McGregor Links is a
golf club
A golf club is a club used to hit a golf ball in a game of golf. Each club is composed of a shaft with a grip and a club head. Wood (golf), Woods are mainly used for long-distance fairway or tee shots; iron (golf), irons, the most versatile class ...
located just outside
Saratoga Springs, New York
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in the town of
Wilton. As of 2015, McGregor is the fifth-largest course in the
Capital District
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. The course is semi-private; it is open to the public every day but Tuesday and Thursday.
McGregor Links has been the site of seven New York State Amateur Golf Championships and two
US Open local qualifiers. It is the home course of
Skidmore College
Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,650 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in one of more than 60 areas of study.
History
Sk ...
's golf team.
The course was built in 1921 by former state senator, businessman, and attorney
Edgar T. Brackett. It was designed by
Devereux Emmet
Devereux Emmet (December 11, 1861 – December 30, 1934) was a pioneering American golf course architect who, according to one source, designed more than 150 courses worldwide.
Early life
Devereux Emmet was born in Pelham, New York, on December ...
, a prolific designer responsible for more than 150 courses, including the Blue course at the
Congressional Country Club
Congressional Country Club is a country club and golf course in Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Congressional opened in 1924 and its Blue Course has hosted five major championships, including three U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship. It was a ...
in
Bethesda, Maryland
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. The clubhouse was designed by
Alfred Hopkins
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. At the time of construction,
Walter Hagen
Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger ...
wrote that the course would be a rival to the
Lido Golf Club, the
National Links, and
Pine Valley, known as the "Big Three". In 1923, Brackett sold the course to the McGregor Holding Corporation, chartered by Charles C. VanDeusen, Newman E. Wait, and Clarence Knapp.
References
External links
Official site* (with photographs)
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Golf clubs and courses in New York (state)
Golf clubs and courses designed by Devereux Emmet
1921 establishments in New York (state)
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