Ron Kern entered the profession of golf course architecture in 1986. For many years he was indirectly involved with the design of golf courses as he grew up watching William Diddel and his father, Gary, develop and construct projects.

Ron has played the game of golf since age 4, excelled on high school and college golf teams and still enters amateur events.

Ron graduated from Purdue University with a BSCE in 1980.

Ron is a Regular Member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He was sponsored into the ASGCA by Pete Dye, Bob Lohmann and his father, Gary Kern.

Ron is a student of classic golf course architecture. He believes in the spirit of the design philosophies of the founders of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. His major influences are Donald Ross, James Braid, George Thomas, Dr. Alister Mackenzie, A.W. Tillinghast and William Diddel.

Popular Designs

Pebble Brook Golf Club, North Course
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