Preview: Sun Mountain Rolls Out New Speed Cart GX
Push cart fans looking for a new set of wheels will be pleased to see that Sun Mountain has come to market with a new option. The Montana-based company has rolled out an upgraded version […]
October 2018
Tour News & Notes: Conners’ Big Finish and Ames Moves on to Charles Schwab Championship
LPGA TOUR The LPGA TOUR was visiting Taiwan this week where Nelly Korda earned her first TOUR win at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Championship with a score of -13. The lone Canadian in the field […]
Canadians Lee and Tanguay Positioned Well After First Event of LPGA Qualifying Series
The new Q-Series, from which players earn their way to the LPGA TOUR, finished up the first of two events on Sunday at the Pinehurst Resort in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. The cumulative […]
Guest Blog w/ Elizabeth Tong: So Very Grateful
(Ed. Note: We’re proud to have Thornhill, Ontario’s Elizabeth Tong share her adventures with us here at Flagstick.com and Ontario Golf News Digest. The former Golf Canada National Team Member and Symetra Tour player is not only […]
Camelot Golf & Country Club Completes 16th Green Renovation
After a busy year that included hosting the Canadian Junior Girls’ Golf Championship, the private Camelot Golf & Country Club in Cumberland, just east of Ottawa, has completed a Fall renovation project on their 16th […]
Eastern Ontario Golf Clubs Seeking Key Staff Members
At least three golf clubs in Eastern Ontario are on the hunt for key staff members. Recent job postings have emerged for management roles at Carleton Golf & Yacht Club (Manotick), Prescott Golf Club (Prescott), […]
Golf Town Merges With Sporting Life
With intentions of stimulating future growth it was announced today that retailers Golf Town and Sporting Life have merged to form the Sporting Life Group Limited. The plan will see both retailers maintain their individual […]
Can A Different Driver Help Your Slice? A TXG Video
The slice is a continual issue for many golfers and solving that problem is often on their mind. Golf instruction is obviously the first line of defense in changing the ball flight but can a […]
Jones Golf Bag Line-Up Expands For 2019
A classic from another era is still showing timeless appeal and additional associated products are being brought to market. As a result the Canadian distributor is ramping up to better meet the demand for the […]
A New Take – Azinger Officially Joins NBC Sports as Lead Golf Analyst; Replaces Johnny Miller
As has been suspected on many platforms over the last week, Paul Azinger has been hired to become the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports in 2019, replacing Johnny Miller. Miller will retire after his […]
Instruction: Understanding Impact – Dynamic Loft
The Golf Education Series – Growing Your Golf Knowledge w/ Scott MacLeod, PGA of Canada Class A Professional Many golfers struggle with controlling the trajectory of their golf shots (as well as spin rate and […]
Ontario-Based Senior Ryder Cup Competition Continues Expansion
Golfers love match play team competition. At least that is what is being indicated by the latest news from the Senior Ryder Cup (SRC). The London, Ontario-based event in growing again as organizers say the […]
Product Watch: New Balance Striker Shoes
The New Balance golf footwear line continues to grow. The latest model from the Boston-based shoemaker is the Striker, a lightweight, athletic-style shoe with the extra traction of cleats. Like all products from the company […]
PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone Announces 2018 Award Winners
The PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone has announced the winners of their 2018 Awards. The winners will be honoured at a ceremony on October 23 at the Nottawasaga Inn and Conference Centre. The winners […]
Foley Dubinski Winter Golf School Back For A 6th Season – Open House October 21
The Gregg Foley and Joe Dubinski Winter Golf School is back for a 6th season and they are hosting an Open House this Sunday! Come see them at 144 Wescar Lane (Ottawa) and find out […]
Old Vs New – How much have we gained in drivers over 15 years? (TXG Video Test)
In an era when golf club manufacturers promises distance gains with every generation of product, just how much truth is there to their statements? Are they just producing drivers that protect ball speed (and therefore […]
Blues and Gee-Gees Top OUA Golf Championships
In typical Fall weather that Canadian collegiate golfers are all too-familiar with, the Toronto Varsity Blues women and the Ottawa Gee-Gees men prevailed at the OUA Golf Championships on October 16 at the Heron Point […]
Golf’s Governing Bodies Finalize Limits on Green-Reading Materials
After a six-week feedback period, the governing bodies for the Rules of Golf have revealed their final (for now) interpretation on the use of green-reading materials used in golf. The finalized ruling will be part […]
PING Rolls Out Sigma 2 Putters With Adjustable Length Shaft
Several years ago, while playing a round with a stranger I was paired with I was quite surprised when we reached the 1st green. The golfer pulled out a putter that was almost comical in […]
Henderson Ties For 14th In South Korea
Brooke Henderson had a strong start to the LPGA Tour’s Asian Swing. Henderson, currently the 8th ranked player in the world, posted rounds of 73,73,65, and 71 for a -6 total at the LPGA KEB […]