To Be Continued
Playing is a whole lot different than practising. Round 1 is a very, very long story and I have a morning tee time. Suffice to say, while I enjoyed every minute, what I got out my round was disappointing. I actually did not play nearly as bad as the scorecard attested. I simply found one unique way on every whole to lose a shot. I am going to say, 3 bad swings, far too many putts, and conditions that the average player (like myself) are just... [ Read Full Article ]
Practise Makes PARfect
Memoir from a practise round on the Canadian Tour Arrived mid-morning to the course to go through the registration process as well as establish an understanding of how things worked etc — basic orientation one could say. The rough at Seaforth is much longer than anything I am used to so we played a few short chips around the greens to 'try' and prepare. And if you can't see my shoes you now know why. Essentially, the course is wide-open... [ Read Full Article ]
Last Minute Wisdom
Being in the golf media is not without it’s perks and one of the coolest is having access to some of the great instructors and coaches we have here in Canada. As noted in earlier blogs, Clublink’s Sean Casey has taken some time to fine tune my swing and change my putter grip. The latter he may not even be aware of as it came about via an impromptu comment that he made while I was logging a few minutes on the Glen Abbey putting green prior... [ Read Full Article ]
Too Fast, Too Soon
Well, the Seaforth event is just around the corner (practice rounds are tomorrow) and while I was hoping to have a few more posts up by now it seems that I (not unlike just about everyone I know) have been too busy with other things. This does not mean I have not been to the range a handful of times and picked up a few more tips along the way – what it does mean is that in today’s world it is very difficult for anyone outside of the pros... [ Read Full Article ]
Golf’s Impact on the Economy – Results are In
story courtesy of the RCGA - The Canadian Golf Industry generated $11.3 billion in economic benefits across our nation, according to a recent economic analysis conducted by Strategic Networks Group, Inc. on behalf of the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA). The Canadian Golf industry employs the equivalent of 341,794 people through direct and spin-off effects, generating more than $7.6 billion in household income. The industry also contributes... [ Read Full Article ]
Ontario Claims Willingdon Cup
Blainville, Que. (RCGA) – Team Ontario combined for a team-total 212 today at Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que. to win the Willingdon Cup inter-provincial team title at the 105th playing of the Canadian Amateur Championship. Matt Hill led the way as Team Ontario takes the Willingdon Cup The team, consisting of Matt Hill of Forest, Ont., Simon McInnis of Toronto, Brett Cairns of Courtland, Ont. and Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont., combined... [ Read Full Article ]
Oakville’s Jessica Shepley wins Canadian PGA Women’s Championship
Area Amateurs Show Well The Dundas Valley Golf Club played host to the two day Canadian PGA Women’s Championship presented by Nike Golf with Oakville’s Jessica Shepley finishing two rounds at -9 to take the title in a strong field of professional and amateur players from North America. Oakville's Jessica Shepley is the 2009 CPGA Women's Champion Shepley’s amateur career began on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) circuit. She... [ Read Full Article ]
London’s Mitch Sutton Defends Junior Boys Title
Kitchener, Ont. (RCGA) – It was a battle to the finish, but when the divots settled at the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Westmount Golf and Country Club, Mitch Sutton of London, Ont. was once again crowned champion. London's Mitch Sutton captures the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship - trophy presented by Chairman Bill Duffield London’s Mitch Sutton captures the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship – trophy presented... [ Read Full Article ]
Putting Fundamentals
This tip(s) is courtesy of Sean Casey’s new book entitled Casey’s Golf Tips. Sean is the Head Teaching Professional at the ClubLink Academy at Glen Abbey. He is also a CPGA Class A Teacher, the Head Coach for the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s National Teams, and Lead Instructor for the Elite Junior Program. So without further adieu and the firm belief that a picture (or two) can teach us far more than words — here are... [ Read Full Article ]
Great events to get out and see
Get out your calendar and jot these dates down as the coming few weeks (starting this week!) offer up some great opportunities to get up close and personal with many of the stars of tomorrow right here in Southern Ontario. This week at Clublink’s Greystone Golf & Country Club in Milton the Canadian Tour is in town for the first of three stops in the province. The Jane Rogers Championship runs its competitive rounds from August 6th-10th... [ Read Full Article ]
To volunteer is our gimmee …
Walking Scorers at a Canadian Championship After many years of running golf events for kids, my wife Linda and I decided to take a couple of days this month to volunteer at the prestigious four day Canadian Junior Boys Championship. This year’s event was held at the Westmount Golf and Country Club. Westmount played host to156 competitors from all across Canada. It all originated a few weeks prior to the August 3rd-6th event when I played... [ Read Full Article ]
‘Fore Words’ from the Inbox
Stephen Ames & Paul Casey play the Fox Creek Challenge Charity the real winner as Stephen Ames and Paul Casey challenge New Brunswick’s Fox Creek Fox Creek Challenge Stephen Ames (left) and Paul Casey enjoy a light moment at Fox Creek Golf Club in Dieppe, New Brunswick on Tuesday during the Fox Creek Challenge which drew hundreds of fans and raised funds for the Stephen Ames Foundation and local junior golf. Casey won the 18-hole stroke... [ Read Full Article ]