The recreational facilities at Ben Eoin, including the golf course that hosts PGA Tour Canada’s Cape Breton Celtic Classic, are in need of $2-million in upgrades, according to the chairman of Ben Eoin Recreation. Tom Ayers of the Chronicle Herald has that story here.
Graham DeLaet’s WD And Random Act Of Kindness, Qualifying Heartbreak, B.C. Pros Play For A Common Cause And More
Graham DeLaet says his decision to withdraw from U.S. Open sectional qualifying in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday was a preventative measure with plenty of rain first forecasted for the area. “There was some weather coming in and 18 holes is hard enough on my body these days, but a 36-hole qualifier might have been a […]
PGA Tour Canada Announces New Umbrella Sponsor
As predicted by Hutch two days ago, PGA Tour Canada has announced a new umbrella sponsor and with that new sponsor comes a name change. You can listen to the announcement, beginning with PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, below. Please allow 10 seconds for the sound to cue up You can read more here
Remembering Dick Grimm A Year Later, Setting Up PGA Tour Canada Season, (Majority Of) Industry Happy With Start To Season
Dick Grimm has been on my mind as I write this contribution a year after his passing, as he is, I’m sure, with everybody who knew him not only as the chief of the Canadian Open, but also remember how he would show up at almost every golf event possible towards the end of his […]
Jokes About Misfortune Puts You In A Sinkhole, James Jumps Up Money List, Overall Sponsor For PGA Tour Canada?
Is it too much to ask the media to refrain from cutesy “hole in one” puns about sinkholes that open at golf courses, such as the ones that appeared at Top of the Rock in Missouri last week? MSNBC said “It won’t be hard to come in under par at this golf course.” The Daily […]
Members And Staff Have Embraced Hosting PGA Tour Canada Opener
This week, Point Grey will be the venue as PGA Tour Canada kicks off its 2015 tournament schedule with the PC Financial Open. You can seen the entire PGA Tour schedule here. This is the second year that we’ve had the PC Financial Open and last year, we had good weather from aeration leading up […]
Links: Sustainability Study, DeLaet’s Altered Schedule, Local Flavour At Early PGA Tour Canada Events
Lisa Mickey, writing for the USGA, takes a look here at the Moorings Yacht and Golf Club, which went to considerable lengths to become an environmental asset, while providing quality playing conditions … Graham DeLaet takes a look at PGA Tour scheduling in this blog for Global News, adding that an injury led to him […]
Pair Of Canadians Finish Top 10 At PGA Tour Canada Q-School
Stuart Anderson of Strathmore, Alta., and Edmonton’s Wil Bateman will be exempt through the first six event this season after tying for eighth at PGA Tour Canada qualifying school at the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community in Courtenay, B.C. Anderson fired a four-under 68 in Friday’s final round to finish at six-under, the same […]
Canadian T9 Going Into Final Round At PGA Tour Canada Q-School
After three rounds, Edmonton’s Wil Bateman remains in a tie for ninth after his one-under 71 on Thursday at PGA Tour qualifying school at the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community in Courtenay, B.C. Bateman is at four under going into Friday’s final round, 10 shots off the lead held by American Ethan Tracy, who […]
Two Canadians Top 10 At Midway Point Of PGA Tour Canada Q-School
Edmonton’s Wil Bateman has reached the midway point of PGA Tour Canada qualifying at the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community in Courtenay, B.C., in ninth place at three under. Bateman, who shot a four-under 68 in Wednesday’s second round, is seven shots off the lead held by American Ethan Tracy, who has opened a […]