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Jerry Matthews
President
Jerry Matthews, past president of the American Society of Golf
Course Architects (ASGCA), has over 40 years experience in designing
and remodeling golf courses for real-estate developments, private
clubs, resorts, privately-owned public golf facilities and municipalities.
Golf has been an integral part of Jerry’s life, almost from the
day he was born. His foray into the golf industry began when he
was twelve years old, working for this father on the maintenance
crew at Green Ridge Country Club — where Jerry continued to work
summers until completing college. After receiving a Bachelors degree
in Landscape Architecture, Jerry spent a brief stint as an officer
in the United States Army before returning to Michigan State University
to earn both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Urban Planning.
Upon completion of his formal education, Jerry teamed with his
father in 1960 to form the golf course design firm of W. Bruce
Matthews & Son.
Working with his father for the next 20 years, Jerry was instilled
with the finer points of golf course architecture. In 1979 Jerry
took over as president of Matthews & Associates, PC as Bruce settled
into retirement at the family-owned Grand Haven Golf Club, a masterpiece
of his own design. Building upon the history and tradition set
forth by his father, Jerry gained recognition and reaped major
attention from national publications like Golf Digest for such
courses as The Lakes Course at Michaywé, Gaylord, MI, Timber Ridge
Golf Course, East Lansing, MI, Elk Ridge Golf Course, Atlanta,
MI, St. Ives Golf Club, Stanwood, MI, Timberstone Golf Course,
Iron Mountain, MI, and Bucks Run Golf Club, Mt. Peasant, MI.
While still actively practicing golf course architecture, Jerry
has dedicated time to teaching the class "Golf Course Design and
Construction Techniques" for the Turfgrass program at Michigan
State University. Having taught this class as a visiting instructor
since 1993, he is pleased to have the opportunity to be a part
of the background of the new golf course superintendents as they
enter their chosen profession.
Michigan State University – Masters in Urban Planning, 1964
Michigan State University – Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning,
1960
Michigan State University – Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture,
1956
1970 American Society of Golf
Course Architects (ASGCA) Member
1988-94 State of Michigan Board of Landscape Architects – Appointed
by Governor
1990 ASGCA elected as Treasurer
1990 ASGCA Co-chairman of Environmental
Impact Committee
1990 ASGCA Chairman of Speaker’s
Bureau
1991 ASGCA Secretary
1992 ASGCA Vice-President
1993 ASGCA President
1993-94 National Golf Foundation Board of Directors
1993-04 Michigan State University Instructor "Golf Course Design
and Construction Techniques"
"An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development," American
Society of Golf Course Architects, 1999,
Contributing Author.
"Best Management Practices for Golf Courses in the Natural Environment," State
of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Best
Management Practices Committee, 1992,
Contributing Author.
"Better By Design," Club Management, March/April
1995.
"Enhancing Golf and the Environment," Parks & Recreation, May
1994.
"Golf Course Design Work With Nature," Park/Grounds Management, November
1993.
"Where the Elk Roam" Landscape Architect & Specifier
News, August 1992, Volume 8, Number 8.
"Golf Courses: A Guide to Analysis and Valuation," American
Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Chicago,
Illinois, 1980. In collaboration with Cecil McKay, Jr. and Karla Heuer, AIREA
Publications Editor.
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Gary Chapman
Senior Designer and Executive Assistant
Gary Chapman, employed at Jerry Matthews Natural Course Design
since March 1991, has been involved in every aspect of the design
and construction process. Gary attended Texas A&M University where
he graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in December
1989. Gary then went on to receive a Certificate in Turfgrass Management
from Michigan State University in 1991, graduating at the top of
his class. While at MSU, he was awarded several scholarships for
academic achievement including a Tuck Tate Scholarship from the
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and a Trans- Mississippi Golf Association
Scholarship.
Gary demonstrates his versatility and creativity through his contributions
in master planning new golf courses and remodeling projects; preparation
cost estimates, construction drawings and specifications; on-site
observation of construction and representation of clients at community
and regulatory meetings. In addition to his duties as senior designer,
Gary also serves as a teaching assistant for the "Golf Course Design
and Construction Techniques" class at Michigan State University.
Binder Park Golf Course, Battle Creek, Michigan
Charlevoix Country Club, Charlevoix, Michigan
Cutters Ridge Golf Course, Manistee, Michigan
Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Bath, Michigan
Monroe Golf and Country Club, Monroe, Michigan
Mount Pleasant Country Club, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Springdale Golf Course, Birmingham, Michigan
Swan Valley Golf Course, Saginaw, Michigan
Crooked Creek Golf course, Saginaw, Michigan
Texas A&M University – Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design,
1989
Michigan State University – Turfgrass Management, 1991
GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Associations of America)
NGCOA (National Golf Course Owners Association)
MTF (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation)
MGCOA (Michigan Golf Course Owners Association)
USGA (United States Golf Association)
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