Dr Alister MacKenzie
There are 14 golf courses in the UK designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie.
Dr. Alister MacKenzie (1870-1934) was a renowned Scottish golf course architect celebrated for his strategic and naturalistic designs. A trained physician, he applied principles of camouflage and psychology to create courses that blended seamlessly with the landscape, offering multiple routes to the hole and rewarding thoughtful play over brute strength. His philosophy emphasized the 'spirit of the game' and fair, challenging layouts. MacKenzie's most famous masterpieces include Augusta National Golf Club, Cypress Point Club, and the West Course at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, which remain highly ranked and influential in golf course architecture.
Courses by Dr Alister MacKenzie
Branshaw Golf Club
Designed by James Braid and opened in 1912, Branshaw Golf Club offers a par 69 layout stretching to 5640 yards from the yellow tee, which has a course rating of 68.1 and slope rating of 121.
Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society (Bruntsfield Links Golf Course)
Designed by Willie Park Jr. and opened in 1761, Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society (Bruntsfield Links Golf Course) offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6446 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72 and slope rating of 126.
Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club (Main Course)
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1895, Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club (Main Course) offers a par 69 layout stretching to 6160 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 70 and slope rating of 126.
Duff House Royal Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1910, Duff House Royal Golf Club offers a par 68 layout stretching to 6161 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 69.4 and slope rating of 115.
Leeds Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1896, Leeds Golf Club offers a par 69 layout stretching to 6115 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 70.3 and slope rating of 125.
Morecambe Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1923, Morecambe Golf Club offers a par 67 layout stretching to 5791 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 69.3 and slope rating of 127.
Oakdale Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1914, Oakdale Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6477 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.6 and slope rating of 137.
Oakdale Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1914, Oakdale Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6484 yards from the white tee.
Oakdale Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1914, Oakdale Golf Club offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6477 yards from the white tee.
Shipley Golf Club (Main Course)
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1921, Shipley Golf Club (Main Course) offers a par 71 layout stretching to 6220 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.1 and slope rating of 131.
South Moor Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1923, South Moor Golf Club offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6273 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 131.
Stanley Park Golf Course
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1925, Stanley Park Golf Course offers a par 70 layout stretching to 6048 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 69.5 and slope rating of 120.
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club (The Championship Course)
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1889, Sutton Coldfield Golf Club (The Championship Course) offers a par 72 layout stretching to 6548 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.4 and slope rating of 138.
Wetherby Golf Club
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1910, Wetherby Golf Club offers a par 73 layout stretching to 6694 yards from the white tee, which has a course rating of 72.8 and slope rating of 135.
