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		<title>Future Prospects Remain Uncertain</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle German</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just an update on career path and my search for more revenue sources outside my teaching at the Northview Golf Academy in Surrey, everything is still very much up in the air. At this point, I’m still looking to return to teaching at Northview this season, but also looking to find other ways to supplement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Super Employment Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/02/02/super-employment-opportunities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Callaway Aims For Spin Separation In New HEX Black Tour Ball</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brunton&#8217;s Serious About Kidding Around</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/02/01/bruntons-serious-about-kidding-around/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>GAO Names 2012 Executive</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. &#8220;We have ambitious plans in 2012 to grow our GAO programs, including expansion of our sport [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Tour Announces Award Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Golf Becomes A Go-To Expense With Tax-Deductible Status</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/31/golf-becomes-a-go-to-expense-with-tax-deductible-status/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Thistle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m hoping golf regains tax-deductible status and becomes a legitimate business expense in the eyes of governments because it will have a huge impact on the golf business. I was in the golf business when it had that status. At Angus Glen, in the early days, companies could write off golf, so the gold cards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three-Piece NXT Tour Has Large, Dual Core</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/31/three-piece-nxt-tour-has-large-dual-core/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AMP Fairways and Hybrids Offer Style and Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/31/amp-fairways-and-hybrids-offer-style-and-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/31/amp-fairways-and-hybrids-offer-style-and-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clubs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cobra]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With its black PVD and orange details on the clubhead, shaft and grip, the new AMP fairways and hybrids from Cobra are designed to be a combination of style and technology focused on distance and accuracy. “The AMP Fairways and Hybrids were designed for all golfers seeking distance and accuracy,” said Tom Preece, vice president [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amateur Champ Prepares For Pros</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/amateur-champ-prepares-for-pros/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/amateur-champ-prepares-for-pros/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Hutchinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toronto’s Rebecca Lee-Bentham is off to Australia to launch her full-time LPGA Tour career and looks ahead to some of the adjustments she’ll need to make. I had a chance to speak with the 2011 Canadian women’s amateur champ before she left for Australia for my Sun Media column, which you can read here.]]></description>
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		<title>Losing Tax-Deductible Status Took Rounds Away</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/losing-tax-deductible-status-took-rounds-away/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/losing-tax-deductible-status-took-rounds-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle German</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My first reaction to news that politicians from various parties were looking to once again make golf a legitimate business expense was “Please do it!” If they accomplish nothing else this year, please get this done. I’m not sure if the impact will be absolutely immediate, but I think over the course of a couple [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Titleist Velocity Has High-Speed Core</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/titleist-velocity-has-high-speed-core/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/30/titleist-velocity-has-high-speed-core/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Balls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designed for distance, the new Titleist Velocity ball features Titleist’s high-speed LSX core technology and is encased in a NAZ2 cover formulation to deliver high initial speed on full shots and feel in the short game. It also features a 332 icosahedral dimple design. Velocity is available in single or double digit orange play numbers.]]></description>
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		<title>How Would Tax Deductible Status Affect Your Operation?</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/how-would-tax-deductible-status-affect-your-operation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/how-would-tax-deductible-status-affect-your-operation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Hutchinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HUTCH'S BLOG]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In last week’s GNN Poll, we discussed the possibility of golf being accepted as a legitimate business expense in the eyes of the federal government. You can check our Polls Archive section to see how the industry answered that one. Let’s assume for a moment that the government goes ahead and gives golf the tax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Somebody Please Explain Why Golf Isn&#8217;t Tax Deductible</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/somebody-please-explain-why-golf-isnt-tax-deductible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/somebody-please-explain-why-golf-isnt-tax-deductible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tiffany Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It would be huge for the golf industry if the federal government allowed it to become a legitimate business expense once again. There’s really no reason for golf being any different than any other entertainment-related business expense. I’ve wondered why tax-deductible status was ever taken away. I’d love to know what the answer is and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toilet Technology?</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/toilet-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/29/toilet-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[INDUSTRY]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a delicate subject, but there are a number of options in on-course toilets that are green-friendly and can save you money. Al Seymour tackles that subject in the Environmental section of the winter issue of Golf Business Canada, the publication of the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada. You can read that story [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Golf 2.0 Has Good Ideals, Few Real Solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/27/golf-2-0-has-good-ideals-few-real-solutions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/27/golf-2-0-has-good-ideals-few-real-solutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Hutchinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HUTCH'S BLOG]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ORLANDO &#8212; As the story goes, Jack Nicklaus momentarily lost track of his credentials for the PGA Merchandise Show on Thursday and was told if anybody in the Orange Country Convention Center didn’t know who he was, they were in the wrong business. Never was a truer word spoken and to illustrate that fact quite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dick Grimm Should Be An Icon For All Ages</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/27/dick-grimm-should-be-an-icon-for-all-ages/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/27/dick-grimm-should-be-an-icon-for-all-ages/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Thistle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was sorry to hear that one of my great mentors, Dick Grimm, won’t be present tonight at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando to receive the George Cumming Distinguished Service Award and become a PGA of Canada lifetime member. Dick’s health is the first priority, but I was ecstatic to hear that he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Titleist Adds To Its Golf Ball Lineup</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/26/titleist-adds-to-its-golf-ball-lineup/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/26/titleist-adds-to-its-golf-ball-lineup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GNN</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Titleist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ORLANDO &#8212; Titleist has introduced four new golf balls to its lineup with the unveiling of the NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo at the PGA Merchandise Show. “Our golf ball product development process is the same for all Titleist golf balls,” said Bill Morgan, senior vice president of golf ball research [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Industry Needs Agreement/Action To Grow The Game</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/25/industry-needs-agreementaction-to-grow-game/</link>
		<comments>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/25/industry-needs-agreementaction-to-grow-game/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Hutchinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a setting such as the PGA Merchandise Show, which gets underway Thursday morning, there is no shortage of opinion about the challenges facing golf, particularly participation. “The most important thing we can do as an industry is to grow participation,” said Nike Golf president Cindy Davis on Wednesday at Demo Day. “We’ve been told [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Going Down In O-Town?</title>
		<link>http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/2012/01/25/whats-going-down-in-o-town/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Hutchinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ORLANDO &#8212; Heading into the PGA Merchandise Show, which begins Thursday at the Orange Country Convention Center, companies are looking to ride already-established momentum in, make a splash in Orlando, then carry that momentum throughout the year. Great Timing For PING PING couldn’t have asked for better timing than Mark Wilson’s win last weekend at [...]]]></description>
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