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American Society of Golf Course Architects

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the professional organization for leading golf course architects in the United States and Canada, founded in 1947.
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The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is the professional organization for leading golf course architects in the United States and Canada. The ASGCA was founded in 1947 by 14 charter members including Robert Trent Jones Sr., Donald Ross, and Robert Bruce Harris. The ASGCA promotes the highest standards in golf course architecture. The ASGCA has approximately 175 active members.

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The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) was founded in 1947 by 14 charter members including Robert Trent Jones Sr., Donald Ross, and Robert Bruce Harris.

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The ASGCA is the professional organization for leading golf course architects in the United States and Canada. The ASGCA has approximately 175 active members and promotes the highest standards in golf course architecture.

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"The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is the professional organization for leading golf course architects in the United States and Canada, founded in 1947 by 14 charter members including Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Donald Ross. The ASGCA has approximately 175 active members and promotes the highest standards in golf course architecture."

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When was the ASGCA founded?

1947. The American Society of Golf Course Architects was founded in 1947 by 14 charter members.

Who were ASGCA founders?

14 charter members. The ASGCA was founded by 14 charter members including Robert Trent Jones Sr., Donald Ross, and Robert Bruce Harris.

How many ASGCA members?

Approximately 175. The ASGCA has approximately 175 active members.

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