We can always dream

[Michael Mimran]

I stumbled across this little island off the coast of Nova Scotia, it's called Sable Island.  Who wouldn't want to put a golf course on here?  Unfortunately its protected by the Canadian Government.

[Matt Bosela]

As a country, I think we need to get our priorities straight!

Great photos!

[RJ_Daley]

It looks like you can triangulate it to about 100 miles south of the town of Cape Breton and 140 miles due east of Halifax.  It is a cresent shaped island in the middle of the Atlantic.  This would make Sand Hills, Bandon, and Barneygoogles look like a cosmopolitan hub of frenzy!  Definintely one of those last mailboxes on the road to nowhere... 

[John Moore II]

Yes, that would be quite the place to put a course. Only draw back is that it can't be open 12 months. Thats the only bad thing about Sand Hills, etc, at least from my point of view.

[Peter Pallotta]

"This would make Sand Hills, Bandon, and Barneygoogles look like a cosmopolitan hub of frenzy!"

Ha, ha, good one, RJ.  It would indeed.

Peter   

[Tom_Doak]

Wow, what a beautiful place.  What's all that sand doing out there?

[John Gosselin]

That might be the best set of bunkers I have ever seen.

[Joe Bausch]

Great photos Michael!

I've got a suggestion for a green site:



 

[jeffwarne]

a couple dozen sheep, 4-5 flags and it's good to go

[Martin Del Vecchio]

Unfortunately, Google Maps doesn't have a very detailed image.  But check this out:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=sable+island&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=56.375007,110.390625&ie=UTF8&ll=43.945372,-59.853516&spn=3.246988,6.899414&t=h&z=8&iwloc=addr

That's an unreal place.  Unfortunately:

We could not calculate driving directions between 01930 and Sable Island, Canada (Sable Island).

[Martin Del Vecchio]

For fans of The Perfect Storm book and/or movie:

Richard Salit, "Andrea Gail Transmitter Discovered", Gloucester Daily Times, November 9, 1991.

An inactive emergency transmitter form the Andrea Gail was recovered on Canada's Sable Island yesterday, 10 days after the missing Gloucester fishing vessel was last heard from The Coast Guard reported finding the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) in the off position, meaning that it would not automatically begin emitting a signal on contact with the sea. The beacon was the third piece of debris from the Andrea Gail found since authorities began looking for the vessel seven days ago. All three objects were positively identified as belonging to the Andrea Gail. But the Coast Guard maintains that all could have been washed overboard in rough seas. The fact the beacon was not in the "armed" position - ready to transmit a signal to satellites upon hitting the water - may mean the crew ran into a serious problem. If they had time to prepare for some trouble, they might have put it into an on position.

[Art Roselle]

According to Wikipedia, there are some other pros and cons for golf


The bad

"the area's frequent fog and sudden strong storms including hurricanes and northeasters"

"The island is continually changing its shape with the effects of strong winds and violent ocean storms." (like the 18th at Wild Dunes)

"Sable Island is famous for the large number of shipwrecks. An estimated 350 vessels are believed to have fallen victim to the island's sand bars. " (better take the chopper)

"The Canadian Forces continuously patrol the area using aircraft and naval vessels." (yikes)


The good

"Sable Island was named after its sand—sable is French for “sand”. It is covered with grass and other low-growing vegetation."

"During winter months, the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream can sometimes give Sable Island the warmest temperatures in Canada"


The best

"In 1901, the federal government planted over 80,000 trees on the island in an attempt to stabilize the soil; all died."

[Joe Bausch]

Seems the sea around Sable Island is treacherous.  A search of early newspapers shows many articles deeming it the "graveyard of the north atlantic". 

[Martin Del Vecchio]

All of which calls into question the original poster's comment:

I stumbled across this little island off the coast of Nova Scotia

[Kyle Harris]

I don't see how it's unfortunate that this land is protected.

Golf courses don't have the right to be placed everywhere they'd be ideal.

[Mike Nuzzo]

Lighten up Francis...

[Kyle Harris]

Lighten up Francis...

Yeah, I'm feeling persnickety tonight. Might be anticipation for the Flyers/Pens series.

[Michael Mimran]

By stumbled across, I meant looking at Google maps. 

[Jeremy Rivando]

What sort of local golf market feasibility studies would be best for the population of 10 - 15?

[John_Conley]

Unfortunately its protected by the Canadian Government.

They've been protecting it for the day they decide to finally put a golf course here.

Nice thread.  Great pics.

[Jed Peters]

According to Wikipedia, there are some other pros and cons for golf


The funniest

"The Canadian Forces continuously patrol the area using aircraft and naval vessels." (yikes)

Sorry, had to correct you a bit.

[Jeff Spittel]

How'd the horsies get there?

[Melvyn Morrow]

Kyle

“I don't see how it's unfortunate that this land is protected.
Golf courses don't have the right to be placed everywhere they'd be ideal”.

Tell me about it, they are placed with long walks between Tees/Greens, within Housing Developments, on ground that is unsuitable and has to be completely re-engineered/constructed.

Pity, this beautiful place could not have a course, but one thing that I am thankful for, is that it will not be decimated by cart paths.

Mike – Thanks for theses great photo’s

[Paul Stephenson]

How'd the horsies get there?

Brought over in the late 1700s, although there is a story of them being ship wreck survivors.  Domestic horses have been introduced from time to time.

Quick link here:

http://www.greenhorsesociety.com/horses/horses.htm