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Sympatico Column: Monty’s Pick Could be Pavin’s Windfall
My latest Sympatico column went live over the weekend. In it I discuss the Ryder Cup selection — though I’ll admit I never thought of Charley Hoffman as a pick, though some think he is following his win yesterday. US Captain Corey Pavin will announce his picks this morning.
Here’s something to capture your interest:
Paul Casey ...read more »
Weir Injury Update: “I’ll know more in six or seven weeks.”
Spoke for a half hour with Mike Weir this afternoon. He sounded surprisingly upbeat, though I think some of that has to do with finally understanding what has been holding him back. Weir said he saw a doctor in Greensboro last Thursday after shooting 67 who urged him to shut it down for a few ...read more »
Tuesday Notes: Weir Out for Season with Injury, Hoping to Miss the Cut; Woods Divorce Final; CN Canadian Women’s Open Ignored
Given how well he’s played in the FedEx Cups to date, it is hard to imagine Mike Weir not even getting into the four-week event. But that’s exactly what has happened. And after talking about all the elbow problems he’s been having, Weir announced today that he’s torn a ligament in his elbow — suggesting ...read more »
Weir To Work With New Coach?
The wind whistled and Mike Weir went home — again — from yet another golf tournament without playing the weekend. The Ottawa Sun’s Chris Stevenson is just about the only Canadian reporter at the PGA Championship, and he managed to get Weir to offer some real quotes about his struggles and the possibility of changing coaches:
“I can’t ...read more »
Don’t Disrespect the Dragon…OR the Dragon Slayer!
Since I started writing this little column, I find that I’m spending a lot more time reading comments posted on websites that talk about golf.
This doesn’t affect my weekly selections in any way…in fact I’ve made it a personal policy not to read any commentary until after I’ve made my own picks and have committed them on CanadianGolfer.com.
Right or wrong (often), good or bad (even more often), similar or dissimilar to the selections of the Fantasy Pool experts (I’m honestly not sure), my picks each week are purely the conjuring of my own diseased mind…and not a conglomeration of other people’s opinions.
RBC Canadian Open Wrap: Final Round
At the end of long week, I finally had the opportunity to watch golf. Sure I went out on Thursday and watched a round (Retief Goosen, Camilo Villegas, and Carl Pettersson, though I had no sense of what was to come). On Friday I walked a half-dozen holes with a dejected Mike Weir, as well ...read more »
RBC Canadian Open Wrap: Moving Day for Wilson, Pettersson’s 60
At the start of the week the talk was about a single-digit final score. Now the question is whether leader Dean Wilson can make it to 20-under par. Yep, like Saint George, these players have had little difficulty tackling the dragon.
I wrote a column about whether the course was too easy, based on all the ...read more »
RBC Canadian Open Round Up: Day Six
The second round of the RBC Canadian Open saw thunderstorms hit the golf course in the early morning, delaying play. But the round was completed nonetheless, with notable names like Paul Casey and yes, Mike Weir, heading home before the weekend starts. Speaking of Weir, he hit one of the worst shots I’ve ever seen ...read more »
Imagery: Mike Weir’s week at St. George’s
A tough week for Mike Weir at the 2010 RBC Canadian Open is now over, and not a moment too soon for the Bright’s Grove, Ontario native.
Struggling with tendinitis in his right arm he shot a two-day total of 6-over and wound up in a tie for 143rd and missed the cut. His dream of ...read more »
RBC Canadian Open Day 4 Roundup: Foley, Weir, Ames and more
Interesting and very busy day at a warm RBC Canadian Open. First of all, in response to the blurb I wrote about a speed trap on Islington Ave. that pulled over a van with a player in it traveling to the range, turns out that player was Paul Azinger. And one driver told me Zinger ...read more »
Oh Canada…
I have to admit that Canadian Open week is always a bittersweet point in the golfing year for me.
First, I have a strong sense of national pride, which can’t help but come to the surface when our great country is in the spotlight for a major event. The Canadian Open is a top notch event in every way…and the team of professionals and volunteers who put it together every year do an absolutely fantastic job and should make us all proud.
Plus, I have accumulated LOTS of fond memories of being at the Canadian Open over the years. Back in the old days, when the championship was contested in September, it was perfect timing for me to take my dad out for a very special birthday treat. I’ll never forget the look on his face, or the spring in his step the year he not only saw, but actually spoke with Jack Nicklaus…and then followed that up with a shake of the hand and a chat with Greg Norman just 15 minutes later! MasterCard summed it up perfectly…priceless!
Hamilton Votes “Yes” to 2012 RBC Canadian Open
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 »
Final CanOpen Field; What’s Wrong With Weir and G4G on CPGA Radio Today
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 »
Weir Celeb Field Set
There’s no Jordan or Costner, but George Lopez is expected to find Toronto this year — here are the names being linked to the Mike Weir Charity event on Monday of Canadian Open week:
The marquee group of celebrities from television, film, music and sports includes Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Kevin Dillon, Tom Cochrane, 2010 ...read more »
