Eastward ho golf course6/26/2023 ![]() “They found the present site near Chatham in 1916, and brought in Willie Park-Jr to inspect the site and report on the possibilities. They were led by Herbert Windeler and Herbert Jaques of The Country Club, both British citizens living and working in Boston.” “Prior to 1916 several Bostonians were searching Massachusetts for the prefect site to build their ideal course a la NGLA and Pine Valley. The plan has the appearance of a plasticine model. Here is old picture of the 3rd - note the cross bunkers off the tee - and below that the plan for the course. I remember in the early years of this website (circa 1999) I suggested that Eastward Ho! was severely underrated and a couple of Golf Digest raters (who shall remain nameless) suggested the course was just OK. ![]() He and Jaques were former presidents of the USGA. ![]() Before construction began, at Fowler's suggestion, Hardy travelled to Britain to study the best of modern architecture, including WHF's redesigned Westward Ho! The gentleman who oversaw construction was Charles Hardy, a Boston stockbroker who built the Chatham Bars Inn. I'm not sure why the course was delayed until 1920 and why Fowler was ultimately chosen - perhaps WWI. They found the present site near Chatham in 1916, and brought in Willie Park-Jr to inspect the site and report on the possibilities. Windeler was largely responsible for redesigning Brookline Jaques also dabbled in golf architecture. They were led by Herbert Windeler and Herbert Jaques of The Country Club, both British citizens living and working in Boston. Prior to 1916 several Bostonians were searching Massachusetts for the prefect site to build their ideal course a la NGLA and Pine Valley.
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