Architect
27 courses on Course Vaults
Lloyd Clifton is a Florida-based golf course architect known for his extensive body of work across the state, particularly in the Orlando and central Florida regions. His approach emphasizes thoughtful updates to existing designs while respecting original architectural intent, as demonstrated in his 1995 renovation of Rio Pinar Country Club, where he enlarged greens and reshaped bunkers while preserving Mark Mahannah's 1957 vision.
Clifton's portfolio spans more than two dozen courses throughout Florida, including West Orange Country Club in Winter Garden, Kissimmee Bay Country Club, and Westchase Golf Club in Tampa. His designs are found across central Florida communities from Ocala south to Ormond Beach, with notable layouts at Bishops Gate Golf and Lakeside Community in Howey-in-the-Hills, the Country Club of Mount Dora, and multiple courses in The Villages and Plantation Bay developments.
His work reflects a practical understanding of Florida's golf landscape, creating courses that balance playability with the natural characteristics of the state's terrain. The geographic concentration of his designs has made him a significant figure in shaping central Florida's golf architecture over recent decades.
Sources: Wikipedia article on Rio Pinar Country Club; course list from Course Vaults.
