Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on September 16, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Rees! May your day be as flawlessly designed as Pinehurst #7 and your celebrations more thrilling than a playoff round at Torrey Pines. Just like the pristine courses you've shaped, may this birthday keep you gracefully navigating life's fairways and bunkers—with no mulligans needed.

From presiding over the American Society of Golf Course Architects to bringing fresh excitement to legendary landscapes, you've certainly mastered turning tricky roughs into rewarding greens. So here's hoping your year ahead includes friendly panoramas, entertaining hazards only in moderation, and many joyful rounds of applause. Cheers to celebrating a true Ace today!