Mike Clayton

One of the southern hemisphere's most talented golf architects, leading commentator and former tour professional

Mike DeVries

One of the golf industry's true craftsmen. A consummate expert in all aspects of design and construction.

Frank Pont

An acclaimed expert in the restoration of golf courses designed by the golden age architects

A true partnership

For over a century, the world's best architects have worked within partnerships. From Colt, Morrison & Alison to Fowler, Abercromby, Simpson & Croome to MacKenzie & Maxwell, the sum of the parts was greater than the individual no matter how talented that individual might have been. Clayton, DeVries & Pont is founded on the same principles.

Global reach with a local presence

Clayton, DeVries & Pont is a collaboration between three of the world's foremost regional architecture practices.

It has been created with the same ideals and aspirations as the notable teams of yesteryear but with one key difference. Its reach is truly global.

An unsurpassed breadth of expertise

Clayton, DeVries & Pont’s collective body of work and unsurpassed breadth of expertise makes it a compelling design partner for any project regardless of the requirements or location.

Terms and references gladly furnished on request.

  • Barnbougle Dunes

    New Design by Mike Clayton
    (with Tom Doak)

  • Cape Wickham

    New Design by Mike DeVries
    (with Darius Oliver)

  • Kingsley Club

    New Design by Mike DeVries

  • De Swinkelsche

    New Design by Frank Pont

  • Victoria

    Restoration by Mike Clayton

  • Royal Hague

    Restoration by Frank Pont

  • Meadow Club

    Restoration by Mike DeVries

  • De Pan

    Restoration by Frank Pont

  • Royal Queensland

    Renovation by Mike Clayton

  • New Zealand GC

    Restoration by Frank Pont

  • Sunningdale

    Restoration by Mike DeVries

  • Le Touquet La Mer

    Restoration by Frank Pont
    (with Patrice Boissonas)

82
Years in the industry
786
Holes Designed
1572
Bunkers Built
4
Courses in the World Top 100

Creating a golf course is more like painting a picture than building a road or a sewer.

- Harry S. Colt

Ninetynine percent of criticism of golfers are based on invincible ignorance

- Tom Simpson

It by no means follows that what appears to be attractive at first sight will be so permanently. A good golf course grows on one like a good painting, good music, or any other artistic creation.

- Alister Mackenzie