Course Architect Lassi Pekka Tilander Talks About His Projects
Translated by AI
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, we had the honor of being joined by the Finnish golf course architect Lassi Pekka Tilander on our trip to Estonia. It’s hard to imagine a nicer person than Lassi, and we had the chance to have several long discussions about golf design, plus, of course, a pleasant round of golf together.
What is your background?
I studied at the University of Edinburgh and started my career in marketing and public relations.
How did you get into golf course design?
It was pure chance. A new course was going to be built, and the owner couldn’t agree with the architect they had hired for the project. The architect quit, and I was asked whether I could take over. I said yes, and the rest is history.
How many courses have you designed so far?
I have designed 18 courses so far, mostly in Finland, Estonia and Poland. Come to think of it, I’ve actually designed more than half the courses here in Estonia.
How many projects do you usually have going at the same time?
Most of the time I have two or three projects on the go.
What is your biggest project right now?
The most exciting project after Pärnu Bay Golf Links is a new course outside St. Petersburg, Gorki Golf Club.
What does the future look like?
Hard to say; these are tough times for many golf clubs right now. Time will tell…
Having played Pärnu Bay Golf Links, I think the future looks bright for Lassi Pekka Tilander.
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This article by Bo Sjosten was originally published in Swedish on our sister site Golfjournalen.se. It has been translated by AI.
