His sons Rees and Robert Jr. have become prolific designers, and Rees has followed in his father's footsteps of helping to renovate U.S. Open courses. Rees Jones has overseen the refurbishment of the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, site of the 2002 U.S. Open. Rees Jones has also designed the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton, and is overseeing the construction of another private course there known as The Bridge. Robert Jr. designed the public Long Island National Golf Club in Riverhead which opened last year. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, his birthday, in Fort Lauderdale.
Burial services are pending.
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