Tom Fazio
Thomas Fazio (born February 10, 1945) is the most awarded active American architect in the game and responsible for some of the most expensive layouts in golf history. Tom's design reputation is one of immaculate, lavish layouts that are ever-appealing on the eye and easy for all to understand. His greatest skill is really as a landscape architect, as all his tracks are beautiful to look at and often holes are framed by bunkers and hazards that look to have been built to enhance a landscape photograph.
Fazio graduated in 1962 from Lansdale Catholic High School and was inducted into its "Hall of Fame" in 2007. He began his career in golf course design with his family's firm in suburban Philadelphia, which he left to establish his own firm in Jupiter, Florida in 1972. He is the nephew of George Fazio, who often credited Tom with jump-starting his own career in golf course architecture.
Fazio has designed more than 120 courses and has more ranked among the top 100 in the U.S. than anyone else. His individual honors include Best Modern Day Golf Course Architect, which he received from Golf Digest Magazine three times. In 1995, Fazio became only the second-course architect to receive the highest recognition awarded by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America - The Old Tom Morris Award.
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Golf Courses designed by Tom Fazio
Barefoot Resort and Golf, Fazio Course
Horry County, FL, United States
Distance: 6834yd Par: 71
Barefoot Resort and Golf, located in the heart of the Lowcountry of North Myrtle Beach, was built to provide a distinguished golfing destination unlike any other on the East Coast. Proclaimed as one of the most renowned South Carolina golf resorts, Barefoot Golf Resort features four 18-hole championship layouts designed by hall of fame players and architects. The...
Bayou Club
Largo, FL, United States
Distance: 7,085yd Par: 72
The Bayou Club is the only Tom Fazio Signature Course located at the heart of Largo, Pinellas County, Florida. Founded in 1991, this private championship course has eye-catching frames, old-style bunkers, and soft-flow elevation changes around green slopes. Outstanding in layout, the course gently weaves its way through oaks as well as pines, and on...
Black Diamond Ranch, Highlands Course
Lecanto, FL, United States
Distance: 3,447yd Par: 36
Black Diamond Ranch was founded in 1987 and the club is the center piece of a 1,320-acre guard gated community. Despite legends to the contrary, the club’s name came from a premium grade of grapefruit. The club has forty-nine holes of world class golf designed by famed golf course architect Tom Fazio, who claims Black...
Black Diamond Ranch, Quarry Course
Lecanto, FL, United States
Distance: 7,159yd Par: 72
Black Diamond Ranch was founded in 1987 and the club is the center piece of a 1,320-acre guard gated community. Despite legends to the contrary, the club’s name came from a premium grade of grapefruit. The club has forty-nine holes of world class golf designed by famed golf course architect Tom Fazio, who claims the...
Black Diamond Ranch, Ranch Course
Lecanto, FL, United States
Distance: 6,921yd Par: 72
Black Diamond Ranch was founded in 1987 and the club is the center piece of a 1,320-acre guard gated community. Despite legends to the contrary, the club’s name came from a premium grade of grapefruit. The club has forty-nine holes of world class golf designed by famed golf course architect Tom Fazio, who claims Black...
Boca West Country Club, Fazio 2 Course
Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Distance: 6811yd Par: 72
Boca West Country Club's award-winning community offers resort-style living with exceptional amenities and stellar service, all conveniently located less than 10-minutes from downtown Boca Raton. This award-winning private club has been ranked as one of the top country clubs in the world and features 72-holes of wonderful golf blended amongst Boca West's 55 villages. Architects Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, and...
Bonita Bay Club, Sabal Course
Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,813yd 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 Naples Club, often referred to as Bonita Bay East, offers pure golf with two brilliant...
Coral Creek Golf Club
Placida, FL, United States
Distance: 6,961yd
Coral Creek Golf Club's 18-hole golf course is situated inside the luxurious Boca Grande community and set at the highest point in Charlotte County. Located along Gasparilla Road, peace and serenity are two of the best elements to expect at the course, as no houses can be found nearby the 6,961-yards. The par71 private golf...
Eastpointe Country Club, East Course
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
Distance: 7011yd Par: 72
Eastpointe Country Club is situated amid acres of beautifully manicured green space, with mature trees, sparkling lakes, and lush tropical landscaping. The hallmark of this hidden oasis in Florida's Palm Beach Gardens is that it is home to 36-holes of beautifully landscaped and distinctly different Fazio-designed golf, with strategic bunkers, rolling fairways, and excellent greens. As...
