| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Stephenville, Newfoundland |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Website | www.harmonseasidelinks.com |
| Designed by | Graham Cooke |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6588 yards |
| Course rating | 121 |
Harmon Seaside Links is a public golf course located in western Newfoundland in the town of Stephenville, Canada.[1] The course is the only true links course in Canada[2] and plays along the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence adjacent to Stephenville International Airport. The total length is around 6588 yards. The course is flat - great for walking-and there is almost a constant breeze which keeps you cool on those warm summer days.
Harmon Links was originally designed in the early 1960s as a 9-hole course for American servicemen posted at Ernest Harmon Air Force Base. In 2000 the course added an additional 9-holes which were designed by Graham Cooke. The combined holes provide a truly unique and challenging golf experience. Bordering on the scenic Gulf of St. Lawrence, the course provides an ocean breeze that adds a soothing feel to the course while at the same time drawing attention to prevailing winds at this true links course.[3]
The front nine meanders along the seaside and takes you through the tuckamore and coniferous woods that are prevalent along the rugged coastline. In the spirit of Turnberry, remnants of Harmon Air Force Base are interspersed among the trees in the form of ammunition bunkers in much the same condition internally as they were when they were built more than 60 years ago.[4] The back nine has a dominant Scottish flavor, with high wavering fescue and numerous sand bunkers guarding most of the holes; these holes have a panoramic view of Bay St. George and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.[5]