The 1960's

In 1961 a letter of resignation was accepted from the Premier, the Honourable George Drew, with the provision that he be approved as an Honourary Member of the Club for his service to the club over the past 40 years.  The first major renovation to Clubhouse took place this year, and membership was closed in all categories, with a number of names still on the waiting list.  This was primarily due to Saturday and Sunday overcrowding on the course.

Some additional work was done to the men's locker rooms, and the ceiling was insulated, as noted in the Club's minutes, "so ribald comments will not penetrate the main lounge".  With Dr. Norman Burbidge as President, the membership remained closed during 1963.  In that year, meetings with past Presidents Ed Spall, Larry Demaray, E.C.Tate and Club Manager Robert Jeans thoroughly considered the addition of a four sheet curling rink to the Clubhouse building.  Subsequently, on November 10, 1964, The Guelph Golf and Curling Club celebrated the opening of its new facility, and a new era began.