Golf is a visual game. That is why any golf course design must be aesthetically striking with a balanced strategic approach. One must let the land drive the design inspiration. Every hole should be memorable, using what the land gives to create 18 unique golf holes you want to play over and over. Lawrence Golf Design prioritizes sustainable, memorable, fun and captivating design features that are critical to the success of any project.
It is the architect’s responsibility to work with the land, understand the objectives of the client, and implement a technically sound golf course that is visually dramatic and operationally efficient. There is no substitute for creative vision, quality implementation, personalized service, and a passion that delivers the best product possible.
Lawrence Golf Design provides each client with a ‘Site-Specific’ approach that makes each project unique and inviting. The accolades received over three decades is a testament to Jeff Lawrence’s creative vision and collaborative spirit; delivering consistent high-quality, award-winning designs to a wide variety of geographical locations. Lawrence Golf Design commits to a limited number of projects each year to ensure every client receives the personalized service they deserve.
President/Principal Architect, Lawrence Golf Design
Involved in all aspects of domestic and international golf course design. Hands-on collaborative approach to work with clubs to provide meaningful and practical solutions to all ranges of design, renovation, consulting, and land planning needs.
Senior Designer/Vice President, Gary Player Design
As Senior Designer/Vice President of Gary Player Design, Jeff Lawrence provided a full range of design responsibilities for both domestic and international markets, from inception to project completion. Jeff effectively worked with Gary Player, clients, contractors and consultants to deliver well respected, successful, award winning designs. He was also actively involved with marketing, client development, plan production, technical specifications, contract negotiations and cost estimates.
Design Associate, Fazio Golf Course Designers
Involved in all aspects of the design process in the West Coast office, Jeff produced design documents and implemented the design vision for each project assigned. He managed multiple projects at any one time with additional responsibilities of plan production, budgets and schedules for each project. He also mentored new designers within the company to help expand their knowledge of the industry.
Design Associate, Jack Nicklaus Design
Provided day-to-day design direction on behalf of Nicklaus Design on a variety of projects, both in the U.S. and Europe. Jeff served as a liaison with ownership, consultants, contractors and project managers to execute the intended design vision and to ensure quality guidelines were properly executed.
Education & Associations
Arizona State University
American Society of Golf Course Architects: 2003 - present (Board of Governors)
NJCAA All-American - Golf 1983
Member of the Arizona State golf team