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RORY comes out against Idle No More

here’s the link to the Irish Golf Desk, a fine site IMHO. www.irishgolfdesk.com My last post about Sean Foley’s TIP didn’t work for some reason, so I’ll summarize the long page that I typed in vain.   Foley’s tip...

Predictions for 2013

“Hang yourself with your own rope”. That is what you potentially do when you make predictions on any outcomes in sport especially if you are bold enough to make it public knowledge. In my local golf column here in Parksville, BC I...

2012 Huggy AWARDS announced

John Huggan, The Scotsman’s version of Lorne Rubenstein (altho Huggans goes a bit more controversial than Lorne) has published his Huggy Awards for 2012, and we, being so far behind time-zone-wise have an advantage, reading them Saturday...

Monty oh how we love ya!

Recently it has looked like the next European Ryder Cup Captain would be from Ireland, whereas a month ago it was going to be Colin Montgomery again.   Monty is qualified to face Tom Watson, he lives on abuse and is quite an intelligent chap.  ...

The Great Tom Watson, Ryder Cup Captain 2014

I am watching the PGA press conference introducing Tom Watson as the next US Ryder Cup Captain.   I love Tom Watson and think he has one of the greatest records in professional sport, still competing with players 40 years younger (isn’t...

The Rule Change (for 2016)

here’s the official press release of the earth shaking Rule regarding anchoring a club. but when will they control the ball?    Never, it’s too late and too many lawyers abound. the link The R&A and USGA Press Release

Old Course Changes, what the R&A...

St Andrews Links Trust Press Release This is a copy of the  press release sent to members of the R&A and Links Trust seasonal ticket holders. I can understand some of the changes, my concern is NO CHANGES should be made to compensate for...

18th green at Tarandowah Golfers Club

Final rounds: Tarandowah Golfers Club

I love fall golf. And here in Southern Ontario we are being graced with what is more than likely our final stretch of good golfing weather. Ten degrees and sunny in the middle of the day is ideal golfing conditions, especially if the wind is...

Who are the real sports heroes?

In Greek mythology one of the main traits of a hero is described as “one who possesses great courage and strength”. If we applied that to sports heroes where would we draw the line? Soon after Tiger Woods’ fall from grace a...