Naccarato is listed on Hanse’s company website as “Plans, Graphics and Media Relations,” but he offers much more. Typically offering a well-researched golf opinion, Naccarato was a union electrician who fell in love with golf design and history. Among the many projects on which he has been involved, he always seems the quickest and most eager to speak with this reporter about Rustic Canyon, a Hanse design near Los Angeles on which Naccarato keeps a constant eye. 

Lawrence points out that Naccarato recently suffered a stroke, and the GoFundMe aims to help one of golf’s friendly voices who most definitely can use support after the devastating fires. 

“Emperor Tommy Naccarato has lost his home to the Los Angeles wildfires,” Lawrence wrote. “Pretty tough at the best of times; worse still given he’s in recovery after suffering a stroke. Tommy is an icon in the golf architecture community, and has been a valued friend to hundreds of us for many years. We owe him a great deal. Now it’s time to help him! Please give what you can.”