Jack Kidwell

Jack Kidwell built a remarkably extensive portfolio of accessible golf in Ohio and the surrounding region, with dozens of courses that brought the game to municipal, state park, and daily-fee players. His work spans from Columbus-area layouts like York Golf Club and Blue Ash Golf Course to resort properties such as Hueston Woods and Deer Creek State Park. Kidwell's designs are marked by their adaptability to varied terrain and budgets, delivering playable golf across a broad spectrum of facilities.

Among his better-regarded projects, York and Highland at Dennis Golf in Massachusetts stand out, both earning respectable Course Vaults scores. The Course at Aberdeen in Indiana and Walden Ponds near Cincinnati also demonstrate his capacity to craft engaging public courses. His reach extended beyond the Midwest, with work at Duck Creek in Texas and even Acaya Golf Club in Italy, though the heart of his legacy remains concentrated in Ohio's public and semi-private sectors.

Kidwell's prolific output—more than 70 courses documented in Course Vaults—underscores his role in expanding golf access across communities often underserved by high-profile architects.

Sources: Course Vaults course links only.