Bill Bergin

Bill Bergin is a prominent figure in the golf industry with a diverse background as a professional golfer, teaching professional, and golf course designer.15 He founded Bergin Golf Designs in 1994, combining his strategic instincts and design experience with a dedication to detail in project management.5

Career Highlights

• Professional Golfer: Played in over 250 professional tournaments worldwide, including three U.S. Opens, two British Opens, and more than 50 PGA Tour events.12
• Teaching Professional: Spent three years as a teaching professional at Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA.1
• Golf Course Designer: Has been involved in the planning and design of over 70 golf course projects, including more than 50 under his own banner.3

Design Philosophy

Bergin's approach to golf course design emphasizes:

1. Strategic soundness
2. Balance between challenge and accessibility
3. Aesthetic appeal
4. Efficient maintenance

His courses are known for being demanding for skilled golfers while remaining fun and fair for recreational players.14

Notable Achievements

• Former Georgia Amateur Champion1
• Shot a tournament-low 66 in the third round of the 1984 British Open at St. Andrews, finishing 14th1
• Collaborated with renowned designer Rees Jones on projects like the Lookout Mountain Resort Golf Course renovation2

Bill Bergin's unique combination of playing experience, teaching background, and design expertise has established him as a respected figure in the golf course design industry.13