Doug Carrick
Name:
Douglas A. CarrickCountry:
CanadaBorn:
Born in 1956 in Toronto, Ontario.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (2009-10).
Doug Carrick designed golf courses are predominantly to be found in his native Canada. His best known work includes, but is not limited to:
CANADA:
Angus Glen, Ont. (South course, 1995; North course, with Jay Morrish, 2001) / Ballantrae, Ont. (1990) / Bigwin Island, Ont. (2001) / Capilano G&CC, BC (various renovations) / Cataraqui, Ont (various renovations) / Cobble Beach, Ont. (2006) / Copper Creek, Ont. (2002) / Eagles Nest, Ont. (2004) / Frog's Breath, Ont. (1998) / Gander GC, N.L. (addition of second nine, 2001) / Greystone, Ont. (1991) / Greywolf, BC (1999) / Humber Valley, N.L. (2004) / King Valley, Ont. (with Curtis Strange, 1990) / Lebovic, Ont. (2016) / Legends on Niagara, Ont. (Battlefield course, 2002) / Magna, Ont. (2001) / Mandarin G&CC, Ont. (1991) / Mississaugua G&CC, Ont. (various modifications & renovations) / Muskoka Bay, Ont. (2006) / Nobleton Lakes, Ont. (View-nine, 2002) / Osprey Valley, Ont. (now called TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley) (Heathlands course, 1992; Hoot course and North course, originally called Toot, 2001) / Predator Ridge, BC (Ridge course, 2010) / RiverBend, Ont. (2002) / Shaughnessy, BC (renovation, 2003) / St George's G&CC, Ont. (various modifications, 1980s) / Sunningdale G&CC, Ont. (modifications, 2019) / Terra Nova Resort, N.L. (second nine-holes, 1991) / Thornhill G&CC, Ont. (various modifications).
BEYOND CANADA:
Ansung CC, S Korea (1992) / The Carrick, Scot (2007) / Fontana, Aut (with Hans-Georg Erhardt, 1997) / Niagara Frontier, NY, USA (rebuild, 1999) / Pannonia G&CC, Hungary (with Hans-Georg Erhardt, 1996).
Carrick graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in landscape architecture in 1981. He intially developed his craft under renowned Canadian golf course architect Clinton E. "Robbie" Robertson, who himself had apprenticed under the great Stanley Thompson. During these formative years, Carrick worked on a number of projects alongside Tom McBroom, who had also been schooled by Robbie Robinson in the classic design principles of Stanley Thompson.
In 1987, after a couple of years running his own firm, Carrick entered into partnership with Robinson. After Robinson's death in 1989, Carrick continued the Thompson-Robinson legacy into many of his subsequent designs.
Like his contemporary McBroom, Carrick's best layouts span the width of Canada, with only occasional (but notable) forays beyond his native Canada ... and no designs in the United States. Many of Carrick's best courses are in his native Ontario, including Osprey Valley, Cobble Beach and Muskoka Bay.
If jaw-dropping "wow factor" holes are what spread the fame of top golf courses (and their designers), then Greywolf in British Columbia has one of Canada and Carrick's best - the world-class par-3 6th ("Cliffhanger), with it's green perched atop a stunningly scenic rocky pedestal.
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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