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Donald Ross (1872-1948) was a highly influential Scottish-born golf course architect who became a dominant figure in American golf design. After training at St Andrews and Dornoch, he emigrated to the US and designed or renovated hundreds of courses, including iconic layouts like Pinehurst No. 2, Seminole, and Oakland Hills. His style emphasized strategic play, utilizing natural contours and incorporating challenging green complexes, leaving a lasting legacy on golf course architecture.