John Sharkey

John Sharkey is a highly respected figure in modern golf course architecture, initially gaining prominence as a lead shaper and site foreman for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw on many of their most celebrated minimalist designs. Known for his exceptional skill in reading the land and translating design visions into reality with heavy machinery, he played a crucial role in shaping courses like Sand Hills, Friar's Head, and Bandon Trails. More recently, he has established his own firm, Sharkey Golf Design, applying the same deep understanding of site-specific design and naturalistic shaping techniques to his independent projects.