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course started by Doctor
- The Hayfield Golf and Country Aubust 22, AleXilid Cup(club)
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Club carne into being In 1919-20 Men. Presented by Dr. N.
Largely due tO the efforts e!Dr. A. Alexander. London. To be won
Newton -Brady who had come threelintes.Entsy fee. 50 cents.
here . after World War I and Note- five or more players to
missed the golf that he had en- compete in each event or ?Were
joyed in 'his ,native land. Be postponed.
persuaded Charles R. VII and The club operatitruntil World
W.D. Stevenson to becomO in-
terested and later, 1.W. Jewett
and many others joined. in the
work.
The first president was Dr.
Newton -Brady and the first
secretary -treasurer was C.R.
ill.
The Board of Directors were:
W.D. Stevenson; Earl Johns; Dr.
Newton -Brady ; and C.R. Will.
Land was obtained en Hwy. 21
just north of Bayfield(later the at Port Elgin put the
corner of Clinton Road) from Mr. shape again and developed a fine
Jahn Woods. Les Stirling was course, as well as a coffee shop.
greenskeeper first and later J.B. NI any summer and local
Higgins; Bob Will and then Jim residents in the WAyfield-Clinton
Stevenson took in the green fees. area were again able to play their
Buster Cotton, son of Walter favorite game.
Cotton was the official caddy. In 1968 Mr. Hells sold to Ron
A small club -house was built in Samways who carried on the golf
1928. One of the club cards ol 1936 course and also operated a trailer
has survived the passing of the camp. calling it the Bluewater
years. 41t reads; "Bayfield Golf Golf Course and -Campgrounds.
and Country Club Incerporated" ; Mr. Satnways has carefully
President, Mr. J.W. Jowett; preserved the trophies and was
Directors, Mr. C.R. Will, Mr. most helpful when we wished to
W.R. Jowett; ,Mr. C. McConkey. copy the information.
Miss C. Rankin; Captain, Mr. A. The ladies open was on in the
E. Will ; acting secretary- years 1927-36 by the following:
treasurer, Miss Ann Woods; Mrs. Ida Supe
Mrs. Ethel
greens committee, Mr. W.R. Stevenson, Miss Anne Drouin,
Jowett. Mr. C.R. Will. and Mrs. Nits. Ethel Stevenson, Miss Holly
J.W. Jewett; captain. ladies, Suppnick., Miss Grace Jowett,
Mrs. L.M. Day ; house com- Miss Carol Supe
Miss Hotly
mittee. Miss Alice Drouin and Suppnick and Grace Kendall.
Mrs. A. Brown; grasskeeper. Mr. The men's trophy presented
Les Stirling; playing fees, daily May 31, IVO by 1.. J. PLetter was
playing fee. 50 cents; twilight golf won .by Dr. S.M. King. The same
after 6 p.m.. 25 cents. trophy is now being used for the
The monthly fee( non- Bayfield Men's league and was
shareholders): men 510 per won in 1975 by R. Schefter and G.
month. ladies 57 per month, Elliott.
juveniles 12-16 years, $ 3. The trophy presented by the
• , Per week: men, 53; ladies, business people of the village of
52.50 and juveniles. 51.50. Bayfield in 1925 was re -used by
Shareholders annual dues 55. the Croquet Club so does not have
due July 1 each year; on it the names of those winnning
shareholders season playing fee: in golf.
family, two memberships to The Anstett Jeweners hole -in -
family. S20; family , one mem- one trophy has been won only
bership to family, 525; men. 510; once by. a lady golfer. Flory
Ladies, 55; juveniles, 55. AU fees Oddleifson in 1972.
payable in advance. Lorne Brown Motors trophy for
Annual dues and playing fees low grass score was won from
payable on or before July 1, 1936. 1965 to 1968 by Izie Bedard, Ken
Please remit to secretary or Day and Dave Hempel.
president. Bayfield, Ontario. The names on the Steve Coak
July 11, The Canadian Bank of Memorial Junior golf trophy for
Commerce Cup( club), men, annual competition from 1962 to
entry fee. 50 cents. 1972 read: Donald ,Cook. Murray
July 18, Ladies Day. The ladies Hackett, Mike McTaggart,
will be entertained by the men. Murray Hackett. Gordy Beet -
July 25, Stevenson -Wilt Cup tenmiller, Cam Colclaugh, Gary
(club) Ladies. Presented by W.D. Cummings. Stephen Colclough.
Stevenson. Toronto and C.R. Will, Bayfield's Telford family are
London. To be won three times. well represented on the Bayfield -
August 15, Men's Day. The men Clinton Golf Club match play
will be entertainedbv the ladies. Men's Club Championship treohv
War II which caused gasoline to
he in such short supply that city
residents, especially those from a
distance in the United States had
barestY Mough coupons to get
them to Bayfield and home again. ,
Finances dwhldled due to failing "
numbers and the club Wiled:
About 15 years later. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Hulls who had con-
siderable experience in golf club
work at the Seugeen Golf Course
i1 jfl
and George Telf4rd won in i94.4
and 1965. Stan Teltait4 in 1965 end
Roy Telford in 1947. Rodd BoYes
won in lees and Murray T051401.
itSDAY0iii4g, Z4 1976, -*P4.4;
We are glad that this O:o'it Ckib
won in op.
Is
still in oPer/AtiOn arid tigkt
entlit411444; PIA still ha,
sprang to flat at, the ;Weer et
21 and tIle, Clinton Road
trying to POttl‘at, wh4e ban
tpe*B!0d.
pelvic area and 414 take advantage .4# the summer weather and the 'tisk peens of
the Bluewater Golf Course, just north of Hayfield on hir_01.,r!y..,71_77,
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Louie McLeod and nephew Donald R. McLeod on board the Helen McLeod 11. The Helen McLeod 11
was built in 1926 by Louie's father Hugh McLeod and his brother W.J. McLeod Sr.(Brother of Hugh
McLeod.) She was built on the Bayfield River Flats.
• Large swimming pool • Flush toilets
• Showers
• Hydro, Water. Sewer hookups
• Store. Snack bar, lounge •
• Front - 2795 yards! par 35
• Back 94.2114 yards. par 36
• Green Fees WilICOMO