Ron Garl, a Lakeland, Florida golf course architect, has designed and renovated more than 250 golf courses worldwide over the past 50 years. The Garl Nix design philosophy is to design and build unique, memorable and enjoyable courses that everyone can enjoy.

Thirty-six Garl Nix designs have been selected for PGA, LPGA, Canadian and European Tour events. A high percentage of Garl Nix projects are for repeat clients. something Ron believes a testimony to his quality designs and the firm’s ability to meet clients’ goals and objectives.

Some of Ron’s professional affiliations include: the American Society of Landscape Architects, Golf Course Superintendents Association, Urban Land Institute, the Golf Association of Florida and the Donald Ross Society.

Some Garl Nix more notable designs include:

• Longboat Key Club – Longboat Key, Fla.
• Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf – Ontario, Canada
• Gator Creek Golf Club – Sarasota, Fla.
• Wooden Sticks Golf Club – Uxbridge, Ontario
• Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club – Ocala, Fla.
• Alpin Golf Resort – Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Vinoy Resort & Golf Club – St. Petersburg, Fla.

Some Garl Nix international projects include:

• Nine Dragons – Shanghai, China – on the China Sea
• Alpine Golf Resort – Chiang Mai, Thailand – A picturesque mountain course surrounded by the pristine wilderness only Thailand can offer. A unique 27-hole international championship golf course
• Bijao Golf Course  – North of Panama City, Panama on the Pacific Ocean is part of a residential community developed by Grupo Provivienda, the largest developer in Colombia and Panama.