June 2021 Ohio Golf Journal

of Toledo, his designs are as far away as Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Mexico and Norway. Just two days after Hills’ death, we had the opportunity to play one of his designs, Heritage Harbour, in Bradenton, Florida. The staff at the course was unaware of Hills’ passing and we reminisced about his memorable courses. One member of the pro shop crew stunned me by bringing out a beautiful book, “The Works of Art,’’ a terrific collection of Hills, designs. “You need to have this,’’ the staffer told me – and he was right. I was unaware such a book existed. It’s a real keeper. Arthur Hills was an Ohio Native, as well as, aToledo Treasure. His designs brought beauty and pleasure to millions of golfers worldwide. The Golf World will sorely miss him. Ohio Golf Journal