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or nearly 70 years, golf course
owners and operators have
made a point to look for
‘ASGCA’ following a golf course
architect’s name when there is
work to be completed. They know
American Society of Golf Course
Architects members have a proven
past record of success designing
and renovating properties, and
are committed to continued
professional growth to provide the
most thoughtful problem solving a
project requires.
Three examples of what makes
ASGCA members unique are the
newest ASGCA Fellows, Cary
Bickler, San Diego; Keith Evans,
Lainsburg, Michigan; and ASGCA
Past President Dr. Michael Hurdzan,
Columbus, Ohio.
“Cary, Keith and Mike have
given so much to the game, and
their design work has evolved
and grown over time,” ASGCA
President Lee Schmidt said.
“They are not only fine ASGCA
members, they are examples to the
entire golf industry of the positive
impact that can be made through
thoughtful dedication to craft, and
commitment to doing things the
right way.”
The positive impact each
Fellow has had on the golf
course architecture profession in
impressive.
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Bicker is the principal and owner
of Cary Bickler, Inc. Golf Course
Design. He has completed
over 100 golf course projects
throughout his career, including:
La Jolla, Country Club, La Jolla,
California; Duneside at Baywood
Greens, Longneck, Delaware;
and The Country Club at Soboba
Springs, San Jacinto, California.
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Evans spent more than 30 years
with Rees Jones, Inc. Golf Course
Design. His design work across
North America includes: Baker
Hill Golf Club, Newbury, New
Hampshire; Huntsville Golf Club,
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; and
ASGCA Fellows
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Marc Whitney
Lifelong
learning
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By Design
I believe that change equals learning,
and learning equals growth
Marc Whitney shines
a spotlight on the
continued education of
ASGCA Fellows
Cary Bickler, ASGCA Fellow
