Should we sacrifice the RBC Canadian Open? That seems to be what Golf Canada executive director Scott Simmons was raising while talking to the Globe’s Lorne Rubenstein at the Canadian Open...
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2016 RBC Canadian Open: Day’s star turn and RBC’s renewal
This is, by my estimation, my 20th Canadian Open, either attended as a fan or a journalist. Hard to imagine, really. This year...
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Mike Weir: What’s next?
I found it fascinating that Mike Weir announced he was working for TSN, commentating on the Masters after his rounds. When a...
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Global Golf Post: Canadian PGA Tour pros struggle in 2015
I wrote about the struggles of Canadian PGA Tour pros in Global Golf Post this week, where there’s barely one Canadian in...
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Canadian Open weekend: Watson, Weir and the players to...
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 writing I’ve worked on in recent days. Also worth...
Canadian Open Day 3: Ogilvy on TGC, Weir's...
Yesterday began bright and early, with my appearance with Leslie Roberts on Global’s morning show to talk about the Canadian Open. You can see it here. I also wrote about Luke Donald...
PGA Tour Canada making the right strides
Forward momentum. That’s what PGA Tour Canada seems to be making after taking over the financially-strapped Canadian Tour late last year. Last week I found myself in Saskatoon working on an...
RBC Canadian Open announces initial players
It seems a little later than normal, but Golf Canada has announced its initial batch of players and frankly, there are no surprises. Nope, Tiger Woods isn’t coming — so...
Canadian Golfing Heroes
Last Sunday, while conducting a junior golf session, using the wonderful CN FUTURE LINKS format, I asked the kids to name a “Canadian Golf Hero”. Other than their parents...
Global Golf Post: Hadwin's U.S. Open Hopes
This week’s Global Golf Post column focused on Adam Hadwin, who tips it up today in the U.S. Open. Does Hadwin have a chance? Probably not. He’s not played well this year, which...
Global Golf Post: Weir and Andrew's Laval success
I wrote about the opening of Laval’s new course near Montreal last week in Global Golf Post. It is the first project that combines the talents of designer Ian Andrew with Mike Weir...
Magna GM Roxborough takes over Hamilton G&CC
Interesting news to see Magna GM Rob Roxborough, who has spent the last 13 years with that club, announced as the new GM at Hamilton G&CC: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 New Chief Operating...