Ted Robinson (golf course architect) explained

Ted Robinson
Nationality:American
Birth Date:May 17, 1923
Birth Place:Long Beach, California
Death Place:Laguna Beach, California
Alma Mater:University of California, Berkeley
University of Southern California,
masters, 1948
Practice:Golf Course Architect
Spouse:Bobbi Robinson
Children:1 son, 2 daughters
Significant Projects:Sahalee Country Club, Sammamish, Washington Chapparal Country Club,
Palm Desert, California

Theodore G. Robinson (May 17, 1923 – March 2, 2008) was an American golf course architect.[1]

Born in Long Beach, California, Robinson was an undergraduate at the University of California in Berkeley and received a master's degree in planning from the University of Southern California in 1948.[1] He established his golf course architecture practice in 1954 and continued working there for over fifty years. Robinson joined the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) in 1973, served as president from 1983 to 1984, and ascended to ASGCA Fellow in 1995.

Robinson designed over 160 golf courses in his career, mostly in the western United States (including Hawaii), Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. He was one of the first golf course architects to promote the use of water as a significant hazard, incorporating waterfalls and other large green-side water features in his designs. This work led to his nickname of "King of Waterscapes."[2] [3]

Robinson died at age 84 in Laguna Beach after battling pancreatic cancer. His son, Ted Jr., continues to run his father's golf design firm.[4]

Selected Golf Courses (New)

Selected Golf Courses (Renovation) [11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ted Robinson (1923-2008): Prolific golf course designer . Los Angeles Times . Obituaries . Bonk . Thomas . March 8, 2008 . June 8, 2016.
  2. Web site: Theodore (Ted) G. Robinson, leading golf course architect, dies . World Golf . March 7, 2008 . June 8, 2016.
  3. News: 'Great man,' designer of Las Vegas golf courses, Ted Robinson, passes on . golf Las Vegas Now . March 17, 2008 . June 8, 2016.
  4. Web site: Ted Robinson, Jr. . Robinson Golf . biography . June 8, 2016.
  5. News: Lake Lindero . Golf Course . ABOUT LAKE LINDERO GOLF COURSE. Lake Lindero Golf Course SITE BY Western Golf Properties Agoura Hills, CA . 2024.
  6. News: Hilderbrand . Brian . Rhodes Ranch won't stay valley's secret for long . August 22, 2020 . Las Vegas Sun . November 25, 1997.
  7. Web site: Sand Canyon Country Club was Robinson Ranch.
  8. News: Sunset Hills . Country Club . INSPIRING GOLF IN A TRULY MEMORABLE SETTING . Sunset Hills Country Club SITE BY Century Golf Partners Thousand Oaks, CA . 2024.
  9. News: Iole . Kevin . Tuscany back on track following renovation . Las Vegas Review-Journal . July 22, 2004 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050526081411/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jul-22-Thu-2004/sports/24365373.html . May 26, 2005.
  10. News: North Ranch . Country Club . EXPLORE OUR MAJESTIC COURSES . North Ranch Country Club SITE BY CLUBESSENTIAL Westlake Village, CA . 2024.
  11. Web site: Ted Robinson Sr. Renovations.

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