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Ping Golf Turns 50!

Ping Golf has arranged celebratory plans for its 50th anniversary in January during the annual Orlando PGA Merchandise Show. Created by founder Karsten Solheim in 1959, after struggling with his own personal putting woes, the first Ping putter (the 1-A) was created. Due to the distinctive "ping" sound the General… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, Golf Industry, On October 30, 2008

What makes a golf course 'green'?

With all of the recent media coverage on the carbon tax, bottled water, 9 story gardens, rooftop windmills, David Suzuki’s new book and basically the end of the world, I became curious as to how our own industry stacks up in the green movement. Besides the acres of grass how… Continue reading →

Posted in CK Golf, Environment, Golf, Golf Industry, On October 27, 2008

The Hot Lady and the Tiger Woods Guy

Did anyone catch the 30 minute Saturday Night Live Weekend Update sketch on NBC Thursday night? The stellar Will Ferrell gave a great opening address where he attempted to endorse Republican nominees, the "Hot Lady" Sarah Palin and the absent John McCain against the "Tiger Woods" guy Barack Obama (no… Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, On October 24, 2008

LPGA Tour Feeling the Economic Crunch

On October 14th LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens made a sober announcement at an all Players meeting, ADT had pulled its sponsorship ending in 2008. Considered a top event, the ADT Championship featured a series of playoffs with a $1 million payoff to the winner. Lorena Ochoa was the event’s defending… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, Women in Golf, On October 23, 2008

New Golf Product for 2009

As you know we spent last week at the PGA of BC Trade Show in Penticton. As usual I spent my time looking at the new clothing for 2009. Two trends that caught my attention were the brightly colored tops and grey as a basic (or the new black). Solid… Continue reading →

Posted in CK Golf, Golf, Golf Industry, On October 21, 2008

Keith Gibson wins PGA of B.C. Head Professional of the Year

On Wednesday night in Penticton we attended the annual PGA of B.C. Awards dinner. It is the 14th year of the awards and the first year held in the new (not fully finished) South Okanagan Events Centre. It is going to be a fantastic venue and great addition to the… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, Golf Industry, On October 18, 2008

Women in the Golf Profession v.2

Since I commented on the summer issue of Canadian Club Manager Quarterly that was dedicated to a discussion about women in the profession I thought that it was only appropriate that I also comment on the article in this month’s Club Management magazine on the same topic. I have to… Continue reading →

Posted in CK Golf, Golf Industry, Women in Golf, On October 11, 2008

John Daly to Play in Europe in 2009?

I can't believe after two major championships that 'Big' John Daly may be playing in Europe next year! I had the great opportunity to see John first hand at the 2007 TELUS Skins while General Manager at Nickluas North in Whistler. Despite his physical and un-athletic appearance the man obviously… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, PGA Tour, On October 10, 2008

Golf and Dining in Winnipeg

I spent the last week in Winnipeg and had the pleasure of playing golf at Kingwood Golf Club in La Salle on Saturday morning. Despite the frost delay and the chilly morning conditions once it warmed up it was a perfect sunny day on the Prairies. The weekend green fee… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Golf, On October 8, 2008

RCGA Again Interested in a Golf Course Partnership

In today's Globe and Mail, Lorne Rubenstein wrote an article that again brought up the should they, shouldn't they question concerning the Royal Canadian Golf Association. The article details the RCGA's interest in getting into some form of golf course ownership, operation, construction and/ or possibly all three.This of course… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf Industry, On October 5, 2008

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