Sanford Golf Design is an award-winning firm and has completed 65 design projects since being founded by John Sanford in 1986. Our reputation has been built over 25 years, providing personalised and professional design services to clients around the world. Designing courses on diverse sites has provided our firm with vast experience that is unique throughout the golf industry.

We believe that successful design begins with comprehensive analysis of the site features, extensive knowledge of the local environment and a clear understanding of the client’s objectives. Sanford Golf Design creates challenging golf courses that are sustainable both environmentally and economically. Our design style is traditional, avoiding unnatural landforms and using native materials.

John Sanford is the lead designer working directly with the owner on all projects. Senior designer David Ferris works closely with consultants and contractors during the planning, documentation, bidding and construction stages. Construction documents are prepared in digital format for easy collaboration between owner and consultants. Regular construction site visits ensure our design concepts result in a dramatic, sustainable and challenging golf course. Sanford Golf Design offers a full spectrum of services including land planning, landscape design, bid administration and construction management.