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Two Alberta Pros Play & Learn In Shaw Charity Classic Qualifiers
next stage of play. Jeff Cuthbertson, the Executive Professional at the Stony Plain Golf Course, said he learned two big things in the one-day, 18-hole pre-qualifier held in Calgary. First, to compete at this level which includes ex-PGA TOUR players and...
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Some Hope Edmonton Golf Show Will Return In The Future
agreed that this sort of decision may be costly down the line. But for now, he noted, clubs seem content with where things stand. “It’s not to say they’re not looking forward hopefully, but as of right now, they don’t have anything to sell. From my...
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PGA of Alberta Golf Show Set To Go In Calgary
driven through the town. They’re not maybe aware of the great golf course that we have. The Golf Show does a couple of good things. One is we can introduce ourselves to new people who may not be aware of what we have and once they get out here they...
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Does SIM Golf Transfer To Your Outside Game?
have an advantage on a simulator because you can see the club path, your swing speed, [and] the club face angle at impact — things that you can’t analyze on a driving range. That’s a huge benefit. On-Screen Graphics Help Golfers Understand Distances &...
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Gibson Finishes With Flourish To Take PGA of Canada Head Pro Title
playing partner at the time (Rob Tadey, Fairview Mountain GC), who was actually leading, showed him on his cell phone where things stood. The Calgary pro saw he was in third place and figured a top-five placement would be wonderful. After going...
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Alberta Pair Honoured By Golf Canada
aren’t like that. I’m very proud of how we work with the amateur body, getting more people playing the game. It’s all the things we stand for, right? It’s just about two associations working so well together. Being recognized by Golf Canada …. I’m still...
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Pro Says Indian Wells Golf Resort Amenities Like “Disneyland For Adults”
The management at this upscale resort setting decided to be more inclusive and allow non-golfers to get into the swing of things through interactive challenges that use every club in the bag. “On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, we don’t close at...
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Slices, Spices & Oh So Much More In Surrey, B.C. (Part 2)
Spectacular Start On The Ridge Course With Tree-Lined Fairways & Some Elevation Changes. Plus A Water Hazard Or Two To Make Things Really Interesting. (Photo By Gord Montgomery/Inside Golf) A Return to The Slice Trail Surrey’s golf landscape boasts...
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Two Distinctly Different Nines In Westlock & A Welcoming Committee
the green back there, you’ll have 10-foot putts for birdie.” Of course, being told that and doing that can be two different things. All the greens here are rolled fairly often so they are quick, but at the same time smooth so your line is where the putt...
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McCourt Pens A Golf Book With A Different Sort Of Instruction
The Ranch is a highly successful golf course and you kind of get into my mind a bit on how we run and why we do certain things. From a golfer’s viewpoint, there are tidbits in there that they’d find interesting. On the business side, if people take the...
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Gord’s Alberta Golf Notes: Volume 1
is highlighted by two major events. The biggest of the pair will be on the LPGA circuit when the CKPC Women’s Open tees things up in Calgary. The entire event, including the 72-hole tourney featuring the best women golfers in the world, will take place...
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Despite Loss Of Clubhouse, Northern Bear GC Ready To Roar In 2024
“A lot of the focus wasn’t on the actual clubhouse (at the ATB Classic). It’s on the golf course and those types of things. I think we’ll continue to go ahead with that event.” As to the cause and the cost associated with this disaster, McDowell...
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Indian Wells Golf Resort Tees Up Great Experiences
array of amenities including an eye-popping 53,000-square-foot pro shop. This indeed is a place to stay and play. It’s things like that, and more, that keep this 36-hole playground top of mind for visiting golfers in a jam-packed field of choices. The...
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Some Gift Ideas For The Golfer Who Has Just About Everything
may work, depending of course on how deep that wallet of yours is. In all likelihood, it’s far deeper than mine! To get things started, let’s begin with something that makes everyone smile, especially the owner. This item, a running shoe design, is...
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An Old Design Doesn’t Mean An Easy Round At Inglewood
small, very undulating, and they have a lot of subtle breaks. We do have some bunkering around our greens but the biggest things that protect our golf course are the greens and how tight it is,” on the fairways. Nestled alongside the Bow River, the pro...
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Strathmore GC’s Challenges Come Early On In Your Round
layout here, which is just east of Calgary, Gagne noted first of all that the fairways are wide with lots of room to roam. Things do change as you close each hole out though. “There aren’t a lot of trees. It’s very player-friendly off the tee. The true...
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Heffernan Repeats As PGA Of Alberta Assistants Champion
the hole to remain in the lead. Both players then recorded pars on the final hole, with Fox again having a chance to tie things up but missing on a longer but makable birdie attempt. Tied for the lead with Fox entering Day 2 at 5-under, the winner who...
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Polson Growing The Game In The Best Way She Knows
on important information. “It’s just to hammer home, ‘This is what I want you to work on this week.’ It’s a lot of little things. I don’t want to overload them.” The feedback for these sessions has been enthusiastic by kids and adults, said Polson. “The...
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Whitecourt G&CC A Wonderful Rural Golf Experience
165-Yard 4th Hole Can Catch A Mishit Shot. (Photo By Gord Montgomery) Take heed of this: Once you step onto the first tee, things may look a bit intimidating but don’t let that first impression get into your head. “The front nine is intimidating right...
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Dinosaur Trail G&CC A Unique Mix Of Nines
the decades. “The main part of the inn was added onto,” Wolf began in relating its history. “The old section was a lot of things: It was one of the brothels in Drumheller way back in the day! There were three and this was the smallest of the three. It...
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