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Arthur Hills

1930 – 2021

American golf architect

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Lived 1930 – 2021 (aged 90–91). Arthur Hills was an American architect.

Arthur Hills (1930 – May 18, 2021 ) was an American golf course designer. He designed more than 200 new golf courses, including private, resort, upscale, and public golf courses around the world. In addition, Arthur Hills' firm, Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates, has been requested to renovate or modify more than 120 courses, including some of the country's most renowned clubs, often in preparation for major USGA and PGA Championships.

Early life and education Hills was born in 1930 in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Agronomy) in 1953 and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. Hills stated that his main goal when designing a golf course was to make it playable for everyone of every skill level. and Sweden.

Hills later served as chief designer for Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates. Much of the work that he performed was redesigning golf courses.

Courses designed

Public 18-holes. Ranked Top 10 Public Golf Course in Metro Detroit, August 2022

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Important facts

Born
1930, Ohio
Birth century
Died
2021, Sylvania, Ohio
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Toledo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arthur Hills's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Hills?

American golf architect

When was Arthur Hills born?

Arthur Hills was born in 1930 in Ohio.

When did Arthur Hills die?

Arthur Hills died in 2021 in Sylvania, Ohio.

What was Arthur Hills's occupation?

Arthur Hills was an architect.

What nationality was Arthur Hills?

Arthur Hills was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Hills

· Wikidata: Q4799080

· DBpedia: Arthur Hills

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