Alister MacKenzie Designed Golf Courses

Alister Mackenzie (1870-1934) was a highly influential Scottish golf course architect. A former surgeon and soldier, he became known for designing courses that blended seamlessly with the natural landscape, emphasizing strategy over penal hazards. His philosophy centered on creating courses that were fun and challenging for all levels of play, featuring wide fairways with strategic bunkering and undulating greens. He is best known for designing or co-designing world-renowned courses such as Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne. His principles continue to inspire modern golf course design.