Architect

Ron Forse

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Ron Forse has established himself as a leading restoration architect specializing in the recovery of Golden Age designs, particularly the work of William Flynn and A.W. Tillinghast. His career has focused on helping historic American clubs rediscover lost strategic elements and reclaim their original design intent through meticulous archival research and sensitive fieldwork.

Forse's portfolio concentrates heavily on Flynn designs throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic, including restoration work at Rolling Green, Manufacturers, Sunnehanna, and Lancaster Country Club (multiple courses). He has brought similar expertise to several Tillinghast restorations, including ongoing improvements at Brooklawn Country Club in Connecticut. Beyond these architects, his work spans courses at Saucon Valley Country Club, Longue Vue Club, and Golden Valley Country Club, among many others. Perhaps his most notable project involved restoration consultation at Riviera Country Club, a George Thomas masterpiece that consistently ranks among the most admired courses in America.

Forse's approach emphasizes historical documentation and physical evidence to guide modern restoration decisions, helping member clubs balance championship demands with period-appropriate design principles.

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