About
Lester George has converted two abandoned landfill brownfields into golf courses, turning hazardous, overgrown areas into lush recreational spaces, a rare and innovative feat in golf course architecture.
Lester George is a recognized golf course architect based in Richmond, Virginia, with over two decades of experience in the design, renovation, and restoration of golf courses across the United States and Japan. After serving as a Design Coordinator for Golf Services International, he founded Colonial Golf Design, which eventually became George Golf Design, Inc., the only full-time, full-service golf course architecture firm in Virginia. George is acclaimed for his creative vision, terrain reading skills, and appreciation for golf history, which enable him to design courses known for playability, beauty, and ease of maintenance. His projects, such as Kinloch Golf Club and The Colonial Golf Course, have received national awards and recognition. George has developed a niche in restoring and renovating classic courses originally designed by legendary architects. He is also known for his innovative work transforming brownfield sites into thriving golf facilities and his dedication to making golf accessible through projects like The First Tee Chesterfield.
