Steve Smyers

Surrounded by the game of golf since youth, Steve Smyers is both an accomplished player and a well-traveled student of the great golf courses of the world.  As a player, Steve was a member of the University of Florida's NCAA Championship team in 1973.

Along with his deep appreciation for the history and traditions of the game, Smyers’ well-conceived design philosophy has been greatly influenced by the legendary architects of the 1920s and ’30s – the Golden Era of golf course design.

Spanning over 2 decades, Steve’s career is centered on projects throughout the U.S. and in various countries around the world including Australia, South Africa, England, Portugal, Ireland, and the Philippines.  His golf course designs have attracted the likes of top daily fee, resort and residential clients, as well as private golf clubs.  Blessed with vision, creativity, and imagination, Smyers has the flair of an artist along with an uncanny ability to produce variety and drama in his designs using the native landscapes as his canvas. 

In addition to his professional design expertise, Steve has the personality and communication skills to effectively express his ideas to his clients and the media. His broad knowledge of the game and love for his work make him an outstanding communicator. Steve's mission of providing the highest level of excellence and service to each client, while designing golf courses that challenge, excite and reward golfers of all skill levels is simply unmatched in today’s industry.

Steve is a current member of The American Society of Golf Course Architects and former member of the ASGCA Board of Governors.  He also serves the United States Golf Association as a member of the Executive Committee since 2006.