4437 Pierwood Way, Evans, GA 30809, US
Welcome to Boswell Golf Design, Inc.
William F. Boswell
Bill Boswell started in golf course design in 1984 and was accepted as a member in the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) in 1993. Born in Augusta, Georgia, two blocks from the Augusta National Golf Club, Bill developed an early passion for the game and pursued golf design, graduating with a degree in Architecture from Clemson University.
“I was fortunate to land a job with Robert Trent Jones Sr. in his European Office. During a golf boom, we had up to 12 projects under construction at one time. Overall, I contributed in designing in over 30 courses during my time there. I returned to the states and worked as a head designer for Dr. Michael Hurdzan in Columbus, Ohio. In 1995 I returned to Georgia, working a short time with Willard Byrd before starting my own company Boswell Golf Design, Inc in 1996.”
Bill has a background in Architecture and Land Planning, allowing him to fully evaluate a site for the project. Determining the overall scope or “Big Picture,” it is important to explores multiple options and possibilities emphasizing the long-term future potential a site can possess. For the past four years, bill has worked with Marsh Benson on a wide variety of projects as an assistant in his Land Planning/Project Management Consulting company - wmbimagine.
Bill Boswell partnered with Troy Vincent (ASGCA) in design of the Jekyll Island Golf Master Plan.
Current Project: Jekyll Island - Great Dunes Course
Boswell Golf Design, Inc.
Design Philosophy
At Boswell Golf Design, developing a strong strategy while allowing playability is the principle of our golf course design. A well-designed hole should present the player with several options. If a player correctly executes a shot that challenges a hazard, he will be rewarded with a much easier following shot. The overall course should have a variety of holes and challenges while being capable to change strategy day-to-day. The routing should provide the flexibility to adjust and grow.
We “read” the natural features and character of the site and determine what type of feel and personality the course should have. We practice Economy of Design: evaluating all aspects of the design to insure the course is being built without needless extra cost, and will follow our well-organized budget.
“The goal of the golf course architect is to design a great golf course. A golf course must, like life, offer intrigue, diversity, mystery and the opportunity to experiment; it must require creativity, problem-solving, and challenge your limits and test your character.”
Design Experience
While working in Europe with Robert Trent Jones Sr. I was involved in the remodeling of Valderrama Golf Club, prior to the 1997 Ryder Cup Matches. One of the improvements was hole #4. The picture above
shows my actual sketch given to the shaper before construction.
Note that the green is slightly different from the sketch. The two front levels were combined into a larger single terrace. Often times during shaping, slight adjustments or even major modifications are made to the design.
William F. Boswell
Member: American Society of Golf Course Architects
EXPERIENCE:
1997-Present President, Boswell Golf Design, Inc.
4437 Pierwood Way, Evans, Georgia, USA
2017 – Present Consulting with Marsh Benson – wmbimagine
Partner with Troy Vincent – Jekyll Island Golf Master Plan
1996 Golf Architect, Willard C. Byrd & Associates.
Willard C. Byrd – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1993-1995 Golf Architect, Hurdzan Golf Design, Inc.
Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan – Columbus, Ohio, USA
1985-1991 Golf Architect, European Office, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain
GOLF COURSES DESIGNED BY WILLIAM F. BOSWELL:
EUROPE:
La Golf de Grande Motte – Montpellier, France
18 hole championship- 18 par-3 course- 6 practice 1987 - with RTJ
Castelgandolfo Golf – Rome, Italy
18 hole championship 1987 - with RTJ
Golf de Moliets – Moliets, France
18 hole championship 1988 - with RTJ
Golf de l’Esterel – St. Raphael, France
18 hole championship 1988 - with RTJ
Golf de Joenval – Paris (Chambourcy), France
36 hole championship 1991 - with RTJ
Marbella Golf– Marbella, Spain
18 hole championship 1990 - with RTJ
Golf de Sperone, - Bonifacio, Corsica, France
18 Championship 1990 - with RTJ
Riviera Golf – Cannes (Mandelieu), France
18 hole championship 1991 -with RTJ
Santo da Serra Golf Club (originally: Golfe do Madeira) – Santo da Serra, Madeira, Portugal
27 hole championship 1991 (Madeira Island Open European Tour 1993 - Present)
La Canada– Guadiaro, Spain
9 hole public 1991 - with RTJ
UNITED STATES:
Lassing Pointe Golf Course – Boone County, Kentucky, USA
18 hole championship 1993 - with MJH
Blackthorn Golf Course – South Bend, Indiana, USA
18 hole championship 1994 (US Open Qualifier 1995) - with MJH
Crystal Lake Golf Course – Pontiac, Michigan, USA
18 hole public 1995 - with MJH
George T. Bagby State Park – Clay County, Georgia, USA
18 hole championship 1996
Calabash Golf Links – Calabash (Myrtle Beach), North Carolina, USA
18 hole championship 1996
Horseshoe Bend Country Club - Atlanta, Georgia, USA
18 hole championship 2002
Valleybrook Golf and Country Club - River Vale, New Jersey, USA
18 holes championship 2004
Fort Benning Golf Course – Ft. Benning, Georgia, USA
New nine holes - “Lakeside” 2009
REMODELING - RENOVATION:
Valderrama Golf Club – Sotogrande, Spain
Redesign, Greens, Tees, Bunkers. 1987-1989 (Volvo Masters – 1997 Ryder Cup)
Villamoura II Golf Club – Villamoura, Portugal
Redesign, 7 Holes. 1985-1986
Greenville Country Club – Greenville, Ohio, USA
Remodeling, 3 Holes. 1993-1994
Elkridge Golf and Hunt Club - Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Remodeling, Greens, Tees, Bunkers. 1992-1996
Dunwoody Country Club – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Remodeling, Greens, Tees, Bunkers. 1996 Remodeling; Tees, Bunkers. 1998-2001
East Ridge Country Club - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Remodeling – Bunkers. 1999
Remodeling – Greens, Tees, 4 New Holes. 2003
Fort Benning Golf Course – Ft. Benning, Georgia, USA
Remodeling – Greens, Tees, Bunkers. 2000, 2004
Northwood Country Club - Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA
Remodeling - Greens, Tees, Bunkers. 2003
Queen’s Harbour Yach and Country Club - Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Remodeling – Greens, Bunkers. 2006
North Augusta Country Club– North Augusta, South Carolina, USA
Remodeling – Green, Tees, Bunkers, 4 New Holes. 2005
DaltonCountry Club – Dalton, Georgia, USA
Remodeling – Greens, Tees, Bunkers, New Holes. 2005 - 2010
Big Canoe Golf Club - Big Canoe, Georgia, USA
Nine holes - Creekside - 2000
Nine holes - Cherokee - 2007
Nine holes - Choctaw - 2009
Practice Facility – Long Range Planning 2017 - 2019
Jekyll Island Golf Master Plan – Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA
Producing the Long-Range Master Plan for the Existing 63 holes (4 courses) 2020
18 Holes Championship, 27 Holes Remodeling, 9 Hole Par-3 Course
RTJ - working with Robert Trent Jones Sr.
MJH - working with Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan