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Comment on Proudly Canadian: The Carrick on Loch Lomond by Canadian Golf Traveller

Canadian Golf Traveller — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:41:25 +0000

Hi David: The Carrick has definitely addressed the irrigation issue since you played the course. I’m sure you’d find those six or so low-lying holes a lot less soggy now.

Comment on Proudly Canadian: The Carrick on Loch Lomond by David Worley

David Worley — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:35:45 +0000

Played The Carrick some years ago and was somewhat disappointed. Some good holes but in mid summer it was very wet on about 6 holes in the low lying area. Would hate to think how wet it would be in the cooler months.

Comment on Swing Into Autumn Across Canada by John DeMings

John DeMings — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:18:55 +0000

just a geographic note: The Annapolis Valley is sheltered by the North, not South, Mountain (although this past winter saw shelter hard to find)

Comment on Inside the Magic of Canada’s Best Par Threes by Canadian Golf Traveller

Canadian Golf Traveller — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:03:35 +0000

Thanks for your comment, John. Like you, I love Digby Pines. Do play the Algonquin — it’s a terrific Tom McBroom course. Enjoy the season!

Comment on Inside the Magic of Canada’s Best Par Threes by John DeMings

John DeMings — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:54:39 +0000

Thoughtful examination of the part par-3s play in golf architecture. Stanley Thompson gifted us with five such holes at the Digby Pines course, all of them different and each a delight in its own fashion. I haven’t played the Algonquin course since its redesign, but look forward to a visit this summer and an opportunity to play the par-3 shown in your article’s photo.

Comment on Are Shorter Courses Golf’s Future? by tom lamont

tom lamont — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:39:58 +0000

No doubt about it. Many golf architects , including Nicklaus, have said that the problems with golf are 1. It is too expensive. 2. It takes too long to play. In China and India they recognize this, and are building shorter courses to encourage new and younger golfers to take up the game. It is working. In the US “clover leaf” designs, featuring 3 six hole layouts returning to the clubhouse are cropping up. This provides golfers with many time options. It is working. At our home club, we introduced a 9 hole dues rate for members, recognizing that with an aging membership, it would retain members considering dropping out.The response was great. It is working. Shorter courses answer the problem of golf costing too much, and taking too long to play. This is the future of golf. It will keep people in the game, and it will bring more people into the game.

Comment on Inside the Magic of Canada’s Best Par Threes by Mark Puddicombe

Mark Puddicombe — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:27:01 +0000

In Alberta Redtail Landings 10 Year Anniversary is Hosting the Alberta Open Again .Golf Courses To Check out This Year in the Edmonton Area Whitetail Crossing Golf Club and the New Coal Creek Golf Resort

Comment on Living Large on the 19th Hole by Canadian Golf Traveller

Canadian Golf Traveller — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:13:33 +0000

Glad you liked it, Jawad. I don’t know what I’d do now without my new secret ingredient—scotch bonnet pepper sauce—to give my cooking a little extra oomph! I love making these little discoveries when I visit new places.

Comment on Living Large on the 19th Hole by Jawad A. Kassab

Jawad A. Kassab — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:25:09 +0000

Terrific article … Love Charlevoix and ackee and callaloo … Was with you all the way!

Comment on At Play with Dolphins Toni and Reggae in Jamaica by Canadian Golf Traveller

Canadian Golf Traveller — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:16:24 +0000

Thanks, Bob! I have a lot of fun as The Après Golfer, and love recommending great experiences. I’ll keep an eye out for haunted courses…

Sharon McAuley