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10 unusual facts about Tom Fazio


Barton Creek, Austin, Texas

Courses designed by Austin native Ben Crenshaw, as well as Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio make Barton Creek a must-stop for golf junkies, and from this dynasty has grown a full-service spa, conference hub and extensive tennis facility.

Butler National Golf Club

It was built and seeded in the relatively short span of two years, and the construction was completed under the supervision of Fazio's nephew Tom Fazio, an internationally acclaimed architect in his own right.

Daniel Island

Two professional sports facilities – the Family Circle Tennis Center and Blackbaud Stadium – are located on the island, along with a private country club, the Daniel Island Club, with golf courses by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones.

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Trump's proposal included a world-class golf course designed by Tom Fazio, homes and a hotel.

Forrest Fezler

In 1994, Fezler changed careers and got into the golf course design and construction business as a partner with South Carolina-based Mike Strantz, an award-winning former associate of Tom Fazio.

George Fazio

After his playing days were over, Fazio went on to become a well-known golf course architect along with his nephew Tom Fazio and course designer Lou Cappelli.

Mike Holder

Holder also was the main force behind the construction of the Karsten Creek Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio, which was completed in 1994.

Mike Strantz

He began his career working on the grounds crew at Inverness Club in Toledo where Tom Fazio was preparing the course for the 1979 U.S. Open.

Victoria National Golf Course

Victoria is a private 18-hole golf course that was designed by world-famous course architect Tom Fazio, and constructed in 1996 on land that had been used for strip mines from the 1950s until 1977.

Virginian Golf Club

The Virginian Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1992, is a luxury golf community located in Bristol, Virginia.