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{{Infobox golf facility|name=Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club|establishment=1911|type=private}}
'''Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club''' is a private [[Golf club (institution)|golf club]] in [[Canada]], located on Southwest [[Marine Drive (Vancouver)|Marine Drive]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]].

'''Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club''' is a private [[Golf club (institution)|golf club]] in [[Canada]], located on [[Marine Drive (Greater Vancouver)|Southwest Marine Drive]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. In 1984 the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club was also the subject of a dispute, [[R v Guerin|Guerin v. The Queen]] between the Crown and the [[Musqueam Indian Band|Musqueam Nation]]; the case ended up in the [[Supreme Court of Canada]] and established the government had a [[Fiduciary|fiduciary duty]] to the [[First Nations in Canada|First Nations of Canada]].


== History ==
== History ==
The '''Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course''', today the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, had its beginning in 1911 in the office of [[Canadian Pacific Railway|CPR]] executive, [[Richard Marpole]]. Nine businessmen, all residents of the prestigious and quickly developing enclave of [[Shaughnessy, Vancouver|Shaughnessy]], agreed to turn {{convert|67|acre}} of land leased from the CPR into the Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course. The first nine holes opened on November 2, 1912; the second nine, the next year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shaughnessy.org/clubhouse-lands |publisher=Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club |title=History – Clubhouse & Lands |accessdate=November 12, 2014}}</ref> The course was designed by [[A.V. Macan]], an Irish immigrant from Wexford, who was one of the region's best golfers.<ref name=cornish>{{cite book |title=The Golf Course |edition=1st |first1=Geoffrey |last1=Cornish |authorlink1=Geoffrey Cornish |first2=Ronald |last2=Whitten |year=1981 |isbn=0-8317-3943-6 |publisher=HarperCollins}}</ref>
The '''Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course''', today the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, had its beginning in 1911 in the office of [[Canadian Pacific Railway|CPR]] executive [[Richard Marpole]]. Nine businessmen, all residents of the prestigious and quickly developing enclave of [[Shaughnessy, Vancouver|Shaughnessy]], to turn {{convert|67|acre}} of land leased from the CPR into the Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course. The first nine holes opened on November 2, 1912; the second nine, the next year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shaughnessy.org/About/History|publisher=Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club |title=History|accessdate=December 1, 2022}}</ref> The course was designed by [[A.V. Macan]], an Irish immigrant from Wexford, who was one of the region's best golfers.<ref name=cornish>{{cite book |title=The Golf Course |edition=1st |first1=Geoffrey |last1=Cornish |author-link1=Geoffrey Cornish |first2=Ronald |last2=Whitten |year=1981 |isbn=0-8317-3943-6 |publisher=HarperCollins}}</ref>


In the decades to follow, many of the names who played a prominent role in Vancouver's growth and prosperity also appeared on Shaughnessy's membership roster.<ref>[http://www.shaughnessy.org/index.cfm?ID=120 "Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club history"]{{dead link|date=November 2014}}</ref>
In the decades to follow, many of the names who played a prominent role in Vancouver's growth and prosperity also appeared on Shaughnessy's membership roster.<ref>[http://www.shaughnessy.org/index.cfm?ID=120 "Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club history"]{{dead link|date=November 2014}}</ref>


The club moved to new premises in the late 1950s, responding to the growth of the Vancouver urban region, and sold its original property. Macan, then in his late 70s, also designed the new course, which opened in the early 1960s.<ref name=cornish/> The land the club currently resides upon belongs to the [[Musqueam Nation]] but was leased to Shaughnessy through a series of meetings with federal agents that did not include the Nation. The land will not be returned to the Musqueam until 2033.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America |first=Thomas |last=King |authorlink=Thomas King (novelist) |publisher=[[Anchor Canada]] |location=Canada |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-385-66422-6}}</ref>
The club moved to new premises in the late 1950s, responding to the growth of the Vancouver urban region, and sold its original property. Macan, then in his late 70s, also designed the new course, which opened in the early 1960s.<ref name=cornish/> The land the club currently resides upon belongs to the [[Musqueam Nation]] but was leased to Shaughnessy through a series of meetings with federal agents that did not include the Nation. The land will not be returned to the Musqueam until 2033.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America |first=Thomas |last=King |author-link=Thomas King (novelist) |publisher=[[Anchor Canada]] |location=Canada |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-385-66422-6}}</ref>


In 2011 the club hosted the [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]] for the fourth time, which coincides with Shaughnessy's 100th anniversary. It follows the 2011 [[The Open Championship|British Open]], which was held at [[Royal St George's Golf Club]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ziemer|first1=Brad|title=Shaughnessy will be star struck during 100th anniversary party|work=Vancouver Sun|date=16 April 2009|page=C4}}</ref>
In 2011 the club hosted the [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]] for the fourth time, which coincides with Shaughnessy's 100th anniversary. It follows the 2011 [[The Open Championship|British Open]], which was held at [[Royal St George's Golf Club]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ziemer|first1=Brad|title=Shaughnessy will be star struck during 100th anniversary party|work=Vancouver Sun|date=16 April 2009|page=C4}}</ref>


In 2023, the club will host the [[Canadian Women's Open]] for the first time.
The course was lengthened and renovated in the late 1990s.

