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Len Biles was responsible for designing the original nine holes at Wianno Club before Donald Ross, one of the most famous golf architects, added to and remodeled the course.
Len Biles was an English-born golf professional and architect noted for his influential work in American golf course design during the early 20th century. Arriving in the United States in 1912 to take up a professional position at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Tarrytown, New York, Biles distinguished himself both as a player and a designer. His most notable contribution was laying out the original nine holes at the Wianno Club in Osterville, Massachusetts, in 1916—a course later expanded and remodeled by the celebrated architect Donald Ross. Biles' design approach blended the traditions of classic British links with evolving American sensibilities, focusing on natural land movement and strategic play. Though not as widely recognized as some contemporaries, Biles' legacy persists in the enduring playability and character of the courses he influenced, particularly at Wianno, which remains regarded for its charm and thoughtful architecture.
