TEAM
Chris Lutzke was 18 years old when he met his mentor-to-be Pete Dye while building Black Wolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin. From the jump, Pete Dye took an interest in Lutzke’s ability and imagination when it came to creating golf holes in a way that gives form to seemingly formless terrain. With two degrees from Michigan State University in turf science and landscape architecture, Chris remains among the nation’s most talented course architects.
Chris has traveled the world designing some of the most beloved golf courses in the game, including The Baths at Blackwolf Run, French Lick Resort, Eagle Eye, and collaborated with Pete Dye for 30+ years on many marquee projects prior to Pete passing in 2020.
Chris Lutzke works hard from dawn to dusk, and his career is solid proof of that work ethic.
Chris Lutzke
OWNER + ARCHITECT, ASGCA
Chris brings decades of experience designing and managing construction and was heavily mentored by the late Pete Dye. Chris has many course designs under his belt that have come to be known as some of the most loved by golfers all across the globe. Chris works hard from dawn to dusk—and has done so for the entirety of his career. From The Ocean Course to Old Marsh, Chris Lutzke understands the intricacies of advanced course design, and he uses that knowledge to create experiences that resound with every player walking onto the green.
CT Shaw
PRESIDENT
CT has worked in the golf course industry for 30+ years, which has given him the skill and confidence to follow every construction project from start to finish. He knows how to handle the logistics of managing major course projects, even when unexpected issues arise. CT understands what it takes to deliver a project through to completion, and he uses his experience to do just that with every project he manages.
Carlos Perez
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Carlos Perez plays a vital role in bringing CR Lutzke’s golf course visions to life. As a Project Superintendent, Carlos is known for his precision, reliability, and hands-on expertise in managing crews and executing detailed field work on high-end golf course construction projects.
With years of experience in shaping, drainage, and finish work, Carlos ensures that each project not only meets but exceeds expectations — from the first cut to final grow-in. His ability to lead teams, solve challenges on-site, and uphold the standards CR Lutzke is known for makes him a key part of every successful build.
Garrett Wasson
SENIOR DESIGNER
With a masters degree in golf course architecture from Edinburgh College of Art and a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University, Garrett holds the knowledge, skill, and creativity to solve any design problem he faces. Garrett has played on some of the most iconic courses in the US and the UK, giving him plenty of inspiration for his next unique design.
