GOLF DESIGN SCOTLAND - Key Persons

Richard Le Sueur - Founder, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Lead Architect
  • Managing Director
Richard is the founder and lead Architect at Golf Design Scotland having spent over 25 years working in the golf course development industry. He has worked in Scotland, Ireland, the United States, emerging Europe and the Middle East, involved in the design, construction, establishment and maintenance phases of several projects. After studying Architecture at Robert Gordon's University in Scotland, Richard moved to Michigan State University to study Turf Grass Management under Professor Trey Rogers. During his time in the USA he carried out his internship with MacCurrach Golf Construction, an award-winning golf contractor based in Florida. Following graduation from Michigan State, Richard returned to MacCurrach to gain further construction experience on several projects in Florida, South Carolina and Michigan. Richard then moved to Bahrain where he worked as a consultant to the construction management team at Riffa Golf Course, before being employed as Golf Course Superintendent during the grow-in period.

Todd Jerome

Job Titles:
  • Construction Manager
  • Member of the Scottish Association of Golf Course Architects
Todd brings a wealth of construction knowledge and hands-on experience to the team and oversees all areas of on-site design and construction. With a decade in the golf industry, he has been involved on high-profile projects such as The Renaissance Club (Scotland), Loch Lomond, Castle Course (St. Andrews) and Gleneagles. He has also worked in golf sales and marketing and holds a Masters in Golf Course Architecture from Heriot-Watt University. Originally from Seattle, Todd came to Scotland seven years ago for the love of golf. Todd has played and studied courses throughout the UK and US, including all Open Championship venues, the major seaside links courses of Britain and 25 of the top US courses. A member of the Aberlady Artisans Golf Club at Kilspindie he holds a handicap of 9. Todd is also a Member of The Scottish Association of Golf Course Architects and The British and International Greenkeepers Association.