Ray Haddock Lido Prize
25th Annual Competition
Alister MacKenzie Society
2024 “Ray Haddock” Lido Prize
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.
Past Winning Designs
(Click on a design below to enlarge image. Scroll sideways for more.)
Year
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
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
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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
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Mike DeVries
Mike DeVries
Nick Faldo
Ben Crenshaw
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay