Martin Ebert

Martin Ebert is a British golf course architect recognized for his sensitive restoration and enhancement work on classic links and parkland courses. His practice has focused substantially on returning celebrated venues to their historical design intent while subtly incorporating modern playing standards. Among his most prominent commissions are restoration projects at Royal Birkdale and Royal Cinque Ports in England, both widely regarded as championship-caliber links that have hosted major competitions.

Ebert's portfolio extends across the British Isles and beyond. He has worked on Ireland's Tralee and The Island, the New South Wales Golf Club in Australia, and Cherokee Plantation in South Carolina. In Britain, his portfolio includes multiple configurations at Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich, work at Liphook, Fulford, and historic venues like Askernish in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. His international reach includes projects at Japan's Hirono Golf Club and courses in Sri Lanka, Spain, Iceland, and Canada.

His approach emphasizes careful research into original design philosophy, often working to preserve or restore strategic elements while enhancing course playability and conditioning standards for contemporary golf.

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