By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf CALGARY, Alberta — Let’s face it: Chances of recording a hole-in-one are pretty remote, especially for weekend warriors. Odds are set at 12,500 to 1. And your reward for that all-time great shot? Likely buying rounds of...
history to finally be put on the map and seen at the level we see ourselves, I think it was a long time coming for what the golf course is and what the members have built it to be. It’s extremely exciting but I think it’s more so the city of Calgary...
A Golf Canada membership is the ideal solution here. These run around $63 (CAD) but provide a wealth of security for the golfer in your life, plus a handicap tracker that allows you to track putts per round, greens in regulation, and driving accuracy....
and easy to use. Great alignment and aim is the start of great golf. Proper target alignment and aim is the first step in the golf swing. If you are not properly aligned with your target, your golf shot is doomed before you even swing. TOUR AIM’s...
part of the Canadian Tour at that time,” which was held at this rural course from 1987 through 1999. “That certainly put the golf course on a level that’s not that common, to get that kind of ink that’s out in the middle of nowhere. Because the players...
across the country the night before his first round at Crooked Stick Golf Club where he eventually went out and won the golf tournament – not to mention legions of fans around the world with his booming drives, deft short game and fearless approach to...
PGA of America MSR (Member Service Requirement) Credits, which are valuable for continuing education and recognized in the golf instruction community. Personal Mentorship: The PGTAA Difference At the PGTAA, you’re not “assigned” to a stranger. From day...
Nicklaus design from looking forward to the upcoming season, McDowell noted. “Obviously it’s taken some time to process. The golf course will be open status quo this year. The only thing we’ll have (different) is temporary facilities for a year or two....
PETIT JEU. He’s also penned a full-page article for Sports Illustrated about Scotty Scheffler’s footwork when hitting the golf ball. Successful? Damn right, but also well-earned and well-deserved. “I started to teach in ’98,” he explained of this...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf Good training and lots of talent have propelled two young Alberta golfers into the realm of provincial champions. In both the Men’s Amateur and the Ladies Amateur Championships hosted by Alberta Golf, two...
are right on the edge of the river. There is quite a bit of vegetation between us and the river. A shot that goes off of the golf course, you end up in the river bank vegetation” where it’s likely unplayable/unfindable, “as opposed to the ball in the...
Communications, the annual PGA TOUR Champions stop in Canada showcases Calgary to the world through its broadcast on the Golf Channel. The Tournament has raised more than $130 million since its inception and helps thousands of Alberta youth annually...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf MAUI, Hawaii — Let’s face it: golf on Maui is expensive unless you know where to head to tee it up for less than a few hundred dollars (US) for green fees and rentals. While a trio of the lesser priced...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf Golf is for everyone of every age. After all, you’ve seen those thousands of videos on YouTube and TikTok of youngsters whaling away at a golf ball. You’ve witnessed more than a few ‘golden oldies’...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf INDIAN WELLS, California — This is about the most fun you can have in the dark with your clothes on. In a way, Shots In The Night shines a new light on the game of golf. Even though the Indian Wells Golf...
continue to take place. “The course is looking absolutely amazing. We were fortunate (in 2023), spending a lot of time on the golf course, agronomy, and staffing, that sort of thing, to make sure the course was as good as it could be. The golf course’s...
reviews. Currently, he also works with between 10 to 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and serves both as a consultant and mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of...
reviews. Currently, he also works with between 10 and 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and serves both as a consultant and mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of...
to now offer First Tee.” In order to get First Tee fully launched in Alberta, funds need to be raised. “Our colleagues at the Golf Canada Foundation are currently working hard to secure a chapter-founding gift, enabling the launch of the program in the...
atmosphere here. It’s meant to be fun. It’s wonderfulmojo here and you take that feeling with you when you go out onto the golf course. It’s green and pristine. It’s addictive!” much like good surprises, on a golf course or anywhere for that matter,...