Telus World Skins Game Heading to Quebec
October 22, 2008 by GNN
The 2009 Telus World Skins Game will be played at La Tempete Golf Club. This marks the first time in the history of the event that it will be played in the Quebec City area, but it has been played five times within the province.
Wilson Fills Out the Golf Bag in 2009
October 22, 2008 by GNN
Wilson Golf has added a variety of clubs to fill out the bags of golfers in 2009, with the introductions of the Smooth driver, Di9 distance irons, Fg59 forged irons and Tw9 wedges. Smooth Driver Proprietary variable face thickness is used in the new Smooth driver from Wilson to deliver a larger sweet spot, while [...]
Lopez Women’s Line Offers New Clubs, Bags, Gloves
October 22, 2008 by GNN
The Nancy Lopez women’s line of clubs has added a lightweight alloy with a soft polymer face insert to provide better feel in its Delma Series of putters that also feature alignment aids and black, white and silver graphics. [ click on images to enlarge ] With a black and white Winn grip, the Delma [...]
Even Non-Irish Eyes Are Smiling on Seaside Links
October 22, 2008 by Ian Hutchinson
The temptation was overwhelming to indulge in a pint or two with the locals as they howled and hooted during the Rugby World Cup semi-final last October, but alas, this one night in Belfast was the last of an excursion to take on the seaside links courses on the north and west coasts of Ireland. [...]
Tour Edge Goes Forward with Exotics XCGs, GeoMax2
October 20, 2008 by GNN
The new Exotics XCG hybrid from Tour Edge features a two-piece construction that is combo-brazed to save weight. The titanium cup face and crown are combo-brazed to the hyper-steel body and vacuum heat-cured for permanent bonding. This technique eliminates unnecessary weld weight and allows more weight to be transferred to the sole of the club. [...]
New ClimaProof Jacket Has Many Looks and Functions
October 20, 2008 by GNN
After the 2008 golf season, Canadians are definitely aware of the various weather conditions they face on the golf course. “Our ambition was to reinvent the rain jacket to make it more versatile, so it can be worn in a variety of conditions and to make it less restrictive so that every type of shot [...]
Nike to Sponsor CPGA Apprentice Program
October 20, 2008 by GNN
Nike Golf Canada has entered into an agreement with the Canadian PGA in which it will be presenting sponsor of the Instructor Beginner context within the CPGA’s Teaching and Coaching Certification Program (TCCP) in which a comprehensive clubfitting component is introduced to apprentices. “The Canadian PGA’s mission statement is to develop, promote and support professionals [...]
Gibson Wins B.C. Head Pro Award
October 17, 2008 by GNN
Keith Gibson of the Long Beach Golf Course in Tofino/Ucluelet was named Head Professional of the Year at the British Columbia PGA Awards Dinner. Mark Strong of the Richmond Country Club was named Assistant Professional of the Year, while Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey was named Facility of the Year and Cowichan Golf and [...]
All Ideas Are On the Table In This Economy
October 17, 2008 by Ian Hutchinson
Publications that spit out the endless lists of golf course rankings across the land may want to consider establishing a special department for executive or short courses if the economy continues the way it has recently. Such courses offer the advantages of value and less time spent playing, both attractive qualities in tough times. “I [...]
Manitoba PGA Announces Award Winners
October 16, 2008 by GNN
Brian Guenther of the Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club has been named Professional of the Year by the Manitoba PGA at its annual Merchandise Show. Other winners announced by the association include Derek Ingram of the Elmhurst Country Club, who was named Teacher of the Year, and Shayne Allen of the Southwood Country Club, who took [...]
Callaway Extends X-Series Irons
October 15, 2008 by GNN
Callaway Golf has introduced the next generation of its X-Series irons, with the unveiling of its X-22, X-22 Tour and X-forged irons. [ click on images to enlarge ] Callaway has gone for a 10 per cent higher moment of inertia to reduce twisting even more than its predecessor through the use of new precision [...]
Titleist & FootJoy CPC Field Announced
October 15, 2008 by GNN
Eric Landreville from the Belle Vue Club de Golf in Ville de Lery, Que., will return to defend his Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The tournament will be played Nov. 17-19 and will include several past champions, including Landreville, who won the [...]
RCGA Golf Card Has Its Place
October 15, 2008 by Ian Hutchinson
One point is crystal clear in a recent column written by Marc Atchison of the Toronto Star, in which he takes to task the RCGA Golf Card loyalty program in the recent issue of Pro Shop Magazine. Atchison apparently really, really, really likes playing Glen Abbey, saying he “dashed for my phone to call Glen [...]
TaylorMade-adidas to Acquire Ashworth
October 13, 2008 by GNN
TaylorMade-adidas Golf has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Ashworth Inc. for $1.90 per share. The transaction value is $72.8-million, including assumption of $46.3-million of Ashworth debt. “Ashworth is a well-established, authentic golf apparel brand with a strong heritage and represents an excellent addition to TaylorMade and adidas Golf,” said adidas [...]
Cleveland Adds to HiBore Family
October 13, 2008 by GNN
Cleveland Golf has introduced the next generation of the HiBore family, with the release of the HiBore XLi irons that are designed for greater distanced, forgiveness and consistency. The XLi irons use Distance Driven Geometry that lowers the crown to provide low, deep centre of gravity. The hybrid irons feature full hollow construction throughout the [...]
Miura Bucks Industry Trend in Irons
October 13, 2008 by GNN
Miura Golf Inc. of Vancouver has introduced the limited edition Small Blade forged irons, with a nickel finish and a thicker face and muscle back head that is about 15 per cent smaller than the company’s Tournament Blade head. The introduction of a smaller iron comes at a time when the industry trend is towards [...]
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