By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf PALM DESERT, California — As a travelling golfer, the one thing you want when taking on a new course is to be wowed by everything put in front of you, running from the parking lot through the 19th hole. At...
have done such facility exploration over 50 times at other venues. Breen continued by saying Golf North would, “Invest in the golf course right off the hop,” as opposed toperhaps putting funds into other facility repairs and/or upgrades. That though, he...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf SURREY, British Columbia — With the influx of advertising highlighting British Columbia hitting Alberta’s visual markets over the past while, including the much-ballyhooed Surrey Spice Trail, it seemed only fitting that...
to North America, under the stewardship of Smiling Ducks, Inc. Their USP (Unique SalesProposition) is their clubs utilize the golfer’s sensibilities and provide them with an edge in the game of golf. And PROTOCONCEPT GOLF prioritizes quality over price....
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf Like most Canadians, the warmth of the southern US, Mexico, and the islands of Hawaii call to us in the dead of winter. To that end, it’s always tough to decide where to go and where to tee it up on a...
his title defense will be one to remember. For now, the desert awaits, ready to witness yet another moment of magic from the golfer, affectionately known as “The Goose.” About the Writer Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf...
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 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 workswith 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...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf Two Albertans, long known for their work in the golf industry at the amateur and professional levels, have been honoured by Golf Canada with Distinguished Service Awards, for their efforts to foster the...
design, enhancing comfort for golfers with wider feet. SQAIRZ’s Unique Approach Let’s face facts: When you’re out on the golf course, having a comfortable pair of shoes to walk 18 holes can be the difference between a great game and a painful ride home!...
That opening assignment, a downhill par-4 is a work of art crafted by architect Thomas McBroom around 20 years ago. The golfing landscape stays that good, or even better, as you make your way around this amazing layout. Asked about this track holding...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta — In for a dime, in for a dollar. That was the philosophy behind the idea the Jack Nicklaus-designed Northern Bear GC’s management took to the PGA TOUR Canada and the tour bought in. And that...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf When one thinks of Iceland as a golf destination, well, truth be told, that thought is classed as out-of-bounds almost instantly, if not quicker. This place is known as The Land of Ice and Fire, so take it...
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...
dramatically. On both counts, the executive director of the PGA of Alberta is enthused. “There is a lot of interest in the golf industry, as you know. It’s been a really good run. We refer to it as the Tiger Woods Wave Number 2!” exclaimed Robert...
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf HIGH RIVER, Alberta — The one noticeable thing about the Highwood Golf facility in High River is that it’s a place for everyone to tee it up. There’s an 18-hole layout that can test the very best players...
Outside The Tee Box, is centred not on the above topics but rather his business philosophies and personal growth within the golf industry. The idea for this began a few years back when a speaker at a seminar piqued McCourt’s interest in undertaking...
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 Hope Classic (now known as The American Express), you know this 18-hole layout...
best golf clubs that are produced anywhere in the world. While Mizuno, Miura, and PXG may currently be better known in the golf domain as premium club manufacturers, NOTHING manufactured today compares to Honma’s Black BERES clubs. Five stars should...