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By Robert Thompson | September 20, 2010
Interesting to see Ian Hutchison note that Peter Beresford, one of the key men behind the RCGA’s rebranding as “Golf Canada” and a former McDonald’s executive often referred to by those in the business as “Mayor McCheese,” and Ron Gardner, the organization’s managing director of membership services, have both departed from the organization. Or at least kind ... read more »
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By Robert Thompson | February 9, 2010
Course Review: Monterey Peninsula (Shore Course) Architect: Mike Strantz The story of Monterey Peninsula’s Shore Course is likely only known to those that are interested in golf design, and the even smaller group that were intrigued by the unfortunately short career of maverick golf designer Mike Strantz. After all, it was the Shore Course which ... read more »
Tagged: monterey peninsula |
By Robert Thompson | November 4, 2008
Random thoughts from the storage unit I call a brain: There has been talk that Mike Weir would head to play the European Tour next year with its $20 million Race to Dubai (how exactly does one race to Dubai, anyway?) Phil Mickelson, always seeking to add another dime or two to his bank account, ... read more »
Tagged: Brad Pelletier, Doug Carrick, Ernie Els, Mike Weir, Ontario, Ontario golf courses, PGA Tour, Thomas McBroom |
By Robert Thompson | November 2, 2008
On Friday I ducked away for a quick 27 holes in the lovely sunshine at Osprey Valley with my friend John. Given the sunshine and lovely warm temperatures, and the great company and courses (Osprey has long been among my Top 3 places in the province to play…), it was hard not to enjoy our ... read more »
Tagged: Alan McLean, Eagles Nest Golf Club, Ontario, Ontario Golf, Osprey, Osprey Valley Resorts, PGA Tour Qualifying School |
By Robert Thompson | May 2, 2007
My latest Score Golf column, on the issue of the men’s only lounge at Marine Drive Golf Club, is posted and can be found here.
Tagged: marine drive |
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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