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RICHARD A. BARIL
Vice President
Rick Baril graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 1981. Rick worked at a Landscape Architectural design/build firm during college and following graduation. In 1982 he accepted a position with Robert von Hagge. Becoming a Registered Landscape Architect in 1983, Rick simultaneously assumed increased responsibilities with various U.S. projects.
When von Hagge, Smelek and Baril ventured into the European market, Rick was designated project architect for that theater. He has been responsible for the design of all vHS&B courses in the countries of France, Spain, Italy and Morocco.
Rick's efforts helped von Hagge, Smelek and Baril garner a nomination for the Gold Medal Award for European Excellence
Rick's current responsibilities include St. Anna Golf Club, Genoa, Arenzano, Italy; Anfi Tauro, Gran Canaria Island, Spain; Emporda Golf Club, Costa Brava, Spain (final 9 holes); St. Martin Obispo, Mexico City, Mexico; San Blas Golf Resort, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Spain
Education:
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - University of Idaho
Professional Status:
- Registered Landscape Architect - #1205 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
- Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects
- Associate Member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects
- President, Board of Directors - International Foundation for Junior Golf (IFJG)
- Member - Urban Land Institute
- Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America (GCSAA)
Completed Projects:
Europe:
| Golf International Les Bordes |
St. Laurent Nouan, France |
| Golf de Seignosse |
Seignosse, France |
| Le Golf National |
Paris, France |
| Circolo Golf Bogogno |
Bogogno, Italy |
| Golf de Courson Monteloup |
Paris, France |
| Golf Le Kempferhof |
Strasbourg, France |
| Royal Mougins Golf Club |
Mougins, France |
| Emporda Golf Club |
Barcelona, Spain |
| Real Sociedad Hipica Espagnol Club de Campo |
Madrid, Spain |
| Is Arenas |
Sardinia, Italy |
Africa
| Royal Benslimane |
Casablanca, Morocco |
| Bouznika Bay Golf Course |
Casablanca, Morocco |
United States
| Houston National |
Houston, Texas |
| Gleneagles |
Dallas, Texas (36 holes) |
| Chase Oaks |
Dallas, Texas (27 holes) |
| Preston Trails (redesign) |
Dallas, Texas |
| Northgate Country Club |
Houston, Texas |
| Falcon Point |
Katy, Texas |
| Red Tail |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| Raveneaux Country Club |
Houston, Texas |
| Atchafalaya Golf Club |
Patterson, Louisiana |
Carribbean:
| White Witch - Ritz Carlton |
Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Cinnamon Hill Golf Course |
Montego Bay, Jamaica |
Mexico:
| Paradise Village |
Resort - "El Tigre" |
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| Los Azulejos |
Torreon, Mexico |
To view specific
information about each of the designers, please click their name
below:
Robert von Hagge
Michael J. Smelek
Richard A. Baril |
