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Ted Robinson was nicknamed the 'King of Waterscapes' for pioneering the creative use of water features, such as waterfalls and lakes, in golf course design—dramatically changing the look and strategy of modern courses.
Ted Robinson (1923–2008) was one of America’s most prolific and imaginative golf course architects, renowned as the 'King of Waterscapes' for his innovative use of water hazards as defining course features. After earning degrees from UC Berkeley and a master’s in planning from USC, Robinson launched his own practice in 1954 and designed over 160 golf courses worldwide, with a heavy concentration in the western United States, Hawaii, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. Notable among his creations are Sahalee Country Club in Washington—host of the 1998 PGA Championship—and acclaimed resort courses like The Experience at Koele in Hawaii. He was president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) from 1983 to 1984, later an ASGCA Fellow, and repeatedly recognized for shaping courses ranked among the best in multiple states. Robinson’s legacy is defined by memorable strategic designs, imaginative land use, and an emphasis on making golf accessible, fun, and visually striking.
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