Fred Bliss

Fred Bliss is a golf course architect whose portfolio spans California, Utah, and Florida, with a concentration of work in Northern California. His designs demonstrate versatility across different scales and settings, from full championship layouts to municipal facilities and practice areas.

Among his notable projects, Santa Ana Country Club in California and Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club near St. George, Utah represent his work in the private club arena. The Golf Course at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah showcases his ability to create a destination course in a dramatic landscape setting. His California designs include Rooster Run Golf Club in Petaluma and Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, both serving as accessible public facilities.

Bliss has also contributed to municipal golf through projects like McInnis Park Golf Center in San Rafael and designed specialized facilities at Washoe Creek Golf Course in Cotati, including both executive and short game courses. His work at Harmony Golf Preserve in Florida demonstrates his range beyond the western United States.

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