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Golf Courses by Dick Wilson

Dick Wilson designed 50 courses across 17 states in the Stymie directory.

50Courses
17States
1904–1965
American
Dick Wilson

Louis Sibbett "Dick" Wilson (1904 – July 5, 1965) was an American golf course architect, who designed over sixty courses. Several of these still have a high reputation. He was known for his technique of elevating the greens when designing courses in relatively flat terrain, and for using ponds and bunkers to emphasize the aerial approach.

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Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Dick Wilson in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards
23
Peak slope
145
Longest
7,488 yds
Avg back tee
6,712 yds

Frequently asked about Dick Wilson

What is the hardest Dick Wilson course?

Bedens Brook Club in Skillman, NJ is the hardest Dick Wilson course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 145. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Dick Wilson course?

Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, DE is the longest Dick Wilson course at 7,488 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Dick Wilson course to play?

Among public and municipal Dick Wilson courses, Moon Valley Country Club in Phoenix, AZ has the lowest slope rating at 97. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Dick Wilson courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

6 Dick Wilson courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 23 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Dick Wilson course?

Across 23 Dick Wilson courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,712 yards. The longest plays to 7,488 yards.