About
Jim Fazio co-designed Italy’s Golf Nazionale, a top championship venue, with his uncle George Fazio, strengthening a family tradition in golf design.
Jim Fazio is a respected American golf course architect, renowned for his extensive career in designing and remodeling golf courses since the 1980s. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 1943, Fazio leads the Jim Fazio Golf Design group, which has created or redesigned many notable courses in the United States and internationally. His work includes prominent projects like Barnsley Gardens in Georgia, Trump National Westchester in New York, and Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Internationally, Fazio has contributed to prestigious courses in Italy—such as Golf Nazionale and Marco Simone Golf & Country Club—as well as projects in the Caribbean and Asia. Known for combining artistry and strategic challenge, his designs are recognized for their playability and integration with natural landscapes. Fazio remains an influential figure in golf architecture, with his courses often selected to host national and international events, cementing his legacy in the game.
