PATRICK BURTON, ASGCA
Senior Design Associate
EDUCATION
Patrick Burton, ASGCA, is a native of Columbus, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University with bachelor degrees in both Landscape Architecture and Turfgrass Science.
BACKGROUND
Patrick’s history with golf began at early age where he worked as a caddie, cart attendant and greenskeeper at several golf courses around Columbus, as well as playing competitively in High School. Upon entering Ohio State University, Patrick started pursuing a career in golf course design both in selection of his formal education in Landscape Architecture & Turfgrass Science, and by working golf course construction during summers while attending college.
EXPERIENCE
Patrick’s design career began in 2003 with Forrest Richardson & Associates, where he served as Senior Designer on several projects in the Western United States & Mexico, including the renovation of Olivas Links, Buenaventura Golf Course, Wigwam Gold Course and The Links at Las Palomas.
In 2006, Patrick went on to join Schmidt-Curley Design where he worked extensively overseas in Southeast Asia, assisting in the design and construction of numerous projects throughout China and Thailand. Notable projects Patrick served as a Lead Designer include: Yulongwan Golf Club, Liaoning Golf Club and Tianchi Lake Golf Club. Patrick also served as a Senior Design Associate on award winning projects including Mission Hills Haikou, Binhai Lake Golf Club – Pete Dye Course and Stone Forest Golf Club.
Patrick has been involved with the design and construction of more than 45 golf courses worldwide, serving as Lead Project Architect for numerous courses. Patrick became a member of the ASGCA in 2013 and contributes regularly to educational seminars covering Golf Course Design and Integrated GPS & Drone technologies. Patrick is also a member of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendent Association of America.
FRY/STRAKA CONTRIBUTIONS
Patrick’s relationship with Fry/Straka began during his University years as a student of Jason Straka’s Ohio State University Golf Course Environmental Design and Management class. He was a stand-out student and maintained a professional and family relationship with Jason since his collegiate time. Patrick began contributing to the Fry/Straka team in 2017. He contributes expertise in large-scale earthwork and grading, CADD work, plan production, graphic renderings, drone and GPS work and other cutting-edge computer technology.
“Perhaps my favorite aspect of Golf Course Design is that there are so many ways to be ‘right’ in terms of course layout, strategy and style. I thoroughly enjoy the process of working closely with our clients and allied consultants to create the most creative solutions possible that will serve their courses for many years to come.”