Public Figure Profiles

Ted Robinson

Theodore (Ted) G. Robinson (May 17, 1923 – March 2, 2008) was an American golf course architect.Born in Long Beach, California, Robinson was an undergraduate at the University of California in Berkeley and received a master's degree in planning from the University of Southern California in 1948. He established his golf course architecture practice in 1954 and continued working there for over fifty years. Robinson joined the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) in 1973, served as president from 1983 to 1984, and ascended to ASGCA Fellow in 1995.

Robinson designed over 160 golf courses in his career, mostly in the western United States (including Hawaii), Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. He was one of the first golf course architects to promote the use of water as a significant hazard, incorporating waterfalls and other large green-side water features in his designs. This work led to his nickname of "King of Waterscapes."Robinson died at age 84 in Laguna Beach after battling pancreatic cancer. His son, Ted Jr., continues to run his father's golf design firm.

Sol turns thousands of years of human wisdom from the world’s spiritual traditions into a totally unique personality profile. To get your own profile, check compatibility with friends and much more, download the Sol App today.

Some of their strengths

Ted Robinson has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Adventurous, Generous, Creative, Intuitive, Kind, Brave, and Passionate.

Soulful and Understanding

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Ted Robinson is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being fun and creative.

Helpful and Supportive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Ted Robinson well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Ted Robinson as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Courageous and Strong

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Ted Robinson is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Creative and Imaginative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Ted Robinson tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.

Some of Ted Robinson's challenges

While Ted Robinson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Ted Robinson can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Complicated, Brusque, and Materialistic.

Indecisive and Unrealistic

One of Ted Robinson's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.

Indecisive and Materialistic

Ted Robinson is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Lethargic and Unrealistic

Finally, Ted Robinson also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.

Feel Better. Live with Purpose

Sol connects you with activities and community that aligns with your feelings, personality, and core values, so you can live a more purposeful, happier, and healthier life.

iosandroid
cards

Discover more Public Figures