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CBS News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Edgewood Country Club's 8th hole features classic Donald Ross design
Edgewood Country Club is one of the few golf courses in the Pittsburgh area designed by Donald Ross and the 8th hole there is one of its highlights. The Par 5 hole is a beautiful hole that offers a stunning view and it comes with a difficult challenge, as well. "It's our signature hole," said Edgewood Country Club head golf professional Pete Micklewright. "We don't have any water hazards here, so we don't have the typical that most people have, the pond in front that makes it the scenic hole. What we have is the elevation change. We've got a beautiful clubhouse in the background right there, a 580-yard par 5. It's all you can handle with the bunkers, the slope, and the Donald Ross classic false front green." An ideal tee shot on the 8th hole at Edgewood is to play just inside the bunkers on the right side of the fairway, as the natural contours of the land will kick shots a bit back to the left. "If I can keep it just inside those bunkers, it's gonna roll down to that middle part of the left side of the fairway and be a really good place to play that second shot from," Micklewright said. Ideal shots from the fairway that aren't attempting to make it in two will leave a short wedge into the green, which features Donald Ross' signature false front, and will often kick shots short back into the fairway. For approach shots short of the green, putting up the slope is an option, instead of chipping or pitching from the fairway. The speedy greens at Edgewood make putting from anywhere on the 8th green a difficult challenge. Founded: 1898 Public or Private: Private Location: 100 Churchill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Phone Number: 412-823-7300 Website: Course Designer: Donald Ross Par: 71 Yardages, Course Rating, and Slope Rating:
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
City asking for feedback on Roseland Golf Course Clubhouse concept
City officials say there will be no impact to the historic Donald Ross designed golf course, but a new clubhouse will be built and the potential for a new condominium complex has been envisioned. (Source: City of Windsor) The City of Windsor is moving forward with plans to construct the new Roseland Golf Course Clubhouse, and is asking the public for feedback. The city says it aims to incorporate current golfing trends into the design and construction of the future golf course amenity. Roseland offers an 18-hole golf course designed in 1926 by renowned golf course architect Donald J. Ross and constructed in 1927. The property is the centerpiece of the Roseland Park subdivision. The course itself was designated under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2003. The new Roseland Golf Course Clubhouse concept was created by GGA Partners, an international consulting firm. GGA Partners was retained to develop Roseland's Strategic Business Plan (2019), oversee public consultation on the project (2020), and complete the Clubhouse Feasibility Study (2021). 'The Roseland Golf Course Clubhouse represents a significant investment at Roseland. Public consultation has been a key piece of the puzzle with all developments at Roseland for years, and public input on the concepts for the new clubhouse is vital to the overall success of the project. This is a significant investment in infrastructure that overlaps with economic development, tourism and hospitality, quality of life enhancements, and Housing Solutions Made for Windsor,' said Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens. Approximately $5.7 million is available through the city's 10-year capital plan for Roseland, with funding to support demolition of the existing clubhouse, site servicing, temporary arrangements for staff during demolition and construction, and the design and construction of the new clubhouse. Design elements for the new facility will include: Increased focus on golfing and the golf course Smaller footprint for the physical building, at approximately 5,500 square feet One floor Building oriented towards the golf course and putting green, preserving the putting green and blending seamlessly into the broader site A move towards covered outdoor seating, in place of traditional indoor seating Convenient, grab-and-go style food and beverage service Upgraded washroom facility Storage facilities and an administrative area Open House: Residents, golfers, user groups and stakeholders are invited to attend an in-person public open house to learn more about the proposed clubhouse design concept and engage with project team members. Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Roseland Clubhouse, 455 Kennedy Drive West, Windsor, Ontario, N9G 1W9 Drop-in format with display boards and project team members available Survey: Those interested can also participate in an online feedback survey (coming July 31, 2025). The feedback survey will be open from July 31 until Aug. 15, 2025. The proposed concept will be reviewed at a future city council meeting. For more information on Roseland Golf Course, visit their website at
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Daily Record
Famous Scottish castle ruins under threat from damage caused by tourists
