Since 1991, I have designed over 45 new courses and renovated over 60.  I am widely recognized for my ability to design an upscale golf course for an affordable price. While this is a slight hindrance in fame and fortune, it is very satisfying to help others.

My designs reflect a lifetime in golf.  I have experienced and know all facets of the golf course business.  I have been a superintendent for public and high end private clubs and I have operated a public course for profit.  These experiences influence how I design a course.  Challenging and beautiful golf courses can still be efficient to build and operate. I utilize careful stewardship of resources to further the game of golf in challenging times.

Please feel free to read more about my design philosophy, as well as my family's history in the golf business.  You can also get a look into the design process, as well as browse my portfolio and photo gallery of original courses and renovation projects.

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about Matthews Design Group,

John Percival consults regularly with valued input into course design and operations.  He offers unique talents and experiences as a P.G.A. Professional and former member of Golf Digest’s design panel with a degree in Marketing and creative design ability.

John has worked at many of the top clubs around the country and played most of the top courses around the world.  He understands the business of private clubs.  His design solutions make fiduciary sense and set a grounded route into the future.