I am fortunate to have worked with so many great people, and all of them have played a part in furthering my work and career. The personal bond between owner, superintendent, builder, consultants and architect is ultimately what makes the team come together to produce successful results. These relationships become enduring, with continued collaboration and support. To truly understand and appreciate what the relationship means, one should hear what they say. Here are some thoughts from the team.
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“Drew’s experience and design expertise helped guide Manor Country Club to be one of the finest golf courses in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Drew understands the importance of growing healthy turf and was, therefore, very willing to listen and work together with our team to adapt the design to meet our specific needs. As the Club moves forward, Drew remains part of our team at Manor Country Club. We can always rely on him to guide us to make the correct decisions.
- Randall Pinckney, Manor Country Club, Maryland |
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“Drew always takes time to listen to everyone on the project team. His attitude and professionalism were highlighted by his constant concern for the owner’s objectives. He is a man of high moral principles and integrity.”
- Steve Cohoon, Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club, Virginia |
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"Drew's passion and expertise was apparent from our first meeting all the way through to the last hours of our project. Drew continually kept everyone abreast and offered insight into decisions, what had been accomplished, and what was yet to be accomplished. Every concerned entity was addressed personally; never as a blanket statement. He is a hands-on, people person and seems to thrive on spreading his vision and eliciting excitement from the beneficiaries of his work. He continues to be a key advisor in the overall betterment of our facility and has gained the admiration of decision makers and members alike."
- Chris Crocker - General Manager, Quail Creek Country Club and Resort |
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“Drew is really a talented guy. He sees things in the field really well, and did (Newport National Golf Club) for a number nobody could believe. Drew is a guy I would recommend and would use again.”
- Todd Arterburn, CEO The Rainmaker Group |
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“Our people have always been impressed with your fine and cooperative spirit. You have demonstrated a high degree of understanding of the business, as well as the ability to convey a positive attitude of 'Let’s get the job done with a minimum of stress.' The beauty of it is that you make it work, and for that we thank you."
- Brent Wadsworth, Wadsworth Golf Construction |
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“Your work has helped to bring our Club back to life. Our member pride has soared and guests feel privileged to play.” - John Shinkle, Country Club of Columbus, Georgia
“Our 90 year old Donald Ross designed course was in need of a major renovation and updating. Drew utilized our original drawings and was able to recapture the Ross vision along with the incorporation of other basic needs required to protect our limited yardage course from today's evolving golf equipment. What resulted was a challenging and enjoyable golf course that is truly a Donald Ross gem again. Speaking as a golf course superintendent, Drew Rogers is as professional, knowledgeable, and as easy to work with as a golf course architect could be. We still have a great relationship with Drew and continue to call on his expertise today.”
- William Smith, Country Club of Columbus, Georgia |
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“Drew displays great passion in his work along with his attention to detail and commitment to excellence. When challenged he always responded with practical solutions that preserved the integrity of the design.”
- Jim Kelly, Emerald Venture Group |
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“When we started planning Olde Stone, my goal was for the course to be recognized as the best in the state of Kentucky. While I had the goal, it was Drew's vision and expertise that ultimately led us to our spot at the top. We worked closely together on the details, step by step, in accordance with our collective purpose and Drew orchestrated the artistry. His positive demeanor, teamwork and inspiration kept us all on target and set the standards for how we present the course today. Not only are we the best course in the state, we are one of the best venues for golf in the entire country.” - Mr. Jim Scott, Owner ,The Club at Olde Stone
"A couple of things stand out from my experience of working with Drew Rogers: 1) His expertise – everything we do becomes educational, but always 2-sided, and 2) Working with Drew is always enjoyable – he loves what he does and makes it fun. Drew has a tremendous handle on all aspects of construction, as well as maintenance – which I find to be both helpful and refreshing because no details are overlooked and costly mistakes are avoided. His vision and knowledge of classic design has driven us to reach our lofty goals and attain an elite level. Lastly, Drew always communicates well with everyone and understands that the greater picture is not about him; it’s about the course and the people here." - Wyatt Warfel, Director of Grounds, The Club at Olde Stone
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“Eminently philosophical golf architect Drew Rogers created a masterpiece that plays like a dramatic performance by a trio of talented musicians (referring to Oitavos Dunes in Portugal and the distinctive land features of forest, sand dunes and open landscape).”
