Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:golf_tournament
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Garden_City_Country_Club
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Harvard_University
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Golf_Course_Superintendents_Association_of_America_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:World_Golf_Hall_of_Fame World Golf Hall of Fame inductee |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1855-02-07
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| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:Western_Amateur
gptkb:U._S._Amateur gptkb:New_York_State_Amateur gptkb:British_Amateur Metropolitan Open |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:C._B._Macdonald_Jr.
Charles Macdonald |
| gptkbp:contribution |
pioneered the use of strategic design in golf courses
founding member of the PGA of America pioneering golf course design in the United States |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1939-01-16
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:The_7th_hole_at_National_Golf_Links_of_America
The 10th hole at Mid Ocean Club The 18th hole at Pine Valley Golf Club The 1st hole at National Golf Links of America The 2nd hole at Chicago Golf Club The 3rd hole at Chicago Golf Club The 4th hole at Chicago Golf Club The 5th hole at Mid Ocean Club The 7th hole at Pine Valley Golf Club The 9th hole at National Golf Links of America |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
designing golf courses based on Scottish links
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Chicago_Golf_Club
gptkb:National_Golf_Links_of_America gptkb:Mid_Ocean_Club |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Charles_Blair_Macdonald
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
C. B. Macdonald
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Robert_Trent_Jones_Sr.
gptkb:Donald_Ross golf course architecture golf course maintenance practices golf course design philosophy |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Alister_Mac_Kenzie
gptkb:Old_Tom_Morris gptkb:Old_Course_at_St_Andrews |
| gptkbp:inspired |
golf enthusiasts
golf course architects golf course designers |
| gptkbp:known_for |
golf course design
founding the American Society of Golf Course Architects |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on modern golf course design
his design principles are taught in golf course design programs promoted the idea of risk-reward holes in golf course design his courses are often ranked among the best in the world inspired generations of golf course designers known for his strategic design philosophy his work has been recognized by golf historians and enthusiasts alike advocated for the importance of natural terrain in course design considered the father of American golf course architecture |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
advocated for the preservation of historic golf courses
popularized the use of bunkers in golf course design recognized for his contributions to golf course sustainability first president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects advocated for the importance of course routing contributed to the growth of golf in America developed the concept of risk-reward holes established a legacy in golf course architecture influenced the design of many famous golf courses influenced the design of the U. S. Open courses known for his attention to detail in course design known for his strategic thinking in course design promoted the game of golf in the United States emphasized the role of aesthetics in golf course design celebrated for his role in the evolution of golf course design. designed the first 18-hole golf course in the U. S. recognized for his innovative approach to golf course design pioneered the use of natural terrain in course design inspired future generations of golf course architects |
| gptkbp:occupation |
golf course designer
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| gptkbp:offers_courses_in |
gptkb:Pine_Valley_Golf_Club
gptkb:Chicago_Golf_Club gptkb:National_Golf_Links_of_America gptkb:Mid_Ocean_Club |
| gptkbp:profession |
gptkb:football_club
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Southampton,_New_York |
| gptkbp:signature_move |
strategic design principles
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Macdonald
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