Roger Sloan shot a one under 70 in the second round of the Bermuda Championship on Friday. That left Sloan tied for sixth at five under, three shots off the lead, when play was called due to darkness. Click here for the leaderboard. Symetra Tour Maude-Aimee Leblanc had two bogeys in her first six holes […]
Two More PGA Of Alberta Award Winners Announced
Ben Van Deurzen of Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club has been named the PGA of Alberta’s Class “A” Professional of the Year. Bill Dreger of the Canmore Golf and Country Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Link: Former Golf Pro Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges
A former golf professional in Kamloops, B.C., has pleaded guilty to a dozen fraud charges and will repay more than $40,000 to Rivershore Estates and Golf Links, as well as spending 18 months under house arrest. Tim Petruk has more here for Kamloops This Week.
Tour Roundup: Sloan Opens In Bermuda With A 67
Roger Sloan had just one bogey in posting a four under 67 in the first round of the Bermuda Championship on Thursday. That left Sloan tied for 15th, four shots off the lead. Click here for the leaderboard. Symetra Tour Maude-Aimee Leblanc shot a second round, even par 72 on Thursday at the Carolina Golf […]
PGA Of Ontario Announces 2020 Award-Winners
The PGA of Ontario named its 2020 award-winners on Thursday evening, along with the initial class into its Hall of Fame. That PGA Hall of Fame charter class is here. You can watch the ceremony here. Below are the awards recipients: Class ‘A’ Professional of the Year: Michael Johnston (Cedar Brae Golf Club). Apprentice Professional […]
PGA Of Alberta Names Club Professional Of The Year, Retailer Of The Year
Dean Ingalls of Calgary’s Silver Springs Golf and Country Club has been named the PGA of Alberta’s Club Professional of the Year. Other finalists included Jason Hnatiw of Windermere Golf and Country Club, Matt Johnson of Royal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Chris Schazmann of Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club and Sean Thompson of […]
Industry Notes: Tee Times, Sponsorships And More
Stephen Ames starts the TimberTech Championship on Friday in Boca Raton, Fla,, at 10 a.m. local time on the first tee. Mike Weir tees off at the PGA Tour Champions event on the first tee at 10:30 a.m. Tee times are here … The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and The Toro Company have announced a […]
Link: Fire Burns Down B.C. Clubhouse
A fire on Monday burned down a vacant clubhouse at the Rainbow’s End Golf Club in Sayward, B.C. Binny Paul has more here for the Campbell River Mirror.
PGA Of Alberta Names Its Teacher Of The Year
Todd Halpen of Golfuture has been named Teacher of the Year by the PGA of Alberta. Other finalists included Jeremy Maher of Modern Golf, Mike Fahey of Redwood Meadows Golf and Country Club, Sam Kirkness of Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club and Jae Maegaard of Paradise Canyon Golf Resort.
Industry Notes: Position Open At Golf Canada, Interest Rates, The Day After Callaway/Topgolf Deal And More
Golf Canada is seeking a Grow the Game Coordinator, who is responsible for marketing, communications and administration of First Tee – Canada programming, in addition to other duties. Click here for more details … If you’re planning on taking out a loan for investments in your business, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday it has […]