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What happened to Shaughnessy Heights golf course?

Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course operated on land leased from the CPR. The original term expired in 1928 and was extended a number of times until 1960. The membership had opportunity to buy the land in the late 1960s but determined that the $2 million price tag was too high.

What is the history of VanDusen?

VanDusen has been a fortunate beneficiary of its history. Many of the largest trees, especially the Douglas-fir and western redcedar, were planted during the development of the Shaughnessy golf course which preceded the garden. These trees were planted around 1910.

Who is the new director of golf at Shaughnessy?

Ashley Zibrik was appointed the Club's 8th Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional on Friday, July 19th, 2019. She has served as an Associate Professional at Shaughnessy since 2012. Ashley has been a PGA of Canada Professional since 2007 and is currently serving her fourth year on the PGA of B.C. Board of Directors.

When was the VanDusen Botanical Garden built?

Opened in 1975, the VanDusen Botanical Garden was built on the former Shaughnessy Golf Course. The private golf club had opened in 1912 on a 50-year lease from the Canadian Pacific Railway.

What was the purpose of Shaughnessy Golf Club?

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club began as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s vision to create the most prestigious neighbourhood in Vancouver—Shaughnessy Heights. The private gentleman’s club was built by the CPR as an amenity for its new development on land it had been granted for building the transcontinental railway.

When was Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club opened?

A motion to build a new tennis facility was approved in 1975. Three years later, on September 24, 1978 , Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club officially opened its new tennis facility with four indoor and three outdoor courts. Just after opening, the Club had recruited a total of 254 adult tennis players.

What year was the Fed Cup?

The Fed Cup. Shaughnessy hosted the 1996 Fed Cup, the equivalent of the Davis Cup for women’s tennis. It was the first year the event was played as home-and-away one, similar to Davis Cup, so that players could compete in their own country.

Where was the Canadian Open held in 1948?

He took the Club from its first location to its present home, and was host professional for the Canadian Open Championships in 1948 at Shaughnessy Heights and in 1966 at SW Marine Drive. In 1948, for the first time, the Canadian Open travelled west of Ontario, landing at Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club.

When was the original golf course built?

The Club hosted a “soft opening” of nine holes and a partially completed clubhouse on November 2, 1912.

Who was the caddie in the 1945 Shaughnessy par?

In 1945, local media predicted that Sam Snead and Ben Hogan would “tear old Shaughnessy’s par to pieces” in an October 10th 18-hole match challenge against Shaughnessy pro Fred Wood and former Shaughnessy caddie Stan Leonard. Some 2,500 spectators crammed the fairways to catch a glimpse of the legendary players.

Who designed the last championship golf course in Canada?

Shaughnessy was the last championship-length golf course that A.V. Macan (1882-1964) designed in Canada. The Irish-born golf architect was highly regarded in the Pacific Northwest as a brilliant designer and an amateur golf champion in his earlier years. Golf Architect, A.V. Macan.

Where is VanDusen Botanical Garden?

That garden, VanDusen Botanical Garden, is situated in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the North West corner of 37th Avenue and Oak Street. It is named for local lumberman and philanthropist Whitford Julian VanDusen. The Botanical Garden opened to the public on August 30, ...

What is rewilding in Vancouver?

A recently launched "re-wilding" outreach program aims to rescue and propagate native plants for reintroduction into Vancouver's regional parks. Although the garden's mission statement upholds ...

Who is Roy Forster?

In recognition of the extensive and timeless design work that makes VanDusen the pride of Vancouver's gardeners, R. Roy Forster was recognized with the Order of Canada on April 14, 1999, for his work in designing the gardens and their plant collections.

When did Vancouver start a public garden?

In 1970 the Vancouver Foundation, the British Columbia provincial government, and the city of Vancouver signed an agreement to provide the funding to develop a public garden on part of the old Shaughnessy Golf Course.

Is Cypress Pond open?

Appreciation for Forster's contribution to the design of the garden was recognized recently by VBGA renaming Cypress Pond the Roy Forster Pond. The garden is open to the public every day of the year except Christmas.