Golf Ontario Announces Return of Historic Ontario Open
UXBRIDGE — Golf Ontario is thrilled to announce that it will be bringing back the Ontario Open in 2019 after a lengthy hiatus. The 2019 Championships will take place on August 26 – 29th at […]
March 2019
Golf Ontario Announces New Ontario Disability Golf Championship
UXBRIDGE — Today, Golf Ontario announced that it is partnering with official host course Woodington Lake Golf Club to launch the first ever Ontario Disability Golf Championship. The 2019 Championships will take place on August […]
Historic Norway Bay Golf Course Closed Permanently
Word has reached us that the historic Norway Golf Course in the Pontiac Region of Quebec will not re-open this Spring. For many, this news will have little effect. They likely never played the eighty-year-old […]
Eco-Friendly Golf Resort Taking Shape In Mexico
LOS CABOS, Mexico – Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a collection of seven all-suite properties in Los Cabos, has embraced the destination’s emphasis on environmental stewardship by implementing sustainable regulations and developing eco-friendly projects. At Grand […]
Canadians Share Title At Florida Mini-Tour Event
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Canadians David Morland IV and Dennis Hendershott were declared co-champions Wednesday in the Winter Haven Classic, the opening event of the 23rd season on the Sunbelt Senior Professional Golf Tour. They […]
TeeTalk Podcast: Episode 7 – PGA of Canada Professional Nick Starchuk On Coaching
In Episode 7 of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast – Hosts Scott MacLeod & Stefan Thedorf, along with Producer Nick Gallinger, discuss Paul Casey’s success at the Valspar Championship, a suspension on the PGA TOUR, and an odd call out […]
Augusta National Women’s Amateur Notes: TV Coverage, A Canadian Player, & Legends In Support
Some more details are coming to light about the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur which will take place next week in Augusta Georgia. Format The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is a 54-hole, stroke-play tournament featuring […]
Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada Jeff Monday To Retire
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (Via Media Release) – The PGA TOUR announced March 25th that PGA TOUR Canada – Mackenzie Tour President Jeff Monday will be retiring from the PGA TOUR after more than 30 […]
Clubmaker’s Classroom: Dial In Your Club Yardages
w/ Don Irving, Artisan Golf Each year just before the PGA Show in Orlando, my main shaft supplier, ACCRA Golf Shafts, hosts a day-long event of product information, shaft testing and 18 holes of golf. […]
PGA of Ontario Executive Director Kevin Purcell Resigns To Pursue Other Opportunities
The PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone has announced that Executive Director Kevin Purcell will be leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. Zone President Simon Bevan shared the news publicly on Monday, noting that […]
The Backswing: Wound Up and Ready To Deliver
w/ Kevin Haime, PGA of Canada Class A Professional, Kevin Haime Golf Centre Like many of you I managed to get away this winter for a little golf. My travels included time working with PING […]
Brooke Henderson Seizes Third Top-Ten Finish of Season
In a tournament, the LPGA Bank of Hope Founders Cup, where low scoring was happening at a furious pace, Canada’s Brooke Henderson boosted her way up the board in the final round. The 7-time LPGA […]
Brooke Henderson Three Off Lead At Founders Cup
Despite some time off between LPGA events, it appears there is no rust on the game of Brooke Henderson. With the LPGA in Arizona this week for the Bank of Hope Founders Cup, the 21 […]
Guest Blog w/ Elizabeth Tong: 4th Times A Charm?
(Ed. Note: We’re proud to have Thornhill, Ontario’s Elizabeth Tong back this year to share her adventures with us here at Flagstick.com and Ontario Golf News Digest. The former Golf Canada National Team Member and Symetra […]
PGA of Canada – Ottawa Zone Education Program Will Welcome Brad Faxon
One of the most notable putters to ever play professional golf will be coming to Ottawa. Brad Faxon, an 8-time winner on the PGA TOUR, and winner of 21 professional titles, will be at the […]
Rory McIlroy To Play 2019 RBC Canadian Open
A new date the week prior to the U.S. Open appears to be paying off some more for the RBC Canadian Open. Rory McIlroy, who stated earlier this year that he would play the week […]
TeeTalk Podcast: Episode 6 – European Tour Member Aaron Cockerill of Manitoba
In Episode 6 of the TeeTalk Podcast – Hosts Scott MacLeod & Stefan Thedorf, along with Producer Nick Gallinger, wrap up The Players Championship and the recent success of Rory McIlroy. They also welcome rising Canadian talent Aaron […]
Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada Announces Full 2019 Schedule; Adds Halifax Stop
A new event in the metropolitan Halifax region is a highlight of the 2019 Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada schedule released today by the TOUR. The HFX Celebrity Pro-Am, the first Mackenzie Tour event […]
Mike Weir Among Trio Added as Presidents Cup Captains Assistants
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia – Today, Presidents Cup International Team Captain Ernie Els announced Korea’s K.J. Choi, South Africa’s Trevor Immelman and Canada’s Mike Weir as his final three captain’s assistants for the 2019 Presidents Cup, […]
High Profile Concerts Added To 2019 RBC Canadian Open
With a new date, a classic venue, and the expectation of a field that should draw big crowds with high levels of excitement, the RBC Canadian Open will announce two new elements today that bring […]