With five of his courses ranked among the top 100 in the world and recognized by his peers as the world's preeminent golf course architect, Tom Fazio participates in only the finest projects. Kuki'o is another credit to his world-famous portfolio, and his first and only courses on the Big Island, and in the state of Hawaii.

In creating his courses, Fazio honors a commitment to quality as well as the unique character and natural beauty of each setting. Kukio's golf courses perfectly reflect Tom Fazio's philosophy. He gracefully melds the course into the natural terrain providing golfers of all abilities an exciting challenge and a sense of tradition and greatness.

Tom Fazio Biography

Throughout his 35 years in golf course design, Tom Fazio and his staff of talented designers have been recognized for creating award-winning courses throughout the United States. No living designer has more credits on Golf Digest's list of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses and Golfweek's collection of America's Best. The Golf Digest poll for Best Modern Day Golf Course Architect was discontinued after Tom claimed the award three consecutive times, and he has also received The Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Fazio attributes this success to maintaining a team concept in design shared by the ten senior associates on his staff, all of which have worked with Tom for anywhere from 14 to 32 years. This visionary group, with a diverse base of knowledge and united love for the game of golf, enable Fazio Golf Course Designers to continue to create courses that are noted throughout the industry for their excellence.

Fazio emphasizes the premise that "golf courses should reflect the natural beauty of their environments." Maintaining that principle, Fazio Golf Course Designers strives to follow design priorities that include creating harmonious transitions from existing topographical conditions, developing courses that offer golfers of varying skill a challenging yet enjoyable experience, and providing each client with optimum use of the property.

Tom and Sue Fazio have six children and reside in Hendersonville, North Carolina. They are active in the community and support many local charities, art and theatre associations as well as educational institutions. Tom and Sue founded the Boys and Girls Club of Hendersonville in 1993 and the Boys and Girls Club of East Flat Rock in 1998. Tom also supports various children's causes throughout the nation with the Tom Fazio Children's Charity Fund, which benefits from fundraising endeavors such as Tom's book, Golf Course Designs.