Golf May Be Recession Proof Because It's A Game
It may be more expensive than ever to get on a golf course, equipment costs are up and rounds are down slightly, but the sheer joy of just playing the game will keep the sport going despite the economic climate.
MyGolfSwing Will Fit In My Pocket
Although it won't exactly replace your friendly golf professional or personal coach a new software tool introduced by a Toronto firm may help some players to improve the tempo of their swing and the outcome of their games.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - January 28/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Drinking At Golf Clubs -- 2009 Golf Show Dates -- The Terminator To Tax Golf Games
Chilliwack Entrepeneurs Using Golf For Business
In the time it takes to say the name of this tournament your tee shot may have already landed in the fairway at the Chilliwack Golf & Country Club.
Keeping Rates At Prices Golfers Can Afford For 2009
Holding the line on golf fees and other amenities for 2009 is certainly going to be one way to keep patrons coming back, and not just for a game of golf.
Golf Rules Now Available On Your iPhone
It goes without saying that all golfers are encouraged to carry a copy of the rules of golf in their bags at all times. However, if you're caught without your book a quick ruling is now as close as your iPhone.
Canadian Rockies Golf -- Revisited
A new Alberta golf destination has been launched in an effort to rekindle interest and tourist dollars in Western Canada's Rocky Mountains.
Being Aware Of Fraud Extends To The Golf Course
Recently two mammoth golf resort projects in British Columbia that would have seen the introduction of new courses carrying the names of Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus came to a halt when the developers found themselves scrambling to find ways to restructure.
News From The RCGA's 'Very Quiet' AGM
In an effort to regain financial stability the Royal Canadian Golf Association is on a campaign of restraint that seems to include the amount of information provided to the media following last week's Annual General Meeting in Halifax.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - December 23/08
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Jackie Little Among Golf's Giants -- Mike Weir Showing Hope At The Hope --The Hollies 4 Sale
Sundog Eyewear Will Continue To Shade Paula Creamer
Sundog Eyewear is pleased to announce that LPGA Tour superstar Paula Creamer has recently agreed to extend her relationship with the leading golf, lifestyle and active sports eyewear company.
DENIS RACINE: Cancer Claims Island Golf Organizer
The Canadian Golf Tour and Vancouver Island golf lost one of the most dedicated driving forces behind the success and growth of the Times Colonist Open golf championship this past weekend.
The Future Of Canadian Golf Is In Your Hands
As much as many people dislike participating in surveys---giving away our personal thoughts for free so others can profit from the answers---here is one survey you may appreciate and it comes with the potential of a great prize.
Unemployed, but Golfing To A Guinness World Record
One day you're busy working at your job, when suddenly you are laid off. Now what are you going to do? Here's a thought: how about trying to break the Guinness Book of World Records for playing the most golf courses in a 12-month span?
THE HUMOUR IN GOLF
Some of you may have heard this one before, to others it may be new. Regardless, we hope this will put a smile on someone's face.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - January 20/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Meixner Begins Her Amateur Golf Tour -- It's All Cash To De Laet -- A Perfect Volunteer Holiday
A Change In America Could Bring Changes To Cuba
The last Canadian to register a golf victory in Cuba was Al Balding who won the Havana International in 1957, two years before revolutionary leader Fidel Castro came to power. The next Canadian champion may well be Walter H. Berukoff, whose perseverance as chairman of Leisure Canada Inc. may well pay handsomely for those investors who have waited years for the sands of time to sweep across the Cuban landscape.
Warren Buffett -- Playing Business Like Tiger Plays Golf
Despite the fact that his road to riches began with selling used golf balls, the richest man in the world does not play golf. And, although he doesn't live in the Great White North, Warren Buffet certainly knows something about making snowballs.
Graham DeLaet Looking At Home In South Africa
With the success Graham De Laet is enjoying during his first two starts on South Africa's Sunshine Tour the Weyburn, Saskatchewan native may not be in a rush to return to the Canadian Tour.
Chris Baryla Narrowly Misses At Asian Tour School
Japan's Daisuke Maruyama triumphed in a play-off to capture medalist honours at the Asian Tour's Qualifying School in Rayong, Thailand Saturday.
RCGA's AGM Winds Up In Halifax
Jack McDonald, Sport British Columbia's 2007 Official of the Year, will become the president of the Royal Canadian Golf Association in 2010 when the RCGA's next Annual General Meeting is held in his hometown of Kamloops, BC.
CJGA Team Canada 3rd in South Africa Triangular Cup
The Canadian Junior Golf Association played the role of a spoiler during the final round of the three-day, three nation Triangular Cup at Zebula Golf Estates & Spa in Bela Bela, South Africa today, allowing the host nation win the Cup for the fourth consecutive time.
