Canadian PGA Tour Squad Back To Business
Unfortunately no Canadian member of the PGA Tour was eligible to play in the WGC-Accenture World Match Play last week (Graham DeLaet is currently the top Canuck at #147 in the world) but all five …[More]
February 2013
College Corner: Augusta Contends; Henderson Struggles
A couple of the top female collegiate players from Eastern Ontario were finishing out tournaments on Tuesday. One came close to securing a win while the other struggled and failed to back up her most …[More]
The Golf Lab Hooks Up With PGA Tour Canada
Via Press Release – (February 21, 2013 – Oakville, ON) – PGA TOUR Canada and The Golf Lab have announced a new relationship which will see The Golf Lab become the ‘Preferred Golf Club Equipment …[More]
Casa de Campo Christens Pete Dye Golf Lodge
La Romana, D.R. (Feb. 26, 2013) – From their earliest days together to the present, Pete Dye and Casa de Campo are inexorably linked. They would have it no other way. Casa de Campo, featuring …[More]
Bussieres Gets A Break; Ontario Girls Lead NC State
Gatineau, Quebec’s Marc-Etienne Bussieres was on the receiving end of some good fortune on Monday (Feb. 25). The young pro was competing in the NGA Tour season opener in Tallahassee, Florida, an event that had been …[More]
Ontario Pro Tour Changes Hands
Hendershott and Kelly, who founded the professional tour in 2000, and operated it under their company, hi5golf, inc., will turn their attention to their growing amateur circuit. “The Amateur component of our business has exploded, and …[More]
Another Week, Another Contest
Last week we ran a contest with our friends at Golf Channel and the response was so good we’ll be conducting another one this week. Earlier this month Golf Channel’s Morning Drive show was relaunched. …[More]
Ontario Golf Hall of Fame To Add Five New Members
Ian Leggatt, Gord Witteveen, Rod Spittle, Alexa Stirling Fraser and Jack Marks named as class of 2013 Uxbridge, ON (GOLF ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO) – The Golf Association of Ontario announced today that five new members …[More]
Travel Terrors – Golf Trips Can Go Off The Rails
Cuscowilla in Georgia was the site of one of my most remarkable travel moments. It’s that time of year when many Canadians begin to head south for an annual golf trip to kick off their …[More]
Nicklaus, Faldo To Appear In Toronto For Hospital Foundation
Jack Nicklaus will join Nick Faldo on visit to Toronto to support a hospital foundation They are two of the most recognizable faces in the sporting world, and they’ll be heading to Toronto on February …[More]
Here & There – Tuesday Tidbits
The calendar might say February but that’s not stopping lots of Canadian golfers from getting in some tournament play, including Dallas Clancy of Ottawa. Clancy, the 2012 Ottawa Valley Golf Association City & District Junior …[More]
Ready For A Little Match Play Bracket Action?
The World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play arrives this week and the tournament winner won’t be the only one cashing in. You have a chance to win some prizes too. Starting Monday, February 18th, for …[More]
Ottawa Sun Scramble Opens The Doors for 2013
Tournament organizers say that registration for the 2013 Ottawa Sun Scramble is now available. Players who made the cut last year in one of the Ottawa-Gatineau region’s largest golf tournaments are able to pre-register starting …[More]
The Great Waterway Classic Confirmed for 2013
The PGA TOUR Canada has made it official. The Great Waterway Classic is on the schedule for 2013. There was some doubt whether it might happen after the promoter of the tournament, Evolution Golf, pulled out late …[More]
Pro Notes – PGA TOUR Canada, PGA of Canada
It was a busy day Feb 12 as two of Canada’s leading professional golf organizations made significant announcements. The PGA TOUR Canada finally released full details of their Qualifying School and opened up registrations for the event. Qualifying for …[More]
No More “Weighting”, Portable Golf Pressure Mat Now A Reality
If you spent much time involved with golf instruction over the last few years you’ll be familiar with the force plate. Used indoors as part of a teaching system, the force plate allows the student …[More]
WestJet Takes A Shot at Myrtle Beach Service
One of the most popular destinations for Canadian golfers has a new ally in the friendly skies. Calgary-based WestJet announced on February 11th that they will be offering non-stop service from Toronto the the Grand …[More]
Global Solidifies Broadcast Deal With PGA Tour
Calgary (February 11, 2013) – Shaw Communications Inc. today announced several deals that will make Global the broadcast home of golf for Canadian golf fans, securing 26 weekends of PGA TOUR broadcasts through 2018 …[More]
Sunday At Pebble – Trophy For Sneds; Cash For Fritsch
Brandt Snedeker put on a masterful performance at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sunday on his way to his 5th win on the PGA Tour. A front nine 32 helped the Tennessee native to a …[More]
Golf Canada Wraps Annual General Meeting
Golf Canada concluded their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver over the weekend and on top of the usual pomp and circumstance, for the first time in several years there seems to be some hope on …[More]