Fascinating facts* - The Button Gwinnett course is named after one of the fifty-six men who assembled at Philadelphia in 1776 to sign the American Declaration of Independence. (Gwinnett’s autograph is one of the valuable in the world changing hands at up to $150,000). Curiously he was killed in a duel by somebody called McIntosh.
His unusual first name is derived from his uncle Sir Thomas Button, a
naval explorer famous for charting the American north west coast. The Button family lived at Cottrell Park in the 17th century apparently.
Anyway, on to the golf course. Quoting from the website: "With an American theme the Button Gwinnett boasts 13 lakes spread over 18 holes. The last three holes have been newly designed including the 16th, which
has similarities to the 16th of Augusta with water from Tee to Green.
The 17th plays up to a Plateau green and to finish you play the
picturesque 18th over a large water feature in view of the Clubhouse."
I've had a look at the course guide and yet again can't remember it. I have a feeling it was a grey, mizzly day when we played - perhaps that sort of weather affects my recall. If you'd like to make any comments on this course, you know what to do.
* I love facts
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