America. Visit www.facebook.com/PGTAA to see all the latest mental strategies, travel, and equipment reviews. Currently, he also workswith between 10 to 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf EDMONTON, Alberta — A program designed to not only teach children about golf but also about life skills is close to teeing off in Alberta. First Tee is Golf Canada’s youth development program that provides children with...
it would have been a different story.” Further west down the Yellowhead Highway, the town of Edson and its golf course also found themselves on the edge of the many grass and bushfires. In fact, the entire town, with a population of around 8,000, was...
idea continues to grow among players, Berube and Alberta Golf hope that the number of courses taking part in this idea will also expand. He noted that while $5 is a suggested rate for the kids involved to tee it up, “At some of the courses, it’s less.”...
day with the ground covered in snow, the evaluation was a positive one, Breen continued. As for that tour, Breen, who is also an agronomist and a former course superintendent, noted, “Yeah, it was cold! There [are] two parts to that. One is we’ve been...
and cooler-than-normal temperatures halt early-season play. The same system that laid a glancing blow on the Edmonton area also walloped the southern part of the province, shutting down courses everywhere. Warmer temps and no snow in the long-range...
and Rivershore Estates and Links in Kamloops all have 60-day advance bookings. At Bighorn G&CC and Eaglepoint Golf Resort, also in Kamloops, their booking timeline is 14 days in advance. About launching in British Columbia, Sveen noted, “We’re just...
of -40°C plus a windchill, a blaze swept through the upscale building. It not only completely destroyed the structure but also all the interior furnishings, office equipment, golf products, and, to top that off, the course’s fleet of power golf carts,...
noted his membership is thrilled with what lies ahead this coming July. “Extremely proud to not only represent Earl Grey but also to represent Calgary on an international stage. For a club of our history to finally be put on the map and seen at the...
equally good play. “We’re constantly encouraging guests to play it,” the pro began. “They aren't aware that Mountain View is also a championship course so we’re constantly up-selling Mountain View. We find that a lot of our guests prefer it once they...
kids move to the second floor while younger ones stay grounded where they are offered simpler styles of games. Adults are also more than welcome in these areas. “The owner was just trying to create a year-round model, how he could best use his space,”...
stepped up to play his next shot for the birdie to tie and missed, settling for par. Much to Heffernan’s relief as he also parred the hole to remain in the lead. Both players then recorded pars on the final hole, with Fox again having a chance to tie...
warm-up area with a grass driving range open for the better part of the season and mats to hit off of early in the year. It also boasts a large putting/chipping green with lots of space to host numerous players at the same time. Located just 15 minutes...
do shorten up dropping down to 6,722, then to just over 6,000 yards, and finally 5,269 yards off the front tees. There are also several sets of combo tees. Designed by Bill Robinson, this track meanders along the Pine Creek Valley area making for...
big stick is working well here. That’s not much of a downside to a course which proved to be a wonderful surprise. What was also a nice surprise is the pace of play at this busy course. Regulars say a round takes just over four hours, if not quicker....
grand. The one thing here is you must be a registered member of UpSwing to take part. The registration fee is $20 but will also cover four tickets to the Family Golf Festival. These events are more than just the Bash for Cash - it’s an entire day set...
of that, it was time to get some exercise by swinging the sticks. The Morgan Creek Golf Course Is Not Only Scenic, But It's Also A Track That Makes You Think Your Way Around, Including This Pretty Par-4 Test Where You Have To Think Hard About Whether...
tops out at around 6,300 yards and, moving up a block or two, the distance diminishes to 5,768 and 5,400 yards. There are also junior tees set up here to help young players get a feel for the game without facing overwhelming distances. The key out here...
onwhat’s included although each has a jetted tub to soothe those aching muscles after taking on Dinosaur Trail G&CC. Also, there are areas in the yard for relaxing outdoors that guests are welcome to use, including a gazebo complete with mosquito...
to over 1,400 leagues across the U.S. andCanada with over 8,000 golfers. And while this idea is good for the golfer, it’s also a boon for those in the golf business. Rumpel noted that from his standpoint, Spark is a good thing since it means he’s...