- Jeff Wallach, Golf and Travel Writer
“Drew Rogers has a wonderful reputation in the golf industry for being an honest, approachable and all-around good guy. When I’m working on an architecture-oriented story, I love to bounce ideas off Drew, as I know he’s well informed on industry trends, but also well schooled on the classics. He’s a source I can trust.” - Chris Santella, Author of Fifty Places To Play Golf Before You Die and Fifty More Places To Play Golf Before You Die, Founding member of theAposition.com
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“Highly professional with incredible talent and knowledge; passion; dedication; perseverance; balance; loyalty; wisdom; kindness; professionalism and generosity. Having someone of Drew’s talent and integrity on the team is a reference of quality.”
- Brig Brown, Managing Member, Andor Projects |
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“Drew Rogers possesses an eye for creativity, practicality and the great lineage of the game that results in golf courses that meet the needs of their calling with distinction and beauty. I have witnessed Drew taking the blank canvas of a piece of land and creating upon it a masterpiece that will provide for years of enjoyment to golfers of all ability levels.” - Matthew E. Adams, PGA Tour Network & New York Times Best Selling Author |
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I was fortunate enough to have worked with Drew on the Newport National Golf Club. He is a very detail oriented designer with a keen eye for the subtleties that can turn a good golf hole into a great one. He has a wonderful way of describing what he wants to see, he is very artistic and always a consummate professional. He was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to shaping for him in the future. If Drew is on your job you can be assured that the work will be done well and beautifully. - Brian Jennings, Professional Shaper |
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“Drew's architectural style will have you believing Newport National has been where it lays for a hundred years. All I know is this: Whenever I see the names A.W. Tillinghast or Donald Ross in the field beside, "course designer" on a scorecard, I instantly know that's a course I have to play and, no matter the score, the day is going to be an absolute delight. Now, based on my experiences at Newport National, whenever I see a course with the name Drew Rogers attached to it... give me the first available tee time, please!.” – T.J. Auclair, PGA.com Interactive Producer
“When it comes down to it, only projects that have everyone working together can yield great results. Drew created a productive synergy between the owner, developer, contractor, and superintendent on our project. He created this by sharing ideas, listening to all feedback, and incorporating what worked for our specific budget and property layout into the overall design.”
– Scott Roche, Golf Course Superintendent Newport National Golf Club, Rhode Island |
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“Having had the pleasure of working closely with Drew on numerous projects, I can attest to his keen awareness of the environment and a unique ability to seamlessly weave the natural features of a site genuinely with the game of golf. His understanding and adaptation of natural systems and conditions have produced creative and sustainable design solutions that enhance the physical environment and provide maximum value to his clients.”
- Susana Morais, Audubon International Representative & Golf Environment Organization Advisor |
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“I have had the pleasure to know and work with Drew since 1997 when we started to develop Oitavos Dunes. Drew’s passion, technical knowledge, commitment and cooperative sprit were fundamental in positioning Oitavos Dunes among the best golf courses in the world.” - Luís Silvério, CEO – Quinta da Marinha, Portugal
"Drew devised an exceptional plan for my site and planned development. I was immediately convinced that he understood my vision and how to apply the design on my land to meet the scheduled design program as well as all the sensitive site considerations. His design is a perfect fit for my project. I am very excited to work with Drew to see the course come to life."
- Salvador Mello, Developer - Coruche, Portugal |
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“In all honesty, I can say that I have never worked with any architect more diligent, attentive to detail or responsive to client needs than Drew.”
- Byron Lash, Lowes Island Club, Virginia |










