 In early 1902, the Spadina members recognized that the farmers were likely to sell for development the land on which the nine-hole course lay.As plans for the new course took shape, the estimated cost of $30,000 to develop the property at Lambton Mills, on which an option had been obtained, caused Austin to solicit support from a wider group of golfing enthusiasts, including members of Rosedale, High Park and Highlands Golf Clubs as well as Spadina.The response to the solicitation was such that a committee, chaired by Austin and including George S. Lyon, proceeded with the project, and the official opening took place in driving rain on 13 June 1903.