Let’s build something together.

Rodney Cole has planned, designed, co-designed, renewed and built golf courses across the United States and in international destinations like Dubai and Denmark. He has collaborated with premier firms like Bunker Hill (Dan Proctor and Dave Axland), Coore & Crenshaw and Hanse Golf Design on projects ranging from Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin to Farmington Country Club in Virginia.

From project inception to completion Rodney offers a hands-on, dedicated approach with the intense attention to detail that often separates good from great. His design portfolio reflects this commitment to merging a property’s history and intended use with thoughtful and efficient budgeting, planning and execution. His clients have ranged from large private clubs to small, “mom-and-pop” daily-fee courses—and he thrives at delivering exceptionally playable, beautiful courses on time and on budget.

With his depth of experience as a designer, golf professional, shaper and project manager, Rodney leads projects with modern efficiency and practical wisdom earned first-hand. He is based in Columbia, Tennessee, USA.

About Rodney Cole

I’m one of the few practicing golf course architects with credentials across three important disciplines: I’m a trained landscape architect, a seasoned project manager with extensive budget oversight experience and a 25-year Class A PGA Professional who has worked alongside notable coaches like David Leadbetter, Stan Utley, Mitchell Spearman, Don Hurter, Adam Bazalgette, Don Sargent Jr., Brian Mogg, Robert Baker, Scott Holden, Gary Gilchrist, Andrew Rice, Mike Wilson and Nick Bradley. I’m committed to helping my clients execute their vision and build and renew courses that are strategic, interesting, playable, memorable, efficient to maintain—and most importantly, bring joy to the people who play them.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss your project and explore ways we could build something together.

  • “Rodney has vast knowledge and contagious enthusiasm for the game and business of golf. As a course architect, he always gets me thinking about shot values around green complexes and types of short game shots to create and enjoy trying to play.”

    Stan Utley
    PGA Tour Winner
    Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher

  • “I had my doubts about this project when we walked the ground initially. There were numerous obstacles to covercome due to the past history of the site. Your foresight and determination was the key to making this project possible.”

    Chris Chambers
    City of Norfolk Public Works Dept.