Open Concept Atlantic Show Was Enjoyable

The 2010 Atlantic PGA Buying Show had renewed enthusiasm throughout the great hall of Hotel Beusejour in Moncton recently.  For the first time the Atlantic Show was in a pipe and drape open floor concept vs. the traditional hotel room style, something that has been talked about for the last 18 years that I have been [...]

I Still Fondly Recall Sound Advice From Moe

During my instruction/coaching recently, I caught myself repeatedly quoting the off-the-cuff sayings of Moe Norman. Being of the last generation and fortunate enough to experience Moe towards the end of his prime and into his senior years, I have the fondest of memories, and yes, so many of those so-called “Moe stories” are true. I [...]

Golf Canada: Good Start But More Work Ahead

The Golf Canada’s introduction road show is making a run across Canada to visit clubs after the unveiling of a new look and communication tools. Fellow blogger Kevin Thistle recently posted about the process and his agreement with the direction, while others have expressed their opinion that it is simply a face for the Royal [...]

Nova Scotia Can Now Claim Highest HST

Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s most beautiful and untouched provinces in which to live and visit. Well, now it is going to be the highest taxed province in Canada and region in North America. Already with the highest corporate taxes, personal income taxes, Nova Scotia can now boast that it has the highest harmonized [...]

PACE Will Evolve With More Questions

I attended our Canadian PGA annual general meeting in Moncton, N.B., recently. This was one of the most important meetings in the history of the Canadian PGA, as we witnessed the passing of PACE (Professional Advancement, Career Enhancement). I truly believe this is the direction that will move our association forward and I appreciate all [...]

Lindon Garron Took CPGA Forward

Lindon Garron returns home this week for the Canadian PGA annual general meeting in Moncton, where we will see him conduct his last official duties as outgoing president. I realize that many people were involved in turning the Canadian PGA around over the past five years, especially those on the executive during that time, as [...]

Making Life Easier For Junior Organizers

Winter tends to get in the way of golf at this time of year and so it was recently when I was scheduled to attend a Junior Golf 2010 and Beyond session held in partnership between the Canadian PGA, Royal Canadian Golf Association and provincial associations. A winter storm prevented me from being at Old [...]

Player Development Is Intriguing

I’m intrigued to see the proceedings this weekend at Junior Golf-2010 and Beyond, being conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association and Canadian PGA this weekend at Old Ashburn in Halifax. The main topic will be the player development side and I’m interested to see where they’re going with it. They’re calling it a junior [...]