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HISTORY TRADITION This Club has been in existence for over 80 years and has a long tradition of excellent golf and quality service to its members. York Downs was founded by Edward Cronyn in 1922 and was one of two prominent courses in Toronto, along with Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga. Designed by the Golf Course Architects, Cornish and Robinson and recently updated by Thomas McBroom, the first official match played at York Downs was an exhibition on May 6, 1923, featuring George S. Lyon, the Toronto Golf Club's Olympic Gold Medalist, George Cummings, Frank Thompson, Stanley Thompson's younger brother and Willie Freeman, the newly appointed Head Professional at York Downs. After this auspicious opening day the games would continue at the Bathurst and Sheppard property for forty-seven years, followed by its current location at 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road for over 30 years. The Club property consists of 27 well-groomed and challenging holes of golf in an environment that is natural with few houses visible. It is an easy walking course with gentle sloping terrain and a creek meandering through the property. FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME THE CLUB The Clubhouse was built in the early 70's and supports a find dining room, private dining room, a number of lounges, locker rooms and a Pro Shop. The Clubhouse becomes the "crossover" as all three sets of nine holes finish at the Clubhouse. You will find the dining second to none in both the informal and formal eating areas. Our Chef comes with experience from the King Edward Hotel, L'Hotel and the Rosedale Golf Club. The main feature of the Club is golf. You will find that access to the course is excellent as there is no need to book tee-off times. Simply come to the Club, let the starter know you wish to play and helshe will ensure that you gain access to a tee in a timely way and will assist in arranging games for you. It is also an easy way to meet the membership and make new friends. The Head Pro and his staff take great care to ensure that new members in particular have an opportunity to meet other members and participate in the various organized tournaments that are scheduled throughout the golf season. Whether you are a beginner or a low handicapper, you will find these special events well organized with good golf, good company and great socializing afterwards. Our Head Pro at York Downs is committed to junior golf development. Children will find a welcoming atmosphere with golf clinics organized throughout the summer. Juniors have generous tee-off time availability, and in fact, are encouraged to play with resident members. You will find the atmosphere inviting, the membership friendly and receptive. Without a doubt you will experience excellent golf. FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME .

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Canadian Golfer, October, 1927
—— CANADIAN | Fa < e GOL S Major Championships of 1927 ee THE WINNERS 4 TS {i Canadian Amateur—Mr. Donald Carrick, Scarboro Golf and i Country Club, Toronto ti Canadian Open—Tommy Armour, Congressional Club, Washington, } score 288. Leading Canadian: Andrew Kay, Lamb- my ton Golf and Country Club, Toronto | i Canadian Ladies’—Miss Helen Payson, of Portland, Me., U.S.A es ho Canadian Ladies’ Close—Miss Ada Mackenzie, Ladies’ Golf and - Tennis Club, Toronto a4 Canadian Professional—James Johnstone, Rosedale Golf Club, i Toronto } : Canadian Western Amateur—Mr. Jack Cuthbert, Norwood Golf } ; Club, Winnipeg : Canadian Western Open—Fred. C. Fletcher, Moose Jaw Golf Club, i Moose Jaw, Sask | Canadian Western Professional—Fred. C. Fletcher, Moose Jaw ny Golf Club, Moose Jaw, Sask \ Canadian Seniors’—Mr. F. R. Martin, Hamilton Golf and Country ty Club, Hamilton, Ont. 4 1 1) : 7 ca ‘ e l e h e ll e e t a October, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 6 OK Y“SY XS $$ F§ SS FaNYY Y SSSF AAN Fzs e§s *S& X sG SSSXSos KoAhS AasSES YY 1927 Successes British Amateur Championship. S E French Professional Championship. U French Amateur Championship. C S Scottish Amateur Championship. E U Scottish Ladies’ Championship. S Belgian Open Championship. e Belgian Amateur Championship. U . ) O —— Irish Open Championship. G B Irish Open Amateur Championship. $ 10. ‘‘News of the World’’—Winner—1927. 11. Glasgow Amateur Championship. 12. Australian Amateur Championship. 13. Ayrshire Ladies’ Championship. 14. Surrey County Amateur Championship. Out of 16 competitors to qualify, 12 used Black Recess Silver Kings, including Semi-finalists and Finalists.
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