A Good Swing Equals a Good Score

MYTHCONCEPTION Having a good swing is the most important factor to shooting lower scores. BUSTED There is very little, if any, correlation between your ball striking skills and your ability to score well. Regardless of your swing style your best golf will manifest itself when you are able to hit the greatest amount of committed shots during a round. To score better on the course it is important to know the ‘process’ that leads to hitting shots... [ Read Full Article ]

‘Fore Words’ from the Inbox …

Greg Norman Joins TaylorMade Golf Tour Staff TaylorMade Golf Company recently announced that global golf icon Greg Norman has joined its Tour Staff. Norman, 54, will play TaylorMade clubs, a TaylorMade TP golf ball, use a TaylorMade staff bag and display the TaylorMade logo on the side of his headwear. The Shark swims with TaylorMade Norman chose on his own accord to play TaylorMade’s TP Red golf ball with Low Drag Performance (LDP) Technology... [ Read Full Article ]

Ten Years Old and Counting

Where does time go? It seems like yesterday that my wife Linda and I decided that we would launch a regional golf publication in south-western Ontario.  A little retirement project, or so we thought! Well, here we are ten years later — whatever happened to retirement? We’re enjoying every minute of every day, and believe me the golf business, contrary to what many may think, is every day, close to 365 days of the year. Don’t let anyone... [ Read Full Article ]

Let us Tee This Up Again

Ok, alright, we know — and we’ll take our mulligan. Last month we began a stimulus promo that gave those who forwarded the eNews a chance to win a complimentary foursome at one of our participating courses.  If you missed it last month you can refresh your memory and screen [HERE].  Long story short we had a technical issue and it seems those who tried were unable to send — thanks to all for letting us know. Golf Fore All All is... [ Read Full Article ]

3 Keys to get you Ready for Spring

Last month I participated in the Toronto Golf and Travel Show. I worked for the Ontario PGA providing 15 minute lessons to golfers of all levels for the three days of the show. Looking back on the many lessons, I found myself working on 3 main things with all golfers. Posture Grip Rhythm and Timing During my six years as a tournament professional on the Canadian Tour, I struggled with over thinking about swing mechanics and neglected the importance... [ Read Full Article ]