The official list of true C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor courses can be debated, but there is no doubt they made magic whenever they collaborated. National Golf Links, Sleepy Hollow, The Creek Club and The Lido are all household names. Many believe Gibson Island belongs on that list.
Today, just nine holes of Macdonald and Raynor’s legendary Maryland routing remain. So just how good is it, and how did half of “the finest course in the United States” according to Macdonald disappear? Tom Coyne explored it in TGJ No. 16, and this October Broken Tee Society members have the rare privilege of finding for themselves.
Format: 2-person Better Ball
Holes: 18+
When: Monday, October 2, 2023
Where: Gibson Island Club
Address: 534 Broadwater Way, Gibson Island, MD 21056
Event Fee: $450 / person
- 18+ holes at Gibson Island Club
- Lunch
- Prizes and awards
- Dinner reception
- Gear from Titleist, TGJ & more
7:00 am: Check-In
9:00 am: Shotgun
9:00-2:00 pm: 2-Person Better Ball
2:00-3:00 pm: Lunch
3:00-4:30 pm: Derby Horserace
5:00-7:00 pm: Dinner & awards
On course beers provided by:
Home is the Sailor
Look hard enough and one of America’s greatest lost links can still be found at Gibson Island, where nine holes and a grand idea remain.
Words by Tom Coyne
Photos by Lexey Swall
Aerials by Jessica Koscielniak
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Yes, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
The format is two-person better ball, all handicaps will be in effect. One low net score per team will be counted per hole.
We will then determine our overall winners via Derby Horserace.
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
In the event you have questions or need to cancel, please email Events@golfersjournal.com. You will be refunded the full amount minus processing fees before September 20, 2023. No refunds will be given after September 20. Replacements will be accepted within the cutoff date.
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Set sail for Gibson Island
Set sail for Gibson Island
2023 Events Schedule
Cancellation Policy
In the event you have questions or need to cancel, please email events@golfersjournal.com. You will be refunded the full amount minus processing fees before September 20, 2023. No refunds will be given after September 20. Replacements will be accepted within the cutoff date.
