Tiger On Belly Putters

“I’ve never been a fan of it.  I believe it’s the art of controlling the body and club and swinging the pendulum motion.  I believe that’s how it should be played.  I’m a traditionalist when it comes to that. I’ve talked to Peter about this, Peter Dawson (R&A), for a number of years and gone [...]

Nike Introduces VR_S Forged Irons

Tiger Woods was the first Nike athlete to put a new Nike VR_S Forged Iron in competitive play at last year’s Presidents Cup, where he played a VR_S Forged three iron that is bent to perform like a two iron. “These premium forged irons are the epitome of both performance and beauty. They meet the [...]

Callaway Introduces s-Tech Core In HEX Chrome Ball

The new HEX Chrome three-piece ball from Callaway is designed for golfers with moderate swing speeds. It has a low compressed core called s-Tech to help reduce spin off the tee and promote more distance, while retaining a softer feel around the greens. The s-Tech core is surrounded by a single mantle layer, Callaway’s new [...]

Golf Canada To Honour Quebec Trio

Golf Canada will honour Debbie Savoy Morel, Réal Labbé and Roger H. Legault for their contributions to golf as co-recipients of the Distinguished Service Awards, which will be presented this Saturday at the association’s annual general meeting in Montreal. “In their own special way, Debbie, Roger and Réal have had a significant impact on the [...]

Links: One For All, Resistance To Golf As Business Expense

It would appear that one for all is the theme of the United States Golf Association, which stated recently that it stands solidly in favour of one set of equipment rules for all golfers. A growing support of bifurcation, meaning elite players would compete under one set of equipment rules while recreational players would use [...]

Industry Notes: February 7, 2012

The Ontario Golf Coach Awards is now accepting nominations in recreational/particpation (male and female) and developmental (male and female) categories and for facility builder. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 24. For more informatrion, see the Golf Association of Ontario website here … Sligo apparel is seeking two sales agents, once for Southwestern Ontario and one for [...]

Job Openings At ClubLink

ClubLink has several positions opening at its various clubs across Ontario and Quebec: Caledon Woods GC, Bolton, Ont. Food and beverage supervisor Beverage cart operator Server Station Creek GC, Gormley, Ont. Assistant golf professional Corporate events coordinator Highland Gate GC Assistant food and beverage manager Beverage cart operator Cooks, general kitchen staff Heron Point Golf [...]

Two Different Games Working Together

Predator Ridge in Vernon, B.C., has announced a partnership alliance with Hockey Canada in which that facility will become Hockey Canada’s summer home this season. “Hockey Canada is very excited to enter into a special and unique partnership with Predator Ridge,” said Scott Smith, chief operating officer of Hockey Canada. “Hockey Canada remains very active [...]

More Super Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities were provided by the Canadian Golf Course Superintendents Assocaition employment referral service: Miskanaw Golf Club Miskanaw Golf Club in Fort McMurray, Alta., is looking for a head mechanic. Under the direction of the superintendent, the successful candidate will ensure that maintenance equipment is properly cleaned and in good working order, making [...]

ClubLink Job Fairs Coming Up

ClubLink will hold job fairs on Sat., Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenhills Golf Club in Hamilton, Ont., and on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Club at Bond Head in Bond Head, Ont., and at The Country Club in Woodbridge, Ont., from 4 p.m. to 8 [...]

Super Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities were provided by the Canadian Golf  Superintendents Association employment referral service: LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA Legends on the Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ont., seeks a mechanic. Qualifications include: Successful completion of a Golf Course Equipment Technician Certificate or a Small Engines Certificate coupled with relevant golf related experience. Knowledge of electric [...]

Callaway Aims For Spin Separation In New HEX Black Tour Ball

The measured differential between the high spin generated on shorter approach shots into the green and the low spin off the driver for distance off the tee is called Spin Separation in Callaway’s new HEX Black Tour golf ball. “I’ve had more fun working on my game with the new HEX Black Tour ball than [...]

Brunton’s Serious About Kidding Around

Former national team men’s coach Henry Brunton has been named a Master Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf. Brunton, a PGA of Canada Master professional, owns Henry Brunton Golf, which operates out of Eagles Nest in Maple, Ont. “To be the first Canadian recognized at this level for coaching juniors is an honour,” he said.

GAO Names 2012 Executive

Ian Murray of Oakville, Ont., has been named president of the Golf Association of Ontario. A member of the Trafalgar Golf and Country Cub, he became the 11th association president at the GAO’s annual general meeting on Jan. 28. “We have ambitious plans in 2012 to grow our GAO programs, including expansion of our sport [...]

Canadian Tour Announces Award Winners

Mexico’s Jose de Jesus Rodriguez has been named player of the year on the Canadian Tour. Rodriguez won the Mexican PGA Championship and followed that up with a victory at the Times Colonist Island Savings Victoria Open. The 30-year-old Mexican won just over $80,000 in 10 events, which was just over $13,000 more than Chile’s [...]

Three-Piece NXT Tour Has Large, Dual Core

First introduced in 2001, the new Titleist NXT Tour has a large dual core as part of its three-piece construction that also features a slightly smaller, soft centre and higher volume outer core layer that is engineered for longer distance. The soft, thin Fusablend cover features a new spherically-tiled octahedral design with four axis of [...]

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