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(1951 - 2012)

Born: January 27, 1951, Mill Valley, California

Died: November 19, 2012, Mill Valley, California, at age 61

At the University of California at Berkeley, class of '73, Nelson designed his program, he says, "all geared at becoming a golf course architect. "A native of the San Francisco Bay area, he remained in California after graduation, working for Bob Graves and, later, Ron Fream.

In 1983 he moved to Hawaii where he established his own company, Nelson & Wright Golf Course Architects, now known as Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects. He and his company designed golf courses worldwide, many throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.

Robin helped transform the golfing landscape of Hawaii, becoming its most prolific golf course designer with many well-known resort layouts such as Mauna Lani and lesser-known "gems" to his name.

In 1987, Robin became a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

He was named Golf Course Architect of the Year in 2000 by Boardroom Magazine, and his courses received numerous "Best of" recognitions in American and international publications.

Robin Nelson died November 19, 2012, after a valiant battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 61.

COURSES DESIGNED
Alaska
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Moose Run Golf Course - Creek
27000 Artic Valley Rd
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Alaska
99505
(907) 428-0056
Year Built: 2000
California
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Nakoma Golf Resort | Dragon Course
348 Bear Run
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California
96106
(800) 368-7786
Year Built: 1998
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Mare Island Golf Club, CLOSED 2019
1800 Club Dr - Mare Island
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California
94592
(707) 644-3888
Year Built: 1892
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Hawaii
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Kahili Golf Course
2500 Honoapiilani Hwy
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Hawaii
96793
(808) 242-4653
Year Built: 1991
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Coral Creek Golf Course
911111 Geiger Rd
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Hawaii
96789
(808) 441-4653
Year Built: 1999
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Kaanapali Golf Course, Kaanapali Kai
2290 Kaanapali Pkwy
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Hawaii
96761
(808) 661-3691
Year Built: 1976
1 Rankings / Reviews
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Royal Kunia Golf Club
94-1509 Anonui Street
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Hawaii
96797
808/688-9222
Year Built: - 2003
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Foretee
404 Kapahulu Ave
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Hawaii
96815
(808) 733-7387
Year Built: 1931
1 Rankings / Reviews
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Mauna Lani Resort, South Course
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive
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Hawaii
96743
808/885-6655
Year Built:
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Mauna Lani Resort, North Course
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Hawaii
96743
808/885-6655
Year Built:
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Puakea Golf Course
4150 Nuhou Rd
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Hawaii
96766
808/245-8756
Year Built: 1997
New York
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Ravenwood Golf Club
929 Lynaugh Rd
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New York
14564
(585) 924-5100
Year Built: 2002
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