tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post1625413597228665864..comments2024-03-18T18:03:15.023-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: St. George's Golf and Country ClubTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-37000642126360199042023-02-07T12:56:05.985-08:002023-02-07T12:56:05.985-08:00I played St. Georges this summer about one month a...I played St. Georges this summer about one month after the Canadian Open (which still had the club buzzing with Rory's impressive win) and I was blown away at how much more I enjoyed the course than I thought I would. The ravine flow of the course gave the perfect amount of elevation change and the bunkering around the entrances to so many of the greens was visually stunning. I left the course on a high and couldn't think of any criticisms.<br /><br />Then the next day I played Toronto Golf Club (generally ranked slightly behind StG in Canada) and this Harry Colt design is truly next level. While it may not have the acclaim of StG, it to my mind is far superior course and test of golf. I also understand that it recently went through a massive tree removal program, which has made the course come alive. So much so, that I am strongly considering non-resident membership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-31374249081145714992011-11-13T15:58:05.655-08:002011-11-13T15:58:05.655-08:00The 3rd hole is not a Thompson original. Along wit...The 3rd hole is not a Thompson original. Along with the 4th and 15th it was altered for the Canadian Open in 1968. #4 and #15 were lengthened considerably and changed the character of the holes. The club will be looking into restoring the 3rd hole to its original Thompson layout in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-40792450417115315072009-05-18T20:32:00.000-07:002009-05-18T20:32:00.000-07:00Where can I go to get the results of the 1960 Cana...Where can I go to get the results of the 1960 Canadian Open at St Georges Golf and Country Club.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278078153085085079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-84252543611336759822008-09-02T07:32:00.000-07:002008-09-02T07:32:00.000-07:00I just played St. Georges a couple of days ago for...I just played St. Georges a couple of days ago for the first time. It is about the 10th Stanley Thompson course I have played. I have never had a course make such an impact on me. I don't think I have ever played a course where afterwords I could close my eyes and go through the course hole by hole shot for shot. Just stunning. Walking through a tunnel to the 1st tee, reminded me of the Wizard of OZ movie. You know the part were the movie goes form B/W to Colour? Oh well.... back to the public courses, hoping that my ball stays out of unraked traps, divots and what ever else.<BR/><BR/>Steven L.<BR/>Whitby, ONAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-76693810264631262242008-05-28T18:15:00.000-07:002008-05-28T18:15:00.000-07:00If you're ever in Toronto again... head about an h...If you're ever in Toronto again... head about an hour and a half north of the city to the Muskoka area for some incredible golf.<BR/><BR/>Known as "cottage country" Muskoka is a scenic blend of lakes, trees and rock and there has been an explosion of premium golf courses built up there in the last decade.<BR/><BR/>Number one priority should be Bigwin Island (originally a Stanley Thompson course, but Doug Carrick did some masterful work to make it a classic). Muskoka Bay has one of the most memorable front nines you'll ever experience. The Lake Joseph Club and Rocky Crest are wonderful tracks and a real gem is Seguin Valley. <BR/><BR/>A great place to visit in June or September... July and August are a little too busy in that area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com