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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-04-15, Page 9•-TWE MN111091IMPOS1VOR1 April 11 111118 Golf club holds Masters party, pool During the late 1940s and 1950s the golfers in Seaforth had to travel to nearby towns to enjoy their favourite sum-, mer pastime. During this period. Ken Doig Sr. spent much of his time living in Scotland where he was play- ing professional hockey. Golf became a passion for him while in Scotland and this proved to change the direc- tion of golf in Seaforth. In the 1950s. while on a visit home, Ken introduced his younger brother, Rod, to the game.of golf. At the time the two visited courses in Mitchell and Goderich and after taking up the game Rod became just as hooked on the sport as his brother. Over thc next years and after Ken had returned from Scotland with his young family, the two Doig hrothers discussed the prospect of building a course on the family farm in Tuckersmith. In 1959 they set to work with plough and bulldozer and in 1960 the golf course was on its way. By early 1961 golfers were meander-. ing around the fledgling course, still rock strewn. hare in spots, and -lacking many of the facilities thc course now features. Operating out of the old farm house which was built in 1856 from field stones, the course grew in popularity. in 1967. Canada's Centennial year. the old- Karn was dis- mantled and rebuilt into the present chalet -style club- house. In 1984 the course expanded from nine holes to 1.3 with the addition of four new. holes. This proved to he a unique layout and the cause of much interest when tour- naments. course ratings, and The Tartan Chameleon Golf Notes by C.A. Doig even Just -for -fun rounds were played. In 1989 the course became a full 18 -hole facility and it's interesting to hear the long time members discuss their round by saying things like, "The old number one," and "The little par three -- number five." We can always tell someone who has been a member for years by the way they number the holes. - Building the golf course was not without its chal- lenges. There were so many stones that the stone picking seemed to go on forever. Not only that, hut the frost brought the stones up every spring just as if they were planted! There was no irriga- tion system but pipes were laid in the ground as Paul Doig, Ken and Rod's father, walked behind a hand plough and produced a furrow for thc pipes to water the original greens and tees. The proshop was basically a case of Shop, a box of chocolate Kars, some tees and halls, sitting on. the front lawn under the maple trees. The honour system.was used and golfers were expect- ed to put their dollar green fee into the tin can before play. The top line hall at the time was a Spalding Dot and its cost was $1 plus five cents tax! Old Yellar, the farm dog, slept under the trees hut since he couldn't count it was up to the player to tally'the costs. BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITION - The Huron County Plowing Match Beautification Committee presented a sign to the McKillop Mutual Insurance Company for its sponsor- , ship of the beautification competition for Huron County in anticipation of the 1999 Plowing Match. From left to right: Laurene Regele, employee of McKillop Mutual, Graeme Craig; executive chair of the Plowing Match Committee, and agent with McKillop Mutual, Ricki VanSteelandt,' employee . of McKillop Mutual, Tony and Mary VandenHengel, both members of the Beautification Committee. Applications tor the beautification competiton are available at all five Mutual agencies. Powell photo. NOTICE SEAFORTH & DISTRICT MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION REQUESTS THAT ANY PROPOSED CHANGES, ADDITIONS. AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNDERSIGNED BY APRIL 23. 1998 THE FARMAT OF THESE AMENDMENTS TO BE a t current bylaw ht your amendment c1 your reason for the amendment di date e l name and signature THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WILL BE POSTED AT THE SEAFORTH ARENA FOR YOUR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING ON MAY 14. 1998. 7:30 PM AT THE SEAFORTH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES COPIES OF THE: CURRENT CONSTTTUTION AVAILABLE AT THE SEA FORT} I RECREATION OFFICE MALI.OR DROP OFF ANY CHANGLS TO: SEAFORTH RECREATION OFFICE: 122 DUKE ST., P.O. BOX ODS, SEAFORTH, ONT. NOK IWO AT\NO1_ N(.1 R1i N'1 Sandra Mohr, R.R.T. Honzuih Pro Health is pleased to an nounoe the addition of Sandra Mohr, R.R.T. to our health titre Warn. Sandra is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a long time resident of the Mitchell area. Sandra brings with her a water) of experience. most recently as a Respiratory Therapist at the Grand River Hospital (formerly Kftchener•Watertoo fes). Horizon Pro Health Inc., was established in 1906 in a joint verdure between Stratford Hernial Hospital and Professional Respiratory Home Care 8.Moe Corp. (a division of the That'll Medical Group based in Luxton, Ontario). The company M fully accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Undoes Accredestion and serves both Huron end Perth ooimtes through its Gkdon and Stratford Wardens. Stratford Gunton Jenny Trout Centre 68 Mary Street 2724202 42.7406 Toll Fies 1.0004S7•014 Seaforth's golfers supported the little course right from the beginning and continue to do so. Bill Roberton, Jim Watson Sr., Don Eaton, John Longstaff, and Dave Cornish have been members for 38 years and still enjoy the much improved Seaforth Golf and Country Club. We are now into our second gen- eration of golfers as people like Kevin Bennett, John Wilson, Brian and Al Nigh, and many more hring their youngsters out to enjoy golf where. they spent most Of their summer days years ago. Many changes and improvements have taken place in 38 years and this year we expect to continue these improvements. However. it's the people that make the course tick and if you want to see the histoty of the course from that perspec- tive check out the trophies on the mantel. They are being updated so that they will pro- vide a record of the people who have enjoyed their moment in, the sun at our club. Next week we'll use the trophies to introduce some great players who have left their name on our mantel- piece. Seaforth Golf and Country Club news for this week: The Masters party on Saturday was rather small but those who attended enjoyed the televised Loverage, putting contest, trivia contest and complimentary lunch. The results of the Masters Pool were not available at press time hut there are sev- eral participants who arc looking good with the win by Mark O'Meara, . This week there will he a pool for the US Senior PGA. You have until 9 p.m. Wednesday. April 15 (tonight )- to get your five picks in. Men's night opened on the 14th (last night) and will con- tinue each Tuesday. Results will always he a week behind due to press time require- ments. There will he a Junior golf clinic for all interested junior golfers on Friday, April 24 from 9:30 - 12:30. Call the proshop 522-0985 to register. This is a great way to spend the morning of the PA day and learn about golf too. Group lessons begin on April 27. To register call the proshop. -14 GUAMOO llik ®l ,�rr ' TNi S 7R,�V'1NC1�1 1'1 THE GLAMOUR PORTRAITS SESSION WILL INCLUDE: •MAKE -OVER •H AIRSTYLING •WARDROBE AND ACCESSORY CHANGES •MULTI -POSE PHOTOGRAPH SESSION • 1 FREE 8x10 PORTRAIT LIMITED APPOINTMENTS, RESERVE YOURS TOW! 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