Arthur Hills

Arthur Hills, born 1930, is an American golf course designer and has designed more than 200 new golf courses, including private, resort, upscale, and public golf courses around the world. In addition, Arthur's golf architecture firm, Hills Forrest Smith, has renovated or modified more than 120 courses including some of the country's most renowned clubs - often in preparation for major USGA and PGA Championships. 

Hills earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Agronomy) from Michigan State University in 1953 and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. Hill designed his first golf course in 1967, Brandywine Country Club in Toledo Ohio. Arthur often stated that his main goal when designing a golf course was to make it playable for everyone, of every skill level. 

After more than 50 years in the golf course architecture business, the name Arthur Hills is synonymous with designs that are beautiful, fun to play, and classic in their character and strategy. Although he is now semi-retired, Arthur still enjoys making promotional appearances and providing design input on projects managed by his long-time partners Steve Forrest (ASGCA) and Shawn Smith (ASGCA). 

Image(s) published courtesy of: Top 100 Golf Courses.com. 

Website: http://hillsforrestsmith.com/

Golf Courses designed by Arthur Hills

Addison Reserve Country Club, Redemption Course

Delray Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 3230yd Par: 35
Addison Reserve Country Club is minutes away from the heart of downtown Delray Beach and offers 27-holes of private championship golf, accented by stone bridges and sparkling lakes. The club's nine-hole layouts, designed by Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers in 1996, were all renovated by Kipp Schulties in 2007 and provide challenges for players of...

Addison Reserve Country Club, Salvation Course

Delray Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 3404yd Par: 36
Addison Reserve Country Club is minutes away from the heart of downtown Delray Beach and offers 27-holes of private championship golf, accented by stone bridges and sparkling lakes. The club's nine-hole layouts, designed by Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers in 1996, were all renovated by Kipp Schulties in 2007 and provide challenges for players of...

Addison Reserve Country Club, Trepidation Course

Delray Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 3383yd Par: 36
Addison Reserve Country Club is minutes away from the heart of downtown Delray Beach and offers 27-holes of private championship golf, accented by stone bridges and sparkling lakes. The club's nine-hole layouts, designed by Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers in 1996, were all renovated by Kipp Schulties in 2007 and provide challenges for players of...

American Golf Club at Vero Beach

Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7300yd Par: 3
The semi-private golf course at the American Golf Club at Vero Beach will challenge golfers of all levels. The tee boxes are all nicely elevated and provide excellent views of the fairways which are well-manicured and feature several strategically placed bunkers. There are twenty-seven Arthur Hills designed holes at the club divided into three nine-hole...

Bonita Bay Club, Bay Island Course

Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,910yd Par: 72
Golf is king at Bonita Bay Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking for a challenge or a newcomer to the game, you will discover the variety and an unparalleled experience on Bonita Bay Club's five world-class courses. Bonita Bay Club, Bay Island Course offers three classic Arthur Hills designed 18-hole layouts at their finest,...

Bonita Bay Club, Creekside Course

Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,632yd Par: 72
Golf is king at Bonita Bay Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking for a challenge or a newcomer to the game, you will discover the variety and an unparalleled experience on Bonita Bay Club's five world-class courses. Bonita Bay's West Club offers three classic Arthur Hills designed 18-hole layouts at their finest, within an...

Bonita Bay Club, Marsh Course

Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,529yd Par: 72
Golf is king at Bonita Bay Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking for a challenge or a newcomer to the game, you will discover the variety and an unparalleled experience on Bonita Bay Club's five world-class courses. Bonita Bay's West Club offers three classic Arthur Hills designed 18-hole layouts at their finest, within an...

Collier's Reserve Country Club

Naples, FL, United States
Distance: 6,744yd Par: 72
Collier's Reserve Country Club is an intimate, boutique country club where a small group of resident and non-resident members enjoy uniquely personalized service. Nestled on 450 acres along the Cocohatchee River, the club’s unmatched standard of natural beauty was recognized as the world's first ever Audubon Signature Sanctuary. Its members love nature and are committed...

Countryside Golf and Country Club

Naples, FL, United States
Distance: 5,543yd Par: 70
Countryside Golf and Country Club offers an expertly manicured 18-hole, par 70 golf course originally designed by Arthur Hills and redesigned by Kipp Schulties in 2019. The club also has some of the finest teaching staff to strengthen a player's game, whether they've been playing for years or are just getting ready to take their...

Cypress Head Golf Club

Port Orange, FL, United States
Distance: 6,805yd Par: 72
The 18-hole Cypress Head Golf Club is a municipal golf course owned by the City of Port Orange and managed by KemperSports. The club is conveniently located just minutes from the Daytona International Speedway and the world class beaches of Daytona Beach and New Smyrna. Designed by renowned architects Arthur Hills and Mike Dasher in...

Deer Creek Golf Club

Deerfield Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7050yd Par: 72
Deer Creek Golf Club in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is open to the public and features an 18-hole championship golf course. Conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Deer Creek has easy access from all of Broward and South Palm Beach Counties and is only 5-miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Traditional golf club aesthetics and...

