Golf course architect

Robert Simpson

There are 2 golf courses in the UK designed by Robert Simpson.

Robert Simpson (1858-1923) was a Scottish golf professional and Open Champion (1887) who became a prominent figure in English golf development. Primarily known as a club professional, notably at Manchester Golf Club (Heaton Park), he was also an active golf course architect. Simpson designed or significantly altered numerous courses, predominantly in the North of England, contributing his expertise to the establishment and refinement of many early 20th-century English golf clubs.

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