Michael DeVries

"The key to maximizing a site's potential is to take the modern technology available and to utilize it to engineer a golf course which is based on the classic design principles of the great courses and which promotes playability, subtle golf features, and exciting golf for all levels of players. That is the true measure of a great course."

Michael DeVries' grandfather introduced Michael to golf at Crystal Downs Country Club in Frankfort, Michigan, where he developed a deep respect and admiration for the work of legendary golf architects Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwell.

A 1987 Business Administration graduate of Lake Forest College in suburban Chicago, DeVries apprenticed with golf architect Tom Doak before going on to the University of Michigan where he earned his Master's degree in Landscape Architecture in 1994. Following a stint as an on-site design coordinator with golf architect Tom Fazio, DeVries designed and constructed six new golf courses, as well as consulted with numerous established clubs about course renovations.

Following this Michael founded his own company, DeVries Designs. Under Michael's guidance DeVries Designs endeavors to study the designs of the great courses of the world and writings by the old masters of golf course architecture in order to learn and apply those ideas which have stood the test of time.

Website: http://devriesdesigns.com/