Richard Mandell’s lifelong ambition has been to create a lasting impression on the world of golf architecture.  Since 1992 he has been delivering on that goal.  His firm has worked on more than eighty golf course projects ranging from consultation to preliminary master planning to complete golf course architectural services. 

​Richard graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture. His years with Dan Maples Design and Denis Griffiths & Associates exposed him to high-end domestic and international work.  Richard, a member of ASGCA, developed a strong knowledge of civil engineering in his first venture as a principal with Whole In One Design Group in the nineties.  He is a licensed Landscape Architect in four states and is a Certified Arborist as well.

Richard’s versatility is shown in the variety of his project experience.  He has worked on private country club projects yet also created accessible facilities enjoyed by beginners and experts alike.  He has created or renovated tournament courses, short courses, all-encompassing practice facilities, and everything in between.  Richard has received more than twenty awards spanning four decades from such prestigious organizations as Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, DuPont North America, and Boardroom Magazine (Golf Architect of the Year).

In addition to his awards, Richard Mandell’s projects have been recognized in numerous “Best of” lists.  He was voted One of Golfinc’s Most Influential Architects in 2011.  Sports Illustrated featured Richard as one of “4 Golf Architects You’ll Be Hearing More About” in January of 2022.