The site dates all the way back to the 15th century. An iconic Scottish castle ruin is under threat. The site is being damaged from erosion caused by the hundreds of tourists who visit each year. Duntulm Castle is situated along the north coast of Trotternish on the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides. The castle dates back to the 15th century. The castle is currently undergoing urgent works to fix deterioration. The erosion is a result of the impact of tourist numbers to the beauty spot. Duntulm Castle was once a clan fortress for hundreds of years. However, it is now facing a very modern threat. Every summer, visitors pour onto the Isle of Skye. The island is the second most popular tourist destination in Scotland after Edinburgh. Highland Council has now asked heritage chiefs for scheduled monument consent to repair erosion at the castle caused by "visitor footfall". In 2024, 74,203 people visited the castle site—with 85,177 visiting in 2023 when numbers were first recorded. Donald Ross of Skye Conservation, who is working to improve the site, commented: "The numbers are unreal. There isn't a car park here and people are leaving their cars on the side of the road. "The place has real historic value and we really can't afford to neglect the place. So many people keep coming to Skye and I don't think people really understand the numbers. "It is all year round now. In the summer, it just gets more manic than usual." Castles expert Martin Coventry described Duntulm as once being a "strong and comfortable fortress and residence". However, visitors today encounter a "very ruined" 15th century tower and vaulted basement—with other buildings added in the 17th century. The MacLeods originally held Duntulm, though most of what can be seen today dates from the 1600s and the MacDonalds of Sleat era. The castle was abandoned around 1730, when the clan relocated to Monkstadt House and then Armadale Castle. A storm took out a major piece of the remains in the 1980s. Further deterioration has occurred in the years following. The castle stands on a promontory owned by Highland Council, with the grazing land on the approach to Duntulm owned by the Scottish Government and tenanted by crofters. Highland Council has a responsibility written into their deeds to maintain an animal-proof boundary fence at the site. A Highland Council spokesperson commented: "The proposed works at Duntulm Castle includes footpath improvements and replacing broken fencing surrounding and within the castle site to improve visitor safety and manage livestock. The Scottish Government is supportive of the works and is contributing financially to the works on their land. "Highland Council remains committed to preserving our sites of historic and cultural importance, which every year attract visitors from all over the world. Along with key partners, the council has worked successfully in recent years to attract investment and improve access and facilities at some of Skye's most popular attractions such as at the Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools, Blaven and the Quiraing." Figures from Highland Council show the scale of visitors at key sites across Skye. A total of 30,475 people were reported at the start of the main path at the Quiraing in 2015, while in 2024 the number of visitors surged to 217,966. The Fairy Pools have also experienced a significant increase in tourists. In 2015, a total of 83,471 people visited the beauty spot. Last year, a total of 232,570 people were recorded.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The oldest golf club in Georgia is also the oldest in the U.S., dating back to the 1700s
Golf traces its roots to Scotland in the 1500s, with the modern 18-hole game taking shape in the early 1700s. It would make sense, then, that one of America's oldest cities would have one of America's oldest golf clubs, founded in the late 1700s. The Savannah Golf Club claims to have records that make it the oldest club in America. While it hasn't been in continuous existence, the club boasts that it was the first golf club in the new country. What is the oldest golf club in Georgia? Savannah Golf Club claims to have newspaper clippings in its archives that date the club's founding to be 1794. Using the 1796 issue of the Georgia Gazette, an invitation to the Call to Annual meeting at the club read elect offers and celebrate the anniversary, which historians concluded was the second anniversary of the club, thus dating the club to two years prior. "On record The Savannah Golf Club is the Oldest Golf Club in America and is believed to be the first American city where the game of golf was played," the club's website history reads. The club is only 60 years younger than the city of Savannah, which was established in 1733. What is the Savannah Golf Club? The course was officially incorporated in Chatham County in 1899 and still exists as a private club. It hosts events such as state amateurs championships and GHSA events. The course took shape under famed golf course architect Donald Ross before undergoing a restoration in 2018 by another famous course architect, Gil Hanse, who performed the restoration of Oakmont, host of the 2025 U.S. Open. Located in eastern Savannah, the Savannah Golf Club can be found at 1661 E President Street. You must be a member, with other perks being pickle ball, tennis, swimming, dining and events. Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X @RyneDennis and email at rdennis@
Indianapolis Star
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
These are the best public golf courses in Indiana to play in 2025, according to Golfweek
Get your clubs because golf season in Indiana is upon us once again. Golfweek put together a list of the top public-access courses in each state you can play in 2025. The courses were determined by a panel consisting of hundreds of members who continually evaluate courses and rate them on 10 criteria on a points scale of 1 through 10. No membership is required for these courses. Take a look at the best the Hoosier state has to offer for public courses: 1. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye) 2. French Lick Resort (Donald Ross) 3. The PFAU Course at Indiana University, Bloomington 4. Warren GC at Notre Dame, South Bend 5. Coyote Crossing, West Lafayette T6. Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Kampen), West Lafayette T6. Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Ackerman-Allen), West Lafayette 8. Rock Hollow, Peru 9. Chariot Run, Laconia
