WINNER – GOLF COURSE DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2026
It is our absolute honor to announce that Aashish Vaishnava & Jon Hunt - AV IDG have officially been crowned Golf Course Designer of the Year 2026 at the prestigious 13th Annual World Golf Awards.
For many years, Jon and Aashish have collaborated on world-class golf developments globally—taking clients seamlessly through conceptual layout, schematic planning, detailed architecture, construction supervision, and pre-opening operations.
"We are deeply honored to receive this global recognition. A heartfelt thank you to all our clients, partners, colleagues, and supporters worldwide who cast their votes and believed in our vision for sustainable, innovative, and commercially viable golf course architecture."
Jon Hunt & Aashish Vaishnava
Golf Course Designers & Architects
OUR STORY
Both Jon Hunt & Aashish Vaishnava are trained Golf Course Architects, mentored by World Famous Golf Course Designer, Architect & Master Planner Mr. Bob Hunt.
Jon Hunt is the Group Director of International Design Group (UK) which deals with all aspects of the design, development and consultancy of purpose built residential, commercial and sports communities, predominantly those involving golf. Jon is an approachable member of the team with the ability to stand back and make strategic plans, innovate and implement design solutions quickly and efficiently. Jon enjoys being part of a successful, efficient and productive design team.
Aashish Vaishnava is India's most reputed & trusted Golf Course Designer & Architect in India. Awarded as the Best Golf Course Designer in India and featured by more than 50 media houses. Aashish has been a passionate golfer from his childhood and his passion made him design a Golf Course when he was just 16. With over 18 years of professional Golf Design experience he is actively involved in the planning & designing of various real estate projects in the country, which include Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, Golf Townships and High End Golf Resort facilities.
A management graduate from Indian Institute Of Management - Kozhikode (IIMK) with diverse experience in the field of Real Estate, Golf, Landscape and Sports makes him one of the most Reputed & Professional Golf Architect in India.
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