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Wholly flat land is rarely thought to be desirable
for golf, and it is likely to be chosen only as a last
resort. I am quite sure this is a mistaken view. Not
only some of the most popular but some of the most
interesting courses have been made on flat land.
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Golf courses and country clubs were a rarity at the
beginning of the 20th century. Walkerville was home
to one of the first golf and country clubs in Canada,
thanks to Hiram Walker’s benevolence.
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This year, Essex Golf and Country Club celebrates
its 100th anniversary. The following excerpts are from
a new book by local golf historian and author Jeff
Mingay, and former Walkerville resident Richard H.
Carr, entitled: “One Hundred Years: A History of Essex Golf &
Country Club, 1902-2002” (published by The Walkerville
Publishing Company, © 2002).
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Windsor native played ball in the "Bigs" with
Al Kaline and Company.
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In the 1920's
there was a semi- professional baseball team in Walkerville
called The Walkerville Chicks,- they were quite a
sensation. |
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Walkerville Collegiate students called him "The
Major". His friends called him Al. And history
will remember him as a member of the only Canadian
basketball team to ever win a medal at the Olympics. |
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At 17, Ernie became the first, and participated in
Melbourne Australia in 1956. |
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In one hundred fights, Marshall suffered only two
knockouts and seven loses. |
