March 2006
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By Robert Thompson | March 20, 2006
Yesterday, the Royal Canadian Golf Association finished its seminar series on dead Canadians who influenced the game by presenting a talk on Stanley Thompson — the man who has likely had the greatest influence on the game in this country. The great Stanley Thompson The panel included Jim Barclay, perhaps the biggest gentleman in the ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 9, 2006
It was announced recently that the Wild Wing Planation, a golf resort in Myrtle Beach, would be developing condos on several of its courses. Only one course will remain when all is said and done. It was announced recently that the Wild Wing Planation, a golf resort in Myrtle Beach, would be developing condos on ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 8, 2006
People always seem to be split when it comes to discussions of Seguin Valley Golf Club, a course near Parry Sound, Ontario. I think the verdict is much clearer than some are letting on. Review: Seguin Valley Golf Club, Parry Sound People always seem to be split when it comes to discussions of Seguin Valley ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 6, 2006
As I’ve been warning, G4G is moving away from the blogger platform, though the G4G archieves will continue to reside here for the time being. I’m moving to ontgolf.ca/goingforthegreen, so for those that have me linked, I’d appreciate an update. Going ahead, I’m not likely to be placing any new work on this site, and ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 6, 2006
For those interested, here is a story I did with Tim Hortons’ co-founder Ron Joyce in 2003 as a cover story for Ontario Golf. As many know, I’ve done some more writing on this subject lately, including a book with Mr. Joyce. Anyway, here’s a story about Ron and golf…. Interviewed by Robert Thompson photos ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 6, 2006
Apparently getting hit by one of Phil Mickelson’s errant bombs off the tee can be a good thing — especially if he smashes your watch! Golf’s favourite chubby Masters winner hammered with a tee shot at Doral over the weekend, breaking his watch. When Mickelson arrived on the scene, he went into his golf bag, ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 3, 2006
In case any of my readers care, I was on national television this morning talking about a business story that is on the front of Financial Post Business Magazine. Not golf, but it is about coffee! You can watch me, at least for today in the “editor’s picks section” of the website, here.
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By Robert Thompson | March 3, 2006
GolfNorth, a Waterloo-based golf company partially owned by Research in Motion CEO Jim Balsillie, has acquired Paris Grand out of bankruptcy. The club was placed into receivership last year and a bidding process was undertaken around Christmas. The final sale price wasn’t released, but GolfNorth will now add Paris Grand to its list of courses ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 2, 2006
Lorne Rubenstein writes today on Ian Andrew and his new golf design firm. To be open, Ian and I are good friends and speak regularly. But I’m glad to see him get the nod from Lorne, whose power in the Canadian golf industry can not be disputed. Maybe the article helps gain some attention for ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | March 2, 2006
According to a story on the Golf Channel last night, both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus are critical of the changes to Augusta National that have been instituted in the past year. Both said the alterations have dramatically changed the golf course. The remarks are interesting because they seem to run contrary to the Augusta ... read more »
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A bestselling author and award-winning columnist, Robert Thompson has been writing about business and sports, and particularly golf, for almost two decades. His reporting and commentary on golf has appeared in Golf Magazine, the Globe and Mail, T&L Golf and many other media outlets. Currently a columnist with Sympatico.ca and Ontario Golf, and a contributing writer to ScoreGolf, his blog, Going for the Green, was launched in 2004. 
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