Unfortunate and disappointing news in Ontario today for the very vibrant golf industry. Additional restrictions to more industries were announced by the Ontario Government Friday afternoon in their battle to reduce the spread of COVID-19. …[More]
In the 1990s, the golf scene in Eastern Ontario was at its zenith. At that point there were some 170 golf courses within a 2 hour drive of the National Capital. Since then the golf …[More]
With Evan Bett, SwingFit Golf Golf is an athletic sport that is both physically and mentally demanding. A regular yoga practice improves flexibility, muscular strength, and mobility. Yoga incorporates deep breathing to relax the mind …[More]
Just as we thought golf courses were going to be openings in masses this holiday weekend we get the “snow arriving” weather forecast. That said, who cares…there are plenty of driving ranges open for business …[More]
Now that golf courses are finally opening and golfers throughout the 613 are flocking to the open driving ranges to get ready for their first rounds of the year, the 613 Golfer Podcast is beginning …[More]
One of the most requested pieces of information for golfers in the National Capital Region has arrived. The Ottawa Valley Golf Association (OVGA) has released a preliminary tournament schedule for 2021. The tournament season gets …[More]
It is always exciting to create something new and while golf podcasts certainly aren’t new to Flagstick (TEETALK Podcast with Scott & Stefan is in its 3rd year)…this one is a bit different. Getting back …[More]
Launched eleven years ago, Kickstarter has become an incubator for entrepreneurs. The worldwide crowdfunding site has been a boon for dreamers looking to make their visions come to life. That includes those in the realm …[More]
From zero to full in 40 seconds, and other strange tales from the 2020 golf season By Tim O’Connor Just how busy were golf courses across Canada in 2020? Early one morning at the beginning …[More]
w/ Scott MacLeod, Associate Publisher, Flagstick.com For many Canadian golfers this winter will feel longer than most. Travel, as we normally know it, has been impacted greatly by a worldwide pandemic. Sure, there is still …[More]
In order to better accommodate big construction plans that involve both the housing development and approved course re-development, the Stonebridge Golf Club in Nepean, Ontario will be closed to golfers for the entire 2021 season. …[More]
Recognized as one of the wealthiest families on Canada, the Richardson clan are well known to many in financial circles. The source of their much-diversified fortune (reputed to be more than $5Billion) began with the patriarch …[More]
A collective of Canadian golf associations have released their latest document to show their importance to the country, from an economic perspective. The National Allied Golf Associations, who use the consumer-facing “We Are Golf” brand, …[More]
Ottawa, Ontario – A good news golf story during this period of Covid. In a normal year, the McMahon family would have been balancing Spring Hockey with Competitive Soccer throughout the summer for their son …[More]
For those intrigued by, or already enamoured with, Scottish Links golf courses, a new volume highlights fourteen of them in a vibrant way. “Scotland, Home of Golf”, showcases traditional and modern classics from the land …[More]
It’s draft week for the National Hockey League so we thought we would take a related detour on this week’s show. Chris Cook, current Head Equipment Manager for the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs, joins …[More]
Golfers who do not belong to the world of private club golf are painfully aware that often some of the best course designs are not available for everyone to play. But sometimes they are. In …[More]
Illinois-based golf manufacturer Tour Edge is delving deep into the value segment of the industry once again. Over the next few weeks the company is unveiling a very deep line of Tour Edge Hot Launch …[More]
Our final in-season edition of Flagstick has arrived. Highlighted by the feature article entitled “On The Ball”, this feature answers some important questions about many of the popular and no so popular golf balls on …[More]
Now that Fall has arrived and we still want to play some golf, we all need to adapt our games as the weather changes. This time of year brings with it higher winds than normal, …[More]
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