Ed Ault

Ed Ault was a prolific American golf course architect whose career spanned several decades across the eastern United States. His portfolio includes well over 200 designs, ranging from private country clubs to resort courses and public facilities. Working primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, Ault established a reputation for creating accessible, playable layouts that balanced challenge with enjoyment for golfers of varying skill levels.

Among his notable works are the TPC at Avenel in Potomac, Maryland, which hosted PGA Tour events, and both the Manakin and Sabot courses at Hermitage Country Club in Virginia. His designs extended from Pennsylvania and Ohio through the Virginias and Maryland, with additional work in Arkansas, Tennessee, and scattered projects reaching to Florida and Nevada. Courses such as Waynesboro Country Club, Windmill Lakes in Ohio, and Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston showcase his ability to work with diverse terrain and club requirements.

Ault's approach emphasized strategic variety and natural integration, creating courses that have served their communities for decades. His extensive body of work reflects a commitment to thoughtful design across the full spectrum of American golf facilities.

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