On the occasion of our nation’s 233rd anniversary, we celebrate the revolutionary ideals put forth by our founding fathers.This spirit of change and innovation also permeates through the most significant architects, men like C.B. Macdonald, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Pete Dye who have created significant layouts that greatly influenced the course of American golf history.
Click the link below for a tour of 18 revolutionary courses that have had a significant impact on the craft of golf course design. From the first 18-hole course to layouts that have ushered in various ages of course design, these layouts have shaped the landscape of American golf.
>> First 18-hole course: Chicago Golf Club
Courses of History
The 18 most revolutionary courses in American golf
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