Dave Proctor
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Dave Proctor and Dave Axland’s first major project, Delaware Springs, was so unique in its design approach that golfers reportedly joked they might have 'got the plans backwards,' highlighting their pioneering philosophy that greens should inspire thought, not confusion.
Dave Proctor is a respected golf course architect, best known for his partnership with Dave Axland as Bunker Hill Golf. Emerging in the late 1980s, Proctor developed a reputation for environmentally sensitive and strategically thoughtful course design. Together with Axland, he earned recognition for the celebrated Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg, Nebraska, acclaimed for its natural layout and integration with the local landscape. Their first notable project, Delaware Springs in Burnet, Texas, set the tone for their approach: minimal earthmoving, embracing natural topography, and promoting ground game strategies in course design. Proctor’s work reflects a commitment to affordable, high-quality public golf that is both challenging and enjoyable for all levels of players. Their firm specialized in serving smaller communities, exemplified by their attention to sustainable practices and maximizing the potential of each site. Over the years, Proctor’s design philosophy has influenced a generation of golf architects intent on blending traditional values with modern playability.
