About
Jerry Slack played a formative mentorship role early in the career of fellow designer Andy Staples, helping launch Staples into the golf architecture profession.
Jerry Slack is a distinguished American golf course architect based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over the span of his career, Slack has designed and renovated numerous notable golf courses, particularly throughout the central and southern United States. He is recognized for his skillful integration of natural landscapes into his designs, creating courses known for their playability and visual harmony with their surroundings. Notable examples include Quail Ridge Golf Course, opened in 1992, and Somerset Meadows Farms, both of which showcase his ability to meld artistry with strategy in course architecture. Slack’s mentorship has also influenced a new generation of architects, having provided career guidance to talents such as Andy Staples. His deep ties to Oklahoma’s golfing tradition and his reputation for innovative, regionally attuned designs have cemented his legacy as a significant figure in American golf architecture.
