Forrest Richardson is a golf course architect based in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1988, Forrest Richardson Golf Course Architects have created celebrated projects for clients throughout the U.S. and internationally, receiving awards for excellence, innovation and attention to detail. The firm’s work spans across the Western U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska. International work has included projects in Mexico, Central America, Canada, Bulgaria, Albania, Sweden, India and Asiatic Russia. In addition to work designing courses, Forrest Richardson serves as a key consultant to feasibility, transformation and reconfiguration projects.
Forrest’s philosophy is to create an overall golf experience—one grounded in tradition, enjoyment and suitability to the surroundings. Rather than a style or “look,” Forrest Richardson believes that the design of a golf course should adapt to each site. The needs of the golfer, the membership and customers who will ultimately play the course are always a paramount consideration. His designs embrace the natural terrain, balancing creativity with natural features and nuances that become integrated to each hole. The routing and flow of his courses embrace the unique attributes of the land. Vistas, wind, sunlight, and even the local culture, are each studied and considered in creating a fun and enjoyable golf experience.