Source: Ryan Flaherty globalnews.ca, July 25, 2020 Campbell took some extra time to measure things up then drained the putt. Every competitive golfer dreams of making a big shot to win a tournament. That dream came true for Ty Campbell in the final round of the 109th Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s Championship on Friday. The 23-year-old… Continue reading Ty Campbell Wins Sask. Amateur Men’s Golf Title
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Golfers Travelling to Play in Us Face Mandatory Quarantine
Source: Iain Carter, bbc.com, May 14, 2020 At least the first four PGA events will be played without spectators. Leading professional golfers based outside the United States must quarantine in America before resuming the PGA Tour season next month. This was confirmed as the PGA Tour outlined its plans for a return to action. Read… Continue reading Golfers Travelling to Play in Us Face Mandatory Quarantine
Due to COVID-19, the RBC Canadian Open has been cancelled
Source: Canadian Press, sportsnet.ca, April 16, 2020 The Canadian Open, first contested in 1904, is the third-oldest continuously running tournament on the PGA Tour–the last time it was cancelled was in 1944. TORONTO — The 2020 RBC Canadian Open, one of the jewels of the country’s sports calendar, has been cancelled because of the COVID-19… Continue reading Due to COVID-19, the RBC Canadian Open has been cancelled
Many still want to golf this year in Alberta
Source: Scott Dippel, CBC News, April 13, 2020 Golf course owners say with modifications, playing can be made safe, support mental health and keep people working. When the provincial government issued an order last month to close all recreation facilities, it intended that to cover golf courses. Some southern Alberta courses have opened since then.… Continue reading Many still want to golf this year in Alberta
During the coronavirus crisis, Golf Canada asks players to stay home
Source: John Chidley-Hill, globalnews.ca, March 22, 2020 The Masters golf tournament is among latest events halted around the world of sports. When restrictions on public gatherings to combat the novel coronavirus lift, Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum knows his sport will be ready. Until then, he hopes that amateur golfers follow the lead of professionals… Continue reading During the coronavirus crisis, Golf Canada asks players to stay home
Rory McIlroy takes himself out of the proposed Premier Golf League
Source: Iain Carter BBC golf correspondent, bbc.co.uk, February 20, 2020 Forced to choose between the new series or the PGA Tour, world number one Rory McIlroy decides it’s not worth it. The grand prix-style, 18-event world tour – which would rival the PGA Tour – would feature 48 top players and have a $240m (£183m) total… Continue reading Rory McIlroy takes himself out of the proposed Premier Golf League
Many wonder about the proposed Premier Golf League’s viability
Source: Iain Carter BBC golf correspondent, bbc.co.uk, February 18, 2020 After poor finishes from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, many are left wondering what the future golfing landscape will look like. Not only are we wondering about the state of Woods’ health and McIlroy’s ability to find his Sunday best, questions also persist about the potential… Continue reading Many wonder about the proposed Premier Golf League’s viability