Architect
Charles Redhead
Golf architect who moved to New Zealand in 1924, made his home in Rotorua, and undertook course design, remodelling and bunkering work throughout the country. Source
- Life
- 1873–1968
- Based in
- Rotorua, New Zealand
Painting: Hastings. Watercolour. Original image from Top100GolfCourses.com
On The Golf List
11 courses credited to Redhead, best ranked first.
- 20Hastings
NorthBridge Pā · New Zealand · opened 1912
- 25Otago
SouthBalmacewen · New Zealand
- 27Hamilton (St Andrews)
NorthHamilton · New Zealand
- 29Manawatu
NorthPalmerston North · New Zealand
- 34New Plymouth
NorthFitzroy · New Zealand
- 39Whanganui
NorthWhanganui · New Zealand
- 45Mount Maunganui
NorthMount Maunganui · New Zealand
- 48Whakatane
NorthWhakatane · New Zealand
- 49Rotorua (Arikikapakapa)
NorthRotorua · New Zealand
- –Poverty Bay
NorthGisborne · New Zealand
Unranked - –St Clair
SouthDunedin · New Zealand
Unranked
History
In order, each line from a published source.
Before designing courses, Charles Redhead worked as an engineer in government service in Ireland until he was 50. Source
- 1924
In 1924 he was called in to advise on the reconstruction of Tralee Links in Ireland. Source
- 1924
Later in 1924 he moved to New Zealand and settled in Rotorua. Source
He took on contracts throughout New Zealand, designing new courses or remodelling and bunkering existing ones. Source
Courses he worked on included Hastings, Hutt, Wanganui and Balmacewen. Source