As long as Stanley Thompson is being discussed, I have to say that I was unfamiliar with his work until I played St Georges, and Highland Links
three weeks ago. I know that those two courses offer only a tiny sample of his efforts, but I found his thoughtful work on each to be stellar. The routing at both courses is terrific, I think especially so at Ingonish, as the site is quite mountainous. The greens and bunkering, along with the curvature of his fairways offer strategy and high aesthetic appeal. The holes fit into the land seamlessly, which is especially amazing at Highlands, because the site is so rugged.
I'm disappointed to learn that Royal Mayfair has been denuded of his handiwork. Having seen only two of his courses, I consider Thompson to have elite design skill, right up there with several of the other golden age titans of architecture. Canada is very fortunate to have had him impact course construction nationally.