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Tom Fazio
Tom Fazio learned golf-course design through his uncle, George Fazio. In an interview preserved by the American Society of Golf Course Architects, he described that family introduction to the business, alongside contact with players including Byron Nelson, Jimmy Demaret and Sam Snead.1
In the archive 22 Courses at 20 ClubsDated work 1997–2002
Course work
Published course connections in the archive.
- RedesignCourse reconstruction
- Redesign
- Co-design
- Original design
- Original design
- RedesignLater redesign of the former West Course
Learning the family trade
Their shared work can be followed at Pinehurst No. 6. The resort credits George and Tom with a course that opened in 1979, built over uneven ground with a style distinct from its older courses.2
Sources and record notes24 references
Sources for this history
- No One Likes to be Turned Down: Tom Fazio
American Society of Golf Course Architects
Introduction and Tom Fazio interview; family training only, not every portfolio attribution.
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
- Chicago District Golf Association (opens in a new tab)Architect identity · Course design
- Texas Golf Hall of Fame (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Dallas National Golf Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- LINKS Magazine / John McNeely interview (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Estancia Club, The (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Firestone Country Club: Traditions and History (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Hudson National Golf Club via CMAA (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Lake Nona Golf & 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
- Philadelphia Country Club: Guest Golf Brochure (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Pinehurst No. 6: owner course record (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Pinehurst No. 8: owner course record (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Quail Hollow Club history (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Sea Island (opens in a new tab)Course design
- The Alotian Club / Kansas State University (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Desert Golf & Tennis: Clubs Royale, October-November 2017, pages 16-17 (opens in a new tab)Course design
- The Quarry at La Quinta (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Trump National Awarded 2017 U.S. Women's Open (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Dormie Network (opens in a new tab)Course design
- Wade Hampton Golf Club / First Tee archive (opens in a new tab)Course design