ROBERT McNEIL - President and Principal Architect

Robert McNeil has committed his life to the game of golf since swinging his mother's old wooden-shafted 9 iron in Massachusetts at 8 years old. Since then, Robert has followed a path of achievement combining quality education and invaluable hands-on experience. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Bryant College and a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University. At Ohio State he created his own academic program specializing in golf course design working within the Agronomy, Engineering, Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Departments. Both degree programs were essential in establishing the proper knowledge base for practicing effective business management and creative golf course design principles.

Realizing the importance of understanding successful construction and maintenance practices and techniques, Robert spent three years at New Albany Country Club, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course in New Albany, Ohio. During this time, Robert assisted in the execution of a number of construction and maintenance projects, from the course's inception through grand opening. In order to further broaden his design range, Robert joined the firm of Bird/Houk Land Planners and Architects as a Land Planning Associate gaining invaluable experience related to the creative interfacing of residential development and golf.

Robert then joined Keith Foster Golf Course Design assisting in the development and preparation of design documentation, construction specifications and client communications on projects throughout the United States, including Haymaker, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and Texas Star in the Dallas-metro area.

Recognizing that it lies within the spirited history and traditions of design that new creations can be found, Robert has made a devoted commitment to returning to the classic courses of the Northeast and British Isles to research and study the features and forms that define the classic style.

Since establishing The Northeast Golf Company in 1996, Robert has provided numerous public, private and municipal clients with a full scope of golf course design and development consultation services. Robert and the team of golf course design and development professionals at The Northeast Golf Company bring this broad vision, built from a foundation of experience and an unparalleled passion for the game, to every project we pursue.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island
Master of Landscape Architecture - Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Professional Associations
American Society of Landscape Architects
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
United States Golf Association
National Golf Foundation
New Jersey Society of Landscape Architects
New Jersey Golf Course Superintendents Association
New Jersey Turfgrass Association
Rotary International
The United States Golf Association