Bob has a very strong background in golf course construction that encompasses a variety of geographical sites. He has overseen the construction of golf courses in Florida, Arizona, Colorado, and Montana, completing a total of five new courses. Each project was delivered on time and with exemplary conditions. His experiences have given him the opportunity to work with Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Nicklaus, and Weiskopf.

TPC SAWGRASS

Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, at the PGA Tour Headquarters.
The Dye’s Valley Course was designed by Pete Dye with player Jerry Pate.
Construction and grow-in of the TPC Valley Course began in January, 1987 and opened in October, 1987. The Senior Players Championship was played on the course in May, 1988.
Golf course was grown in from sprigs with 419 bermudagrass in the fairways, tees, and rough and tifdwarf bermudagrass on the greens.

TPC Stadium Course construction involved greens rebuild and a change from pushup greens to USGA specification greens of tifdwarf bermudagrass.
Also involved in greens expansion on holes #1, 2, and 12, adding additional square footage to the putting surfaces.
Construction involvement with several spectator mounds.
Irrigation and drainage renovations projects were completed.
Practice range tee reconstruction.

RAVEN AT SABINO SPRINGS

Located in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of Tucson, Arizona, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design began construction in 1995.
Oversaw construction and grow-in in a very environmentally sensitive desert site.
Grew in SR1020 bentgrass greens from seed and fairways, tees, and rough with 419 bermudagrass sprigs.
Construction began January 1995 and golf course opened in November, 1995.
Construction included desert vegetation program involving one of the largest desert preservation efforts ever undertaken. Saguaros and thousands of other native trees and cacti were preserved in nursery and relocated back on the course when construction process was completed.

ROARING FORK CLUB

Located in Basalt, Colorado, just down the road from Aspen.
Nicklaus signature design private golf and fishing club.
At 6800’, in the mountains of Colorado, the golf course tees, greens, and fairways were grown in from seed during a short growing season.
Established fine fescue fairways from seed to create a unique golf experience in the mountains of Colorado.
Oversaw construction and development of golf course in a very highly sensitive political environment from local community and governments. Worked carefully to establish environmentally sensitive approach and developed acceptable and responsible chemical and fertilizer plan that met local PUD requirements. Initiated a very comprehensive water testing program for both surface and ground water.
Opened in 1999.

SPANISH PEAKS MOUNTAIN CLUB

18-hole private Weiskopf course.
Participated in contractor selection and bidding process.
Managed construction and grow-in.
Located in mountains of Big Sky, Montana.
Worked very closely with Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith during design and construction process.
Opened in 2008.

YELLOWSTONE CLUB

18-hole private Weiskopf signature
Oversaw construction and grow-in at this course located in Big Sky, Montana in the mountains at an elevation of 7800’.
Worked very closely with Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith in course design and construction.
Challenging golf course to construct during short, weather-plagued growing season.
Opened in 2005.
While constructing Yellowstone Club, Bob also began the clearing and construction of Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. This undertaking of the construction of two golf courses with common ownership but different management and contractors may be unprecedented for a golf course superintendent. Bob’s organizational and managerial skills were tested greatly and resulted in the delivery of two exceptional mountain golf courses.

BOB CLARKSON