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University of Illinois - BA Landscape Architecture
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects - Post Graduate Diploma
Mountain View, California
Jeff Danner has been studying Golf Course Architecture since age 11 when he spent his summers routing golf courses in his back yard. He is passionate about growing the game and making golf more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Prior to joining Forrest Richardson in Richardson | Danner, Jeff was a Senior Golf Course Architect with Greg Norman Golf Course Design. He has held previous design positions for U.S. firms including Golfplan and Lohmann Golf Designs.
His design philosophy includes a strong sense of environmental awareness and sensitivity. He is always looking for a creative strategy to stimulate the minds of all golfers, regardless of their abilities. He is particularly interested in how golf design blends with Environmental Psychology Principles to trigger a wide range of human emotions and sensations, all shaping the experience at any given golf course. His work with Forrest Richardson is further evidence of this interest — Richardson both practices and has written about Environmental Psychology’s role in golf architecture in his book Routing the Golf Course.
Jeff has played a role in many award-winning new construction and renovation projects in the U.S. and worldwide. Having worked in or traveled to over 30 countries, he has had exposure to a wide variety of climates, cultures, and environments. His approach to every project reflects each client’s specific needs while providing innovative solutions to maximize each site’s unique opportunities. Thinking outside the box to take advantage of a site’s physical and contextual influences is what differentiates each project. He strives to meet or exceed each client’s goals and objectives by integrating environmental, social and economic opportunities.
Jeff received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, where he also completed an Independent Study on Sustainable Golf Course Architecture. He received his Post Graduate Diploma in Golf Course Architecture from the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA). During his time in Europe, Jeff had the opportunity to study some of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses throughout the British Isles.
Jeff is one of only three golf course architects in the world to become a Member of both the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA). He is also a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) registered in the state of Florida and is an ASLA Member.
Jeff loves the game and continues to become an even better player.
Novaworld Phan Thiet - PGA Ocean Golf Course
Phan Thiet, Vietnam
The Shark Club (Formerly The Diplomat)
Hallandale Beach, FL (2016-2021)
KN Golf Links - The Oasis
Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Samsun Golf Kulubu
Samsun, Turkey
Sunray Beach
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Southlinks Golf Club
Metro Manila, Philippines
M3M Golf Estate - Putting Course (9 hole par 3)
Gurgaon, India
Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club
Dong Nai, Vietnam
Island Country Club
Daebu Island, South Korea
Dongwon Royal Country Club & Resort
Daegu, South Korea
Keunwi Ophel Country Club
Daegu, South Korea
Anchorage Golf Course
Anchorage, Alaska
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club
Katy, TX
Biwako Country Club
Ritto, Shiga, Japan
Talis Park Golf Club
Naples, FL
Links Learning Center at Randall Oaks Golf Club
West Dundee, IL
The Golf Club at Lansdowne (Norman Course Renovation)
Lansdowne, Virginia
Lakewood Country Club
Yangju, South Korea
Jefferson City Country Club
Jefferson City, Missouri