Francis Duane

Francis Duane worked primarily during the early-to-mid 20th century, designing courses across a wide geographic range from the Northeast corridor to Hawaii and the West Coast. His portfolio includes private clubs such as Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, and Honolulu Country Club in Hawaii, alongside accessible municipal facilities like Howell Park Golf Course in New Jersey and Merrick Road Park on Long Island.

His designs reflect the era's emphasis on strategic variety within available terrain. The Old course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links in California and Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course in North Carolina demonstrate his work in contrasting landscapes. While detailed biographical records remain limited, the geographic spread of his commissions—from the metropolitan New York area to resort destinations—suggests a practice built on regional reputation and repeat clients during a formative period in American golf course development.

Duane's courses continue to serve golfers today, particularly in the northeastern United States where several of his municipal and private club designs remain in play.

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