that airline pilots use. One interesting note that I have yet to experience is that these glasses aren’t just for sunny days. They are light-enhancing so cloudy days, or even rain, aren’t an impediment to wearing them. One guy who has had some success...
Hosting 156 amateurs alongside an equal number of professionals across three esteemed desert courses over the initial three days, the event stands out as a unique fixture on the golfing calendar. Notably, it remains the only Tour event played across...
final. The final scores at both events are tabulated using team handicaps through Golf Canada. “We had one of those magical days where we had two pars, three eagles, and the rest were birdies!” Schubert of the scramble format at Regionals. At this...
a short layout topping out at over 7,300 yards from the very back. But, McDowell noted, the way pros hit the ball these days, nothing is ever too long for them. The thing here is with plenty of natural hazards and a variety of holes, the challenge will...
at least three, in particular, being highlighted during the weekend, which Kreiner was happy to share. “We have our Alberta Days, Monday and Tuesday, at a reduced rate of $69.95 which includes 18 holes, a cart, and taxes. Then we have our FootJoy...
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 going slowly in B.C. We want good partners. Good...
a great place to take pictures. Don’t be upset that the original layout by Arnold Palmer Designs has been changed since the days the PGA TOUR called this spot home. While several holes on the back nine were altered, it’s still a great test of your game,...
pass a PAT (Playing Ability Test)” to achieve status. “Those, too, have changed over time. Before, they had to play for two days. Now they only need to play one day,” Rouselle continued. “The entire industry has changed drastically. The club...
perfectly. Put into play in the 1930s, this scenic 18-hole layout in the heart of the city features a style more common to days gone by than today’s designs. Speaking to that fact, Head Professional Sam Kirkness led off by stating the location of...
his two-day lead disappear on the final day as he carded a 1-under 70. That left him at -11, one shot off the lead. On both days, the affable Calgary golfer held a one-shot lead as he opened 66-66, but he couldn’t match those numbers on the final day as...
praised the golf course for being in outstanding condition with greens that tested the pros’ short-game abilities on both days. About the course, Stony Plain’s Executive Professional Jeff Cuthbertson noted this was the second time in four years his...
on holes four, five, six, and seven. The wind is blowing in a different direction every time you tee it up there. No two days are the same out here!” Other than those holes, another stretch of holes at the Sirocco Golf Club canmake and break a round...
sticks themselves. At Glacier Greens, one of the few golf courses focused on bringing new players into the game. Their two days of junior instruction/play are key components of their business plan. It’s a key to growing the business of the golf...
blend which makes for a somewhat heavier material but works well in wicking moisture to keep a wearer cool on hot summer days. The make-up incorporates UV sun protection. Van Dyke’s first swing into golf clothing a couple of years back involved “Just...
course proper. That’s not to say the fires weren’t nearby. Head professional Jake Behiels noted they were close by for a few days. “It was a little alarming. There were a couple of small fires pop up a couple of kilometres away and then there was a...
a chance for people to get out and play in a fun league format. I think more people need to get out and play golf these days, with everything that’s going on in the world. I did some research on this and it seems it’s a format that’s popular that people...
let you toggle through screens, various hazards, and green and course views. Battery life is up to 20 hours in GPS mode, 14 days in smartwatch mode. Another great feature is that you can target any position on the course with a tap on the screen, and...
They’re busy in the winter with simulators.They’re looking at the resources they have and taking guys away for three days (for set-up and the show itself). I think it’s a combination of things, for sure.” The idea behind the show(s) of course is to...