Robbie Robinson
Name:
Clinton E. "Robbie" RobinsonCountry:
CanadaLived:
[1907-1989]. Born on April 9, 1907 in Saint-Amédée, Québec. Died on Dec 29, 1989 in Oakville, Ontario (aged 82).Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (1961-62; 1971-72); ASGCA Fellow from 1977. Canadian Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 2002).
Robbie Robinson's best known work includes, but is not limited to:
CANADA:
Beverly G&CC, Ont. (1957) / Brampton GC, Ont. (1963) / Brantford G&CC, Ont. (1960, redesign) / Brudenell River, PEI (1969) / Calgary G&CC, Alb. (modifications) / Cedar Brae, Ont. (1969, redesign) / Cherry Hill Club, Ont. (1960s, modifications) / Credit Valley G&CC, Ont. (1969) / Dalewood, Ont. (1974) / Gowan Brae, NB (1958) / Green Gables, PEI (1980s) / Hamilton G&CC, Ont. (1974, East-nine) / Lambton G&CC, Ont. (1954, modifications) / Lingan, NS (1964, second nine) / London Hunt, Ont. (1960, with Robert Trent Jones Sr) / Mill River, PEI (1971) / Oakdale G&CC, Ont (1957, Knudson-nine) / Oakville, Ont. (modifications) / Rideau View, Ont. (1961, front-nine) / South Muskoka C&GC, Ont. (1974) / St George’s, Ont. (1965-67, modifications) / St Thomas, Ont. (1970, modifications) / Stanhope, PEI (1970) / Sunningdale G&CC, Ont. (1962, Robinson/West course) / Terra Nova Resort, Nfld. (1984, original nine holes of Twin Rivers course) / Westmount, Ont. (1961, modifications) / Whirlpool, Ont. (modifications) / Windermere G&CC, Alb. (1957).
UNITED STATES:
Dearborn CC, MI (1966, redesign).
"Robbie" Robinson apprenticed under the legendary Stanley Thompson, and became a leading post-war Canadian golf course architect in his own right. After World War II, in which he served with the Canadian Royal Air Force, Robinson entered the world of golf course design in 1948, and founded C.E. Robinson & Associates in 1961. The firm went on to design or remodel more than 300 courses, among them several revered names in Canadian golf.
Robinson was able to pass on the design principles of Stanley Thompson to several lead designers who worked for him, most notably Doug Carrick and Tom McBroom.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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