Doug Carrick

Doug Carrick is a highly respected Canadian golf course architect who founded Carrick Design Inc. in 1985. Growing up as a competitive golfer, he studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Toronto, graduating in 1981. He apprenticed under Clinton E. “Robbie” Robinson, who was a protégé of legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson. This mentorship deeply influenced Carrick’s design philosophy grounded in classic principles.

Carrick’s first solo design was King Valley Golf Club in Ontario, which quickly gained acclaim as one of Canada’s top new courses in 1991. He has since designed over 80 golf courses worldwide, primarily in Canada but also in Scotland and Austria. Notable courses include Greywolf Golf Course in British Columbia, Osprey Valley, Cobble Beach, Muskoka Bay, Bigwin Island, Eagles Nest, and Angus Glen, which hosted the 2002 Canadian Open.

Carrick is renowned for his designs that balance playability and challenge, often preferring wide fairways to accommodate a range of skill levels. He has a particular fondness for par-3 holes and sometimes designs courses around them. His work incorporates natural terrain, wide-ranging layouts, and strategic shot options.

He served as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects in 2010 and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. His course "The Carrick" at Loch Lomond in Scotland was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne.

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