Episode 12: Welcome Mr. President: The 49th PGA of Canada President Gord Percy, Fitzy's Speed, & Backswing Goals

June 23rd, 2022  |  1 hr 19 mins

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Golf tournament season is ramping up an we have a deep line-up of notes to share this week on the Front Nine of the Flagstick Podcast.

Gord Percy, the 47th President of the PGA of Canada joins us for a feature interview on what we can expect from his tenure, we dive into one of the tools that helped Matt Fitzpatrick win the U.S. Open, and Kevin Haime shows us what he looks for in a golfer's takeaway to help the have better control of the game.

We also reveal some items from the tournament registration package for the 2022 Flagstick Two-Ball Championships, and have early details on a new contest coming up for our YouTube subscribers.

Episode 11: RBC Canadian Open Re-Cap / Brooke Henderson Wins #11

June 15th, 2022  |  1 hr 22 mins

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After a week away (with good reason) the Flagstick Podcast returns. Scott spent the entirety of last week on a special and personal assignment that surrounded the playing of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open.

He shares his insight from the week in Etobicoke, Ontario, from both inside and outside the ropes. That includes the play of Rory, Justin Thomas, and Tony Finau, the Canada player angle, the overall success of the entire PGA TOUR event, and details of time spent with the two Canadians who survived the University of the Southwest golf team accident and, along with their families, were guests of Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum at St. George's Golf and Country Club and Islington Golf Club.

On the Front 9 we discuss the 11th LPGA TOUR win by Brooke Henderson, recent PGA of Ottawa and PLAY GOLF Junior Golf tour events, the Kingston Men's City Golf Championships, the upcoming Ontario Women's Match Play, and the opening of the new Short Game practice area at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

Kevin and Jake Haime share insight on the driver swing versus the iron swing, and in Product Watch we talk about factors that influence when you change out golf equipment for newer product.

Episode 10: The Gear That Is Dear: A Nostalgic Look At Golf Equipment We Played Through The Years

June 1st, 2022  |  1 hr 19 mins

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Episode #10 is already here and this week we take a stroll down memory lane in the Back 9 to chat about pieces of golf equipment we played through the years and still have some fond memories.

On the Front 9 we update you on Ottawa area golf course recovery after last weekend's storm, bring you the latest results from the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour, Ottawa Valley Golf Association, and PLAY JUNIOR GOLF Junior Tour, and provide Canadian updates on the Senior PGA Championship and next week's RBC Canadian Open.

On the Lesson Tee, Kevin Haime shows you how to smooth out your putting stroke, and the Product Watch segment has us comparing and contrasting distance measuring devices, putting GPS-based systems up against Laser Rangefinders.

Episode 9: Running On Empty - The Flagstick Open and More (Brennan Smith Interview)

May 27th, 2022  |  1 hr 35 secs

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Yes, we're a couple days late hitting the publish button on this episode but, believe me, it's with good reason. A catastrophic storm hit parts of Ontario on the May long weekend and that interrupted a few things. That included power and internet service at our offices.

Thankfully that has been resolved and here we are.

That storm also impacted the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and adidas but we managed to complete play and crown a winner. Brennan Smith, the repeat champion, sat down with Scott after the victory for the feature interview in this episode.

We also share plenty of news from the week, including details on how the big storm impacted many golf courses and events, some Golf Ontario news as they hosted their Spring Junior Classics, details on the OVGA Scramble, the PLAY JUNIOR GOLF TOUR season-opener, and another endorsement deal for an Eastern Ontario touring pro.

On the Lesson Tee with Kevin Haime, he looks at tightening the backswing turn, and in Product Watch we have a look at some new golf shoes with a "champion" pedigree.

We may be a little tuckered from a long week, but Episode #9 of the Flagstick Podcast is here. Enjoy!

Episode 8: Some of Our Favourite Golf Courses (and plenty more)

May 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 16 mins

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We're both not huge proponents of the term "best" when it comes to golf courses. Afterall how you feel about a golf course is fairly subjective. This week in our Back Nine we share a little about some of the courses we have both enjoyed through the years and why they have become dear to us. It's sure to just be an entry way to the topic, and variations of it. Some of them choices might suprise you, and we hope that as we bring you more discussions on the topics in various episodes that it may introduce new courses to you.

On the Front Nine this week we have a nice helping of regional content with junior golf and various events in the spotlight, along with news from ceremonies recognizing OVGA Hall of Fame members, and the announcement of the new ambassador for a junior girls golf program.

Kevin Haime brings you some thoughts on the set-up, and we explore carry bags in this week's Product Watch.

All that, and the answer to the question "which former Flagstick Open winner is hitting balls in the background as we record the podcast?"

Tune in and find out.

Episode 7: All The Usual Fun and RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford

May 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

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Tournament season is officially underway so we have plenty of golf news to cover off this week in the Front Nine.

We bring you results from the Ottawa Valley Golf Association Spring Classic, news from the Canadian National Women's Team, an exciting addition to the field for the 2022 CP Women's Open at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club, word on a golfer named as the St. Lawrence College athlete of the year, a preview of the Loyalist Junior Showcase, results from a Sunday night survey on golf travel, details the 2022 inductees to the OVGA Hall of Fame, and results from the RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifier in Quebec.