Eastpointe Country Club, West Course
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
Distance: 6388yd Par: 70
Eastpointe Country Club is situated amid acres of beautifully manicured green space, with mature trees, sparkling lakes, and lush tropical landscaping. The hallmark of this hidden oasis in Florida's Palm Beach Gardens is that it is home to 36-holes of beautifully landscaped and distinctly different Fazio-designed golf, with strategic bunkers, rolling fairways, and excellent greens. As...
Emerald Dunes Club
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7,300m Par: 72
In the heart of West Palm Beach, the Emerald Dunes Club is a private club where the focus is golf and only golf, where the game's simple and enduring virtues are embraced and nurtured, and where the privileged members enjoy one of the very finest 18-hole championship golf courses in the nation. When Tom Fazio...
Floridian National Golf Club, The Floridian Course
Palm City, FL, United States
Distance: 7,114yd Par: 71
The Floridian National Golf Club has always been highly regarded by the lucky few fortunate enough to play the 18-hole championship golf course since its 1996 design and construction by Gary Player. Now featuring a nine-hole short course as well, the Floridian gives its members and their guests a wonderful golfing experience. Re-designed in 2011...
Heritage Ridge Golf Club
Hobe Sound, FL, United States
Distance: 6014yd Par: 70
Heritage Ridge Golf Club has long been one of the most popular golf destinations on the Treasure Coast. Designed by Tom Fazio, it offers 6 sets of tees to accommodate all levels of play. The greens are “Champion Ultra Dwarf” putting surfaces. Champion is considered the best putting surface available and is used at some...
Jensen Beach Golf Club
Jensen Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6918yd Par: 72
The Jensen Beach Golf Club, formerly known as the Eagle Marsh Golf Club, features a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole public golf course and is a premier destination for a golf experience in South Florida. Built in 1997, the layout at Jensen Beach is the closest course to Hutchinson Island and the beaches making it the perfect...
John's Island Club, North Course
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,953yd Par: 71
John's Island Club is a private, member-owned club located in the John's Island community in Vero Beach, Florida. Named one of "America's Top 25 Golf Communities" by Travel + Leisure Golf, John's Island offers a unique and sophisticated blend of world-class golf. Nestled between three miles of sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the...
John's Island Club, South Course
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,592yd Par: 71
John's Island Club is a private, member-owned club located in the John's Island community in Vero Beach, Florida. Named one of "America's Top 25 Golf Communities" by Travel + Leisure Golf, John's Island offers a unique and sophisticated blend of world-class golf. Nestled between three miles of sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the...
John's Island Club, West Course
Sebastian, FL, United States
Distance: 6,863yd Par: 72
John's Island Club is a private, member-owned club located in the John's Island community in Vero Beach, Florida. Named one of "America's Top 25 Golf Communities" by Travel + Leisure Golf, John's Island offers a unique and sophisticated blend of world-class golf. Nestled between three miles of sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the...
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club, The Fazio at Old Trail
Jupiter, FL, United States
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,...
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club, The Hills at Old Trail
Jupiter, FL, United States
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...
Jonathan's Landing Golf Club, Village Course
Jupiter, FL, United States
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...
Jupiter Hills Club, Hills Course
Tequesta, Martin County, FL, United States
Distance: 7344yd Par: 72
Located in Martin County the private Jupiter Hills Club is known for having some of the largest rolling hills for a South Florida golf course. The community in Tequesta, Florida, features two challenging 18-hole layouts - the par 72 Hills Course which opened in 1970, and the Village Course which followed in 1978. As an old pro from Pine Valley who lost an Open at...
Jupiter Hills Club, Village Course
Tequesta, Martin County, FL, United States
Distance: 6713yd Par: 72
Located in Martin County the private Jupiter Hills Club is known for having some of the largest rolling hills for a South Florida golf course. The community in Tequesta, Florida, features two challenging 18-hole layouts - the par 72 Hills Course which opened in 1970, and the Village Course which followed in 1978. Designed by George Fazio and his nephew Tom, the par 72 Village...
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Osprey Point Course
Kiawah Island, SC, United States
Distance: 6902yd Par: 72
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a South Carolina golfing destination with few rivals and a must for any golfer visiting the Charleston area. The club's members and resort visitors alike enjoy world-class accommodations, amenities, and recreational facilities along with five 18-hole championship golf courses set amongst Kiawah Island's ten miles of wide, immaculate beaches. The...
Lake Nona Golf and Country Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 7,215yd Par: 72
Lake Nona Golf and Country Club is a private residential golf club community in southeast Orlando, Florida. Set amidst freshwater lakes, oak, pine, and cypress trees is the 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio. From the secluded, wooded canopy of the front nine to the breathtaking lake vistas along the back, Lake Nona's 18-hole...
