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Rocky Roquemore’s design work in Portugal’s Algarve transformed the region into a leading international golf destination, establishing courses that consistently draw package tour visitors.
Rocky Roquemore is a prominent American golf course architect renowned for designing acclaimed courses both in the United States and across Europe. Since the 1970s, Roquemore has operated a Georgia-based design firm, with his portfolio highlighted by numerous projects in Portugal’s Algarve region, including Quinta da Ria, Quinta de Cima, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura (Laguna Course), and Quinta do Perú, each recognized for blending natural landscapes with challenging play. He also contributed to course design and redesign in Scotland, notably at Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club, and his work in the United States includes the New course at Lawsonia in Wisconsin and White Oak Golf Club in Georgia. Roquemore is known for his international influence and award-winning contributions, having shaped golf destinations that serve both private and resort communities. His enduring impact is reflected in the legacy of courses that attract amateur and professional players alike.