Nice: Mizuno’s MPT-10 Wedge Series
Took a few minutes to wander ’round our local big box retail golf shop and happened across Mizuno’s new MPT 10 Series of wedges – the phrase that immediately came to mind was – nice. Great look, some serious design lines and a performance ready grind. Aesthetics are, to some degree (relevant pun included), subjective but these are clubs that really need to be seen up close and personal as images, unfortunately, do not do... [ Read Full Article ]
Putt, Putt, Puzzler
A pro golfer has the amazing ability to consistently putt distances of 3, 5, 7, and 11 feet. Strangely enough, though, those are the only distances he can putt. Currently, our golfer stands on the green with his ball 20 feet from the hole. What’s the fewest number of strokes he can use to get the ball into the hole? Assume that if the ball is hit farther than the distance remaining to the hole, it will roll over to the other side without going... [ Read Full Article ]
Purcell Joins Rebel
Just dropped in the INBOX Kevin Purcell is taking command of the troops at Rebel Creek Golf Club starting Friday (March 26th) as the Club’s new General Manager. The veteran Canadian PGA member has a solid reputation as a motivating leader with a passion for both the game and business of golf. Purcell brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine understanding of the industry with him to Rebel Creek having spent 25 years in the trenches. “I have always... [ Read Full Article ]
Muira Releases 501 Forged Cavity Backed Irons
In the spring of 2009, we posted an article in the magazine about a not-so-well-known, at least at the time, clubmaker who has been quietly crafting some of the nicest irons you may, or may not, have ever laid eyes on. This is not really a new story, seeing as they have been doing so for 40 plus years, yet Muira Golf may very well be a golf company worth looking into. Unfortunately, they are not easy to find – which seems a little strange,... [ Read Full Article ]
How dare you Jim Furyk
One of the oddities I find working within the golf publishing business is the sheer amount of press releases that somehow, someway find there way into the inbox. Now I could probably write 10,000 words on this subject if we wanted to get into the quality, direction, and content of most but this post is not really about that and I, probably like you, am all for brevity when it comes to getting my web info. Anyway, to the point – I thought... [ Read Full Article ]
Notebook: Bob Vokey
When it comes to to wedges there are few names, if any, that are as synonymous with the product line as Mr. Bob Vokey. Roger Cleveland comes to mind even though he is now casting and grinding over at Callaway. We’ve chatted with Roger previously in the notebook, so it was nice to also get to spend a few minutes with another wedge guru and fellow Canadian (born in Montreal) Bob Vokey. Bob took some time out his busy schedule to chat with... [ Read Full Article ]
It is a Game of Fundamentals
The Canadian PGA recently announced the winners of its 2009 National awards for exceptional and dedicated service. A National Selection committee evaluated nominations from more than 3,600 Canadian PGA Members coast-to-coast and recognized winners in each of the four categories and … This year’s winner in the teaching category was Clublink Academy’s Sean Casey. Whether he is showing us how to make it fly, or answering a bunch of ... [ Read Full Article ]
Inside the Head of Camilo Villegas
There’s been a lot of info around the entourage of individuals and information surrounding every aspect of the game recently. Everything from mouthguards that promote better posture which translates into better performance to simply changing one’s mindset when playing the game. In our inbox this week was a timely (aren’t they all?) PR ‘reminder‘ in reference to Camilo Villegas recent win at the Honda Classic. Information... [ Read Full Article ]
Glen Abbey Joins the Trail
Glen Abbey becomes the newest member of the Toronto Highlands Golf Trail, which also includes Southern Ontario courses Angus Glen, Lionhead Golf and Country Club, Wooden Sticks, Copper Creek Golf Club and The Club at Bond Head. “Each year, thousands of golfers from near and far come to Glen Abbey to experience this unique layout,” said Glen Abbey spokesman Tim Green. The Trail offers premium golf in and around the greater metropolitan area. Leading... [ Read Full Article ]
Rolling out the TaylorMade Putters
Vicino means Next Next Generation of Monza Spider Putters is More Sleekly Shaped while still Delivering Phenomenal Forgiveness and Promoting True Roll TaylorMade has come a long way toward being recognized as a leading putter company during the past few years, thanks to the work of master putter craftsman, Kia Ma, and the success of the Rossa Monza Spider line of putters. Now TaylorMade is unveiling the Monza Spider Vicino, which means “near”... [ Read Full Article ]
Ranting and Raving
Every once in awhile I like to sit down and get a few things off my chest. And we all know the golf industry certainly provides lots to talk about … some good and some not so good. First, my rants … Consumer and Trade Golf Shows Having just spent some time at the Toronto Golf Show, it seems to me that there are almost as many golf liquidators as there are golf course exhibitors. There seems to be more of a flea market atmosphere than a showcasing... [ Read Full Article ]
Trio Enter the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
GRAHAM COOKE, BRENT FRANKLIN AND BEN KERN NAMED FOR INDUCTION INTO CANADIAN GOLF HALL OF FAME - Cooke, Franklin inducted for playing accomplishments; Kern inducted for achievements as golf administrator - The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) are proud to announce that Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., Brent Franklin of Barrie, Ont. and the late Ben Kern of Rolandia, Brazil have been elected as the 2010 inductees... [ Read Full Article ]