A palatial Elgin County golf club that’s entertained A-list celebrities and royalty is the subject of a legal battle that’s shaping up to be as storied as the ultra-exclusive Redtail Golf Club itself.
The years-long spat between Redtail’s founders and sole shareholders, John Drake and Chris Goodwin, is deepening after a judge’s decision has paved the way for the company to take its longtime manager to court.
In the 10-page ruling, Justice Kelly Gorman granted permission for one-time silent partner Drake, acting on behalf of Redtail Inc. and Redtail Food and Beverage Services Inc., to start legal action against Goodwin, who is general manager of the club, over allegations of financial and managerial wrongdoing.
