An accomplished golfer in his own right, Dimitri graduated from the EIGCA (European Institute of Golf Course Architects) in 2001 as best student of his year. In 2006 Dimitri became an associate member of the EIGCA. In the last few years he has worked on over 20 different projects, from remodelling at Royal Antwerp to extensive new 18 and 27 hole projects throughout Europe.

Dimitri has worked for and alongside many other experienced golf course architects and members of the EIGCA before embarking on his own as Diamond Golf Architects.