That’s what Raymond Hearn brings to each golf project he works on. 

Whether it’s a new design, renovation, remodel, or restoration, deserves key element attention —Raymond believes every design benefits from two key elements—an experienced golf architect, and that designer’s commitment of time, focus, creativity, and expertise. 

That’s why throughout his nearly 30-year career, Raymond has dedicated himself to giving each project the attention it deserves. That dedication means spending time learning the nuances of each project by walking the land, playing the course, listening to the goals of the club or client, and putting his experience into practice to come up with an individualized plan to be enjoyed for generations.

Raymond’s commitment to his work means only taking on the clients he can provide appropriate time and energy. After all, that’s what makes a project a success. Without the opportunity to do the research, consult with the club or client, and spend appropriate time on site, success is far less certain. 

After working on more than 150 designs—new builds, restorations of historical gems, and many other projects—Raymond has the understanding and experience that leads to success. 

Whether he’s returning lost features to a Golden Age classic or dreaming up a new course that will surely be recognized as a timeless gem years from now, Raymond measures every project on its unique merits, ensuring the best outcome for each individual design. 

Restoration

Restoration is returning the course to the original designer’s intent in terms of how the course was once played while restoring shapes and forms of features that pay tribute to the original classic course. All this must be accomplished while accounting for modern day hitting distances due to technological advancements in clubs, balls and maintenance equipment. The end result is what is called a masterful and sympathetic restoration.

Renovation

Occasionally a course needs fundamental change. Golf course features and infrastructure have a life cycle and wear out. Potentially a green might need resurfacing or alterations due to damage, slopes that no longer work, wear, or the ravages of time. The strategic nuances becomes obsolete due to technological equipment advances thus requiring change.

New Designs

New course design is a unique blend of both art and science that stimulates the senses and moves the spirit. It is a respite from daily life in nature. As a veteran golf architect and landscape architect, we act as stewards of the land utilizing natural features and protecting the natural environment. A great golf course design should be strategic, fun, and harmonize with the natural environment and protect the timelessness honor of the greatest game on earth.

Short Course

Creating a short course is an opportunity to blend creativity with strategy, where each hole is designed to challenge and entertain. Every bunker, green, and fairway is carefully planned to ensure an engaging experience for golfers of all skill levels. From the placement of hazards to the contours of the greens, this new short course is designed to offer both fun and memorable play, making it a must-visit for those seeking a quick yet rewarding round. Short course should be fun to play for all skill levels.

Master Planning in Progress

A long-range comprehensive Golf Course Master Plan implemented thoughtfully over a pre-approved time frame can help a club save money. It also helps a club avoid costly mistakes and will improve the course long-term anticipating maintenance and renovations. Master Plans help retain current members while attract new members (private clubs) and more new patron rounds (public & resort courses).