Architect
29 courses on Course Vaults
Rick Jacobson has built a substantial portfolio of American golf courses, with particular concentrations in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. His work spans public and private facilities, demonstrating versatility across different course types and terrain.
Among his most recognized designs is The Club at Strawberry Creek in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which holds the highest Course Vaults rating among his portfolio. His Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club in Ocean View, Delaware features three distinct nine-hole loops—Black Bear, Grizzly, and Kodiak—that can be combined into varied 18-hole experiences. Other notable Wisconsin projects include Bowes Creek Country Club near Elgin, Illinois, and Morningstar Golfers Club in Waukesha.
Jacobson's Virginia work includes Bull Run Golf Club in Haymarket and Augustine Golf Club in Stafford, while his designs also extend to Maryland with Richland Golf Club. His portfolio demonstrates a consistent ability to create well-regarded daily-fee and semi-private courses that serve regional golf markets across multiple states.
Sources: Course Vaults course links only. Note: Wikipedia material found relates to a different Rick Jacobson in film/television, not this golf course architect.
