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Karl Jensen:
Does anyone know more about this Donald Ross designed golf course? It was called the College Arms Golf Club in Deland, Florida. I believe it was originally 9 holes that was expanded to 18 holes by Ross but I do not know the year. The Donald Ross Society does not have it on their list of golf courses. The newspaper clipping is from the 27 Dec 1936 Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper.

Paul Jones:
Is this the same course? https://www.change.org/p/deland-city-planning-board-save-the-historic-golf-course-in-deland

Karl Jensen:
Sounds like it. See this research paper.


https://digital.archives.stetson.edu/digital/api/collection/Research/id/15595/download

Sven Nilsen:

Twenty years earlier it was reported as designed by local professional D. E. Miner.


March 26, 1916 The Sun -

Karl Jensen:
Thanks Sven, Not the first time I have seen Dermont E. Miner's work confused in a newspaper article for Ross. One that comes to mind is the Raleigh CC in Raleigh, NC nka Carolina CC. Below are clippings showing Miner and Ross' name attached to Raleigh CC. This course is not to be confused with Ross' Raleigh CC of 1947.


Also below is an advertisement, an obit and grave photo for Miner. Quite a title for Miner on his gravestone "Dean of American Golf".


12 May 1909 Charlotte, NC The Evening Chronicle newspaper



25 Apr 1911 Ashville, NC Ashville Gazette News newspaper



D. E. Miner advertisement, 1919 Golfers Magazine



Dermont E. Miner obituary, 13 Aug 1932 Raleigh, NC The News and Observer newspaper



Dermont E. Miner grave, Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton, NH

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