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Les Furber
Inducted 2012 – Sports/Builder
Internationally acclaimed Golf Course Designer, Les Furber has been working in the construction, renovation and design of golf courses for 45 years. Known as one of “the big four” Canadian Gold designers, his brand of creativity can be seen and enjoyed around the world.
Professional Training and Career Highlights:
Twelve years working within tutelage of Robert Trent Jones both nationally and internationally
Co-founder and owner of Golf Design Services, Canmore, AB
Internationally designed and constructed courses in Cuba, Lithuania, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland and USA
Nationally designed and constructed over 60 golf course including:
The Les Furber Golf Trail
Bootleg Gap, Kimberley BC
Trickle Creek, Kimberley BC
St. Eugene Mission, Cranbrook BC
Springs at Radium, Radium BC
Golden Golf Club, Golden BC
Silvertip, Canmore BC
Predator Ridge, Vernon BC
Banff Springs (renovations)
Nipawin Evergreen
Member of American Society of Golf Course Architects, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, Western Canada Turfgrass Association
Outside of running his business, Les is a long time member of the Canmore Lions Club and the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. He is an avid golfer and has won numerous golf tournaments as a player.
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