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Arthur Croome only designed one golf course in his career—Liphook Golf Club—yet his influence on golf architecture endured through his association with leading designers and his advocacy for 'strategic' design.
Arthur Croome was an influential figure in golf course architecture, best known for designing the Liphook Golf Club course in England. Active during a turning point in golf design, Croome championed the 'strategic' approach—prioritizing varied risk-reward decisions for both skilled and amateur players. His career included significant contributions to golf journalism, writing for newspapers such as the Evening Standard and Morning Post, and covering cricket for The Times. After World War I, Croome joined the renowned partnership of Fowler, Abercrombie, Simpson, and Croome, contributing as business manager and publicist rather than lead designer. Croome's sole course design at Liphook is notable for its enduring strategic layout, a philosophy later echoed by his partner Tom Simpson. Despite poor health in his later years, Croome left a distinct mark on golf architecture through his influence on course strategies and his work in the prominent design firm.
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