By Robert Thompson | July 21, 2010
For years they said they weren’t interested in a return engagement with the Canadian Open, but apparently a mounting clubhouse bill and plans for additional projects at Hamilton Golf and Country Club changed the minds of members. Last night 70% of them voted in favor of hosting the tournament, which should bring the club about ... read more »
Tagged: Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, RBC Canadian Open |
By Robert Thompson | July 17, 2010
Let me start by saying I’ll be on CPGA Radio this morning, talking about the Canadian Open, the British Open and our new website, the one you are reading. You can listen live between 10 am and 11 am this morning by going to the CPGA’s website.
The final Canadian Open field was announced late last ... read more »
Tagged: Carl Pettersson, Chad Campbell, Craig Bowden, Eugene Wong, fred couples, Graham Delaet, Jim Furyk, Kevin Na, Kevin Stadler, Masters Tournament, Mike Weir, Nathan Green, Nick Taylor, PGA Championship, Sean O'Hair, Spencer Levin, St. George’s Golf and Country Club, Steve Elkington, Stuart Appleby, U.S. Open Golf Championship |
By Robert Thompson | July 8, 2010
… Nope, not Tom Watson, but Bubba Watson. And given his recent win, he’s a strong addition.
Golf Canada and RBC announced several new names that have entered the Canadian Open field. Jim Furyk, twice a winner in Canada, is probably the most notable, and would have a good shot at winning at St. George’s:
Furyk, currently ... read more »
Tagged: Cam Burke, Camilo Villegas, David Hearn, Graham Delaet, Jim Furyk, John Daly, Jon Mills, Matt Hill, Matt Kuchar, Nick Taylor, paul casey, Professional golf tours, RBC Canadian Open, rickie fowler, Ricky Barnes, tim clark |
By Robert Thompson | January 16, 2010
There’s no doubt Mike Weir is respected by his peers — but nonetheless it was interesting to see the Canadian placed on the PGA Tour’s player advisory board. Not that the board has a ton of power….
The PGA TOUR announced today 16 members who will serve on the Player Advisory Council (PAC) for 2010.
The 16-man ... read more »
Tagged: ames, Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, PGA Tour, Stephen Ames, steve stricker |
By Robert Thompson | October 10, 2009
Sunday singles matches — all 12 of them — have been posted at PGATour.com. Interesting:
Here’s the list with some quick thoughts:
9:10 a.m. – Camilo Villegas INT (0-3-0) vs. Hunter Mahan US (1-1-1)
Villegas has been lousy all week. Americans off to a quick start.
9:21 a.m. – Stewart Cink US (0-3-1) vs. Adam Scott INT (1-3-0)
Surprising that ... read more »
Tagged: angel cabrera, Camilo Villegas, Ernie Els, geoff ogilvy, Hunter Mahan, ishikawa, Jim Furyk, justin leonard, Kenny Perry, Retief Goosen, robert allenby, sharp edge, stewart cink, Tiger Woods, tim clark, zach johnson |
By Robert Thompson | September 15, 2009
The most recent issue of Golf Magazine published its Top 100 golf courses of the world and Top 100 in the U.S.
Perhaps not surprisingly, there are only two Canadian courses on the list, namely St. Georges in Toronto and Highlands Links in Nova Scotia. The spiral of Highlands Links continues, with the course dropping to ... read more »
Tagged: Cabot Links, Canadian Open, chris goodwin, Graham Cooke, harry colt, Highlands Links, Ian Andrew, IMG, Jim Furyk, Lorne Rubenstein, PGA Tour, pga tour pros, St. George's, The National Golf Club of Canada, Thomas McBroom, toronto |
By Robert Thompson | July 17, 2009
Thoughts on day one of the British Open
What the heck is with the television coverage? I watched six hours, and saw recaps over and over, lots of talk of Tigers 1-over round, and too much Tom Watson (if thats possible). I was thrilled to watch Watsons fine round “ but I didnt need to see ... read more »
Tagged: Anthony Kim, British Open, Canadian Open, IMG, Jim Furyk, Nick Faldo, Retief Goosen, Turnberry |
By Robert Thompson | April 13, 2009
Random Monday Masters thoughts:
I don’t think CBS was too interested in Kenny Perry, Chad Campbell or Angel Cabrera. Nope. They were more intrigued by the Tiger Woods/Phil Mickelson pairing that started well back of the leaders. Realistically, Woods and Phil were too far back starting the round, and nothing short of a 64 would change ... read more »
Tagged: Chad Campbell, danny lee, Jim Furyk, Kenny Perry, Mike Weir, rory mcilroy, ryo ishikawa, The Masters, Tiger Woods, U.S. Open |
By Robert Thompson | April 12, 2009
I know, I know – Angel Cabrera looks rock solid, but his putting has been so poor since winning the U.S. Open that I wonder how it will hold up today.
And Chad Campbell looked like he was feeling the pressure yesterday — and that wasn’t even Sunday at Augusta. Sure he’s been there before, but ... read more »
Tagged: Chad Campbell, Jim Furyk, Kenny Perry, PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, The Masters |
By Robert Thompson | July 18, 2008
The RCGA announced the final field for the Canadian Open, minus the four Monday qualifiers. Interestingly, I’ll be aiding one of those qualifiers, carrying the bag of Alan McLean from London, Ont. on Monday at Rattlesnake.
As for the others, here they are, with my commentary in brackets. Interestingly, it isn’t a bad field, but it ... read more »
Tagged: Canadian Open, Glen Abbey, Jim Furyk, Ontario Golf |
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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