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Newsletter
Author(s):Heron, Scott
Author Affiliation:Superintendent, Bigwin Island Golf Club, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada and GCSAA and OGSA
Title:The rebirth of Bigwin Island
Source:Green is Beautiful. February 2002, p. 14-16, 23.
Publishing Information:Guelph, Ontario, Canada: Ontario Golf Superintendents' Association
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Course profile; Feasibility studies; Golf course architects; Golf course construction; Golf course design; Golf course development; Golf course superintendents; History; Personnel management; Work environment
Facility Names:Bigwin Island Country Club, in Baysville, Ontario, Canada
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Bigwin Island Golf Course near Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, and its recent restoration. Discusses the the revival of the course which was opened in 1920, but closed in 1970. Describes the lengthy and difficult process of restoring the golf course, while highlighting the obstacles related to its location on an island. Concludes that "despite the problems and pain that this project has caused the entire team, the end result has been worth it."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Reprint appears in Golf Course Management, 70(5) May 2002, p. 97-100, with variant pictures
"This article was originally written for Golf Course Management magazine and will be included in a future issue"
Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Heron, S. 2002. The rebirth of Bigwin Island. Green is Beautiful. p. 14-16, 23.
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