Gil Hanse, Golf Magazine’s 2009 “Golf Course Architect of the Year”, is the principle architect of the Larkin Group. Hanse’s magnificent Links course, “Castle Stuart” in Inverness, Scotland, was voted the “Best New International Course” of 2009.

He’s an acclaimed proponent of traditional golf who believes a course should be simple and elegant in appearance, yet sophisticated in strategy and interest. This philosophy is evident in his design work at the Boston Golf Club, Craighead Links and Castle Stuart.

Hanse has been awarded a commission by the PGA Tour to design its newest course in China. In addition, he’s built new courses in South Korea and Japan. Hanse has also been entrusted with renovations of The Country Club of Brookline (for the 2013 US Amateur Championship), The Kittansett Club, Fishers Island Club, Los Angeles North and a host of other classic venues. In the summer of 2011 Hanse was commissioned to build 27 new holes at Bandon Dunes, Oregon.

Gil and his design partner, Jim Wagner, are unique among architects. The two members of “Caveman Construction” like to do the shaping of greens and bunker themselves, guiding the bulldozer by feel as much as an adherence to the drawings. Hanse’s minimalist design philosophy, use of native vegetation and natural contours complement the sustainable philosophy of Owen Larkin, Jeff Carlson and Dr. Frank Rossi.

To view some of Gil Hanse’s portfolio go to our Projects page where we have a representative display of some of his new courses as well as his renovations and restorations.

http://www.hansegolfdesign.com