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  • How to create a real Canada course with Lidar data

    Hello Everyone,
    I am very new player on TGC 2019, and start to create real course by Chad's Tool. The two most important parts for a real course are Lidar data and layout. The Layout part is no problem with using the Open Street Map. But the most challenge part is how to get the lidar data that Chad's tool can recognize.

    After 2 days research, I have got the lidar data from Ontario Land Information Website. Everyone can also get that lidar data for free from the following link. https://geohub.lio.gov.on.ca/dataset...9.847%2C46.309

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    I can open and see the land elevation files from QGIS software(an open source software). I want to build my home course Cardinal Red Crest, the following is that area.
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    Every thing looks good so far. But finally, I realized the Elevation Data file what I downloaded are in DEM raster formats (.img/.tiff with.xml) not the raw LiDAR point clouds format (.las/.laz) that Chad's tool supported. So the next thing is to convert DEM raster format to point clouds format, but it is a very difficult thing. After another two days research, I can convert the .tiff files to .las files with SAGA GIS latest version(an open source software). Please check the following screenshot.
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    It looks good again. 😃
    But when I copy the .las file to my course building folder and run Chad's tool, it report an error that it needs a metadata file(.xml) for the .las file. Then I manually create a metadata file (.xml). Then the next error is "Sorry, this lidar data is not classified and I can't support it right now. Ask for help on the forum or your lidar provider if they have a classified version."

    This is the point I went so far. I need help. Is there anyone know what I did wrong? what is the correct way to build a real Canada course with Lidar data in DEM raster format?
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    Last edited by David Shen; 02-02-2021, 05:12 PM.
    Toronto Courses I published in TGC 2019 & PGA 2K21:
    DiamondBack GC
    St. Andrews Valley GC
    Cardinal West Wing Lidar
    Cardinal East Wing Lidar
    King's Riding GC Lidar
    King Valley GC Lidar
    Bond Head South Lidar
    Bond Head North Li V2
    RedCrest Lidar
    Cherry Downs GC Lidar V1
    Copper Creek GC Lidar V2
    Eagle Nest GC Lidar V1
    Glen Abbey Lidar V1
    Lionhead Legends Lidar V1
    Angus Glen South GC Lidar V1
    Angus Glen North GC Lidar V1
    Upper Unionville GC Lidar V3
    Upland GC Lidar V2
    Richmond Hill GC Lidar V2

  • #31
    Any idea how to remove or move OOB area form the map? found the solution... space bar key
    Last edited by Flo_rida; 01-26-2022, 07:33 PM.

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    • #32
      Do you guys have Lidar for Barrie? Looking for the Barrie Golf +CC and National Pines.

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      • #33
        Yo, I'm an up-and-coming designer who thus far has only really done British Columbian courses.
        I used this thread to find Lidar for Ontario and I've found Lidar for B.C here.

        I was wondering if there was somewhere I could find a consistent source of Lidar across the other areas of Canada.


        My courses:
        Canada
        Victoria golf club
        Meadow Gardens golf course
        Big Sky Golf Club
        Stuart Lake Golf Club
        Coldstream golf course
        Radium Hot springs: Springs course
        108 golf resort.

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        • #34
          Myron have you done any Lidar golf courses in Alberta. I was hoping someone may have done D"Darcy Ranch Golf Course in Okotoks. Is there Lidar available for this area?

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          • #35
            Sorry proper course name D'Arcy Ranch.

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            • #36
              I have the same problem with the metadata error. I would like to build a course in Germany. The course is already created in openstreetmap. How can I use my .laz lidar files there now? Do I have to use qgis for this? If so, how should I do that?​
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              • #37
                I published two courses in Germany, I was able to donwload Lidar for free for one of them. The other one required a purchase. My client made the purchase and then emaled the Lidar to me to create the course. Both were actually from the governemnt though,

                The two courses are Levin's Erfurt and Levin's Altenholf.
                Last edited by jpotas; 10-30-2024, 02:07 PM.
                My published Courses, all Lidar:

                My Early Courses:
                Boyne Arthur Hills Lidar2
                Boyne Donald Ross LidarV2
                Boyne Moor Lidar
                BoyneHeather5T Lidar V2
                CalderoneFarmsLidar5T2Pin
                Lake Erie Metro Lidar3
                Marco Island CC Lidar3
                Willow Metropark Lidar5
                Wyandotte Shore Lidar2

                Later Courses:
                Fraserglen Golf Course, British Columbia
                Meadowbrook Northville (L)
                The Glen (Illinois) Lidar
                Deer Park Estate GC, Scotland
                Green Craig Point GC, Scotland
                Red Rock GC Las Vegas MTN
                Ottumwa Country Club
                And Many More...

