Charles Blair Macdonald

Charles Blair Macdonald

builder Canada

Charles Blair Macdonald was a pioneering golf course architect and a key figure in the history of golf in North America, credited with designing the first 18-hole golf course in the United States. He passed away in 1939 and will be recognized posthumously in the 2025 Canadian Golf Hall of Fame class for his transformative impact on the game.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,022
Power
717$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,022 $1,700,000 717$
Totals 1 38,005,238 16,022 $1,700,000 717$
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Canada Canada: Charles Blair Macdonald was an accomplished builder known for coining the term 'golf course architect' and will be inducted posthumously into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. 9

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