Eddie Hackett Designed Golf Courses

Eddie Hackett (1908-1996) was a highly influential Irish golf course architect, often considered the father of modern Irish golf design. Known for his naturalistic and minimalist approach, Hackett favored working with the existing landscape rather than extensive earthmoving, creating courses that felt organically part of their environment. He was particularly adept at routing courses on dramatic linksland and parkland sites, crafting strategic challenges through clever green and bunker placement, often on limited budgets. His extensive body of work includes acclaimed designs and renovations across Ireland, such as Waterville, Connemara, Enniscrone, Ballyliffin (Old), and Murvagh, leaving a lasting legacy on the Irish golf landscape.