Geoffrey Manton

Radiologist;Devoted husband and father of 3. Intent on restoring Emmet’s Golden Age design and heathland character at The Country Club of Farmington,CT see link

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@LyingFour Honored to be a part of @LyingFour. Thanks to @willbardwell for letting my voice be heard. Shout out to @Dusenberry_Golf and @ScottRamzay ; psyched for what the future holds!

[Andrew Carr @andrewjcarr29]

@L7760Larry @cb_doge Look at the bunkering here!

CCF had top tier Emmet bunkering.

@glmanton did a wonderful job documenting the history: https://t.co/5WpZ2GKn46

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

One of the things I love about golf is the freedom to make your own path

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@JustinThomas34 @netflix Watched it with my 9yo last night. Came home from work today to find this scene. #newfan

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Just returned from my first ever trip to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and it got me thinking…why is the US so enamored with lush and green? Golf is much much more interesting with firm and bouncy turf. Just sayin’

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

!!!!!!!!!!♥️

[Bob Rumbold @rummer13sports]

After getting knocked out of the tournament on penalty kicks the last two seasons the @1FarmingtonHS boys soccer team won the @ciacsports Class LL Championship with a 3-1 victory over Xavier. @WTNH #ctbsoc

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Been saying this for a long time ❤️

[Rick Golfs @Top100Rick]

Country Club of Farmington - 1924
Devereux Emmet

💎💎💎 HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! 💎💎💎

I’ve been on an Emmet run lately and he has very quickly ascended my list of must play architects. His courses, when properly maintained, are as fun and quirky as you will find.

CCF is a true throwback club. It has all the qualities you find in a club that defends its roots. The classic, wood floored and paneled lounge. The classic patio overlooking 1 and 18. The quirky short par 4 starter and long par 3 finisher. The wild greens. It’s so good.

The highlight are the greens, which are DIABOLICAL! Super sloped and fast, we chipped and putted off the greens multiple times. When your host says “stay below the hole” here, he means it. I hit some amazing chips that slowly trundled 30 yards away.

The course has 2 distinct sections. The early and late holes are on a higher level, with tons of land movement. The middle section runs along a river and is extremely flat. While the higher level holes are the better holes, the lower level holes have some great strategic elements, including a meandering creek and some wonderful green design elements.

The course is only around 6500 yards from the tips, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The treacherous greens means double lurks even after being on or near the green. I speak from experience.

An incredible day with a great host. If you can, try to find your way here. You will have a blast.

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@Top100Rick https://t.co/6OQRL8rGAi

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@TylerRaeDesign Take’em all down. None will be missed in the end.

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Renovation projects can put a course on the right path for years to come, but golfers will need to have some patience with the construction and grow-in process. Here's what to expect.

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@JG_Atlantic @bschneider126 Of course!!!

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Round Hill Club has quietly become one of the very best in CT thanks to @bschneider126. Restored W.Travis bunker/mound complexes enhance a fine collection of perfectly sited tiny greens. RHC’s eclectic mix of holes which unfold over an engaging routing lighten feet & encourage 🔄

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@dads___home @BorkowskiJon Once I get out to White Bear, I’ll let you know 😉

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Being underrated isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes with a lack of pretension and the ability to carry your own bag when walking. St. George’s G&CC, Devereux Emmet’s masterpiece on Long Island, hits all the right notes as a course…and as a club. My kind of vibe

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@cuzzy09 @BorkowskiJon I need to get over to see the Crescent for sure

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Turns out playing in The Sandbox is just as much fun now as when I was a kid. Thoroughly impressed by the creative interest captured, even on holes as short as 39 yards! Bravo @coorecrenshaw

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@atxtrovert I have not

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

Huntington CC on Long Island is stealthy good and strongly supports the statement that Devereux Emmet is the most underrated architect. While many of his quirky courses have been lost, those that remain should be faithfully restored.

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@andrewjcarr29 @SHistorians It’s on my short list!!
Realizing I want to hit them all (that remain)

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@andrewjcarr29 @SHistorians Agree!!!
I know your second paragraph all too well
(Btw, word is HCC is set to restore even more)

[Geoffrey Manton @glmanton]

@ScottRamzay @Eweather13 @ccfcountryclub Silty