Mt. Washington Golf Course

[Travis Dewire]

Hi all,

I SAS wondering if anybody had any historical background on the course st the my Washington hotel in Breton Woods , NH? The 18 hole course is a restored Donald Ross I am not sure the year he came. The 9 hole course is labeled a Cornish and Silva from 1989. Their is mention of an old 9 hole course from the front lawn found in historical accounts. That seems to be the present location of the 9 hole course. Their is also mention of an Alex Findlay 9 hole design at the hotel. Any information on this 9 hole course? Was it restored or rebuilt in 89? Was it in use during the middle of the century? Also a date on the year Ross built the 18

[Will Lozier]

Travis,

The Ross 18 dates to 1915.  I played it about 10 years ago before the restoration and it was a nice little track but Silva's work looks to be excellent!

Cheers

[Sven Nilsen]

Travis:

Here's some additional information on Mount Washington (originally known as Bretton Woods GC):

Originally by A. Fenn in 1899 (although it doesn't show up in either the 1900 or 1901 Harper's Reports
Findlay added 9 holes in 1902 (not included on the Findlay site:  www.alexanderfindlay.com)
Ross came in 1915, Ross Society has this as a new course

1915 is the date given for when the club went from 18 to 27 holes, a change which is not noted in the Annual Guides until 1921.

James Mackrell was the pro in the late teens.  Mackrell has been attributed with contributions to Palmetto, Tarratine Club and Log Cabin Club in St. Louis.  He became the pro at Palmetto in the late 20's.

Hope this helps,

Sven