A Good Slice…

IF YOU GET OFF OF THE INTERNET FAIRWAY FAR ENOUGH SOMEDAYS YOU COME ACROSS SITES, AND THINGS THAT, WELL, SORT OF MAKE YOU HAPPY YOU BLOCKED YOUR MOUSE DEAD RIGHT. TAKE THE FOLKS AT BOGEY PRO FOR EXAMPLE – T-SHIRTS, BEER MUGS, LOGO’D BALLS … YOU GET THE IDEA. SIMPLE, FUN, AND CRAZY SARCASTIC. THINK WE’LL DO WHAT THEIR TAG LINE SAYS THE NEXT TIME WE’RE LOOKING FOR MORE DISTANCE – RATHER THAN TWEAKING THE CLUBS, OR... [Read More...]

GolfScene Spring 2010

Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Spring 2010 INSIDE: Cover Story: 18 or so THINGS YOU MIGHT JUST WANT WITH YOU ON THE COURSE THIS SEASON PROSpectives : Insight from our panel of Ontario PGA Pros UP & DOON : A look at the changes to the Doon Golf Course NOTEBOOK : Scotty Cameron KICK THIS : James Lepp launches KIKKOR Shoes AMATEUR GOLF’S EVANGELIST : Dennis Kavelman is Invested in the future of Canada’s Amateur Events CPGA PROfile : Meet the... [Read More...]

Quinn Essentials Volume 1

The rain was no longer horizontal, now coming down straight, although more enthusiastically. The horizon was close, defined by rolling dark clouds; the temperature hovered around 8C. In other words, it was a perfect day to be at the range. I picked what looked like the driest mat; the only other guy at that end of the stalls – a half dozen would-be Furyks flailed near the centre of this semicircle of flagellation, perhaps wanting to be near the... [Read More...]

Amateur Golf’s Evangelist

DENNIS KAVELMAN IS INVESTED IN THE FUTURE OF CANADIAN GOLF Dennis Kavelman was born, raised, works, and has played most of his amateur golf, in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Yet, his vision and mountainous aspirations to advance the amateur game extend right across the country. And if you have ever met Dennis Kavelman you would probably attest that if he’s set his sights, he will realize his goals. Just as he has been a key part of the growth... [Read More...]

Notebook: Scotty Cameron

Listening in on a Master Had the unique opportunity to attend a Scotty Cameron workshop during the PGA of America’s annual merchandise show.   The chat was about an hour .  Unfortunately he had to leave immediately afterwards and couldn’t answer any direct questions (and I had more than a few), but it was an informative sixty minutes and below are a few notes: Scotty Cameron was born in 1962 in Glendale, California. He now resides in... [Read More...]

Kick This

James Lepp is already one of Canada’s very best golfers. Now he’s now set his sights on injecting a little colour into the golf shoe market. Vancouver’s James Lepp is doing things a little differently. While most great young golfers (Lepp was the 2005 NCAA Champion – has carded a 59 – won on the Canadian Tour) spend every waking minute honing their skills, toiling on the range, and or maxing out yet another credit card... [Read More...]

The Media Has Just Gone …

GOLFERAZZI from The SPRING 2010 Magazine | talking in your backSwing : Ian Hutchinson I write this column on my 55th birthday, an occasion with cause to reflect back to simpler times when if I was seeking golf information, I would actually pick up a golf publication instead of clicking on to TMZ or scanning the supermarket tabloids. Usually, I only looked at the tabloids to identify this week’s alien and I always suspected golf personalities such... [Read More...]

Reader Question 1

Based on your feedback, and in co-operation with the Ontario PGA, we have assembled some of the top Canadian PGA Professionals and Apprentices in Ontario to form an expert panel in an effort to provide GolfScene readers with a cross-section of views and a wealth of game improvement knowledge. Question: I’ve been hearing and seeing a lot of advice about the putting stroke recently which suggests that better putting strokes employ an equal distance... [Read More...]

On the Topic of Tiger

I have found it so interesting to see the condemnation and admonishment of Tiger Woods by the media and public. I’ll concede the fact that he has made a billion endorsement dollars off of an image that he has not lived up to, but it’s hard to feel sorry for the companies, who I assure you have their own moral issues, that paid Tiger the money. He is, after all, one of the most recognizable human beings on the entire planet. Sean Foley... [Read More...]

Spring Magazine Boxed and Ready

The Spring issue is in the box and will be shipping soon.  Within the pages you’ll find some new writers / columnists in addition to many of the usual suspects.  There’s tips, tricks, places to play, regional news, features, perspectives (PROSpectives), and 18 or so things you may just want with you on the course this season.  Enjoy. IN THE ISSUE Uniquely positioned as a Championship Short Course, the Carrick Design measures only 3,408... [Read More...]

Golfer Girl’s Little Tartan Book

Now and again we get a book pass through the mail slot courtesy of those overly fine folks in public relations for our downtime perusal – and while we don’t get to read them all cover to cover – we do try – as we still believe that reading is still a vital aspect of the never-ending learning process – sort of like working on the short game.  Enough with the preface, below are some excerpts from a book by The Golf Girl,... [Read More...]