About
Rasinkangas was selected to design Vladivostok’s first golf course in part due to his almost 40 years of experience handling tough winter conditions near the Arctic Circle, making his expertise vital for golf development in cold climates.
Jari Rasinkangas is a notable golf course architect from Finland, widely recognized for his expertise in designing courses suited for challenging cold climates. As the founder of GolfArk, Rasinkangas has led projects like the Strawberry Fields Golf Club in St Petersburg and the new Vladivostok Golf Club & Resort, which has become a centerpiece development in Far East Russia. With nearly 40 years of experience working near the Arctic Circle, his unique understanding of turfgrass selection and course construction for severe winter conditions is valued both regionally and internationally. Rasinkangas frequently collaborates with other respected architects, such as Ronald Fream and George Philpott, organizing course builds that balance fun and strategy. His philosophy emphasizes wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and multiple play options, catering to players of varying skill levels while making each hole a distinctive part of a cohesive whole. Rasinkangas’s skill in adapting design to environmental challenges has earned him recognition throughout Northern Europe and Russia.
