NorthWest Crossing Business Tenant Named “Architect of the Year” for Golf Course Design

Bend, Oregon – GOLF Magazine has named David McLay Kidd as the Architect of the Year for 2008. Kidd, who opened his headquarters in Bend, Oregon neighborhood NorthWest Crossing earlier this year, was the designer behind the renowned Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast approximately 10 years ago. Recently, he has had two high-profile course openings the Castle Course in St. Andrews and Tetherow in Bend, Oregon. Tetherow was also recognized by the magazine as one of the top courses of 2008.

Kidd, whose business is called DMK Golf Design, began the firm in 1998 when he opened an office in Great Britain. The Scottish designer opened his new headquarters in Bend, Oregon’s NorthWest Crossing in early 2008.

The GOLF Magazine article states that Kidd’s “designs often provoke polar reactions, his spirit of adventure and willingness to break with convention — both evident in spades at the Castle Course and Tetherow — are to be saluted.”