GOLF
COURSES DESIGNED OR REDESIGNED
BY TOM SIMPSON
Some of the following information
was taken from The Golf Course by Cornish and Whitten. It was then
expanded using information from members of the Society.
a. indicates holes were added to an existing course
c. indicates collaboration with the indicated person
r. indicates redesign, whether minor or almost a totally new layout
COURSES WHOSE ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS BY TOM SIMPSON
AUSTRIA
Schlossmittersill
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
BELGIUM
Keerbergen GC
Nothing in archive
Royal Antwerp GC
Nothing in archive
Kapellenbos GC, Antwerp (r.18, a.9, 1924, c. P.M.
Ross)
Nothing in archive
Royal GC des Fagnes, Spa, Balmoral (c. P.M. Ross)
CHECK SPELLING
Nothing in archive.
Royal GC du Sart-Tilman, Liege
Nothing in archive
Spa
Nothing in archive
ENGLAND
Berkshire GC, Blue and Red Courses, Ascot, Surrey
c. Fowler, 1928
Usually attributed to Herbert Fowler when Simpson worked for him
Little firm information on what he did and what Fowler did
Nothing in archive
Bootle GC, Lancashire
Nothing in archive
Keighley GC, Utley, Yorkshire
Nothing in archive
Windlesham Moor GC
Nothing in archive
FRANCE
Baron Edward de Rothchild Estate GC
Nothing in archive
Baron Henri de Rothchild Estate GC
Nothing in archive
Comte de Rougemont Estate GC
Nothing in archive
Duc de Gramont Estate GC
Nothing in archive
Golf de Villard de Lans
1929
Nothing in archive
GC d'Hardelot, Boulogne (c. P.M. Ross)
Nothing in archive
GC d'Hossegor
Nothing in archive
G de Chantilly
27 holes attributed to Simpson, but perhaps not all original
Nothing in archive
G. de Chiberta, Biarritz (1925)
Featured in his books with sketches etc.
Now lines with houses
Nothing in archive
G de Dieppe
Nothing in archive
G de Fontainebleau
Nothing in archive
G de Morfontaine, Senlis
27 holes, 1927
Nothing in archive
G de Voisins
Nothing in archive
New Golf Club, Deauville
Original 18, 1929, c. P.M.Ross
Nothing in archive
GERMANY
Sart-Tilman
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
INDONESIA
Batavia
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
KENYA
Sigoni
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
LUXEMBOURG
Royal Ducal
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
SCOTLAND
Cruden Bay G&CC, Aberdeen (27, c. Fowler)
Featured in “Architectural Side of Golf”
One of his earliest works
Some extracts from Club history in archive
SPAIN
Real CC de San Sebastian
Nothing in archive
Royal Madrid GC
Extra 18
Nothing in archive
COURSES REMODELLED BY TOM SIMPSON
Note: much of Simpson’s finest work was to courses that he
redesigned. He often carried out dramatic overhauls to create what
were essentially new courses.
BELGIUM
Royal GC de Belique, Brussels
Nothing in archive
ENGLAND
Ashridge GC, Berkhamsted, Hertforshire
Original Sir Guy Campbell and C. K. Hutchison layout
All 18 holes were to be rebuilt
12 holes rebuilt in period up to 1939
Much original work remains
Old photos and articles in archive.
Blackmoor GC, Blackmoor, Hampshire
One hole listed in his best Home Counties Eighteen (CHECK)
Quite a few features of his original work seems to remain
No archive information proving it was his work, but many references
Felixstowe Ferry GC, Suffolk
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
Hayling GC, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Many new holes in post war period.
Much original work remains, such as 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th and 14th
Some featured in his articles in archive. No reports known of.
Liphook GC, Hampshire
President of Club and Chariman of Green Committee
Correspondence with Club in archive. Frequent references to it in
his writings.
New Zealand GC, Byfleet, Surrey 1931
A major redesign of the course with a young Philip Mackenzie Ross
Much original work remains
18th Hole a great example of ideal clearance in woods as shown in
“Design For Golf”
Extracts from Club history in archive
North Foreland GC, Kent (c. Fowler & Morrison)
Extracts from Club history in archive
North Hants GC, Fleet, Hampshire
Club has archive information on his input.
Royal Lytham & St. Annes GC, Lancashire
Nothing in archive
Rye GC, Sussex
He redesigned the 9th which was then altered.
Reference to it from Hawtree’s Colt and Company
Small amount in Club history
Sunningdale GC New Course, Sunningdale, Berkshire
Major reconstruction of Colt’s New Course. Not popular with
members and much was removed.
Nothing in archive
St.Enodoc, Cornwall,
Mentioned in Tom McWood’s article in archive
Woking GC, Surrey
This was the course where he discovered his talent fpr design. He
worked with Low and Paton on various projects. Extent unknown
Extracts from Club history in archive
IRELAND
Ballybunion GC, County Kerry (1936)
Fairly comprehensive recommendations on bunkering.
Report in archive
Carlow GC, County Carlow
Major reconstruction
Many original features, such as 11th, 16th and 17th holes
Report from Club history in archive
County Louth GC, Baltray, County Louth (1938)
Almost total reconstruction with Molly Gourlay
Report in archive
SCOTLAND
Carnoustie, Angus
Redesign of 6th & 13th, at least
Correspondence to Liphook captain about it in 1959 in archive
Honourable Company of Edinburgh (Muirfield), Gullane,
East Lothian
Full course assessment of Colt layout. Small amounts of report implemented.
Report in archive
SPAIN
Real Club de la Puerto de Hierro GC, Madrid (1938)
Nothing in archive
SWITZERLAND
Zurich G&CC, Zurich (1935)
Nothing in archive
WALES
Royal Porthcawl GC, Glamorgan
Significant re-routing, some of which was later altered
Plans and reports from Club records in archive
. Not to mention a few exotic opportunities
- Brioni (Croatia), Sigoni (Kenya) and
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