About
Tom Marzolf is part of a golf family legacy spanning four generations, with his great-grandfather overseeing courses for the 1912 U.S. Open and 1921 U.S. Amateur, and both parents playing collegiate golf.
Tom Marzolf is a renowned American golf course architect and Senior Design Consultant at Fazio Golf Course Designers, Inc., where he has worked since 1983. A Virginia Tech graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture (cum laude, 1982), Marzolf has contributed to over 94 new golf courses and numerous renovations internationally. He specializes in long-range master planning, course restoration, and preparation for major championships. His notable projects include renovations at Fox Chapel Golf Club and the design of Adare Manor in Ireland, which will host the Ryder Cup. Marzolf's expertise extends to crafting spectator experiences for major events and restoring golden-age classics like Merion, Oakmont, and Riviera Country Clubs. He served as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) from 2005-2006 and has been a key member of both ASGCA and the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA). Marzolf comes from a distinguished, four-generation golfing family and continues to shape the future of golf course architecture.
