Geoffrey Cornish

Geoffrey Cornish was a prolific Canadian golf course architect whose career spanned much of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the game through the design and remodeling of more than 250 golf courses, primarily across the northeastern United States and Canada. Born in Winnipeg, Cornish got his start in golf architecture under the legendary Stanley Thompson, later collaborating with figures such as Robert Trent Jones. After serving in World War II, Cornish established his own practice in the early 1950s, becoming particularly influential in New England, where he designed more courses than any other architect. Notably, he designed The International’s Pines Course near Boston, long recognized as the world’s longest. Beyond course design, Cornish was a pivotal educator and historian, co-authoring 'The Architects of Golf,' which remains a foundational text in golf architecture. He served as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and mentored many future designers through Harvard seminars and professional associations.