The Society was founded in 1998 and is committed to education, research, advocacy and providing experiential opportunities. This is made possible through the support of our membership including: individuals, clubs/courses and corporate supporters.
Membership promotes the value of recognising and preserving Thompson design principles as well as offering tangible benefits.
Dr. Jamie Harris’ latest book focuses on none other than Stanley Thompson and how his fortunes were intricately woven within the development of Canada. Much more than a review of Stanley’s work, this extensively researched publication is introspective and eminently readable! From the foundations of this country and the building of the national railroads to how Stanley’s involvement at Vimy Ridge impacted the rest of his career, it is a pleasure to read. Every golf course architecture fan, Stanley Thompson fan and anyone interested in Canadian history will not want to miss Stanley Thompson and Icons of Canada: A History and a Biography. The publication is available at some Stanley Thompson clubs, as well as through the Stanley Thompson store.
Tucked into historical Islington Village and Mimico Creek valley, Islington Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole, par-72 golf course featuring tree-lined, parkland-style golf holes, rolling terrain, and the meandering Mimico Creek. The course, however, has also benefitted from a recent commitment of considerable funds for course improvements that include new bentgrass greens, bunker redesign, hazard restoration, water reservoir construction, new irrigation system and, most recently, a new outdoor practice facility unveiled in 2015.
A new member club of the Stanley Thompson Society, the Kenogamisis Golf Club is situated along the picturesque shores of Kenogamisis Lake in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada. Geraldton is located within the Municipality of Greenstone only 270 kilometres Northeast of Thunder Bay. This community features a golf club with a rare blend of 18 holes designed by both Stanley Thompson and Les Furber. The Front Nine (Thompson Course) was built in 1938, while the additional Back Nine (Furber Course) was added in 2000.
The Lobstick Golf Course was built in 1935.
According to native legend, the tassle-top lobstick tree, created by lopping off a series of branches below the top, was used as a navigational marker.
The practice continued with fur traders, early settlers, timber cruisers and prospectors in the area. In modern times the lobstick tree serves as a reminder of the area's rich historical past, and marks the beginning of a course rich in golfing adventure and tradition.
April 12, 2019 — Stanley Thompson’s most famous of his 150 golf courses aren’t located in Saskatchewan but the world-renowned course creator has left his mark on our province. Thompson, who passed away in 1953, has his fingerprints on the Tor Hill Golf Club, Murray Golf Club, Royal Regina Golf Club, and Waskesiu. The Norway, Ontario born Thompson travelled the nation while working on...
November 24, 2018 — While on vacation in early August, I received an email from Karen Hewson, executive director for the Stanley Thompson Society, who told me about a new book on the life and times of the society’s namesake. Stanley Thompson and Icons of Canada by Dr. James Harris had just been made available and Hewson asked if she could send me a...
October 1, 2018 — Dr. Harris comes from the tradition of a golfing family passed on to him by his father who immigrated to Canada from Montrose, Scotland. He first got a degree in history from the University of Saskatchewan, then changed direction and graduated with an MD in 1980. He is currently a family doctor in Prince Albert, SK, an active golfer, and...
August 1, 2018 — Members and friends of the Stanley Thompson Society gathered on Monday at The Thornhill Club in Thornhill, Ont., for the Annual Thompson Classic. In addition to the annual general meeting, the day also marked the official launch of Stanley Thompson and Icons of Canada, A History and a Biography by Dr. James M. Harris. This book is a look at...