Highlands Links
Cape Breton Highlands Links golf courseis a publicgolf courselocated near the village ofIngonish BeachinNova Scotia,Canada.Highlands Links is located inCape Breton Highlands National Park,and is owned byParks Canadaand operated by Golf North.
History
[edit]Highlands Links was designed byStanley Thompson,who was contracted by the National Park Service to facilitate amake-work projectduring theGreat Depression.[1]The course initially comprised nine holes but was extended to 18. Construction began in 1939, and the course opened in 1941.[2]
Over the years, Highland Links has subtly changed due to course layout adjustments, the addition of golf cart paths, and vegetation growth. In 2008, restoration specialist Ian Andrew was hired to produce a master plan for recreating Thompson's original design spirit, using archive materials and aerial photos. Restoration of the 57 sand bunkers began in spring 2011 following major storm damage.[2]
Design
[edit]Cape Breton Highlands Links is an 18-hole, par 72 course withslope ratingsaround 120-140.
Ranking
[edit]- In 2002,Scoregolfrated Highlands Links the best golf course in all of Canada.
- In 2003,Golf Digestrated the Highlands Links the 64th best golf course in the world.
- In 2007,Golf Magazinerated the Highlands Links the 38th best golf course in the world.
- In 2013,Links Magazinerated Highlands Links 66th best golf course in the world.
- In 2013, Golf Digest rated the Highlands Links 7th best golf course in Canada.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"A Letter to the Golfer".Cape Breton Highland Links.Retrieved2021-10-15.
- ^ab"History of the Highlands".Keltic Lodge at the Highlands.Retrieved2021-10-15.
External links
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