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Howard Riefs

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"This is Cabot Links" trailer
« on: March 31, 2011, 10:00:46 AM »
Golf Digest teases Cabot Link's new trailer that's narrated by Donald Sutherland.  

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/blogs/wheres-matty-g/2011/03/video-this-is-cabot-links.html

Amazing imagery. As if I wasn't already drooling to play the course...
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RJ_Daley

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 01:53:06 PM »
Wow, that is some very tantalizing video.  Making a exploration of Nova Scotia, having a go at their old and new golf opportunities, and perhaps doing so during the Celtic festival month, looks like something to really plan for!   ;D
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Eric Smith

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 02:13:49 PM »
Ha! I knew it was gonna be Donald Sutherland. Helluva video.

Best of luck with the July opening.


Cliff Hamm

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 02:57:52 PM »
Living in New England have followed the development of Cabot Links with much anticipation.  Video looks tremendous.  My only problem, as it is with the Bandon courses, is the lack of service for those with disabilities.  Mr. Keiser will allow folks with disabilities to use a cart with advanced written notice.  But only two carts per day are available and that is it.  If they are taken you are out of luck.  With Mr. Keiser's finances he could at least provide enough carts so that the disabled would have adequate access as I suspect two carts are not sufficient.

Jim Tang

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 05:37:55 PM »
Very nice.  Thanks for posting.  10 holes will be open this summer, and all 18 will be open next summer, correct?

Cliff Hamm

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 05:57:14 PM »
From the website.  10 holes open in July rest in Spring 2012.  This year 20 holes for $82 + tax  (cdn) and after that if times available free for next 10. 

Don Hyslop

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 09:12:08 PM »
The great thing about the shots in this video is that the holes seem to blend in so well with the land. Everything looks so natural.
Thompson golf holes were created to look as if they had always been there and were always meant to be there.

Mark Buzminski

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2011, 10:16:56 AM »
Magnificent.  As someone who has been to Cape Breton Island a few times already, all I can say is that anyone who goes there to play this course will absolutely love not just the course, but the whole experience.    The scenery on the Cabot Trail, just north of where they are building the course, is stunning.   The people there are among the most friendly and down to earth you will find anywhere. The first time I went there (about 12 years ago) with my then fiancee, now my wife, we stopped in a little town, Inverness, and bought a Scottsburn ice cream cone (try it if you go!), and I remembered thinking what wonderful golf linksland it was.   We will definitely be packing up the kids and heading back there in the not-too-distant future.   

Billsteele

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2011, 10:20:27 AM »
I'm impressed with the fact that the narrator is one of the "pros from Dover."

Jon Spaulding

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2011, 11:37:57 AM »
Excellent trailer.

Given the title, I was optimistic that the spot would open with "tonight I'm gonna rock you" with narration by Marti DeBergi ;D
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2011, 12:46:18 PM »
Did anyone else start to shake in anticipated fear at that horizon hole with the huge front bunker?  I can't imagine how much space is available left or right, but I'm already scared.
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Ben Cowan-Dewar

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2011, 07:52:37 AM »
Howard,
Thank you for posting this, the actual link can be found http://cabotlinks.com/trailer

Given that it was done by famed GCAer Michael Robin, I thought it was relevant to post! :)

Ben

Howard Riefs

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2011, 10:52:30 AM »
Ben,

Thanks for sharing.  The trailer is wonderfully produced.


- Howard
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Brent Carlson

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2011, 05:44:07 PM »

Cabot looks fantastic.  Hope it plays as linksy as it looks. 

It sounds funny hearing the moderator pronounce Cabot, looks like a Cabeau...

Ted Harris

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2011, 08:36:33 PM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.

Brent Carlson

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2011, 02:02:05 AM »
For those who live up that way - what kind of typical golf season can one expect?  I would guess April - October.  It is pretty far north, but moderated with a large body of water.  Most links courses can be played year round for the most part.

Adam Clayman

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2011, 08:22:47 AM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.

Ted, One of the worst times of year to play Pebble unless it's comped.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2011, 08:30:59 AM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.

Fuel for the G3 pretty pricey these days?  :)
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Guy Nicholson

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2011, 08:45:55 AM »
For those who live up that way - what kind of typical golf season can one expect?  I would guess April - October.  It is pretty far north, but moderated with a large body of water.  Most links courses can be played year round for the most part.

I think it's more like May to November.

Ted Harris

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2011, 06:50:58 PM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.

Ted, One of the worst times of year to play Pebble unless it's comped.


Seriously ? is it due to fog ? I plan on playing Pebble and Pasatiempo as a single but could slot in Old Macdonald if there are issues with weather or course conditions in Northern California ????

I have never played Pebble before though I did have a short stay in Monterey in early Dec. a few years ago and enjoyed great weather and a fantastic round at Pacific Grove.




Ted Harris

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2011, 06:57:25 PM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.

Fuel for the G3 pretty pricey these days?  :)


I work for an airline - It's the only way I could dream of taking this trip

My plan is to play the few US Open venues that allow public play and add a stop at Cabot Links to get my fill of links golf

Adam Clayman

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2011, 09:03:45 AM »
Ted, It's not weather related. It's maintenance. They typically aerate the greens at PB in August. Throw in the conflict with the Concourse de' elegance, and you have potential for a lower quality experience. Now, I should place a caveat. I caddied there ten years ago. It's possible that practices have changed.

Back when Mark Michaud was the super, June was the best time to play because he would take the greens to US Open speeds to acclimate, and learn how far they could get pushed. Also, back then they used huge tines, resulting in greens that stimped around 7. Certainly if you can see past the maintenance, and want to experience the architecture, go for it. But at $500 I would think optimizing value would be paramount.

BTW, Fog is not a deterrent to me, and is more likely in June, but, that's just my sick sense of enjoying all that mother nature has to offer.

If you have the luxury of going whenever you want, I still would either change your plans to June, or, call and ask for their aeration schedule. (and the Concourse)
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Ted Harris

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #22 on: April 14, 2011, 02:55:20 PM »
Thanks Adam for the heads up - might try to play Pebble the second week of September then or swap Pebble for Old Macdonald

Don Hyslop

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2011, 10:47:11 AM »
Has anyone made plans to visit Cabot Links yet ?

My tentative schedule will have me play Pebble Beach towards the end of August and then I will make my way to Cape Breton either before or after stops on Long Island and Pinehurst, NC.
I now have a tee time for the official opening on July 1st. Boy with the entertainment planned and all the other happenings of the day, it is going to seem like Christmas morning.
Thompson golf holes were created to look as if they had always been there and were always meant to be there.

John Mayhugh

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Re: "This is Cabot Links" trailer
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2011, 05:39:10 PM »
How did I miss this before?  Tantalizing trailer.  I'm looking forward to seeing the course.

Looks like another fantastic Mike Robin film. 

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