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club has been long regarded as one of the top golf courses in Canada, currently ranking in the top 20 on Canada's list of best golf courses by Scoregolf magazine.


==Tournaments hosted==
==Tournaments hosted==
*[[British Columbia Open]] in 1928, 1938, 1948, 1952, 1955, 1962 and 1969
*1936 Vancouver Jubilee Open, won by Ken Black<ref>{{cite book |title=Golf in Canada: A History |first=James A. |last=Barclay |authorlink=James A. Barclay |publisher=[[McClelland & Stewart]] |location=Toronto |year=1992 |isbn=978-0-7710-1080-4}}</ref>
*1936 Vancouver Jubilee Open, won by Ken Black<ref>{{cite book |title=Golf in Canada: A History |first=James A. |last=Barclay |author-link=James A. Barclay |publisher=[[McClelland & Stewart]] |location=Toronto |year=1992 |isbn=978-0-7710-1080-4}}</ref>
*1948 [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]], won by [[Charles Congdon]]
*1948 [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]], won by [[Charles Congdon]]
*1966 [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]], won by [[Don Massengale]]
*1966 [[Canadian Open (golf)|Canadian Open]], won by [[Don Massengale]]
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*2005 [[Bell Canadian Open]], won by [[Mark Calcavecchia]]
*2005 [[Bell Canadian Open]], won by [[Mark Calcavecchia]]
*2011 [[RBC Canadian Open]], won by [[Sean O'Hair]]
*2011 [[RBC Canadian Open]], won by [[Sean O'Hair]]
*2020 [[Canadian Pacific|CP]][[Canadian Women's Open]]
*2023 [[CPKC Women's Open]], [[Megan Khang]]

==See also==
*[[List of golf courses in British Columbia]]
*[[R v Guerin]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.shaughnessy.org/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.shaughnessy.org/}}
*[http://news.cybergolf.com/golf_news/shaughnessy_arthur_vernon_macans_crowning_achievement Cybergolf] - Shaughnessy - Arthur Vernon Macan's crowning achievement
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkz4v3c478o Film of people playing golf on the course in about 1928]


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Latest revision as of 20:21, 1 October 2024

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Club information
Established1911
Typeprivate

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is a private golf club in Canada, located on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1984 the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club was also the subject of a dispute, Guerin v. The Queen between the Crown and the Musqueam Nation; the case ended up in the Supreme Court of Canada and established the government had a fiduciary duty to the First Nations of Canada.

History

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The Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course, today the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, had its beginning in 1911 in the office of CPR executive Richard Marpole. Nine businessmen, all residents of the prestigious and quickly developing enclave of Shaughnessy, to turn 67 acres (27 ha) of land leased from the CPR into the Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course. The first nine holes opened on November 2, 1912; the second nine, the next year.[1] The course was designed by A.V. Macan, an Irish immigrant from Wexford, who was one of the region's best golfers.[2]

In the decades to follow, many of the names who played a prominent role in Vancouver's growth and prosperity also appeared on Shaughnessy's membership roster.[3]

The club moved to new premises in the late 1950s, responding to the growth of the Vancouver urban region, and sold its original property. Macan, then in his late 70s, also designed the new course, which opened in the early 1960s.[2] The land the club currently resides upon belongs to the Musqueam Nation but was leased to Shaughnessy through a series of meetings with federal agents that did not include the Nation. The land will not be returned to the Musqueam until 2033.[4]

In 2011 the club hosted the Canadian Open for the fourth time, which coincides with Shaughnessy's 100th anniversary. It follows the 2011 British Open, which was held at Royal St George's Golf Club.[5]

In 2023, the club will host the Canadian Women's Open for the first time.

Tournaments hosted

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History". Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Cornish, Geoffrey; Whitten, Ronald (1981). The Golf Course (1st ed.). HarperCollins. ISBN 0-8317-3943-6.
  3. ^ "Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club history"[dead link‍]
  4. ^ King, Thomas (2013). The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America. Canada: Anchor Canada. ISBN 978-0-385-66422-6.
  5. ^ Ziemer, Brad (16 April 2009). "Shaughnessy will be star struck during 100th anniversary party". Vancouver Sun. p. C4.
  6. ^ Barclay, James A. (1992). Golf in Canada: A History. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart. ISBN 978-0-7710-1080-4.
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