The Architect: Ron Garl
A Serious Golf Legacy
Ron Garl has received numerous design accolades throughout his career including being awarded “Golf Designer of the Year” by International Network of Golf.
His educational background, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida, with a specialization in turf grasses, has made him a leading authority in the golf industry.
His company’s mission is “To design and build memorable courses that challenge players to excel and that everyone can enjoy.” He’s done that here at Buffalo Creek.
“Ron Garl may be the best golf course architect you’ve never heard of. The Sunshine State native is second only to Tom Fazio in the number of awards he’s racked up in Florida for his golf course designs. Nationally and internationally, his courses have garnered awards from Golf Digest, the Audubon Society, Golf Magazine, Links Magazine and Southern Living, among others.”
– Shane Sharp, Travel Golf contributor
A Man of Distinction
Ron received the University of Florida’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2003, at the Graduation Commencement for the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences.
In 2009, Ron was inducted into the Polk County Schools Hall of Fame for his significant contribution to the golf industry.
Ron has extensive experience working with a great variety of diverse project sites. Known for his innovative routings and true to his philosophy that a course should “sit softly on the land,” Ron has set a unique standard for environmentally-friendly projects that maximize and enhance the land’ s natural characteristics.
Come experience the gift that Mr. Garl has given to us here in Palmetto with a round at Buffalo Creek!