Corey Black

Corey Black

Corey Black B.Sc.L.A.
Golf Course Architect
cblack@grahamcooke.ca

Corey Black earned his Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts in 2002. That same year he joined Graham Cooke & Associates as a Design Associate.

Growing up as a strong competitive junior golfer, Corey participated in USGA tournaments at the state level and, at an early age, developed a keen eye for strategic and aesthetically pleasing golf course layouts.

His strong technical abilities, creativity and attention to detail help GCA to create some of the finest construction plans in the business. His wealth of knowledge of design software also helps GCA to produce the highest quality presentational plans in the industry.

Education:

          -     University of Massachusetts    Bachelor's Degree in Landscape
                Amherst, Massachusetts           Architecture (2002)

         -      Harvard School of Design       Office of Executive Education
             Cambridge, Massachusetts        Golf Course Design (2002)
                                                          Prof. Geoffrey Cornish

Professional Associations and Memberships::

          -      Member of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (2002)
                 University of Massachusetts, Student Chapter

Studies:

          -      Golf Course Design History           -      History of Landscape Architecture
          -      Graphic Design                            -      Computer Assisted Design
          -      Construction Techniques               -      Turf Management
          -      Grading and Drainage

CURRENT PROJECTS

Corey is currently actively involved in the design and/or construction of the following courses:

New Courses

- Black Mountain Golf Community, Bell Mountain, BC, CANADA
- Deerfield Golf Course, Kahnawake, QC, CANADA
- Istria Estate and Country Club, Pula, CROATIA (27 holes)
- Mystic Pines Golf Course, Kahnawake, QC, CANADA (9 holes)
- Piper's Heath Golf Course, Milton, ON, CANADA
- Tarudhan Valley Golf Homes, Dadu, INDIA (9 holes)
- Talking Rock Golf Club, Chase, BC, CANADA
- The Links at Crow Wing, Niverville, MB, CANADA
- Union Bay Golf Course, Union Bay, BC, CANADA

Renovations

- Ashburn Golf Club (New & Old Courses), Halifax, NS CANADA
- Blue Mountain Golf & Country Club, Collingwood, ON CANADA

- Golf Club Padova, Padova, ITALY
- Jaypee Greens (Greg Norman Signature Course), Greater Noida, INDIA
- Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Marathon, ON CANADA
- Saugeen Golf Club, Port Elgin, ON, CANADA

PAST PROJECTS

Since joining GCA, Corey has been actively involved in the design and/or construction of the following courses:

New Courses

- Atlantide Golf Club (Don Quichotte Course), Ile Perrot, QC, CANADA
- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course, Jay, VT USA

Renovations

- Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club, Gormley, ON, CANADA
- Beaconsfield Golf Club, Pointe Claire, QC, CANADA
- Edmundston Golf Club, Edmundston, NB, CANADA
- Glendale Golf & Country Club, Edmonton, AB, CANADA
- Golf Dorval, Dorval, QC, CANADA
- Hillsdale Golf & Country Club, Ste. Therèse, QC, CANADA
- Lambton Golf & Country Club, Toronto, ON, CANADA
- Scarboro Golf & Country Club, Scarborough, ON, CANADA