John Sanford
John Sanford is a past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and has over three decades of experience in Golf Course design, having completed over 80 new designs and renovations in his career. John is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.
After five years in landscape architecture, John landed his first golf course design in 1986. The experience has allowed him to integrate golf courses into the surrounding land uses while maintaining the natural character of a site. John's early design influence came from playing courses by Dick Wilson, Jack Nicklaus, and Pete Dye.
John Sanford has traveled the globe working in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and throughout the United States. Designing courses on sites with diverse opportunities and constraints has given Sanford the experience and perspective that is unique to few architects. Representing the ASGCA John has appeared on the Golf Channel to discuss golf course design and “The Cost of Doing Nothing,” and participated in numerous golf industry conferences.
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Golf Courses designed by John Sanford
Banyan Golf Club
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7107yd Par: 72
Banyan Golf Club is a private, member-owned club where membership is limited and by invitation only. Banyan features a majestic 18-hole golf course with serene natural beauty located in West Palm Beach, just minutes from Wellington, Florida. Members can play on a meticulously maintained championship golf course that is unencumbered by homes, hone their skills...
Hunters Run Country Club, North Course
Boynton Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6786yd Par: 71
Hunters Run Country Club, North Course features 54-holes of championship golf and represents one of the premier private golfing opportunities in the Delray and Boynton Beach area. Nestled into the 990-acres of lush South Florida landscape of the Hunter's Run gated community, the club is just minutes away from beautiful beaches, trendy shopping, cultural events,...
Hunters Run Country Club, South Course
Boynton Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7008yd Par: 72
Hunter's Run Country Club features 54-holes of championship golf and represents one of the premier private golfing opportunities in the Delray and Boynton Beach area. Nestled into the 990-acres of lush South Florida landscape of the Hunter's Run gated community, the club is just minutes away from beautiful beaches, trendy shopping, cultural events, and everything...
Madison Green Golf Course
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7,115yd Par: 72
Madison Green Country Club is centrally located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach International Airport and features a magnificent publicly accessible 18-hole golf course that winds its way through a lush, natural setting with something new and exciting at every turn. To make this par 72 links-style design fun and rewarding...
Miles Grant Golf Course
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 4,712yd Par: 64
Miles Grant is a private country club located in Stuart, Florida, on the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway and near the inlet to the sea at Port St. Lucie. The club offers an 18-hole golf course as well as a range of recreational activities and amenities to its members. Miles Grant's challenging and perfectly manicured...
Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racquet Club
Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
Distance: 6,815yd Par: 72
First designed and built under the direction of noted golf course designer Howard Watson, and his then apprentice John Watson, Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racquet Club first opened to the public in 1969. In 2007, dedicated city leaders saw the immense value in redesigning the 18-hole championship golf course and selected John Sanford's design firm...
Sailfish Sands Golf Course, Reversible 9 Black Course
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 3,368yd Par: 35
Sailfish Sands Golf Course Reversible 9 Black Course welcomes golfers to one of the very few reversible courses in the country. The Sailfish Sands Golf Course was designed by renowned golf course architect John Sanford and is set up to be played in one direction (Sands Black) and then flipped on a different day to...
Sailfish Sands Golf Course, Reversible 9 Gold Course
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 2,868yd Par: 34
Sailfish Sands Golf Course Reversible 9 Gold Course welcomes golfers to one of the very few reversible courses in the United States. The Sailfish Sands Reversible 9 Course is an innovative routing designed by renowned golf course architect John Sanford and is set up to be played in one direction and flipped on a different...
Spring Run Golf Club
Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,981yd Par: 72
Spring Run Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club in Bonita Springs and features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon G. Lewis. The club is known for its lush landscaping, scenic water features, and challenging layout, and it is popular among golfers of all skill levels. This golf course covers 6,981 yards...
The Club at Pointe West
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 598yd Par: 72
Rising from an old citrus grove in Vero Beach, Florida, The Club at Pointe West's private 18-hole golf course and clubhouse facility was developed in 1999. Multiple tees throughout the course ensure an enjoyable yet challenging game for golfers at all levels and Pointe West is well known for the exceptional quality of its greens...
Vero Beach Country Club
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6561yd Par: 72
The Vero Beach Country Club is conveniently located in the heart of Vero Beach, Florida, making it a perfect choice for the seasonal and full-time resident golfer. Vero Beach offers 18-holes of excellent golf and a true four-season club experience with a vibrant social scene and extensive year-round opportunities for casual and tournament golf. Built...
Wycliffe Golf and Country Club, East Course
Lake Worth, FL, United States
Distance: 6917yd Par: 72
Wycliffe Golf and Country Club is located in Wellington, Florida, and offers 36-holes of championship golf, tennis, fitness, and a host of other recreational activities and resort-style amenities. This private club's two layouts are distinctly different and feature undulating greens, and an abundance of mounding that makes them stand apart from other typical South Florida...
Wycliffe Golf and Country Club, West Course
Lake Worth, FL, United States
Distance: 6641yd Par: 72
Wycliffe Golf and Country Club is located in Wellington, Florida, and offers 36-holes of championship golf, tennis, fitness, and a host of other recreational activities and resort-style amenities. This private club's two layouts are distinctly different and feature undulating greens, and an abundance of mounding that makes them stand apart from other typical South Florida...
