George C. Thomas Jr.: The Architect Behind LA's Greatest Courses
No architect shaped Los Angeles golf like George C. Thomas Jr. A wealthy Philadelphia-born amateur, horticulturist and author of the landmark 1927 book Golf Architecture in America, Thomas designed for the love of the game — famously taking no fee — and left LA with a trio of masterpieces plus its two great public courses.
His hallmark was strategic options and spectacular, rugged bunkering (often built with construction partner Billy Bell). These are his Los Angeles courses.
Palos Verdes Golf Club
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
