Thad Bell

Thad Bell has been part of the design team at Ernie Els Design since May 2006, when he directed the implementation of the stunning and award-winning Anahita Four Seasons golf course on the island of Mauritius. Prior to that, Thad worked with Nicklaus Design and Nugent Golf Associates and has worked on courses in the United States, South Africa, Middle East, and China. Thad graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture and has over 17 years of experience in the golf course design industry. Thad is leading the company’s expansion into Asian golf as the Regional Director of Ernie Els Design’s Asia-Pacific office.