February 2019 | Flagstick.com

Alena Sharp Trending Nicely – Plays Well in Australia

February 18, 2019 0

While Canadian golf fans have been showing a great amount of admiration for Alena Sharp and how she has started her 2019 season, few people are happier than Sharp herself. The 37 year-old from Ontario […]

Product Watch: Bushnell Adds Pro XE Laser Rangefinder To Lineup

February 15, 2019 0

Golfers looking for the ultimate in laser rangefinder solutions have a new option. Bushnell Outdoor Product has released their new flagship product – the Pro XE. The most significant new feature of the Pro XE […]

Enjoy Golf Indoors at The Marshes Golf Club

February 15, 2019 0

Missing golf in Ottawa? The Marshes Golf Club has you covered with their brand new TrackMan Golf Simulator. Enjoy some of the best golf courses in the world in the comfort of their award-winning clubhouse. […]

Black Bear Ridge Staff Step Up To Manage St. Lawrence Junior Tour

February 13, 2019 0

When you have an organization that is run by volunteers, the time often comes for a change of hands at the top. This is the case for the St. Lawrence Junior Tour, which has been […]

Putt For Dough: Santee’s Palmetto Traverse

February 13, 2019 0

by Brad King Construction of a unique, 18-hole putting course is underway at Lake Marion Golf Course, adjacent to the Lake Marion Villa & Townhouse Complex in Santee, SC. The 35,000-square-foot “Palmetto Traverse” is based […]

Dragonfly Golf Links Officially Announces New GM/Head Golf Professional

February 12, 2019 0

Following up on news we shared last month, Dragonfly Golf Links in Renfrew, Ontario has now officially named their new General Manager and Head Golf Professional. As we reported on our Twitter feed, long-time PGA […]

Scotland Paying Extra Attention to Female Golf Travelers

February 12, 2019 3

With studies showing golf participation by women at about 24% with numbers hitting as much as 35% in some nations, Scotland is taking steps to grow the number of women visiting there to enjoy a […]

Unheralded Canadian Golf Legend Rosemary Thompson Passes Away

February 11, 2019 2

One of the most prolific golfers to be born in Canada ended her marvelous run earlier this month. Rosemary Kate Thompson, a member of the Cornwall (Ontario) Sports Hall of Fame since 1968, in the […]

Editor’s Desk: Golf News & Notes – Tournaments, Hall of Fame Auction & Charity

February 11, 2019 0

Golf Canada Releases Championship Schedule Golf Canada released their 2019 Championship Schedule last week. Registration for events is now open and you can find the details at this link. RBC Scramble of Canada Returns to […]

Canadian Michael Gligic Wins Web.com Tour Panama Championship

February 10, 2019 2

When he decided to turn professional at the age of 19 many questioned Michael Gligic’s decision, but the Burlington, Ontario native had faith in himself. On Sunday the 29 year-old became a first-time winner on […]

USGA & The R&A Clarify Caddy Standing Behind Player Rule

February 6, 2019 0

THE R&A AND THE USGA RELEASE CLARIFICATIONS TO RULE 10.2b(4): RESTRICTION ON CADDIE STANDING BEHIND PLAYER 6 February 2019, St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, N.J., USA: The R&A and the USGA have provided two clarifications […]

PING Talk with Marty Jertson – Audio

February 6, 2019 0

As they begin their 60th year in business, PING has unveiled an extensive new line-up of products. Their tradition of leaning on the components of engineering and fitting are pervasive in the G410 products and […]

PGA Merchandise Show 2019: 5 Hot Picks

February 6, 2019 0

Not every golf company was in attendance at the recent 2019 PGA Merchandise Show but there were close to a 1000 exhibitors. All manners of products were on display from drivers, to putters, to rangefinders, […]

MLB Legend John Smoltz To Play Three PGA TOUR Champions Events

February 6, 2019 0

Hall-of-Fame pitcher John Smoltz to play three PGA TOUR Champions tournamentsFormer Atlanta Braves pitcher to compete in Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – Hall-of-Fame pitcher John Smoltz will play three PGA TOUR Champions tournaments […]

Panamanian Golf: Stunning Central America

February 5, 2019 0

It’s been minutes since I left the confines of a plane that has taken me more than 7,000 km from my home. It’s dark. Our Uber is tiny, and the streets are narrow. Cobblestone rumbles […]