Acushnet Sale Completed
July 29, 2011 by GNN
The sale of Acushnet from Fortune Brands to a consortium led by Fila Korea Ltd., and Mirae Asset Private Equity was completed on Friday. The sale was first announced on May 20. Acushnet, which includes brands such as Titleist and FootJoy, reported sales of over $1.2-billion in 2010. “The Fila Korea and Mirae Asset [...]
Ontario PGA Cancels 2011 Show
July 29, 2011 by GNN
The Ontario PGA board of directors has voted unanimously to cancel its 2011 buying show. The association had moved the show from its traditional October date to August and had taken a new venue at the Toronto Congress Centre. However, the Canadian Golf Industry Association chose not to participate, citing the traditional problem of attendance [...]
Did You Think It Would Come To This?
July 28, 2011 by Ian Hutchinson
There are several reasons that GNN hasn’t discussed the United States’ failure thus far to raise its $14.3-trillion debt ceiling. Despite the shameful political posturing that has gone along with this crisis in the making, the Aug. 2 deadline has seemed so far away, but now, we’re talking Tuesday and, as of this writing, the [...]
Headlines Set The Economic Mood
July 28, 2011 by Kevin Thistle
I’ve been watching with interest the impasse over the debt ceiling in the United States. Traditionally, the U.S. has been the country that everyone looks to in times of need, be it for economic reasons, military reasons or other reasons. To think about the Americans on the brink of default is unbelievable as is the [...]
That’s PGA Of Canada, Thank You
July 28, 2011 by GNN
Canadian PGA members and the association’s board of directors have approved a name change to the PGA of Canada. The association logo will remain unchanged. “After celebrating our centennial, it’s important for our association to not only recognize our history but to build on our future”, said president Glenn Cundari. “We are excited about our [...]
Stop And Think If You’re Caught In The Grind
July 27, 2011 by Tiffany Gordon
Recent discussions on GNN have centred around apathy in the golf industry and I’m not sure any of us know how rampant it is in our business. Times are changing and people are challenged, but I know a lot of people got into the business to be in it – we enjoy the people and [...]
G20, Anser Milled Putters Highlight PING Introductions
July 27, 2011 by GNN
It’s G20 family and Anser Milled putters highlight new products unveiled by PING this week. Also included in the new products are Anser forged wedges, the Sydney putter and seven new Scottsdale Series putter models. “It is very satisfying to witness tour players’ excitement for the G20 family and the Anser Milled putters,” said PING [...]
Brunton Exits Team Canada
July 27, 2011 by GNN
Henry Brunton is leaving his post as head coach of Golf Canada’s men’s national amateur team. Brunton joined the high performance program in 1999 and has led the national team over the past 12 years. “My time with Golf Canada’s high performance program, especially the past six years, as the Men’s head oach of Team [...]
Feed Off The Energy Of Youth
July 26, 2011 by Kevin Thistle
There’s been a lot of discussion in recent weeks here on GNN about apathy in the Canadian golf industry, but I still see people trying to make a difference. I talk to a lot of golf pros. I talk to people from Golf Canada or the Golf Association of Ontario (GAO), junior tours, sales reps [...]
Is Your Pro Shop/Parking Lot Secure?
July 26, 2011 by GNN
How much attention do you pay to parking lot security? If it’s located in an isolated area with easy access, a parking lot is a prime location for crimes, according to Mike Fenton, who offers ideas on how to protect your pro shop and parking lot from crimes in the Summer edition of Golf Business [...]
Is Discounting Becoming A Reality?
July 25, 2011 by Ian Hutchinson
The following contains coarse language. Reader discretion is advised. We’re going to used the D word as in discounting, so vile in the ears of the golf industry and understandably so. Take 10 to 20 per cent off a green fee and suddenly, golfers expect that’s the way it should be all the time.
Access To Kids Means Access To Parents
July 25, 2011 by Tiffany Gordon
After discussing in a recent blog the importance of getting women into golf, let’s switch gears and talk about minorities, or the lack of minorities, on the golf course despite Canada’s changing demographics. I think the same applies to new arrivals in Canada as non-golfers who were born here. Getting their children to play is [...]
Are Canadians Big League Or Lacking Knowledge?
July 25, 2011 by Ian Hutchinson
Despite being named low Canadian at the 2010 RBC Canadian Open, Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., sent many of his compatriots to search his background during his impressive showing at this year’s edition, which concluded Sunday at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. With so much attention paid to the PGA Tour, or the [...]
Open Goes To Playoff
July 24, 2011 by GNN
Canadian Tour player Adam Hadwin continued his strong play at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, making the turn at four over, but recording three straight birdies on the back nine to tie for fourth at Shaughessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. Hadwin went into the final round just one shot off the lead, [...]
First Futures Tour Win Goes In The Books
July 24, 2011 by GNN
After six-plus seasons on the LPGA Futures Tour, Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ont., put together rounds of 67-70-66 to post a 13-under finish of 203 in recording her first-ever win on that circuit at the International at Concord in New Hampshire.. “This is what I came here to do this week,” said Shepley, 28. “For [...]
T12 For Spittle At Senior British
July 24, 2011 by GNN
Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, Ont., shot a final round 72 to finish in a tie for 12th at the Senior British Open at Walton Heath in Surrey, England, on Sunday. Spittle finished four-under for the tournament to finish eight shots back of winner Russ Cochran of the United States. Mark Calcavecchia, the last player [...]
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