Since there’s been a significant back-and-forth on what makes a good club pro in Canada on another post, I thought I’d mention that the CPGA approved its new...
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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...
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Canadian PGA Relaunches Its Championship
Nope Mike Weir and Stephen Ames won’t be there — why should anyone have expected that? — but after years of...
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Monday Musings: CPGA Player Ranking, Remember Paul Lawrie?, York...
Interesting to see the Canadian PGA has released its first ranking of its pros as players. Though admittedly I don’t think...
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Golf Mgmt in University? Laurier is the place
Interesting to see Grant Fraser’s Golf Management Institute of Canada ink a deal with Laurier University. The deal allows continuing studies students to take an online program in golf...
CPGA Names Gary Bernard New ED
It has been five months since former CPGA executive director Steve Carroll left the organization (ending up with the RCGA, strangely enough), and while no one has ever accused the CPGA of...
Late for the Party
Im always intrigued at what brings Old World media to the web. I say that noting the G4G blog started six years ago “ and that Ive been writing for the Web, either at PGATour.com...
RGCA "Golf Canada Ambassador volunteers?"
Just looking through the Steve Carroll press release from the RCGA from yesterday and some questions arise. First of all it looks like Carroll is being placed in charge of programs that no...
Postcard from Long Island: A Day at Friar's Head...
I’m on the road, staying at a fine motel outside Southampton, having spent the day playing two of the most stunning golf courses I’ve ever experienced — Friar’s...
Taking on The Supers: A day at Galt/Cutten Club
I spent the day at Galt in Cambridge followed by Cutten Club in Guelph in a 36-hole match of media types taking on local superintendents. This was the second annual event, hosted by golf...
CPGA Radio Today
I’ll be making an appearance on the CPGA’s radio show today at 10:30 am to talk about a variety of topics. You can listen online here.
New NatPost Column: Canadians in Collingwood
Today’s National Post column, on the Wayne Gretzky Classic in the Collingwood area, is now online. Here’s a taste: It is the tale of three golfers. There is Chris Baryla of...