Tom McBroom
Name:
Thomas McBroomCountry:
CanadaBorn:
Born on Sept 17, 1952 in Canada.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
Tom McBroom designed golf courses are predominantly to be found in his native Canada. His best known work includes, but is not limited to:
CANADA:
Algonquin, NB (redesign, 1998) / Ambassador, Ont. (2005) / Beacon Hall, Ont. (with Bob Cupp, 1988) / Bell Bay, NS (1997) / Brunello Links, NS (2015) / Camelot, Ont. (1991) / Country Hills, Alb. (renovation of Talon course, 2010) / Crowbush Cove, PEI (1994) / Deer Ridge, Ont. (1991) / Deerhurst Resort, Ont. (Highlands course, with Bob Cupp, 1990) / Domaine Laforest, Que. (2002) / FireRock, Ont. (2004) / Fraserview, BC (redesign, 1998) / Glencairn, Ont. (2004) / Granite GC, Ont. (2000) / Green Gables, PEI (restoration, 2008) / Heron Point, Ont. (1993) / Hockley Valley, Ont. (1990) / King's Riding, Ont. (2000) / Lake Joseph, Ont. (1997) / Langara, BC (redesign, 1994) / Legends on the Niagara, Ont. (Ussher's Creek course, 2001) / Lora Bay, Ont. (with Tom Lehman, 2006) / Memphrémagog, Que. (2008) / Mont Tremblant Resort (Le Géant course, 1995) / Morgan Creek, BC (1995) / Mount Bruno, Que. (renovation, 2007) / National Pines, Ont. (1992) / Oakridge, Ont. (1988) / Ottawa Hunt & GC, Ont. (redesign, 1989) / Öviinbyrd, Ont. (2005) / Pointe West, Ont. (1989) / Port Carling, Ont. (1991, and 2008 renovation) / RattleSnake Point, Ont. (1999, CopperHead & SideWinder courses) / Ridge at Manitou, Ont. (2004) / Rocky Crest, Ont (2000) / Southwood Club, Man. (2011) / Timberwolf, Ont. (1999) / Tobiano, BC (2007) / Tower Ranch, BC (2008) / Whitewater, Ont. (2005) / Wildfire, Ont. (2003).
BEYOND CANADA:
27 Club, China (redesign, 2015; originally known as Tianjin Yangliuqing GC) / Kytäjä Golf, Finland (South East & North West courses, 2003 & 2004) / Royal St Kitts, Caribbean (2003) / The Caversham, England (2022).
McBroom graduated from the University of Guelph in Ontario with a degree in landscape architecture. He intially applied his studies and developed his craft under renowned Canadian golf course architect Clinton E. "Robbie" Robertson, who himself had apprenticed under the great Stanley Thompson.
In 1978, after five years with Robbie Robinson, McBroom branched out and set-up Thomas McBroom Associates Ltd, based in Toronto. The "Thomas McBroom" signature has since become synonymous with many outstanding golf course designs, especially in his native Canada ... and a few beyond. Over ten McBroom designs are routinely ranked in Canada's top 100, only Stanley Thompson himself has more.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
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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