Ty Butler

Brio Golf founder, Ty Butler, is one of the most notable golf course designers in the United States. Born and raised in the Midwest, Butler grew up loving golf and experienced playing at many different layouts as part of his early training as a junior golfer.

In college, Butler finished a degree in Landscape Architecture at Kansas State University and later joined the team of another prominent architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. He worked with Jones for 20 years honing his skills in golf course architecture and design before launching his own firm Brio Golf in 2015.

“I am very excited to start Brio Golf, and look forward to working with existing clients, as well as establishing new relationships, and working in a collaborative manner to continue creating special courses,” said Ty soon after the firm opened. “The foundation of Brio Golf's philosophy is to create courses, whether new or renovated, that invigorate the human spirit, and inspire golfers of all ages.”

Over the years, Butler has been recognized in the golf industry as an excellent layout designer with several finished projects in several states. Many of those projects received awards from Golf Digest, the Golf Magazine, and the Golf Week. Recently, he was also honored for creating several international designs.

“Truly inspirational golf courses challenge you at every turn,” said Butler. “These challenges, coupled with the unique beauty of the setting, are the greatest aspects of the game. I strive to design courses with an array of strategic options and a high degree of aesthetics to create this inspiration and equally challenge players of all levels. I believe when this is achieved the experience can lift your spirit and inspire to you play your best golf.”

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