BARRY...COPETOWN WOODS: From Broccoli Farming to Building Fairways

Sign up for Par 3 Thursdays. A weekly newsletter sharing three great things to check out in golf. - https://bestball.substack.comThis week, we're diving into a remarkable episode with a special guest who embodies the essence of golf innovation and heritage, Barry Forth...Copetown Woods Golf Club.Join us as Barry shares the fascinating journey of transforming a broccoli farm into a beloved golf haven just outside Ontario, Canada. We explore the unique approach Barry and his dad took to creating a top-tier public course, from embracing meticulous hands-on design to fostering an unforgettable player experience. Listen in as Barry recounts his unexpected shift from sports management to overseeing a golf paradise and the insightful lessons he brought back from his time at a leading sports agency.But that’s not all—Barry gives us an insider's look into the charming and strategic layout of Copetown Woods, revealing why it’s a must-play destination. We'll also touch on the quirky, heartwarming anecdotes that paint a vibrant picture of life at a family-run golf course.Get ready to be inspired by tales of custom-built greens, water conservation techniques, and the resilient spirit of a family passionate about making golf accessible to all. Grab your putter, settle into your golf cart, and let's tee off into another captivating episode of The Hole Story Podcast.https://copetownwoods.com/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBallFriends of BestBall•Holderness & Bourne - https://hbgolf.com - Enter "BESTBALL" for complementary shipping.•Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club - Two Play Special - https://truebluegolf.com•Western Birch Golf Co. - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order - https://westernbirch.com•Atomic Golf - Custom Ball Markers, Divot Repair Tools, & more - https://atomicgolf.club BestBall Links:⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClubhttps://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderZero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderFairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderArccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your orderThe Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your orderWestern Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order*Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay