Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons was a golf course architect active primarily in the Midwest during the latter half of the 20th century. His work concentrated heavily in Indiana, where he designed numerous courses that remain fixtures in the state's golf landscape.

Among his notable designs, Harrison Lake Country Club in Columbus stands as his highest-regarded work in the Course Vaults database. Simmons also created Bloomington Country Club and Martinsville Country Club, both of which demonstrate his approach to routing courses through the rolling terrain characteristic of central and southern Indiana. His portfolio extends beyond Indiana to include Battle Ground Golf Club and designs in Ohio (Country Acres) and internationally in Jamaica (Negril Hills).

Regional Focus

Simmons's body of work reflects a practical approach to course design suited to the midwestern United States, with layouts at Prestwick Country Club, Valle Vista Country Club, and Eagle Pointe Golf & Tennis Resort among others. His courses tend to serve their local communities rather than pursue national recognition, yet several maintain steady regional reputations.

Sources: Course Vaults course links only (Wikipedia material relates to other individuals of the same name).