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Ted Robinson

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Ted Robinson (1923–2008) was an American golf course architect whose career spanned several decades designing courses primarily across the western United States and Hawaii. His portfolio includes notable work at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington, where he designed multiple course configurations that have hosted significant professional events. Robinson's designs at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle and Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei, Hawaii, demonstrate his range across different climates and terrain.

Robinson's work extended from premier private clubs like North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, California, to accessible public facilities including Tustin Ranch Golf Club and Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Southern California. His designs are found across Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and as far east as Massachusetts, with projects like Rhodes Ranch Country Club in Las Vegas and Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah, showcasing his ability to work with desert landscapes. He also designed courses internationally, including Rancamaya Golf & Country Club in Indonesia.

His approach emphasized strategic playability while incorporating the natural characteristics of each site, contributing to courses that remain popular with members and daily-fee players alike.

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