Architect
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Gary Kern is an American golf course architect whose portfolio centers primarily on the Midwest, with particular concentration in Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. His work spans public courses, private country clubs, and municipal facilities across the region.
Among Kern's most recognized designs are Harrison Lake at Harrison Lake Country Club in Columbus, Indiana, and Lake Forest at Lake Forest Country Club in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Other notable projects include Westborough Country Club in St. Louis, Wolf Hollow Golf Club in Labadie, Missouri, and New England Country Club in Bellingham, Massachusetts. His designs range from traditional private clubs like Dyes Walk Country Club in Greenwood, Indiana, to accessible daily-fee courses such as Aberdeen Golf Club and Bear Creek Golf Club, both in Missouri.
Kern's courses are characterized by their integration into regional landscapes, serving golfers across a wide spectrum of club types and budgets. His body of work reflects a sustained commitment to Midwestern golf infrastructure over several decades.
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