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'About Golf Courses' Discussion Series
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, in conjunction with the Stanley Thompson Society, is pleased to present a series of informal discussion groups focusing on the course. Each month several specialists will be asked to join attendees to consider elements of the decision process surrounding golf course renovation, preservation and restoration. The Stanley Thompson Society will also provide a free copy of an overview pamphlet of their Technical Guides bulletins to all who sign up for the full series.
Panelists: please note that any changes to panelists will be posted
Start Time: each session begins at 7pm
Location: Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Glen Abbey, Oakville
Cost: $15 per person per session; or $60 per person for the series
Register: For complete details, and to order tickets, please go to www.cghf.org
Session 1: Why restore a golf course?
Moderator Karen Hewson
November 6 2008
This evening will explore the issues around restoration vs modernization. The discussion will be open debate on how realistic it is to believe we can restore the original architects vision and how we select the elements that identify a restored golf course.
Panelists
Doug Carrick
Ted Baker
John Porter
Session 2: Design Principles: Looking at Thompson courses and his design principles
Moderator Bill Newton
December 4 2008
This session will discuss the essence of golf course design principles from overall philosophy to specific elements (eg bunkering).
Panelists
David Moote
Jeff Mingay
Ian Andrew
Gayle Borthwick
Session 3: Overcoming the effect of tree growth and ageing turf on old-style courses.
Moderator Karen Hewson
January 8 2009
Focus of this session will be dealing with trees with respect to growing turf, improved playability, tree tagging and regenerating tired turf.
Panelists
Dean Baker
Teri Yamada
RBGT Arborist
Session 4: PGA Tour Golf: Classic vs modern tournament courses
Moderator Karen Hewson
February 12 2009
Discussion regarding the merits of classic golf course design with respect to professional tournament golf and making appropriate adjustments for tour play.
Panelists
Bill Paul
Sandra Post
George Pinches
Session 5: Approaching a restoration ~ Fact Finding & Strategic Planning
Moderator Bill Newton
March 12 2009
How to begin the process and effectively communicate the plan to members.
Panelists
John Smith
Jay Peters
Kirsten Brown
Jim Barclay
Session 6: The Decision Making Process: Success stories of Clubs committed to maintaining their classic course, or restoring it.
Moderator Karen Hewson
April 16 2009
Discussion regarding preservation principles, typical modern pitfalls, budgeting and timing.
Panelists
Jim Fraser
Ken Donovan
Craig Moore