In 1916 Essex County tapped A.W. Tilinghast to build the Upper Course on First Mountain. Tillinghast's work at Essex County is widely regarded as the springboard to his storied career. Tillie went on to design 265 golf courses! #evolvegolf, #customstartshere, #p1rx, #repairyourpitchmarks, #golfcourses, #golfing, #golfisfun, #golfstagram, #instagolf, #whyilovethisgame, #golfcoursearchitecture, #awtillignhast