Yesterday I wrote about the potential reworking of Angus Glen’s South Course and whether an extensive renovation would change the perception people have of the golf course. That led...
Tag - Ian Andrew
Canadian Open Day 3: Ogilvy on TGC, Weir's comeback, kudos to...
Yesterday began bright and early, with my appearance with Leslie Roberts on Global’s morning show to talk about the...
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Global Golf Post: Weir and Andrew's Laval success
I wrote about the opening of Laval’s new course near Montreal last week in Global Golf Post. It is the first project that...
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Coppinwood and the RBC Canadian Open
New/old Coppinwood owner Paul McLean has confirmed the Uxbridge-based club is seeking the RBC Canadian Open and Golf Canada CEO...
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Streamsong, Tom Doak and the Renaissance Cup
I’d never met Tom Doak — at least until last week. Sure I’d spoken to him on the phone, gone back and forth by email, and even received a signed copy of the Confidential...
Highlands Links to stay in government's hands
Highlands Links, the terrific Cape Breton course designed by Stanley Thompson, will continue to be operated by the government. Chip Bird (and yes, a great golf name indeed), field unit...
In Photos: Highlands Links and Stanley Thompson...
As Rob detailed in his post last week, Highlands Links is in as good a shape as its ever been. It still needs work in many areas (most notably 6), but the restoration spearheaded by Ian...
Highlands Links RFP: Seeks operator for up to 42 years
Chip Bird was keeping a low profile at the dedication ceremony for the statue of Stanley Thompson that was being unveiled at Highlands Links on Sunday. Bird, the field unit...
On leaving Toronto
I’ve not been writing much on the site lately because I’ve been busy — not playing as much as unpacking boxes. For the past 15 years I’ve lived in Toronto. I went...
Course Preview: Laval Sur-le-lac (Blue Course)
Course Preview: Laval Sur-le-lac (Laval, Que.) Designer: Ian Andrew and Mike Weir The Scorecard: When Ian Andrew first left Carrick Design seven years ago, Laval was poised to have Rees...
Olympic Course's Canadian Connection
A lot of people in the industry were surprised today when it was announced that American Gil Hanse would create the Olympic Course for the 2016 Olympics. Most felt one of the big names...
I speak some coversational French, so I know a thing...
One of my favourite Kids in the Hall skits (yes, the underrated Canadian comedy troop that still gets together upon occasion) is called “Rod Torfulson’s Armada.”...