Willie

Willie Park Jr. (1864-1925) was a pioneering Scottish golf course architect and a two-time Open Champion. Son of Old Willie Park, he followed his father into both professional golf and course design, becoming highly influential. Park Jr. created numerous notable layouts in the UK and North America, including Sunningdale (Old), Maidstone, and Olympia Fields (North). He was known for his strategic approach, emphasizing the placement of hazards and adapting courses to the natural topography, significantly shaping early golf architecture.