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profile design projects has pushed
him to the top of his profession, is the
architect of the highly anticipated,
under-construction East Course at
PGA Frisco (new headquarters of the
PGA of America) on the grounds of
the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, which
was awarded the 2027 and 2034 PGA
Championships and a potential
future Ryder Cup. His recent work
includes restorations of major
championship venues like the West
and East Courses at Winged Foot
Golf Club (Mamaroneck, NY), The
North Course at Los Angeles Country
Club (Site of the 2023 US Open), the
East Course at Merion Golf Club
its elevated service and amenities, and PGA of America and securing
(Ardmore, PA) and original designs
including its two championship golf the Division I Men’s and Women’s
of The Olympic Golf Course in Rio
courses,” said Peter Strebel, president Golf Championships, further
de Janeiro, Brazil, Ohoopee Match
of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “Gil Hanse demonstrates our commitment
Club (Cobbtown, GA) and the South
is a gifted architect and his redesign to world-class golf, our members,
Course at Los Angeles Country Club.
of the Champions Course, alongside guests and clients.”
“Our team is very excited to be a part
our partnerships with PGA TOUR Hanse, whose growing list of high-
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