Canoe Brook and Willie Park

[Joe Bausch]

I'm assuming the 2nd course at Canoe Brook described in this 1920 article, designed by Willie Park, never happened.  But I guess later in the 20's a second 18 was added by Allison.  Can anyone confirm, correct, or expand upon this?

[Willie_Dow]

 - Some years ago when I played the second course it was before the highway system was installed.  I remember the comment made by the member that major changes were in store because of the land being taken for that construction.

Could this be an answer to your questuion ?

[Tom MacWood]

Mackie is credited with the design; I don't believe Park ever listed Canoe Brook as one of his designs.

[Joe Bausch]

Mackie is credited with the design; I don't believe Park ever listed Canoe Brook as one of his designs.

Is their web page not quite correct then Tom, as they emphasize Allison:

Canoe Brook’s South Course originally opened in 1927 and was designed by Captain Allison of the firm Colt, Allison and MacKenzie, thus bringing another 18 holes to the CBCC membership for a total of 36 holes. Rees Jones partially renovated the course in 1974 and completely renovated the same in 1993/94, making the course an unforgettable experience in its “ambiance and playing challenge.”

[Patrick_Mucci]

- Some years ago when I played the second course it was before the highway system was installed.  I remember the comment made by the member that major changes were in store because of the land being taken for that construction.

Could this be an answer to your questuion ?

Willie,

No, that's when RT 24/78 were going thru both courses at Canoe Brook, the North and the South.

I believe that prior to Wes Ellis doing so, that par had never been broken in competition on the old North Course.

I was fortunate enough to play Canoe Brook in the 50's when both courses were intact.

[Tom MacWood]

Joe
At one time they had two golf courses. Alison designed the second course.

[Ed Oden]

Joe
At one time they had two golf courses. Alison designed the second course.

There still are two courses...https://canoebrook.memberstatements.com/tour/tours.cfm?tourid=39764

Joe, did you find the previous article the author mentions?

[Joe Bausch]

Joe
At one time they had two golf courses. Alison designed the second course.

There still are two courses...https://canoebrook.memberstatements.com/tour/tours.cfm?tourid=39764

Joe, did you find the previous article the author mentions?

Yes, I did.  I'll post it tonight when I'm back at the computer where I keep it.

[Ed Oden]

FYI - Bill Quirin apparently did a history book in 2001 for the club's centennial.  Perhaps it contains some information on the Park proposal.

[Joe Bausch]

FYI - Bill Quirin apparently did a history book in 2001 for the club's centennial.  Perhaps it contains some information on the Park proposal.

Yes, I'm hoping somebody on the site has a copy of the book or access to it and can share any Park info it contains.

[Joe Bausch]

Here is that earlier article.

[Tom MacWood]

According to the club history in 1920 the club considered buying land across the street from the existing 18 for their second course. This is likely the property Park was proposing to build upon. For whatever reason they were not convinced it was the best property so they continued to explore other options. In 1921 after rejecting some other parcels they decided to purchase that land across the street. They considered several architect's proposals before hiring Alison in 1922 or '23.