Sherlock Earns Tour Card
December 12, 2010 by GNN
On a day when only five scores were under par, Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont., stayed even at 72, a score that vaulted her from a tie for 27th into a tie for 14th at LPGA Tour qualifying school, a finish that earns Sherlock full-time status for 2011. Sherlock finished Q-school at two-over, three ahead [...]
Strategies To Increase Business in 2011
December 12, 2010 by GNN
The latest issue of Golf Business Canada, the publication of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada, contains an article by Andrew Wood on how to deal with the challenges ahead for the golf industry in 2011. Despite all of those challenges, Wood suggests a number of ways to deal with the changes in the [...]
Shepley, Sherlock Climb Leaderboard
December 11, 2010 by GNN
Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ont., had the round of the day in the fourth round of LPGA Tour qualifying school on Saturday at LPGA International, near Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2009 Canadian PGA Women’s champion shot a six-under 66 to move from a tie for 69th into a tie for 33rd heading into Sunday’s final [...]
Brunton Receives Euro Award
December 11, 2010 by GNN
Canadian PGA Master Professional Henry Brunton, who serves as Golf Canada’s men’s national coach, received with the PGA of Europe’s Five-Star Professional Award at that organization’s awards gala dinner in the Algarve, Portugal. The PGAs of Europe is an alliance of 30 national PGAs and seven international PGAs representing over 18,500 PGA professionals. The Canadian [...]
White Lightning At Q-School
December 10, 2010 by GNN
Adrienne White of Red Deer, Alta., was two-under during the third round of LPGA Tour qualifying school and has moved into contention to a 2011 card. White’s performance meant a jump from a tie for 35th into a tie for 19th at LPGA International near Dayton Beach, Fla. She is one over for a tournament [...]
Solheim Says Japan Mission Isn’t Short Term
December 9, 2010 by Ian Hutchinson
The recent naming of John K. Solheim as president of PING Golf Japan is seen in some quarters as the next logical step in his ascension to leadership of the entire company, but don’t go planning any coronations just yet. The grandson of company founder Karsten Solheim and son of current chairman John A Solheim [...]
Canadians Fall Back At Q-School
December 9, 2010 by GNN
Angela Buzminski of Oshawa, Ont., and Adrienne White of Red Deer, Alta., lead all Canadians after the second round of LPGA qualifying school at LPGA International near Daytona Beach. However, it was a tough day for both as Buzminski was five over par on Thursday and White was four over. They are currently in a [...]
All Square To Distribute Maruman
December 9, 2010 by GNN
All Square Golf of Richmond Hill, Ont., has acquired the Canadian distribution rights to Maruman Golf products, including the new Conductor and Shuttle Series and the high end Prestigio Series. For more information on Maruman / All Square, phone (905) 771-8700, or 1-866-937-7888, or click here. .
Buz Buzzing Near Top At Q-School
December 8, 2010 by GNN
Angela Buzminski of Oshawa, Ont., got off to a strong start at LPGA Tour qualifying school on Wednesday, shooting a first round, two-under 70 at LPGA International near Daytona Beach, Fla. Buzminski is three shots behind leaders Reilley Rankin, Libby Smith and Aree Song, who each shot 67. Adrienne White of Red Deer, Alta., is [...]
Bourassa Returns In Honourary Role
December 8, 2010 by GNN
Jocelyne Bourassa, longtime executive director of Canada’s only LPGA Tour stop, has been named honourary tournament chair for the 2011 CN Canadian Women’s Open to be played Aug. 25-28 at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, Que. Bourassa served as executive director of the du Maurier Classic, once a tour major, from 1980 to [...]
The TaylorMade Trio Of Forged Irons
December 8, 2010 by GNN
TaylorMade has introduced three new and different models of forged irons, including the TPMB (Tour Preferred Muscleback), TPMC (Tour Preferred Muscle Cavity) and TPCB (Tour Preferred Cavityback). The three new models incorporate technologies with specific performance needs in mind. The TPMB and TPMC are created with a shaping process and six-step forging procedure with feel [...]
Acushnet Ponders Its Future
December 8, 2010 by GNN
The board of directors of Fortune Brands has approved in principle the separation of its three businesses, including the Acushnet Company with golf brands such as Titleist and FootJoy. The plan would result in the continuation of Fortune Brands as an independent, publicly-traded company and the sale or tax-free spinoff of Achushnet, with its $1.2-billion [...]
Q-School: The Sequel
December 7, 2010 by GNN
Two days after Canadians Chris Baryla and Matt McQuillan earned their PGA Tour cards at Q-school, two Canadians will kick off proceedings Wednesday morning at LPGA Tour qualifying school as Angela Buzminski of Oshawa, Ont., has a 9 a.m. start on the first tee of the Champions Course at LPGA International near Daytona Beach, Fla. On the [...]
Meldrum Passes On Q-School
December 7, 2010 by GNN
The number of Canadians taking part in LPGA Tour qualifying school has been reduced by one after three-time national amateur champion Lisa Meldrum of Montreal pulled out. Qualifying gets underway Wednesday at LPGA International near Daytona Beach. Meldrum, a rookie on tour in 2010, had her best finish of the season on the weekend at [...]
Team Canada Members Named for 2011
December 7, 2010 by GNN
Golf Canada has announced the 10 players who will represent this country on its national team in 2011. Eugene Wong of North Vancouver and Mitch Sutton of London, Ont., return to the men’s team and will be joined by Toronto’s Albin Choi, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Mitchell Evanecz of Red Deer, Alta., and Mackenzie [...]
Yes Golf Files For Bankruptcy
December 7, 2010 by GNN
Yes Golf has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in the United States, according to Golf Digest. Click here for the Golf Digest story.
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