Kingsbarns Golf Links
In honour of the Dunhill Links Championship being played this week I thought I would post this video from Kingsbarns Golf Links, one of the host courses. This was from a sunny but frosty visit …[More]
September 2015
From the Fit to the Build – Shaft Flex
by Don Irving, Artisan Golf In this article, I would like to discuss one of the many parameters that go into fitting and building a custom set of clubs. This parameter is Shaft flex. When …[More]
Audio Files – David Hearn Talks 2015/2016
After a 30 tournament season where he earned over (USD) $1.8 million and nearly won the RBC Canadian Open (a final round where he says the atmosphere was “electric”) Canadian David Hearn is having some well-deserved …[More]
TaylorMade 360 Videos – Have A Look
360 Video is starting to creep in all over the place. For those not familiar the videos are filmed with a camera that catches the total scene and the resulting video allows the user to …[More]
On The Way – New Callaway Apex & Apex Pro Irons
Callaway Golf has introduced their next generation of Apex irons. The new Apex and Apex Pro models will be available at retail (including Canada) on October 30th. Originally launched two years ago the latest versions …[More]
OVGA Champions Play GreyHawk Courses
The final event in the Ottawa Valley Golf Association Golf Schedule for both men and women was held yesterday at the GreyHawk Golf Club in the south end of the City of Ottawa. With 36 …[More]
PING Extends Contract With Brooke Henderson
Part way through her initial contact with PING, the company has been proactive and extended their contact with Brooke Henderson. The extension of the contract was announced Monday by PING Chairman & CEO John A. Solheim. The 18 …[More]
News & Notes – Amateur, Pros
Quinte Invitational Kingston’s Drew Mayhew was the winner on Sunday at the Quinte Invitational. The Cataraqui G&CC member shot 71-69 (-4) to handily take the title at Black Bear Ridge Golf Course in Belleville, Ontario. NCAA …[More]
Korea Wins World Junior Girls Championship
They came, they coughed, they conquered. A cold virus that started with one member of the team spread through the trio representing the Republic of Korea at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, but no …[More]
Korean Team Surges Ahead At World Junior Girls
OTTAWA (Golf Canada/ Golf Association of Ontario) – The team representing the Republic of Korea continued its strong play in the third round of the World Junior Girls Championship at The Marshes Golf Club in …[More]
Rideau View Pro Makes Extra Effort For CHEO
By Chris Stevenson After what can be figuratively termed a very long summer, Rideau View Golf Club’s Matt Robinson is going ahead with his Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) fund-raising initiative, The Longest Day …[More]
Augusta James Continues LPGA Card Pursuit
The Symetra Tour is in Arkansa this week for the playing of the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout presented by PepsiCo. Ten Canadians will tee it up at the Mystic Creek Golf Club in El …[More]
Fall Means Get To Muskoka…Now!
For more than a hundred years the Muskoka Region of Ontario has attracted those looking to get away from it all. The rugged landscape, freshwater lakes and total disdain for “urban” ways shaped it into …[More]
Team Korea Extends Lead At World Junior Girls Championship
After round one at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship the Coach of Team Republic of Korea said his girls still had some things to improve on even though they had an early two shot …[More]
Republic of Korea Leads At World Junior Girls Championship
Day one of competition for the World Junior Golf Championships at The Marshes Golf Club could not have gone any better, even more so for the team from the Republic of Korea. Perfect weather conditions …[More]
First Look – Titleist 716 AP1, AP2, CB, MB, T-MB Irons
The new Titleist 716 irons have been officially revealed. They will be available to the public at retail in late October. The press releases for them are in my inbox…but I’ve yet to read them. I’m …[More]
David Stockwell’s Favourite 18
In the September Issue of Flagstick Golf Magazine the Feature, “A Royals Adventure” tells the tale of former Canadian public service staffer David Stockwell and his quest to play all the “Royal” golf clubs in …[More]
World Jr. Girls Golf Championship Underway In Ottawa
The second edition of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship is underway in Ottawa, Ontario. The tournament kicked off on Monday with a pro-am to benefit junior girls golf and the opening ceremonies at The …[More]
Top Ten Finishes For Three Canadians On Symetra Tour
It was another impressive week for Canadian players on the Symetra Tour. Three Canadians finished inside the top ten at the Garden City Charity Classic presented by Mariah Fund in Garden City, Kansas. Leading the …[More]
Jason Millard Wins Freedom 55 Financial Championship
Tennessee’s Jason Millard made the conversion. The 36 and 54 hole leader of the Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada Freedom 55 Financial Championship needed extra holes to get the win on Sunday, but he …[More]