Mariner Sands Country Club, Gold Course
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 6811yd Par: 72
Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart, Florida, sits on the glorious Treasure Coast just 45-minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport. Home to two of southeast Florida's best private 18-hole golf courses, Mariner Sands features the challenging Gold Course as well as the Blue Course designed by Frank Duane. Designed by Tom Fazio the par...
Mirabel Golf Club
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ, United States
Distance: 7147yd Par: 71
Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a private, member-operated country club that offers a stunning Tom Fazio-designed golf course that is an exceptional example of the outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and beauty that are the hallmarks of Mr. Fazio's global reputation. The 7,147-yard course at Mirabel was sculpted from the natural landscape with strict adherence to the natural character...
Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach, Cypress Course
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,810yd Par: 71
Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach, Cypress Course is situated in Pompano Beach, the Palm Aire Country Club has a rich history dating back to 1959 when The Palms Golf Course was founded by George Palmer and Harold Broiler, and a 50-room lodge opened in 1962. Sam Snead set a course record 65 that year...
Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach, Oaks Course
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,910yd Par: 71
Palm Aire Country Club, Pompano Beach, Oaks Course is situated in Pompano Beach, the Palm Aire Country Club has a rich history dating back to 1959 when The Palms Golf Course was founded by George Palmer and Harold Broiler, and a 50-room lodge opened in 1962. Sam Snead set a course record 65 that year...
Pelican Hill Golf Club, Ocean North Course
Newport Coast, CA, United States
Distance: 6,945yd Par: 71
Pelican Hill Golf Club is one of the nation’s premier resort golf clubs and boasts 36-holes designed by famed course architects Tom Fazio and Dennis Wise. The Pelican Hill Golf Club, Ocean North Course offers world-class golf that weaves its way through stunning terrain and breathtaking vistas, with every lie, every shot and every hole...
Pelican Hill Golf Club, Ocean South Course
Newport Coast, CA, United States
Distance: 6,580yd Par: 70
Pelican Hill Golf Club is one of the nation’s premier resort golf clubs and boasts 36-holes designed by famed course architects Tom Fazio and Dennis Wise. The Pelican Hill Golf Club, Ocean North Course offers world-class golf that weaves its way through stunning terrain and breathtaking vistas, with every lie, every shot and every hole...
PGA Golf Club, Dye Course
Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL, United States
Distance: 7221yd Par: 72
The PGA Golf Club at the PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, Florida, ranks as one of the finest golf resorts in the world and indulges both members and visitors with 54-holes of championship golf, all masterfully laid out by design legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Such is the quality of this spectacular golfing destination...
PGA Golf Club, Ryder Course
Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States
Distance: 6967yd Par: 72
The PGA Golf Club at the PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, Florida, ranks as one of the finest golf resorts in the world and indulges both members and visitors with 54-holes of championship golf, all masterfully laid out by design legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Such is the quality of this spectacular golfing destination...
PGA Golf Club, Wanamaker Course
Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL, United States
Distance: 7079yd Par: 72
The PGA Golf Club, Wanamaker Course at the PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, Florida, ranks as one of the finest golf resorts in the world and indulges both members and visitors with 54-holes of championship golf, all masterfully laid out by design legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Such is the quality of this spectacular...
PGA National Resort and Spa, Champion Course
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL, United States
Distance: 7045yd Par: 72
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has five championship 18-hole golf courses, the most famous of which is the Champion Course, which has hosted the Ryder Cup once, the PGA Championship once, and the Senior PGA Championship for 19 consecutive years between 1982 and 2000. The PGA National Resort and Spa, Champion Course was...
PGA National Resort and Spa, Fazio Course
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL, United States
Distance: 7050yd Par: 72
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has a remarkable five 18-hole championship golf courses. The Fazio Course is a reinvention of The Haig, PGA National Resort and Spa's original 18-hole course that opened in 1980. The Haig was designed by George and Tom Fazio in tribute to five-time PGA champion Walter Hagen, and its recent renovation was led...
PGA National Resort and Spa, Squire Course
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL, United States
Distance: 6447yd Par: 72
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has a remarkable five 18-hole championship golf courses. Designed by Tom and George Fazio par 72 of PGA National Resort and Spa, Squire Course is the shortest and possibly most exacting to be found at the resort. Named after the immortal Gene Sarazen, the first golfer ever to win the professional Grand Slam, ‘the thinking man's...
