Bob Baldock

Bob Baldock was an American golf course architect whose prolific career spanned from the 1950s through the 1990s. Baldock designed or renovated more than 350 golf courses, often collaborating with his son, Robert L. Baldock, and was particularly active in California and the Western United States. He became known for creating strong layouts with limited budgets, ensuring quality play even when resources were scarce. Baldock was chosen to design notable courses such as the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, which saw later acclaim, and championship layouts like Butte Creek Country Club and Mt. Whitney Golf Club. His legacy includes an Outstanding Service Award from the National Golf Foundation, recognizing his frequent donation of architectural services to Veterans Administration Hospitals, military bases, and communities otherwise unable to afford a professional designer. Baldock’s understated but impactful contributions to golf architecture have left a lasting mark on the sport throughout the region.