J. FRANKLIN MEEHAN

J. Franklin Meehan is credited with the creation of many golf courses in Montgomery County, though he is not quite as famous as other golf architects of the same period.

North Hills Country Club was constructed in 1914 when Meehan started his work in the area. Other local designs include Sandy Run Country Club and the first nine holes at Spring-Ford Country Club, which was later completed by William Gordon.

Most known for his playoff loss to Ben Hogan in the historic 1950 U.S. Open Championship at Merion Golf Club, George Fazio then gained fame as the first PGA Tour player to become a golf course architect.

His work in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s brought him to some heralded locations across the country. He is credited with 58 golf course designs including Butler National in Illinois, the East Course at Hershey Country Club, Edgewood Tahoe, Jupiter Hills Club, and Moselem Springs.