About
Robert Muir Graves was known for incorporating the giant stumps and root systems of old fir trees as natural art and unique hazards on his golf courses, especially in the Pacific Northwest.
Robert Muir Graves (1930–2003) was a prominent American golf course architect best known for his extensive work throughout the western United States. Born in Michigan and a graduate of both Michigan State University and UC Berkeley with a degree in landscape architecture, Graves began his career as a landscape architect in 1955 before dedicating himself full-time to golf course design around 1960. Over his career, he designed or remodeled over 75 golf courses worldwide, favoring natural, minimalist approaches that integrated courses seamlessly into existing landscapes. Graves's most notable works include The Sea Ranch Golf Links in California, Big Meadow at Black Butte Ranch in Oregon, and Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Washington. He was recognized internationally for his creative solutions and served as President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects from 1974–75. An educator and author, he co-wrote influential books on golf design and taught at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design.
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