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Joe Finger

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Joe Finger was a prolific American golf course architect whose career spanned much of the mid-to-late 20th century, with a portfolio concentrated heavily in Texas and the broader South. Working across public and private facilities, Finger designed or redesigned dozens of courses that continue to serve golfers across multiple regions.

His work includes several well-regarded private clubs such as Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, New York, where he designed multiple 18-hole combinations, and Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. Other notable designs include River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Colonial Country Club South in Tennessee, and San Antonio Country Club. Finger's portfolio extended beyond elite private clubs to accessible public courses and municipal facilities, including layouts in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, and even Mexico, demonstrating his versatility across terrain and clientele.

Though less widely documented than some contemporaries, Finger's extensive course list reflects a steady influence on American golf, particularly in shaping the Texas golf landscape during an era of suburban expansion and club development.

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