The Best Golf Courses Designed by Architect William Flynn
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Joe Passov
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William Flynn, a top golf course architect and turfgrass expert, designed some of the most celebrated courses in the United States, including Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (host of the U.S. Open), The Country Club in Brookline, and Cherry Hills. Known as "The Nature Faker" for his naturalistic design philosophy, Flynn created courses that blend seamlessly with their landscapes. His partnership with engineer Howard Toomey produced elite courses across the Northeast and beyond, with many still hosting major championships today.
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· 3 pulledFlynn found his calling in his early 20s when he moved to Philadelphia to help build Merion's two courses under the tutelage of Hugh Wilson.
The man known as 'The Nature Faker' left an indelible mark through his creations.
By the early 1920s, he began hitting his stride as a top architect (as well as a turfgrass expert) and in tandem with engineer Howard Toomey, also became an elite builder of courses.
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