American Society of Golf Course Architects

American Society of Golf Course Architects

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (abbreviated as ASGCA) is a professional organization of golf course designers in America. Founded in 1946, its members are actively involved in the design of new courses and the renovation of existing courses in the United States and Canada.cite web |url=http://www.asgca.org/about/index.cfm|title=American Society of Golf Course Architects|accessdate=2008-02-29] The abbreviation is typically referenced at the end of a person's name when documenting or discussing golf course architecture.

External links

* [http://golfarchitects.lib.msu.edu/ ASGCA Architect's Gallery] Features ASGCA members and their work
* [http://www.asgca.org/ ASGCA Official Site]

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