful to have worked with Michael in the past and look forward to many more projects together.

Sincerely,

Tim Freeland
Golf Course Architect
Freeland Golf Group, Inc.
Member, American Society of Golf Course Architects"
 

"Michael has worked for us on several courses as a subcontract shaper. His talents, experience and abilities are among some of the best shapers I have ever worked with. A shaper with these types of qualities would be a great asset to any project. Whenever I need someone to shape I always consider. Michael comes highly recommended by me. Jon Beckmann Project Superintendent” March 15, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Jon Beckman, Ryan Golf
hired Michael as a Independent Shaping Contractor in 2005, and we have hired Michael more than once

“Michael's knowledge of golf course construction and design as well as strategy would make any project a success. He always has the numbers and the foresight to keep the flow of production in the right direction with no confusion. His support makes working for him a pleasure His capacity as the design coordinator and the man on the ground has given this project direction to produce a quality product. I would recommend Michael for any high profile project that would require careful attention and onsite decisions and fast paced coordination.” March 9, 2010

Brad Lockhart, Shaper, Shaping Asia (Muju, South Korea)
reported to Michael at Shaping Contractor

“I hold Michael in high regard in a lot of areas but most importantly his ability to create a good golf layout into a great one. Professional golf course shaping remains a niche, and well deserved, Michael is a "Pro".” March 3, 2010

Don Habenicht, Owner, Sundance Landscape and Golf
worked directly with Michael at Shaping Contractor

“Michael is someone you can trust to do the job he says he will do with excellence and quality. He is creative and wants what's best for the customer. I can't say enough good about him.” March 1, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Fred Norris III
hired Michael as a Project Manager in 2008

“I have known Michael for many years, and when it comes to Golf Construction, he is one of the best in the business. Not only is he a creative and talented Shaper, that has worked and shaped for some of the best Architects, he has proven to be a major asset in all phases of Golf Construction. I highly recommend Michael for any project or company that needs a true professional on there team.” March 14, 2010

Calvin Sylva, Owner/Lead Shaper, C S Golf Shaping
worked with Michael at Shaping Asia

“Working with Michael was a pleasure; he has a great imagination and is very knowledgeable. His role as design representative and shaping contractor with Fazio required a high degree of professionalism, which he managed well while maintaining his responsibilities. The developer was very dependent on him. Without his assistance the project certainly would have been a difficult challenge to achieve the architects’ goal. He is easy going and I would be pleased to work with him on any project in the future” March 4, 2010

John Wilson, lead Shaper, Golftracks
worked directly with Michael at Shaping Asia