Ray Haddock Lido Prize

25th Annual Competition
Alister MacKenzie Society
2024 “Ray Haddock” Lido Prize

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The Ray Haddock Lido Prize is awarded annually by members of the Alister MacKenzie Society to honor the memory of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and recognize the design potential of an up and coming architect. The winner is invited to attend and participate in the annual Society gathering to be held that year. 

The name “Lido” comes from Dr. MacKenzie’s own drawing of a “two-shot hole” for the original Lido Golf Club on Long Island (no longer in existence), which won him first place honors in a 1914 golf architecture competition sponsored by Britain’s Country Life magazine. MacKenzie’s drawing, shown below, proved to be an important step in developing his reputation.

MacKenzie’s great-grandson, Ray Haddock, headed original funding for the Prize. Dr. MacKenzie left behind a manuscript entitled The Spirit of Saint Andrews, whereupon Mr. Haddock had it published and proceeds from the sale were used to create a perpetual fund for the Lido competition. The competition began in 1998 and the success of the Prize is evidenced by winners who have gone on to become successful golf course architects. All of the winners and finalists have exhibited the ability to incorporate MacKenzie design features into their entries.

MacKenzie designed courses can often be recognized by distinguishing features. Some of these are:

  • There should be variety in the design of holes and they should be fun to play.
  • Holes should be fair and challenging for golfers of all skill levels.
  • Holes should make use of the natural features of the land.
  • Bunkering should guide the player’s strategy for playing the course and should “frame” shots to any greens that are “blind”.
  • Contours and/or multiple tiers add interest to greens. The green should provide an access route for weaker players and present a challenge for more skilled players.

Submitted designs should be in the form of an elaborated sketch giving the viewer a clear idea of how the hole would be constructed and played. It should show yardages, tee locations, alternative playing routes, hazards, bunkers, green location and contours with alternative pin placements, and side elevation of the terrain. Drawings may NOT be larger than 11″ x 17.” See entry form for details.

2024 Award Winner

The 2024 award winner Steve Turner is originally from the Philadelphia area and grew up playing competitive golf.  He got his first taste of course design when he “scouted” courses that would be sites for his future matches.  In 2003, Steve submitted an entry into the Lido contest and was a finalist that year.  Jim Urbina of Jim Urbina Golf Design served as this year’s finals judge.

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Winner

Steve Turner

Craig Snyder

Bo Links

Bo Links

NO COMPETITION

Cameron Hurdus

David Hoekstra

Brian Orellana

Cameron Hurdus

Clyde Johnson

Riley Johns

William Kendall

Cameron Hurdus

David Hoekstra

Peter Zarlengo

Jeff Martz

Bo Links

Bo Links

Jim Leigh 

Per Thunberg

NO COMPETITION

Thad Layton

Simon Ford

Tyler Sullivan

Phil Vantier

Lance Dickinson

Todd Duguid

Judge(s)

Jim Urbina

Tom Naccarato

Bruce Charlton

Todd Eckenrode

Todd Eckenrode,Gene Zanardi

David Dale

Ron Whitten, Gene Zanardi

Rees Jones

Jim Urbina

Jay Blasi

Todd Eckenrode

Forrest Richardson

Brian Costello

Thad Layton

Robert Trent Jones III

Sandy Tatum

Ron Whitten

Don Knott

Kyle Phillips

Mike DeVries

Mike DeVries

Nick Faldo

Ben Crenshaw

Gary Player

Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay

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