By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf With the sale of one of Alberta’s most iconic golf courses finalized, the new owners of the Wolf Creek Golf Resort feel they will definitely get their money’s worth in taking over the 36-hole property. In court filings...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf If there was ever a golf course where yardage means next to nothing, it’s most definitely the Devon Golf & Conference Centre. The top distance on this river valley beauty is a whopping 5,559 yards. Yes,...
No matter how you slice it, the bulk of golf enthusiasts in the Coachella Valley are seniors aged 65 and up. The departure of the Dinah Shore/Nabisco/ANA ladies’ major from the valley left many local golf aficionados and visitors longing for the...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf LA QUINTA, California — Set hard against the Santa Rosa Mountains, it’s hard to say what’s better at Silver Rock Resort golf course: the scenery or the golf course itself. As the former home of the Bob...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf EDMONTON, Alberta — While excuses for not extracting oneself from a bunker are plentiful — “not enough sand;” “too much sand;” “thinned it;” “this wasn’t raked properly” — one thing that won’t be plentiful...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf EDMONTON, Alberta — Look good. Play good. That’s a philosophy held by many and while Jared Van Dyke can’t help you play better golf, he can certainly help you look better while playing golf. Van Dyke, the owner of...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf It’s hard to say which of two major announcements (well, one for sure and the other a pretty solid rumour) that hit the air on February 28 is the biggest. But, we’ll start with the one that is known for sure. The LPGA is...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf CALGARY, Alberta — One of the sure signs that winter is slowly coming to an end in Alberta is the release, by Alberta Golf, of their official dates for the major championships in the coming season. As always, the...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf After a three-year timeout, the PGA of Alberta Golf Shows are set to return with organizers hoping everyone, vendors and the public, get a bigger bang for their buck. Trevor Rioux, the event manager, said there is lots...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf SPRUCE GROVE, Alberta — Say what you want about some of the shortcomings of simulator golf, but it does serve a purpose in improving our outdoor game. That’s the word coming from a man who should know, Ryan Latta, a...
By Dr. Barry Lotz, Inside Golf Becoming a professional golf teacher involves a combination of golf skills, teaching abilities, and professional certifications. Here are the steps you can take to pursue a career as a professional golf teacher: Develop...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf Some of the most enjoyable golf one can experience is often in unexpected places. Many of those places across Alberta lie in rural areas, where small towns don’t mean small layouts. These courses provide some of the most...
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...
By Dr. Barry Lotz, Inside Golf This spectacular golf event was played in May 2023 at the exclusive Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert. This golf event has no equal in the charity golf event domain. If you are looking for a first-class golf charity event...
By Lauren Christie, Alberta Golf HAMPTON, New Brunswick — Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta., played an amazing and dominant final round to win the 68th playing of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship presented by BDO at Hampton Golf and Country Club in...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf SPRUCE GROVE, Alberta — When Jeff Cuthbertson, the executive pro at the Stony Plain GC that played host to the Alberta Assistants Championship, told the winner, Calgary’s Wes Heffernan, that Team Alberta...
By Dr. Barry Lotz, Inside Golf Becoming a certified PGTAA teaching professional can be an excellent route to pursue for those passionate about golf and teaching. Here are ten open-ended facts highlighting why it may be a great choice: Comprehensive...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf ROCK VIEW COUNTY, Alberta — If the rest of your family isn’t into golf like you are and you hate to leave them behind when you go out for a round, we have a solution to that problem: The Apple Creek Golf...
These 3 products make you look good while being comfortable, well-made, and trend-setting using the latest technology available. One of the benefits of writing about golf equipment, travel, and apparel is the ability to try products in the categories...
Introduction: The golfing world is abuzz with anticipation as The American Express golf tournament approaches. Scheduled to take place on January 18-21, 2024, in La Quinta, California, this prestigious event promises to deliver thrilling moments and...