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Architect
George Fazio
George Fazio worked as a touring golfer and a club professional before moving into course design. The American Society of Golf Course Architects records that his design work began after he helped a friend lay out a course. He later mentored his nephew, Tom Fazio, bringing another generation into the practice.1
In the archive 6 Courses at 6 ClubsDated work 1969
Course work
Published course connections in the archive.
- Original design
- Co-design
- Original design
- Renovation
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- Co-design
- Co-design
From playing and club work to a family design practice
At Hershey’s East Course, the owner credits George with the 1969 design, including its elevated greens, lakes and numerous bunkers. At Pinehurst No. 6, George and Tom share the original design credit for a course that opened in 1979.23
Sources and record notes10 references
Sources for this history
- George Fazio
American Society of Golf Course Architects
Club-professional background, routing work and mentorship of nephew Tom; 1950 result wording explicitly excluded.
Consulted 2026-11-07 - East Golf Course
Hershey Country Club
Opening description: George Fazio 1969 design, elevated greens, lakes and bunkers.
Consulted 2026-11-07 - Pinehurst No. 6: A Fabulous Course from the Fazios
Pinehurst Resort
Opening narrative and Opening Year: George/Tom collaboration, 1979 opening. Erroneous profession label for Tom is not repeated.
Consulted 2026-11-07
Architect record sources
- Home - Champions Golf Club (opens in a new tab)Architect identity
- Chicago District Golf Association (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Texas Golf Hall of Fame: Champions Golf Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Hershey Country Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Oak Hill Country Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- The Champion | Palm Beach Golf Course | PGA National Resort (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Pinehurst No. 6: owner course record (opens in a new tab)Course design