Have A Great Day, Eh?

June 30, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

Happy Canada Day! If you’ve got the day off (or a couple of days off), GNN wishes you a relaxed time with friends and family, enjoying a barbeque or fireworks or even one or two cold ones, but drink responsibly if that’s the case. If you’re working, we wish you a full tee sheet and brisk business... ( Full Article )

Are Big John and DeLaet Next?

June 30, 2009 by GNN 

The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced new additions to the RBC Canadian Open field on Tuesday. Sean O'Hair and others confirm attendance for the Canadian Open “We’ve been tracking our progress against all relevant measures including world rankings, money leaders, FedEx point leaders,... ( Full Article )

Antigua Continues Its Long-Term Relationship

June 29, 2009 by GNN 

The Antigua Group Inc., recently announced a four-year extension to its licence agreement with Tournament Sports Marketing of Waterloo, Ont. The extension continues an 18-year partnership in Canada between the two companies. “We are extremely proud of our long term partnership with Tournament Sports... ( Full Article )

Sun Mountain Has College Spirit

June 29, 2009 by GNN 

Sun Mountain is offering a stand bag and cart bag with major U.S. college and university team colours and logos. To date, Sun Mountain has agreements with 53 universities, including Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Georgia, with more likely to be announced later this year. Sun Mountain Comes in Team... ( Full Article )

Hill Scores Tour Exemption

June 29, 2009 by GNN 

Matt Hill’s summer just got a little more jam-packed after winning the NCAA individual title earlier this year. Matt Hill Hill now has two professional tournaments on the horizon after recently receiving an exemption into the RBC Canadian Open and he recently learned that he will also be playing in... ( Full Article )

Affordability Keeps Them Coming to Cardinal

June 29, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

Dalt Hicks is a person who would be a good candidate for the question posed in yesterday’s blog and currently posted in the GNN Forum about who should be recognized for outstanding contributions to the golf industry on Canada Day. The 81-year-old owner of the Cardinal Golf Club near Newmarket, Ont.,... ( Full Article )

A Tiger Sighting at Fox Harb’r

June 28, 2009 by GNN 

Tiger Woods, coach Hank Haney and Charles Barkley combined for a fundraising event Friday at the Nike Golf Invitational at Fox Harb’r Golf Resort and Spa in Wallace, N.S. Tiger shares a laugh on his recent trip to Canada The event, attended by 100 invited guests of Nike Golf Canada, raised funds for... ( Full Article )

Prairie Pride on Tour

June 28, 2009 by GNN 

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., fired a bogey-free 64 to win the ATB Financial Classic in Calgary by four strokes over Byron Smith, who closed with a 68. Graham Delaet DeLaet finished the tournament at 21-under-par 267 and earned his second Canadian Tour title and first since the Desjardins Montreal... ( Full Article )

Who Deserves Canada Day Recognition?

June 28, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

With Canada Day approaching, is there anyone you would like to recognize for contributions to the Canadian golf industry, somebody who epitomizes hard work, creativity and good business acumen? This isn’t a contest because to recognize one winner would do an injustice to others who could just as well... ( Full Article )

Saskatchewan Open Seeks Volunteers

June 28, 2009 by GNN 

The Saskatchewan Open is looking for volunteers. The Canadian Tour event will be played at Dakota Dunes Golf Links July 9-12 and among the players competing is Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask. The event will also be videotaped for replay on The Golf Channel. If you or any of your members/clients would... ( Full Article )

Catching Up With Kevin Thistle

June 25, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

Calling Kevin Thistle to talk about Coppinwood in Uxbridge, Ont., still seems to be an uncomfortable fit after years of discussing Angus Glen, a facility in nearby Markham he helped build into a corporate and public golf haven since 1993. Seemingly, Thistle is out of his element with the move to a private... ( Full Article )

Apparel Is Worn In Lija’s Garden of Eden

June 25, 2009 by GNN 

Lija has released its Garden of Eden collection with colors of Jungle and Black, supported by tones of Opal and Putty and fabrications including Moulin Plaid and modern interpretations of tweed. Lija introduces the Garden of Eden Collection The collection includes a variety of tops and bottoms, including... ( Full Article )

Is Better Putting a Pipe Dream?

June 24, 2009 by GNN 

Nickent Golf has introduced the Pipe Dream, the latest generation in its Pipe line of putters that is dedicated to the idea that high moment of inertia is the key to better putting. The new Pipe putter from Nickent The high MOI in the Dream is achieved through the use of wings on the side of the club... ( Full Article )

CPGA Champ Embraces Underdog Role at the Canadian Open

June 24, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

Kyle German has more in common with Roy McAvoy, the driving range pro played by Kevin Costner in the movie Tin Cup, than he does with Costner himself. “I promise not to fill my bag with the range balls,” said German who, like McAvoy, will be teeing it up with PGA Tour players, albeit at next month’s... ( Full Article )

Tehama Introduces New Minerale

June 23, 2009 by GNN 

Tehama has introduced new Minerale within its eco-friendly Green Collection for men. Tehama 'Green' The garments utilize activated carbon to provide cooling, odor resistance, static resistance and UV 50 sun protection. Minerale is a natural technology that is derived from minerals that are originally... ( Full Article )

Port Royal Claims World’s Best Hole; What Are You Going To Do About It?

June 23, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson 

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda – It may not have been obvious, but I’ve been filing for GNN this week from Bermuda, where I’m staying at a couple of Fairmont hotels for a travel feature that will appear later this year. It’s actually been a blustery and sometimes soggy couple of days, not exactly the... ( Full Article )

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