Scott McCartney

Rustic wooden sign welcomes visitors to Queen Mary Gardens in a lush forest.

Bowen Island Golf Club

9 HOLES OF GOLF HEAVEN We ferried into Snug Cove on Bowen Island, and it felt like something out of a storybook.  A perfect little harbour, marina and shops, with treed mountains tumbling down on three sides.  The Village near the harbour had infinite character and it was noticeably clean and well kept.  The feeling

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Person standing on a mini golf putting green outdoors.

Golf in the Park

How North Vancouver set the precedence for fitting golf into their community at Sam Walker Park One resident had the idea to bring golf to this small park in North Vancouver.  It was a space in the park that was seldom used because of the slope of the hill and the shade that it gets. 

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A serene golf course surrounded by tall trees under a cloudy sky.

The Putting Course

GOLF ON A SCALE THAT WE ALL CAN ENJOY The first putting course was born adjacent to the first ever golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland.  The Ladies Putting Club of St. Andrews was born in 1867 and I feel it will one day prove to be the greatest revolution in a sport that has

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Aerial view of a golf park with trees and fairways.

Putting Course + Miniature Golf Course Design: Key Elements to Consider

Many of the elements below pertain to my work in putting course and naturally themed miniature golf course design. Whether it is a full-sized championship golf course or a small minigolf layout, the design is an intricate process that requires careful consideration of various factors to create an exceptional playing experience. From the strategic placement

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