answer:The course at Deer Ridge Golf Club is designed for golfers of all playing abilities and offers a fair test of golfing skill. It is unique in that it has over seventy strategically placed bunkers, judicious mounding, and generous greens. Deer Ridge is a private venue for those who want to fit in a game during the week or entertain clients without having to worry about booking a tee time.

answer:Deer Ridge Golf Club was founded in 1991 by local businessmen Bob Sutherland, Jerry Cybalski, and Eugene George, in collaboration with golf professional Gus Maue. The club is located around seventy-five miles southwest of Toronto, in a secluded valley that is bordered by the Grand River. The renowned Canadian golf course architect, Thomas McBroom, designed the par 72 championship golf course. Bob Sutherland, one of the founders of Deer Ridge Golf Club, is also the founder of the ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., which is a leading global supplier of automation systems for manufacturing companies. Jerry Cybalski, another founder, is the owner of Cybros Inc., which specializes in the manufacturing of electronic components. Eugene George, the third. Founder, was a lawyer and businessman. The founders collaborated with golf professional Gus Maue, who was instrumental in building Deer Ridge into the world-renowned golf destination it is today. Maue played a major role in the design of the golf course and supervised the construction of the course.

answer:Building an eco-friendly cob house is a great way to live in harmony with nature, reduce your carbon footprint, and embrace sustainability. Here are the step-by-step instructions to help you construct an eco-friendly cob house. Materials Required: - Sand - Clay - Straw - Stones - Wood - Roofing materials (metal, thatch, shingles, etc.) - Nails - Screws - Cement - Lime - Natural dyes (optional) Tools Required: - Shovels - Picks - Wheelbarrows - Tamper - Trowels - Hoes - Sledgehammer - Handsaws - Power drill - Hammer - Chisel Process: 1. Choose a site: The first step is to choose a suitable site for the construction of your cob house. Look for a level area that has good drainage, ample sunlight, and a scenic view. 2. Excavate the foundation: Use a shovel, pick, and other excavation tools to clear and level the site. Dig out the foundation to the required depth and width. 3. Lay the stone foundation: Once the foundation is excavated, lay a layer of stones around the perimeter. Use cement or lime mortar to bind the stones together. This will provide a solid foundation for the cob walls. 4. Mix the cob: The next step is to mix the cob. Combine sand, clay, and straw in a wheelbarrow or mixing pit. Use the hoe to blend the ingredients together, adding water as you go. The ratio of ingredients should be 3:1:1 (sand:clay:straw). 5. Build the walls: Use the tamper to compress the cob mix into forms that are 12-18 inches thick. Use a trowel to shape and smooth out the walls. Incorporate windows and door openings as you go. 6. Cure the walls: Allow the walls to cure for several days or until they are firm enough to touch. 7. Apply plaster: Once the walls are cured, apply a plaster finish to the inside and outside of the walls. Blend clay, sand, and straw together to form plaster mix. Apply it with a trowel in thin layers until the finish is even. 8. Add roofing: Use metal, thatch, shingles or other roofing materials to complete the roof. Make sure to install proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and maximize energy efficiency. 9. Install windows and doors: Install windows and doors that are energy efficient, and use natural materials such as wood and glass. 10. Landscaping: Finish off your eco-friendly cob house by adding a beautiful natural landscape. Use native plants to create a low-maintenance garden that's friendly to the environment. Examples of successful eco-friendly cob houses: - The Cob Cottage Company in Oregon, USA - The Cob House in British Columbia, Canada - The Mud Hut in Wales, UK By following these steps, you can build your own eco-friendly cob house that is sustainable, energy-efficient, and harmonious with nature.

answer:Of course! Here's more information on how to prepare and source the natural materials for the cob mixture: 1. Sand: Look for sand with a particle size of about 0.02 to 2.0mm, which is suitable for cob making. You can usually find sand at a landscaping supply store or from a construction site. 2. Clay: There are several types of clay suitable for cob making, including earthen, kaolin, and bentonite. If you have a clay soil on your property, you can use that. However, if there's no suitable clay soil on your property, you may need to source clay from elsewhere. You can also check with local pottery or ceramic supply stores for suitable clay. 3. Straw: Use straw from wheat, rice, or oat crops, as these are more durable than other types. The straw should be dry and free of any mold or mildew. You can ask local farmers for their leftover straw or purchase bales from a farm supply store. 4. Stones: Stones can be sourced from a local quarry or construction site. 5. Wood: Look for sustainably sourced, untreated wood for the door and window frames, roof rafters, and other structural components of the house. 6. Natural dyes: If you wish to use natural dyes to color the plaster or cob mixture, you can use iron oxides, natural pigments from plants such as turmeric or beetroot, or even coffee grounds. To prepare the cob mixture: 1. Mix the sand and clay together in a ratio of 3:1 (sand:clay). 2. Add water slowly to the mixture while using a hoe to blend it together. 3. Mix it until the clay and sand are completely blended, and then gradually mix in the straw until it's completely coated with the clay/sand mixture. 4. Finally, add a small amount of natural pigment if you wish to achieve a desired color. Mixing cob by hand is labor-intensive, but you can also use a cement mixer or hire a machine operator to speed up the process. With these natural and locally sourced materials, you can create an eco-friendly cob house that's beautiful, sustainable, and harmonious with nature.