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                • #38
                  I downloaded the laser data here.​

                  OpenData - Kostenfreie Geodaten der Bayerischen Vermessungsverwaltung


                  But I don't get a separate metadata file there​. Do I need this or is it a course creation or can it also be done with the data that is available there?​

                  Thank you very much for your help.​

                  Armin

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                  • #39
                    That looks like you should b able to get a LAZ file or files. Which is what you need. You just have to find teh area that you need, download it, and put the files into whatever folder you are using to create the course.
                    My published Courses, all Lidar:

                    My Early Courses:
                    Boyne Arthur Hills Lidar2
                    Boyne Donald Ross LidarV2
                    Boyne Moor Lidar
                    BoyneHeather5T Lidar V2
                    CalderoneFarmsLidar5T2Pin
                    Lake Erie Metro Lidar3
                    Marco Island CC Lidar3
                    Willow Metropark Lidar5
                    Wyandotte Shore Lidar2

                    Later Courses:
                    Fraserglen Golf Course, British Columbia
                    Meadowbrook Northville (L)
                    The Glen (Illinois) Lidar
                    Deer Park Estate GC, Scotland
                    Green Craig Point GC, Scotland
                    Red Rock GC Las Vegas MTN
                    Ottumwa Country Club
                    And Many More...

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                    • #40
                      Which files are required for this to work? I tried it exactly like that but then got the error with the metadata.​

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                      • jpotas
                        jpotas commented
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                        Are you using Chad's Tool? Did you enter an EPSG?

                    • #41
                      Yes, I use the Chad Tool. Where can I get the EPSG data for my coordinates?​

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                      • #42
                        try looking it up on a google search for your area, or look at www.EPSG.io, or even try opening the LAZ file with notepad or wrod. It is often listed in the file. Better yet, ask the source where you downloaded it.Or send the LAZ to me at jpotas67@gmail.com and I can extract it for you.
                        My published Courses, all Lidar:

                        My Early Courses:
                        Boyne Arthur Hills Lidar2
                        Boyne Donald Ross LidarV2
                        Boyne Moor Lidar
                        BoyneHeather5T Lidar V2
                        CalderoneFarmsLidar5T2Pin
                        Lake Erie Metro Lidar3
                        Marco Island CC Lidar3
                        Willow Metropark Lidar5
                        Wyandotte Shore Lidar2

                        Later Courses:
                        Fraserglen Golf Course, British Columbia
                        Meadowbrook Northville (L)
                        The Glen (Illinois) Lidar
                        Deer Park Estate GC, Scotland
                        Green Craig Point GC, Scotland
                        Red Rock GC Las Vegas MTN
                        Ottumwa Country Club
                        And Many More...

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                        • #43
                          I sent you an email. Thank you for your help.​

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                          • #44
                            Check your email. I ran the course for you and emailed you the course file. Happy designing now!!
                            My published Courses, all Lidar:

                            My Early Courses:
                            Boyne Arthur Hills Lidar2
                            Boyne Donald Ross LidarV2
                            Boyne Moor Lidar
                            BoyneHeather5T Lidar V2
                            CalderoneFarmsLidar5T2Pin
                            Lake Erie Metro Lidar3
                            Marco Island CC Lidar3
                            Willow Metropark Lidar5
                            Wyandotte Shore Lidar2

                            Later Courses:
                            Fraserglen Golf Course, British Columbia
                            Meadowbrook Northville (L)
                            The Glen (Illinois) Lidar
                            Deer Park Estate GC, Scotland
                            Green Craig Point GC, Scotland
                            Red Rock GC Las Vegas MTN
                            Ottumwa Country Club
                            And Many More...

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