New Mid-Weight Heavy Putter From Boccieri
Featuring an innovative weighting structure heavier than traditional brands, but lighter than previous Heavy Putter models, Ridgefield, CT's Boccieri Golf has just introduced its new line of five classic putter designs.
Lois Gilbertson -- RCGA 2008 Volunteer of The Year
Alberta's Lois Gilbertson of Winfield will be honoured by the Royal Canadian Golf Association in Halifax Saturday for her contributions to the game of golf as the recipient of the RCGA's 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Too Drunk To Drink Any More --- Says Who?
That old cliché, 'If You Drink, Don't Drive' may soon have a companion cliché designed specifically to protect those who sell and serve alcohol: 'If You Drink, Your Limit Is Up To Us.'
Henry Brunton To Headline PGA OF BC Spring Seminar
The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia (PGA of BC) is planning to present one of its most informative and beneficial Spring Education Seminars when members gather at Vancouver's University Golf Club February 23-24.
RCGA Annual General Meeting Underway In Halifax
The Royal Canadian Golf Association's Annual General Meeting got underway in Halifax, NS today with representatives from provincial golf associations and the Canadian golf industry gathering to discuss plans for dealing with a changing economy and to introduce a new Association president.
Golf Town Debuts The 'Swingnature' Training Aid
Swingnature, an exciting one-of-a-kind training aid for golfers, designed in Canada by a McMaster University student in Hamilton, is coming to a Golf Town near you.
Serving Alcohol May Be A Risky Career
If you work in the service industry at a golf club in Canada be warned: what is happening to employees at a golf club in Ontario could just as easily happen in British Columbia or anywhere in Canada for that matter.
Leta Lindley Lands LIJA Style Leaders Program Grand Prize
Award-winning women's fashion designer Linda Hipp has announced that her British Columbia-based company, LIJA, has named LPGA Tour star Leta Lindley as the winner of the inaugural LIJA Tour Style Leaders Program Grand Prize valued at $25,000.
RCGA Cuts Won't Affect Provincial Team Events
Well before the economic woes of the United States began drifting across the boarder into Canada the Royal Canadian Golf Association had been experiencing a downturn across the board as a result of increased coasts of doing business in an industry with declining participation and sponsorship interest.
Delaet Delighted With South African Payday
Weyburn, Saskatchewan's Graham Delaet posted a final round two-under par 69 to finish in a tie for 12th place in the Sunshine Tour's Joburg Open in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday collecting the second largest payday of his young professional career.
Canadian Delaet Hunting For Euros in South Africa
Canadian Tour member Graham DeLaet, at 8-under par, is only three strokes out of first place in the Sunshine Tour's Joburg Open, however, the Weyburn, Saskatchewan native is tied for 17th place on a crowded leaderboard heading into Sunday's final round.
PGA of BC Headquarters Returns To Richmond
The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia will move into new and larger office facilities effective January 15, leaving their compact premises off the 17th tee box of Morgan Creek Golf Course in South Surrey after 14 years.
Heavy Putter Earns Golf Digest 2009 'Hot List' Honor
The new TOUR-proven MID-WEIGHT Series K4 blade Heavy Putter by Boccieri Golf has been named to the Golf Digest 2009 "Hot List," the company's third such honor in four years.
CJGA Opens 2009 Junior Season in South Africa
After a one-year hiatus, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will send a team of six juniors to Bela Bela, South Africa next week to compete in match play competition against teams from the South Africa Junior Golf Foundation and the English Golf Union.
BC Wins 5 Spots On National Amateur Team
British Columbia has placed five players among the eight golfers selected as members of Canada's National Amateur Team for 2009.
THE HUMOUR IN GOLF
Some of you may have heard this one before, to others it may be new. Regardless, we hope this will put a smile on someone's face.
Tail Activewear Appoints New Canadian Representative
Tail Activewear of Miami, Florida has reached an agreement with RL SportsLines of Toronto, Ontario, to act as the exclusive sales representative of Tail golf and tennis apparel in the Canadian Market.
A Few Thoughts About Golf For 2009 & Beyond
Welcome to the 2009 golf season - - a year in which green fees may finally come down, bargains will dominate in pro shops and golf stores, the nine-hole golf game will expand in popularity and development of new golf courses will all but be halted.
CJGA World Junior Challenge
In the final international golf championship of 2008 four division winners were crowned Tuesday, December 30 at the Canadian Junior Golf Association World Junior Challenge at Ginn Reunion Resort's Legacy Course in Florida.
