Al Howard

Al Howard (1913–2014) was an Australian golf professional and course architect who shaped numerous layouts primarily in his home country. Working across New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania, Howard developed a portfolio of courses that remain in play today, including the clifftop Long Reef Golf Club near Sydney and the coastal Byron Bay Golf Club. His designs also include Cromer Golf Club, Melville Glades Golf Club, and Ulverstone Golf Club.

Long Reef, situated on dramatic headlands overlooking the Pacific at Collaroy, showcases Howard's ability to route courses through distinctive Australian coastal terrain. Byron Bay represents another coastal design, while his work extended to inland and regional settings across multiple states. Howard's career as both a playing professional and designer allowed him to bring practical course management insights to his architectural work, contributing to the development of Australian golf throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century.

Sources: Wikipedia ("Al Howard (golfer)"); course list from Course Vaults.