Don Knott is a native of northern California. A multiple sport athlete during his youth, Don eventually became a collegiate All-American swimmer. He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree (1969) from the University of California, Berkeley graduating with highest honors while being awarded the Departmental Citation for excellence as the top graduate in his class. He also holds a Masters of Architecture degree (1973) from the same institution.

Don's industry experience began in 1973, and for more than 25 years he served as Senior Vice President of Design and lead project architect for the Robert Trent Jones II group. During his career, Don has personally designed, supervised and overseen the completion of more than 60 courses worldwide. Among his most noteworthy designs are Princeville Golf Resort's Prince Course on the island of Kauai, Hawaii; The Links at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, California; Long Island National Golf Club in Riverhead, New York and Spring City "Lake Course" in Kunming, China.

Knott is a licensed Landscape Architect and a long-standing member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, serving as president of the Society in 1994 and 1995. Don currently is on the Board of Directors for the Society's Foundation and a tenured member of the environmental impact committee. Don has represented the ASGCA at numerous national conferences on golf and the environment and has authored or co-authored many documents on golf and environmental issues. He has also been a speaker at numerous golf conferences including the ASGCA, USGA, NGF, GCSAA, USEPA and Public Golf Forums.

Don is a devoted golfer and has experienced many of the great courses around the world. He is a member of the Stanford University Golf Club, and is also a member and on the Board of Advisors of the Shivas Irons Society.

Gary Linn is a native of Kansas where he grew up in a dedicated golfing family. Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Kansas State University (1978) and remains an active member of the Alumni Association, previously serving as president of the Northern California chapter. He is a licensed Landscape Architect and a long-standing member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects where he served as the Society's Membership Chairman.

Gary's industry experience began in 1978, and for more than 20 years he served as Vice President of Design and lead project architect for the Robert Trent Jones II group. During his career, Gary has personally designed, supervised and overseen the completion of more than 40 golf courses worldwide. Among his most noteworthy designs are The Windsor Club in Vero Beach, Florida; Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas; The Wailea Gold & Emerald Course in Maui, Hawaii; and Cordevalle Golf Club in Morgan Hill, California.

Gary Linn has been a speaker at numerous golf conferences, seminars and a lecturer for golf course design classes at Kansas State University. Gary is an avid golfer and has played many of the great courses around the world. He has been an active participant in youth sports, coaching local soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball teams.

"Our goal is to design a first class golf experience unsurpassed in character and integrity-courses that are dynamic, exciting and enjoyable to play. We strive to exceed our client's expectations in both product and service." Gary Linn