BOB CLARKSON
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Bob's work has been featured in publications across five different states, from Florida to California. His versatility and ability to adapt to different regions and growing conditions has been lauded by experts. In July of 2019, Golf Digest voted the Yellowstone Club into the Top 20 Most Beautiful Courses in the United States. Click on the covers to access full articles.
A little over a year ago, La Costa brought in superintendent Bob Clarkson, who had been at TPC Sawgrass, and the two La Costa courses are now a reflection of his expertise. “I think,” says Sullivan, “we are on the way to having the best-conditioned resort courses in the world.”
Nicklaus said he was pleasantly surprised by La Costa. “I’ve never seen it in such great condition,” he said. “The whole place looks different.”
"The tournament, often plagued by rain, was contested in glorious weather. The course, rarely in prime shape, was given a conditioning face lift by new superintendent Bob Clarkson and drew raves from the players."
On Bob's efforts in growing tiff dwarf Bermuda grass at The Raven at South Mountain:
“Few greens in the Valley are better”
(AZ Golf - Course of the Month, October 8, 1997)