Harry Rainville

Harry Rainville was a California-based golf course architect active primarily in the mid-20th century, known for designing a substantial portfolio of courses across Southern California and into neighboring Nevada. Working both independently and alongside his brother David Rainville, Harry contributed to the development of golf infrastructure during a period of significant expansion in the region.

His work includes Yorba Linda Country Club, which opened in 1957 and hosted the one-time PGA Tour event, the Yorba Linda Open Invitational, in 1960. Other notable designs in the Course Vaults collection include San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista and La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe, both reflecting his command of Southern California's varied terrain. Rainville's portfolio spans a range of settings—from desert courses like Indian Wells Country Club (Cove and Classic courses) to municipal layouts such as Newport Beach Golf Course and National City Golf Course.

His designs are characterized by their adaptability to diverse climates and geographies, serving both private country clubs and accessible public facilities. The breadth of his work—covering over two dozen courses—demonstrates a prolific career dedicated to expanding golf opportunities throughout the Southwest.

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