Design Team

Although our core team consists of three key golf architects, our overall breadth of experience is vastly larger. Each of our golf projects is seen, critiqued and molded by dozens of fellow designers at Design Workshop who are more broadly focused on a variety of planning and landscape architecture projects. The result is a much more thoughtful, cohesive and integrated design. This means our projects are approached comprehensively and are guaranteed to have the maximum value designed into not only the golf course, but also the master plan. Residential premiums, hotel premiums, views and open space, garner that same design rigor and exposure to broader critique.

Jeff Zimmermann's 19 years of professional experience have provided him with a broad range of expertise in golf-course design, golf-course landscape architecture, planning and design, golf-operations analysis, clubhouse planning and design, resort planning and design, and planned community development in the United States, Mexico and South America. Highly respected in the golf industry, he received the American Society of Landscape Architect's Honor Award and has worked with some of the great names in the business. His knowledge of all facets of golf-course development allow him to lead projects with a comprehensive look at all issues and opportunities, including broader resort settings, private clubs, and daily fee operations.
Todd Schoeder is highly respected in the golf industry with a 20-year career spanning design, construction, maintenance and operations. He has worked alongside some of the industry's leading players and “signature” designers, including Phil Mickelson, Hale Irwin, Tom Lehman and John Fought. Todd graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Design receiving an MLA with Highest Distinction. Todd specializes in creating high-quality courses with interesting routings and playing strategies. He is extremely knowledgeable about the challenges and rewards of building golf courses having learned the complexities of golf design literally from the ground up by shaping over 200 green complexes. Todd is a seasoned professional in all areas critical to creating a successful golf course from planning through implementation, including permitting, budgeting and site supervision.
Chad Murphy has nine years of experience in the study and practice of golf course design. This experience includes managing projects and coordinating with consultants, contractors and clients to ensure deadlines are met. In addition to golf construction and maintenance, he has led all stages of golf design projects including: strategic planning sessions, risk management, conceptual design, design development, and construction documentation and administration. As the recipient of a fellowship funded by the University of Illinois, he studied the ancient golf courses of Scotland with a focus on natural design and modern maintenance practices. Chad's passion for the game and unique field experience underscore his design of extraordinary golf courses.