Presidential Country Club
Miami, FL, United States
Distance: 6439yd Par: 71
Until its recent closure in 2009, the Presidential Country Club in Florida's North Miami Beach had long been a favourite amongst golfers in the area. Opened in 1962, the 18- hole, par 71 layout was originally designed by Tom Fazio and Mark Mahannah, Sr., and has seen further enhancements by both Tom and Tommy Fazio....
Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club, Fazio Course
Wolcott, Eagle County, FL, United States
Distance: 7113yd Par: 72
Opened in 2003, Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club, Fazio Course in Wolcott, Colorado, is a 36-hole private golf facility known for craggy rock outcroppings, rugged gulches, and wildflower meadows that contribute to a wilderness golf experience. Red Sky is a private membership club with a separate resort golf operation. Members and resort guests each enjoy their...
Riverbend Country Club
Tequesta, FL, United States
Distance: 4,400yd Par: 64
Situated between the scenic Loxahatchee River and Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Florida's largest state park, Riverbend Country Club is a private 18-hole facility where members enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, boating, and a host of social activities. The club showcases the perfect blend of tranquillity and pristine beauty, with convenient proximity to South Florida's more cosmopolitan...
The Champions Club at Summerfield
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 6,800yd Par: 72
The Champions Club at Summerfield features an award-winning 18-hole golf course set amongst a wetland preserve in Stuart, Florida. Just four miles east of I-95 both members and the public can enjoy an abundance of wildlife and beautiful views of the nature preserve year-round. Built-in 1993, the par 72 layout was selected as one of...
The Club at Gateway
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Distance: 6,981yd Par: 72
Voted "Best Private Golf Course & Country Club" in Fort Myers, Florida, The Club at Gateway is a friendly 18-hole layout for those looking for a club with world-class golf and approachable members in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Founded in 1989, the routing was designed by world-renowned architect Tom Fazio to become a top...
The Club at Mediterra, North Course
Naples, FL, United States
Distance: 6,940yd Par: 72
The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Florida, offers its members a grand golf experience visually inspired by the Mediterranean countryside on, not one but, two challenging 18-hole golf courses designed by one of the game's greatest golf course architects. Golf enthusiasts and the golf curious will find Mediterra's two excellent layouts as beautiful as they...
The Club at Mediterra, South Course
Naples, FL, United States
Distance: 7,075yd Par: 72
The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Florida, offers its members a grand golf experience visually inspired by the Mediterranean countryside on, not one but, two challenging 18-hole golf courses designed by one of the game's greatest golf course architects. Golf enthusiasts and the golf curious will find Mediterra's two excellent layouts as beautiful as they...
The Country Club at Mirasol, Sunrise Course
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL, United States
Distance: 7298yd Par: 72
Set amongst 2,300-acres of lush tropical gardens within the heart of Palm Beaches, The Country Club at Mirasol, Sunrise Course 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 Kiawah Island Club, River Course
Kiawah Island, SC, United States
Distance: 7119yd Par: 72
The Kiawah Island Club is an exclusive private membership club featuring two 18-hole championship layouts available to property owners on Kiawah Island. Located just 25-miles south of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the essence of the club lies in combining the exceptional offerings of neighboring Charleston, with the escape and relaxation of Kiawah. Weekend athletes and...
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
Longwood, FL, United States
Distance: 7,160yd Par: 72
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes is a private 18-hole golf course that provides truly outstanding service and top-notch amenities to its members. This par 72 layout is one of Tom Fazio’s masterpieces and was designed along with the help of skilled course architects Beau Welling and Tom Marzolf. Impeccable fairways, well-maintained greens, and all-smiles...
World Woods Golf Club, Pine Barrens Course
Brooksville, FL, United States
Distance: 7237yd Par: 71
World Woods Golf Club, Pine Barrens Course in Florida, was developed in 1991 by World Woods Corporation and opened for play in 1993. The company purchased the 2,100-acres of land for the project and entrusted the design to internationally acclaimed golf architect Tom Fazio. The club features two 18-hole courses. It is a golf venue...
World Woods Golf Club, Rolling Oaks Course
Brooksville, FL, United States
Distance: 7237yd Par: 71
World Woods Golf Club, Rolling Oaks Course in Florida, was developed in 1991 by World Woods Corporation and opened for play in 1993. The company purchased the 2,100-acres of land for the project and entrusted the design to internationally acclaimed golf architect Tom Fazio. World Woods Golf Club, Rolling Oaks Course is one of two...
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, Ocean Course
Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico
Distance: 6716yd Par: 71
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, Ocean Course is the placid charm of golden beachfront and sapphire seas meets the natural beauty of the El Yunque rainforest. A destination in its own right, this spellbinding retreat, and its memorable 36-holes give guests all they need for an unforgettable Caribbean golfing getaway....
