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TAMPA, Fla. – The PGA Merchandise Show ended Saturday in Orlando, offering me the opportunity to drive over to Tampa to see a buddy of mine and chill out for a couple of days. I fly home on Tuesday. The mid-winter tradition that the Orlando show has become for me is one that I hope won’t end anytime... ( Full Article )

Today’s Youngsters Are Honest With Themselves

Many young golfers grow up thinking that, if they can learn to swing the golf club well, they will shoot lower scores automatically. They spend hours on the range hitting shots, quite often without purpose and without an end result in mind. I spoke recently about the 10,000-hour rule and how important... ( Full Article )

CPGA Looks Within Itself For New Executive Director

The Canadian PGA didn’t have to look far after all for its new executive director as Gary Bernard, who had held the post on an interim basis since Steve Carroll resigned, has been named to the position on a full-time basis. “Gary has always acted in the best interests an PGA Members and his intimate... ( Full Article )

Orlando Show Is Now Business Before Bling

I won’t be attending this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, but I usually try to go every three or few years. Gregg Schubert, our head professional, goes every year. He goes down for Canadian PGA meetings, so if there’s anything we’re looking for, he can take care of it. I’ll never forget... ( Full Article )

RBC Keeps Planting Seeds

ORLANDO, Fla. – As much as a line delivered to Jim Little, chief brand and communications officer for RBC, was meant as a joke, there could have been truth to it, considering the pace in which RBC is deepening its commitment to golf these days. “So, its there any truth to the rumour that RBC is... ( Full Article )

RBC Joins Forces With PGA of America

ORLANDO, Fla. – RBC was back at it again after making several announcements that affect Canadian golf last week. Read that story here. On Thursday, the title sponsor of the Canadian Open was introduced as an official patron of the PGA of America, that association’s highest level of partnership and... ( Full Article )

RBC/PGA of America Plan Major Announcement

ORLANDO, Fla. – RBC’s impact in golf continues to expand with an announcement expected on Thursday at the PGA Merchandise Show here that it will partner with the PGA of America on events such as the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship, among others. The deal, which will be announced at a morning press... ( Full Article )

Superintendents Keep Close Eye On Economy

Ken Cousineau admits he’d like to say things are picking up, but he just isn’t sure about the economy, which is such an important factor in the day-to-day lives of members within his association. “I don’t think I’d be inconsistent by saying that the economic situation is still a key issue... ( Full Article )

From A Distance, Orlando Is Relevant

I haven’t been fortunate enough to attend the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. It’s difficult for me to go on two levels. We run a very bare bones ship in the winter and, secondly, it’s a long way to go from here. I did have the chance to go to the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas back in the late 1990s.... ( Full Article )

Tour Events Get Raises

The Canadian Tour has added significant purse increases to its two major championships, with the Players Cup in Winnipeg rising from $200,000 last year to $300,000 in 2010 and the Canadian Tour Championship going from $250,000 to $325,000. The winner of the Players Cup will receive $48,000 and an exemption... ( Full Article )

Patience Is Part Of Perfection: Foley

FORT WORTH, Tex. – One of the familiar faces joining us on this whirlwind tour of Nike Golf’s expanded research and development facilities here came from outside the media in the form of Sean Foley, coach to several tour players including Canadians Stephen Ames and, most recently, Lorie Kane. After... ( Full Article )

Due Diligence Softens A Leap Of Faith

It’s that time of year when well-known names in the golf business end up in new places. It’s a small business and it’s a wonderful business. A lot of my friends and a lot of my acquaintances who have been in the business a long time have stayed at their jobs for long periods of time. It’s not... ( Full Article )

What’s Cooking At The Oven?

FORT WORTH, Tex. – The last time I arrived at The Oven, the name affectionately bestowed upon Nike Golf’s research and development facility here, there was a vacant field on one side of the parking lot and an office on the other. That was a couple of years ago, but on a return visit on Monday, there... ( Full Article )

You Can’t Be Too Careful In Serving Spirits

One of the off-season duties we’re concentrating on is getting the staff ready for new liquor policies that are in now in place in Alberta. Up to January 1 of this year, at least one person per shift had to have the Alberta Server and Prevention Program. Now, anyone who’s even serving a drink here... ( Full Article )

The Oven Brings Back A Cool Memory

FORT WORTH, TEX. – Before heading over to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, a bunch of us flew here on Sunday with the folks at Nike Golf Canada. On Monday, we’ll be checking out the Oven, Nike’s research and development centre that recently underwent expansion, including the addition of a... ( Full Article )

Guidance Is Critical For College Prospects

As our Core Golf Junior Academy has grown, we have been fortunate enough to have some of our juniors play well enough to be on the radar of some U.S. college golf coaches and eventually get noticed to the point of being offered and receiving golf scholarships. All of these juniors have shown a great... ( Full Article )

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