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The Perfect 18: April 2020 Edition

An updated Eclectic 18 from my April 2019 version. What’s yours?

Dubbed the “#1 Players Club of Canada,” Stanley Thompson, C.E. Robinson, Bob Cupp & Doug Carrick all have their hands on this northern GTA gem.

One of the oldest golfing institutions in North America, H.S. Colt’s Toronto Golf Club is firmly among the top 10 in the country.

Halloween is about ghouls, goblins and ghosts, but there’s scary golf holes just as tormenting. Click the link to see my 12!

Some of the more beautiful golf courses I’ve played found among my travels!

Islington is one of the under-the-radar Stanley Thompson designs that makes for an enjoyable day on the golf course.

One of Canada’s most iconic golf courses, St. George’s is a Stanley Thompson masterpiece minutes from downtown Toronto.

Some of the better sets of greens in the country, Willie Park Jr.’s design in downtown Cowtown is exceptional

Stanley Thompson’s only design in British Columbia happens to be one of his best on the mountains of West Vancouver

Banff Springs is a world class design by Stanley Thompson at the base of the Rocky Mountains

Four hours north of Stanley’s other mountainous design Banff lies Jasper Park Lodge, the wild stepbrother to the former

Raw Stanley Thompson East of Edmonton. What’s not to love?

Stanley Thompson’s Royal Mayfair is an enjoyable walk in downtown Edmonton, minutes from the Oilers stadium in the river bottom