Eagle Trace

Coral Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 7040yd Par: 72
Eagle Trace is a semi-private golf club with an excellent 18-hole golf course and is located within the gated community of Eagle Trace in Coral Springs. Easily accessible from Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties, Eagle Trace is a PGA TOUR-caliber facility that hosted the Honda Classic from 1984 to 1991 and then again in 1996....

Gator Trace Golf and Country Club

Fort Pierce, FL, United States
Distance: 6,092yd Par: 70
Gator Trace Golf and Country Club in Fort Pierce, Florida, features an 18-hole, par 70, championship golf course, ample practice facilities, and great clubhouse amenities. The course was designed by Arthur Hills, an architect known for designs that are beautiful, fun to play, and classic in character and strategy. This was accomplished Gator Trace by...
Distance: 7005yd Par: 72
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club is a premier private facility, nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of Jupiter, Florida. This golf and boating community is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and features three unique 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, across two properties. Jonathan's Landing Golf Club,...
Distance: 6301yd Par: 71
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club is a premier private facility, nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of Jupiter, Florida. This golf and boating community is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and features three unique 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, across two properties. The courses at Jonathan's...
Distance: 6701yd Par: 71
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club is a premier private facility, nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of Jupiter, Florida. This golf and boating community is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and features three unique 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, across two properties. The courses at Jonathan's...

LPGA International, Hills Course

Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,984yd Par: 72
A must-play routing in Daytona Beach, Florida, the LPGA International, Hills Course, is an 18-hole semi-private layout that’s 4-star rated by Golf Digest. This classic par 72 golf course is the sister routing of LPGA International’s Jones Course. Both layouts opened in 1997 and the Hills Course has since become known as one of the...

Miami Beach Golf Club

MIAMI BEACH, FL, United States
Distance: 6813yd Par: 72
The Miami Beach Golf Club, built-in 1921 by pioneering developer Carl Fisher and designed by Willie Park, was part of the Alton Beach project intended to attract wealthy winter residents from New York, Indianapolis, and Detroit. It opened in 1923. The course is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, just minutes from South...

Miromar Lakes Golf Club

Miromar Lakes, FL, United States
Distance: 7,100yd Par: 72
Located just to the north of Naples, Florida, the Miromar Lakes Golf Club features a stunning 18-hole golf course that winds through the award-winning Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club community. This premier golf experience immerses players in a picturesque tapestry of newly grassed greens, white-sand bunkers, and lakes.  Recently remastered in 2017, Miromar Lakes...

Normandy Shores Golf Club

MIAMI BEACH, FL, United States
Distance: 6,805yd Par: 71
By 1939 the dredging efforts of the City of Miami Beach had created the Normandy Shores Isle and it was at this time that the first plans for the 18-hole Normandy Shores Golf Club were drawn up. With great pride the City of Miami Beach held the dedication ceremony for the new golf course and...

River Strand Golf and Country Club

Bradenton, FL, United States
One of the masterpieces of world-renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills, the River Strand Golf and Country Club features a semi-private 27-hole championship layout. The Sanctuary, Estuary, and Tributary routings offer a first-class golf experience that delivers challenges for all golfers, regardless of handicap. The outstanding conditions and friendly service make golfing at River Strand...

The Country Club at Mirasol, Sunset Course

Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
Distance: 7141yd Par: 72
Set amongst 2,300 acres of lush tropical gardens within the heart of Palm Beaches, The Country Club at Mirasol is a magnificent residential community surrounded by natural preserves and exquisite lakes. The private, gated enclave offers 36-holes of championship golf and holds the distinction of having hosted the PGA Tour's Honda Classic four times.   The Country Club at...

The Country Club of Florida

Boynton Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7,002yd Par: 72
Located in southern Palm Beach County, The Country Club of Florida's rich history began in 1956. Built on 160-acres of the old Hunt Dairy Farm, the original members-only golf course was designed by noted Chicago architect Robert Bruce Harris. The rolling terrain, unusual for South Florida, crosses through a prominent sand ridge that was a...

The Meadows Country Club, Groves Course

Sarasota, FL, United States
Distance: 3,852yd Par: 65
The Meadows Country Club has three golf courses with the Groves Course the only one fully available to the public. This 18-hole, par 65 courses was designed by Arthur Hills in 1987, and is a pristine executive style routing that is challenging and enjoyable in equal measure. The Meadow Country Club, Groves Course is characterized...

The Preserve at Ironhorse

West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7187yd Par: 72
The Preserve at Ironhorse is a premier golf and country club located in the heart of the beautiful Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Preserve is a family-friendly club with a youthful vibe and provides its members with an excellent country club experience featuring an 18-hole golf course, top-notch tennis facilities, a...

Willoughby Golf Club

Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 6591yd Par: 72
The Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida, is a private club and features an 18-hole championship golf course. Not far from the heart of town, Willoughby offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Four sets of tees ensure all players are suitably challenged at Willoughby, but never faced with the...

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