Bauer Joins Team Canada

Ralph Bauer, a Class A Canadian PGA professional, has been named assistant coach of the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s national men’s team. Ralph Bauer Bauer, the 2007 Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year, served as high performance coach for the Golf Association of Ontario for eight years before... ( Full Article )

Palmer Settles In To Jasper

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has named Alan E. Palmer its new head golf professional. Alan Palmer Palmer began his professional golf career as an assistant professional at Elm Ridge Country Club in Montreal and went on to work at several prestigious golf courses, including a stint in 2004 as an assistant... ( Full Article )

A Chat With Bob Vokey

- Wedge wizard Bob Vokey had some interesting things to say during a brief chat with GolfScene recently, including an audio feed where he discusses PGA Tour rookie Graham DeLaet from Weyburn, Sask. In the story you’ll find out a little bit about Bob’s rather profound impact on the wedge... ( Full Article )

Hall of Fame Names Three New Inductees

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame has named Graham Cooke, Ben Kern and Brent Franklin as its 2010 inductees. “Graham Cooke, Brent Franklin and Ben Kern have each amassed their own unique golf-related legacies and are fine examples of what makes golf such a great sport,” said Hall of Fame chair David... ( Full Article )

Meet GNN’s Newest Blogger

GNN welcomes its newest blogger, who will join Tiffany Gordon, Kevin Thistle, Kyle German, Tom Jackson and GNN editor Ian Hutchinson with regular contributions. GNN welcomes Nova Scotia's Ted Stonehouse to the blogroll Reporting from Atlantic Canada, Ted Stonehouse is head professional and general... ( Full Article )

Another Honour For “Mr. Canadian Open”

Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Dick Grimm has received yet another honour, with his induction last week into the Oakville Sports Hall of Fame in Oakville, Ont. Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Dick Grimm gets inducted into the Oakville Sports Hall of Fame Grimm, known as “Mr Canadian Open,”... ( Full Article )

Bouchard, Armitage Join RCGA

Remi Bouchard joins Blair Armitage as new regional directors of membership development for the Royal Canadian Golf Association and will play an important role in establishing the new Golf Canada brand. Blair Armitage & Remi Bouchard join RCGA as new regional directors of membership development Bouchard... ( Full Article )

CGSA Names Award Winners

Dean Piller and Mitch Davidson have been named by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association as winners of the 2009 Environmental Achievement Award and Gordon Witteveen Award, respectively. The CGSA Toro Environmental Achievement Award is presented to a superintendent member that has completed an... ( Full Article )

Reality Sets In For Jeff Boismier

Jeff Boismier jokes that it is time for him to get back to reality after living the life working for general manager/director of golf operations Rob Roxborough in the golf shop at Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., last summer. Jeff Boismier “I had the best summer of my 20 years in the golf business,”... ( Full Article )

Canadian Named Swiss National Coach

Canadian Denise Lavigne, a teaching professional at Club de Golf Le Mirage in Terrbonne, Que., has been named coach of the Swiss women’s national team. Denise Lavigne Lavigne still coaches outstanding Canadian players such as Danielle Mills, who was runner-up recently at the Duramed Futures Tour qualifying... ( Full Article )

The Debate Over Dress Codes

In its latest issue of Golf Business Canada Magazine, the National Golf Course Owners Association takes a look at the thorny issue of changing tastes in golf apparel and the effect on club dress code policies. Check out the recent issue of Golf Business Canada here and hit the Feature link for a PDF... ( Full Article )

Ontario Pro Prepares For Olympics

Mike Harris, head professional of the Donalda Club in Toronto, will be heading to the Vancouver Olympics as a member of the media after winning the silver medal in curling in 1998. Scott Pritchard offers a look at Harris as he prepares for the trip west on the Ontario PGA website.  Read More →

Ash City To Sponsor Sharp

Ash City has announced that Hamilton’s Alena Sharp will wear its apparel on the LPGA Tour this season. Alena Sharp joins Ash City “We are very happy to have Alena on our team for the upcoming LPGA season,” said Bryan Vine, director of retail sales for Ash City. “Alena is a true professional... ( Full Article )

Sean Foley To Headline Ontario PGA Conference

Canadian Sean Foley, who coaches several players on the PGA Tour including Stephen Ames, will headline the 2010 Ontario PGA Professional Development Conference, which will focus on teaching, coaching and getting the best out of elite level athletes. Sean Foley The 2010 conference will provide participants... ( Full Article )

GAO Names Roy Head Coach

Jon Roy has been named the Golf Association of Ontario’s provincial head coach. Roy joins the GAO after seven years as a teacher at Henry Brunton Golf, where he was responsible for the development and maintenance of all junior golf programs and day-to-day operations of the academy. Jon Roy joins the... ( Full Article )

Patty Howard Takes On New Role

Not long after she was named the 2007 Ontario and Canadian PGA Club Professional of the Year, Patty Howard is taking on a different role at the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club in London, Ont. 2007 Ontario and Canadian PGA Club Professional of the Year, Patty Howard “Basically, I’m not going to... ( Full Article )

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