Alister MacKenzie

Who was Alister MacKenzie?

Alister MacKenzie was a British golf course architect whose course designs span four continents. Originally trained as a surgeon, MacKenzie served as a civilian doctor with the British army during the Boer War where he first became aware of the principles of camouflage. During World War I, MacKenzie made his own significant contributions to military camouflage, which he saw as closely related to golf course design. He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, with designs that include Augusta National Golf Club in the USA, Moortown Golf Club in England, Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland, and St. Charles Country Club in Canada.