For this show's Product Watch we take a look at the ever-growing bluetooth speaker market and highlight a few, and their features, that are designed specifcally for the golfers.

In the Back Nine this week we have an informative interview as the RBC Canadian Open prepares to return for the first time since 2019. Scott sat down with Tournament Director Bryan Crawford at the 2022 venue, St. George's Golf & Country Club, to talk about the logistics and plans to make this edition the best on all fronts since the tournament began in 1904.

Episode 6: What Are The Tees For Me, Laser Rangefinders, and Tune Your Putting Aim

May 4th, 2022  |  1 hr 19 mins

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As usual there is plenty on our minds this week as the golf season continues to roll on in our home base of Eastern Ontario.

We bring you news this week about a new job opening with Golf Ontario, a new golf league program involving The Marshes and the Ottawa Valley Golf Association, a new F&B option at an Ottawa-area practice facility, and updates on the play of Kurtis Barkley, a Canadian playing in England on the new G4D Tour.

On the Back Nine we have a wandering conversation of how to go about choosing the tee box you play at the golf course. We consider the past stereotypes, the implications of the choices, and an evolving system that could help you enjoy your next game of golf that much more.

On the Lesson Tee with the Kevin Haime Golf School, Kevin and Jake Haime show you how to tune your aim with your putter.

We finish off the episode with a dicussion about laser rangefinders and focus in on one for our Product Watch – the Blue Tees 3 Max.

This episode is brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada with segment sponsorship by Greensmere G&CC, Metcalfe GC, Golf Sim Gurus, and the Kevin Haime Golf School.

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Episode 5: The Brand Game In Golf: How Are We Influenced?

April 27th, 2022  |  1 hr 11 mins

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It's another fun show this week as we introduce and explore some of the stories you will find on Flagstick.com. They include spotlighting new college golf teams in Ontario, an update on Canadian golfers involved in a tragic accident six weeks ago, the lost Stanley Thompson-designed Hillcrest Golf Club and the story that took two years to unearth, and a golfer who is looking to shoot his age or better and has done it more than 100 times.

We also reveal some new Flagstick merchandise, Kevin Haime shows you how to dial in your stance width, and in Product Watch we look at a new book that will commemorate the biggest golf event in the world.

In the balance of the show we take on the topic of branding in golf (equipment, etc) and how companies build bonds with golfers, and why those golfers make the brands choices they do. We'll lean on three decades of marketing experience to take on the discussion, sharing insight on how things have changes, and stayed the same, through the years.

This episode is brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada with segment sponsorship by Greensmere G&CC, Metcalfe GC, GolfSim Gurus, and the Kevin Haime Golf School.

Episode 4: Is Nine Fine? Nine Hole Golf Courses and The Fit In The Golf Industry (and more)

April 20th, 2022  |  44 mins 44 secs

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We've got nine holes on our mind this week. No, not playing nine but talking about the concept of playing nine holes instead of eighteen and exploring why from people frown upon it, or nine holes courses in general. We chat a little about the advantages, discuss how they shaped our own golf careers, and reference some of the better ones we have played though the years.

Also on the agenda for Scott & Jeff this week: the growing trend of golf courses having their own alcoholic beverages, the shifting preferences in golf shoe styles, the addition of more junior golf tournament opportunities in Eastern Ontario, and we take a look at the Flagstick.com PGA Ottawa Tour schedule and venues for 2022.

On the Lesson Tee, Kevin Haime gives insight on using the ground for more power in the golf swing, and for Product Watch we spotlight a device that promises insight into your wrist angles during your golf swing and putting stroke - Hackmotion.

Episode 3: Three’s A Charm? The Masters Wrap-Up & Much More

April 13th, 2022  |  1 hr 31 mins

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Golfers everywhere are fired up after the playing of The Masters and that includes Jeff and Scott.

This show is chock full of analysis and discussion from the first men's major championship of the season, following all the storylines and providing our thoughts on them. That includes the victory and potential for Scottie Scheffler, the turn of events for Cam Smith, the continued fine play of Corey Conners, and, of course, the return of Tiger Woods.

This somehow leads into a putting, and equipment discussion, including the discussion of potential future limitations.
Based on our Flagstick.com Web Poll we discuss the prevalence of online golf betting and if it will make an impact on actual play on the course.
Based on our Flagstick.com Web Poll we discuss the prevalence of online golf betting and if it will make an impact on actual play on the course.

We also have a look at the field for the 2022 U.S. Women's Open qualifying and the entrants, including an 11 year-old Canadian.

With the Flagstick Open already sold out, we bring you details on another event we will be hosting later this season, the Flagstick Two-Ball Championships at Brockville Country Club. We might even give you a glimpse of the storied trophy that will go to the overall winner.

The Lesson Tee with Kevin Haime brings you a downswing drill and the Product Watch segment takes us into a deep discussion on push carts, including a new model from a category leader, Sun Mountain.

We also bring you the latest information on golf course openings in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

As always, it's a fun show with plenty of great information and opinions, but no shortage of laughs.

Thank you to episode sponsor TaylorMade Golf Canada, and segment sponsors Greensmere Golf & Country Club and Metcalfe Golf Club.