Architect
32 courses on Course Vaults
Robert B. Harris was a prolific American golf course architect whose work spanned the latter half of the 20th century, leaving a substantial footprint across the Midwest and beyond. His portfolio demonstrates a versatility that encompassed both private country clubs and accessible public facilities, with designs ranging from Kentucky to North Dakota.
Among his more recognized works are The Standard Country Club in Louisville, Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin, Missouri, and Finkbine Golf Course at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Harris also designed Glen Flora Country Club near Chicago and contributed renovation work to established clubs including Wayzata Country Club in Minnesota. His regional reach extended to resort properties like the Brute course at Grand Geneva in Wisconsin and numerous municipal layouts that brought quality golf to communities throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas.
Harris's designs reflect a practical, member-focused approach suited to their varied landscapes and climates, demonstrating both consistency and adaptability across three decades of architectural practice.
Sources: Course Vaults course links; Wikipedia material referenced but not directly applicable to this architect.
