I’m working the week for Global television as a golf analyst and writing for their website. I’ve done a few things already, including: A preview of Glen Abbey A look at the...
Tag - Canadian Open
Fritsch set for PGA Tour later this year
A couple of weeks back, after Brad Fritsch won on the Web.com Tour, I wrote about the likelihood that he’d return to the...
Read More Global Golf Post: Can Canadian Open Move to Next Level?
I used some of the discussion on this site to create a column about the future of the Canadian Open for my Global Golf Post...
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Canadian Open weekend: Watson, Weir and the players to watch
As I prepare for my spot on Global’s pre-game show today, which airs between 2 and 3, I thought I’d note some of the...
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Canadian Open — A history of Glen Abbey
This first appeared in a magazine four years ago — but I think it is still a relevant take on Glen Abbey, which will host its 26th Canadian Open next week: Glen Abbey Golf Club began...
Coppinwood and the RBC Canadian Open
New/old Coppinwood owner Paul McLean has confirmed the Uxbridge-based club is seeking the RBC Canadian Open and Golf Canada CEO Scott Simmons and tournament director Bill Paul said they are...
What happens when a course falls out of fashion
Some courses are timeless. Others not so much. That seems to be part of the thinking behind the recently announced re-do of Angus Glen’s South Course, which will close on September 1...
Shaw Communications lands as sponsor of Calgary...
As senior vice-president of brand strategy at Bell Canada, Jim Little helped involve the telecommunications giant in the Canadian Open, inevitably taking the company out of the deal as well...
The passing of Bill Ogle
I was very sorry to get a note this morning about the death of Bill Ogle, the longest standing member of the PGA of Canada. He was nearly 99 and discussed with me a world of golf courses...
Behind The Scenes at the 2012 RBC Canadian Open
[vsw id=”0Zlz7wQkdfc” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”yes”] While you’re at home watching it on TV...
Mike Weir Stack and Tilting once again
Struggling Canadian Mike Weir is back working with at least half of the team known for the Stack and Tilt swing theory, my sources confirmed today. Andy Plummer has apparently had a session...
Appearance Fees a PGA Tour Necessity
My latest Sympatico column tackles the subject of appearance fees in pro golf. Here’s a taste: On the PGA Tour, appearance fees are banned. At least that’s the official policy. That...