Hi, briefly introducing myself. Been visiting the site and discussion forum for several years. Ran and Ben, thanks for enabling me to join.
I grew up in the same small Ontario city - Stratford - as fellow GCAer Jamie Pyper. We played lots of junior golf together and quite enjoyed playing some Stanley Thompson courses - favs Westmount & Brantford - in the area.
Years later I experienced links golf in Scotland. It gave me some perspective on strategy, design and the like. Played Prestwick, Dornoch, Old Course, Muirfield on that trip and Carnoustie / North Berwick / Gullane 1 / Renaissance on a more recent trip. About that time, I joined St. Andrew's East north of Toronto, now approaching 30 years of membership. Our long range plan modifying most holes was done by another CGAer - Ian Andrew. Completed in June.
Been fortunate to play a number of interesting courses in recent years. My top few of those would be: Highland Links, Cabot Cliffs, Streamsong R&B, Sandwich, Deal, Lahinch, Dooks, Goodwood, Lookout Point and Forest Dunes.
Heading with 7 fellow St A East members in two weeks to northern Michigan with 2 rounds each way on The Loop and 2 on the Weiskopf course.
Thanks again and look forward to future discussions.
Mike B.