2008
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By Robert Thompson | December 29, 2008
As the year draws to a close, it is clear 2008 will be remembered for a number of things: Tiger Woods’ dramatic US Open win and knee surgery, the US win at the Ryder Cup, Padraig Harrington’s two major wins and, of course, the arguments over whether Highlands Links can be restored (it can) and ... read more »
Tagged: G4G, Going for the Green, Kelly Tilghman, Mike Weir, padraig harrington, Stanley Thompson, Tiger Woods, Weir Golf Design |
By Robert Thompson | December 24, 2008
I just wanted to take a few moments to thank all my readers throughout the year — those who lurk and those who offer sometimes stinging, but generally stimulating commentary. Its been an interesting year for G4G and the Ontgolf.ca site. I am enthusiastic about writing more unbiased, critical course reviews and continuing to offer ... read more »
Tagged: Christmas |
By Robert Thompson | December 24, 2008
Part of an ongoing series… Thomas McBroom Years in industry: 29 Key courses: Crowbush Cove (Prince Edward Island); Oviinbyrd (Port Carling, Ont.) Recent Projects: Tobiano Golf Club (Kamloops, B.C.); Memphrémagog Golf Club (Memphrémagog, Quebec); Tower Ranch (Kelowna, BC) Quote: “It is all about the experience and keeping golfers within that experience. I’m tired of playing ... read more »
Tagged: Deerhurst Highlands, Hockley Valley, Magog, Oviinbyrd Golf Club, Thomas McBroom, tobiano, Tobiano Golf Club, Tower Ranch, Wildfire |
By Robert Thompson | December 18, 2008
The latest in an ongoing series reviewing Canadian golf designers. Jack Lally Years in the industry: 21 Key courses: Deer Creek GC, Ajax, Ont.; Black Diamond GC, Pontypool, Ont. (co-design with Jason Miller) Recent work: Bellemere Winds GC, Keene, Ont. Strengths: A course owner and designer, Lally has worked relatively consistently for decades on budget ... read more »
Tagged: Black Diamond Golf, Deer Creek, Fawn Brook, Jack Lally, Jason Miller, Ontario Golf, Pontypool |
By Robert Thompson | December 17, 2008
I’ve not waded into the whole Steve Williams/Phil Mickelson is a prick with “tits” debate because I wasn’t frankly sure how the whole strange affair would end. This all started with Williams comment a few days ago at a charity event: “I wouldn’t call Mickelson a great player,” Williams was quoted as saying, “Cause I ... read more »
Tagged: caddy, Phil Mickelson, Steve Williams, Tiger Woods |
By Robert Thompson | December 17, 2008
An ongoing series reviewing Canadian golf designers Darrell Huxham/Warren Huxham Years in industry: 20 Key course: Lochness Links, Welland, Ont.; Le Maître de Mont, Tremblant, Que.; Glen Arbor (Halifax, NS) Recent work: The overhaul of Fairmont’s Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie, Que. A new project for former Prime Minister Paul Martin on his family estate. ... read more »
Tagged: Canadian Golf Courses, Canadian Golf Designers, course designer, Darrell Huxham, Graham Cooke, Paul Martin, Warren Huxham |
By Robert Thompson | December 15, 2008
The latest installment investigating Canadian golf designers. Architect: Kevin Holmes (MBTW) Associate: Jonathan Joyce) Years in industry: 13 Best courses: Crimson Ridge (Sault. St. Marie); Heron Landing (Fort Frances, Ont.); Watson’s Glen (Ajax, Ont.) Current Projects: Expansion at Tillsonburg Golf & CC; renovations at Huron Oaks GC in Sarnia, Ont.; New course at Cardinal near ... read more »
Tagged: Canadian Golf Designers, Fort Frances, Golf architecture, Golf Courses Ontario, Jonathan Joyce, Kevin Holmes, MBTW |
By Robert Thompson | December 12, 2008
The latest in an ongoing series investigating Canada’s top golf designers. Neil Haworth Years in industry: 20 Key course: Bali Golf & Country Club, Indonesia Strengths: International appeal Extensive work in markets like China, where golf is growing Weaknesses: Despite being Canadian and a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, he’s largely ... read more »
Tagged: Canadian Golf Designers, China golf, course designer, Neil Hawarth, Robin Nelson |
By Robert Thompson | December 10, 2008
Reading Lorne Rubenstein’s column this morning in the Globe, one would be under the distinct impression that this year’s Q School was a bust — and that Canadian professional golf is in disarray. Is that the case? There were a great number of Canadians at Q-School this year — several of which (Mills, Hearn) should ... read more »
Tagged: Brennan Webb, Bryan DeCorso, Chris Baryla, David Hearn, Dustin Risdon, James Lepp, Jim Rutledge, Jon Mills, Mike Weir, Nationwide Tour, Richard Scott, Wes Heffernan |
By Robert Thompson | December 9, 2008
The latest in a continuing series exploring Canada’s golf designers. Robert Heaslip: Years in industry: 20 Recent work: Heaslip has a project heading into approvals located north of Toronto. Best Course: Fox Meadow, PEI; Woodington Lake GC, Tottenham, Ont.; Eaglepoint in Kamloops, BC; The Wilds at Salmonier River, Newfoundland Quote: “Once you’ve worked in Newfoundland, ... read more »
Tagged: Canada Golf Courses, course designer, Danny Williams, Fox Meadow Estates, Jamie Heaslip, Newfoundland golf, PEI golf, Robert Heaslip, Woodington Lake |
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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