Tom Lehman

Tom Lehman is a distinguished American professional golfer and golf course architect celebrated for both his playing and design careers. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Lehman attended the University of Minnesota, where he honed his golf skills before turning professional in 1982. On the course, he boasts five PGA Tour wins, a major victory at The Open Championship in 1996, and held the World No.1 ranking for one week. His Ryder Cup experience includes both playing (1995, 1997, 1999) and captaining (2006), and he remains a stalwart of senior competitions with multiple Champions Tour wins and awards. Lehman began golf course design in 1996, channeling a lifelong passion for creativity and classic architectural principles. Notable courses include The Prairie Club in Nebraska, Raven at Verrado in Arizona, and Cragun’s Legacy Courses in Minnesota. Lehman is recognized for bringing strategic challenge and enjoyment to his designs and continues contributing to golf through mentorship and course creation.