Randall J. Heckenkemper (born 1958) is an American golf course architect and solar energy entrepreneur.

Background and Career

Heckenkemper was born in

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and graduated from

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with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Design. In 1980, Heckenkemper began his career working for Poe and Associates as a senior land planner that included a partnership with Jack Nicklaus and Associates. Their work included large-scale Master Planned communities throughout the United States. In 1983, Heckenkemper assisted the partnership of

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and Jay Morrish, where he participated in several high-profile golf courses includin
Troon Country Club
an
TPC Scottsdale
in Arizona. In 1985, Heckenkemper went into business as the owner o
Heckenkemper Golf Course Design
Several of Heckenkemper's courses have received commendations, includin
The Territory
Golf and CC an
Forest Ridge Golf Club
in Oklahoma, an
Pinnacle Country Club
in Arkansas, which hosts the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship for the LPGA. Another of Heckenkemper's courses

was the first in Arizona to be awarde
Audubon Signature Status
In 2016, inspired by years of working outdoors and with environmental and landscape construction professionals, Heckenkemper co-founded and is a partner i
Site Solar
which designs and manufactures solar-powered, portable light towers and generators. Solar light towers are an alternative to diesel light towers and protect the environment by eliminating carbon emissions. Site Solar, which has locations and distributors throughout the southwest U.S., specializes in short- and long-term rental of portable, clean, renewable, bright, quiet light through solar power generation, and is especially suitable for the oil & gas industry, construction, public safety, mining, landfills, airports, events, and law enforcement/border patrol.

References

External links

Heckenkemper Golf Course Design
– official site Golf course architects 1958 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub