Jim Urbina
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Jim Urbina was recently named the 2010 golf course architect of the year by Golf.com and PlanetGolf.com. Jim worked under Tom Doak
for 17 years and was an integral part of the work done at Pacific Dunes, Ballyneal and Sebonack. He recently co-designed Old MacDonald, the fourth course at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
, with Tom Doak. Old MacDonald opened in the summer of 2010 and has been brilliantly received – it is certain to be recognized as one of the top courses in the country. Jim has consulted with many of the finest classic golf courses in the world including San Francisco Golf Club (ranked #11 in the nation by Golfweek), Garden City Golf Club (#18), Pasatiempo Golf Club
(#30), Yeaman’s Hall (#39), The Valley Club (#41), and White Bear Yacht Club (#60). Jim is currently working on the Paramount Country Club Master Plan for its prized A.W. Tillinghast golf course
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Tom Doak
Tom Doak is a golf course architect. He currently has 4 courses ranked among the top 100 in the world according to Golf Magazines "Top 100 Courses in the World" list, including Pacific Dunes in Oregon, Ballyneal in Colorado , Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand...
for 17 years and was an integral part of the work done at Pacific Dunes, Ballyneal and Sebonack. He recently co-designed Old MacDonald, the fourth course at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is a complex of four golf courses located just north of the city of Bandon, Oregon, United States.-Courses:The first course at the resort, Bandon Dunes, opened on May 19, 1999. Bandon Dunes was designed by Scotsman David McLay Kidd, and it instantly garnered high praise. ...
, with Tom Doak. Old MacDonald opened in the summer of 2010 and has been brilliantly received – it is certain to be recognized as one of the top courses in the country. Jim has consulted with many of the finest classic golf courses in the world including San Francisco Golf Club (ranked #11 in the nation by Golfweek), Garden City Golf Club (#18), Pasatiempo Golf Club
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Pasatiempo Golf Club is a golf club located in Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz County, California. Designed by the famous Scottish architect Alister MacKenzie, the course is famed for its breathtaking scenery and rich golfing history. MacKenzie claimed that it was his best ever layout, ahead of even Cypress...
(#30), Yeaman’s Hall (#39), The Valley Club (#41), and White Bear Yacht Club (#60). Jim is currently working on the Paramount Country Club Master Plan for its prized A.W. Tillinghast golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
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