Shawn Smith
Principal, ASGCA
Shawn, a Montana native, attended Washington State University, where he was a member of the golf team and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture. Following college, Shawn gained valuable knowledge working golf course construction before joining the Hills • Forrest team in 1998. Over the past two and a half decades, he has gained a wealth of knowledge from his direct involvement in numerous projects around the world, including some of the most prestigious private clubs.
Shawn has been a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects since 2009 and became a Partner in 2010. With a design philosophy shaped by an avid appreciation for classic golf course architecture, Shawn draws influences from Golden Age architects such as Donald Ross, Seth Raynor and Alister MacKenzie. Their timeless designs are the basis for Shawn's design approach of creating golf courses that are a dynamic blend of strategy, playability, artistry and the natural environment.
FROM OUR CLIENTS
"For over 25 years, Hills • Forrest • Smith has been instrumental in guiding Westmoreland Country Club through numerous improvement projects. The most recent work led by Shawn Smith which consisted of rebuilding bunkers, squaring trees, widening fairways and tree management has successfully recaptured a classic character that is consistent with early 20th century architecture and the rich history of Westmoreland."
Tim Melas
Green Committee Chairman
Westmoreland Country Club
Wilmette, Illinois