Dirk Ziff

Dirk Ziff is an American businessman and investor who entered golf course architecture through his work at The Park West Palm, a private club in West Palm Beach, Florida. As the eldest son of publishing magnate William Bernard Ziff Jr., he inherited substantial family wealth in 1994 and has since pursued diverse business interests alongside his brothers.

At The Park West Palm, Ziff's architectural vision is represented through two distinct courses: The Park and The Lit 9. The Park serves as the club's primary championship layout, while The Lit 9 offers a complementary short-course experience. Both designs reflect a modern approach to private club golf in South Florida.

His involvement in golf design appears to be rooted in the development of The Park West Palm as a comprehensive private club experience rather than a traditional career trajectory through golf architecture. The dual-course facility demonstrates an interest in offering members varied playing experiences within a single property.

Sources: Wikipedia articles linked above; course list from Course Vaults.