It always fascinates me to see how industry rumors spread. This summer one of the discussions was how some courses struggled with the seemingly never-ending heat. Some of these courses were...
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St. Thomas G&CC — the benefits of a chain saw
St. Thomas G&CC has long been one of the great hidden gems in Ontario. Partly a creation of Stanley Thompson with some work...
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Do-overs in Canadian golf architecture
Yesterday I wrote about the potential reworking of Angus Glen’s South Course and whether an extensive renovation would...
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Course review: Rideau View Country Club
Course Review: Rideau View (Manotick, Ont.) Designer: Howard Watson/Robbie Robinson Overview: Rideau View finally...
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Course Review: St. Thomas Golf and Country Club
Course Review: St. Thomas Golf and Country Club (Union, Ont.) 1923 Architect(s): Stanley Thompson (alterations by Robbie Robinson, Ian Andrew) The Scorecard: Long regarded as one of the...
Fall Classic: Ink-stained hacks destroy grass growers
I’m sure you’re wondering what that headline is about… Yesterday was the third-annual Writers vs. Superintendents tournament hosted by Ian Andrew, he of Andrew Golf and...