Episode 26: Mike Weir News, Brooke's Year, Augusta National, Knee Flex, and Milled Putters

December 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins

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The boys are back after several weeks of challenges but that just means there is plenty to talk about.

In this episode we discuss the surprise induction into the Ottawa Valley Golf Hall of Fame for Joe McLean, the announcement of Mike Weir as the International Team Presidents Cup Captain in 2024, as well as sharing some memories from 2007 when it was last held at Royal Montreal Golf Club.

We chat about the recent spectacular play by Eastern Ontario's Kurtis Barkley in Dubai and Australia on the G4D Tour, and take a look at the season that was for Smith Falls' Brooke Henderson. That includes a summary of her first 200 events as part of the Rolex World Rankings.

Lastly, we consider the lengthening of the 13th hole at the Augusta National Golf Club and how it may change The Masters going forward.

In the Lesson Tee with Kevin Haime, he and Jake Haime discuss the flex in the trail knee during the full swing, and in Product Watch we have a look at the latest milled putters from Cleveland Golf.

Episode 25: PGA TOUR Canada Returns To Canada's National Capital: Survey Says When Did You Start Playing Golf?

November 10th, 2022  |  1 hr 8 mins

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Big news broke this week with word that the PGA TOUR Canada is returning to the Ottawa, Canada area in 2023 with the Commissionaires Ottawa Open Eagle Creek. We explore the three decade history of tour events at Eagle Creek (and in Ottawa) and talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead.

In Product Watch we review a new book on the Math, Science, and Data in golf today as summarized by broadcaster Will Haskett in his latest book, while Kevin and Jake Haime take us to the Lesson Tee to explore ways to promote better balance in your swing.

On the back 9 we dive into one of our latest Twitter polls on what age people took up the game of golf. We also share some of the stories they told us about how they came to play the sport.

Episode 24: Closing Time at The Courses, Award Season, and Looking Ahead to 2023

November 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

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We're back after an unanticipated break but that means we have all the more to talk about.

The outdoor golf season seems to hanging on in Eastern Ontario and we chat about why some golf courses are not staying open for more golf. We highlight some recent awards for regional golf people and wrap up some of the latest results for collegiate golfers from the area.

We take a look at the recently announced plans for the 2023 Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo as well as others across Canada, and ponder the staffing gaps among the professional staff at many golf clubs.

In Product Watch we discuss a new option in the Project X shaft family, while Kevin and Jake Haime show us more insight derived from looking at the golf swing in 3D.

Episode 23: Off-Season Golf Insight (Training, Sims & More) & PGA of Ottawa Awards

October 13th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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With the golf season beginning to wind down in our part of Canada we take a big portion of this show to talk about what lies ahead for many of those who play the sport in the region, transitioning to indoor golf play, practice, and training. We talk about the evolution of indoor golf, how you might want to start if you plan to train this winter, and even some ideas on simple things you can do to keep your skills sharp.

On the Lesson Tee, Kevin and Jake Haime take a look at a simple way to improve your lower body movement in the full swing, and in Product Watch we spotlight a golf shoe that is ideal for late Fall golf.

We also bring you news on where some of the top Canadian pros are teeing it up this week, who won the 2022 PGA of Ottawa Awards, and discuss the passing of an LPGA winner who played out of Canada for a time, something many were unaware of.

Episode 22: PING Challenge Cup & Sarah Marai - adidas Golf Global Product Manager

October 6th, 2022  |  48 mins 32 secs

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Fall Golf is in full swing and while the competitive golf season is coming to close in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, there is still news from the secondary school, college, and pro golf ranks.

We wrap up the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour Ping Challenge Cup from the Hyalnds Golf Club. As Captains of the two sides, Jeff and Scott have the ultimate in perspectives. Even more so for Scott his year who played for points at the Hylands Golf Club.

In our Back Nine this week, we bring you an intyerview with Sarah Marai, the Global Product Manager for adidas Golf that Scott recorded last week in Whistler, British Columbia at their Fleece Fairways global product launch.

On the Lesson Tee, Kevin Haime shows you a simple drill to help you get your lower body moving better in the downswing of your full swing, and in the Product Watch we preview a 2023 rain jacket from Galway Bay.

Episode 21: A Look at The Presidents Cup & Regional News Round-up

September 22nd, 2022  |  1 hr 5 mins

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It's a big week in golf with the return of the Presidents Cup and we take some time to preview the event, including what we like about it, what we are watching for this week, who we'd like to pair up with ourselves for a match, and what the future of this event might be.

On the Front Nine there is no shortage of Eastern Ontario golf news to catch up on, including updates from the Flagstick Two-Ball Championship. the OVGA, the PGA of Ottawa, the Gordon Cup, and news on junior and college players from the region finding sucess around North America.

Jake Haime joins us to show how you can improve your driving and we take a look at a training aid for putting that you can use indoors and outdoors.

Episode 20: Fall Golf - What We Love, Where to Play, and How to Adjust, plus Pendrith Chosen For Presidents Cup

September 8th, 2022  |  56 mins 51 secs

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Fall Golf is nearly upon us so rather than ignore the topic and the potential end of the golf season in part of the world, we are embracing it with a Back Nine discussion about the topic. We share what we like and don't like about golf at this time of year, adjustments golfers should make with their equipment, and highlight some golf courses in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec that provide a scenic backdrop at this time of year.

In the Front Nine we wrap up the Ottawa Valley Golf Association Intersectionals, the final Race to the Capital One Cup standings for the PLAY Golf Junior Tour, and look ahead to the Flagstick Two-Ball Championship.

In the Lesson Tee with the Kevin Haime Golf School, Jake Haime show you how to improve your pitch shots with the help of a hanger, and we also have a glance at the new golf shoe lines from ECCO Golf.

Episode 19: LPGA Returns To Canada: 2022 CP Women's Open A Success

September 1st, 2022  |  1 hr 11 mins

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After a very busy week away, the Flagstick Podcast returns with a show full of news and with plenty of analysis on the return of the LPGA Tour to Canada.

The CP Women's Open has not been conducted since 2019 due to the pandemic and fans turned out in droves at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club to see some of the most talented golfers on the planet.

We have a full wrap-up of the week including the win by Paula Reto, the takeaway for Brooke Henderson, and Lorie Kane's 30th and final CP Women's Open. We also discuss the impact on the local community and how the golf course and infrastructure made the tournament one to remember.

On the lesson tee Kevin Haime talks triggers to start your golf swing, and in Product Watch we dive into the winner's bag of Paula Reto and discuss some equipment trends on the LPGA TOUR that the average golfer should be paying attention to.

Episode 18: CP Women's Open Preview and One Hand Golf Swings To Sharpen Your Game

August 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins

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It's the week prior to the LPGA coming to playing in our backyard so you know the CP Women's Open has to dominate the show. We take a look at the history of the LPGA tournament in Ottawa, the tremendous field scheduled to play, what we think the atmosphere will be like, and many more angles on the championship.

As alwas there is plenty of news to share on regional and Canadian golf events, from OVGA tournaments and Hall fo Fame inductions to the success of players in the recent Canada Cup tournament.

In the tip this show, Kevin Haime shows how one-hand golf swings can help you learn to improve multiple aspects of your golf swing, while Product Watch has us exploring autonomous powered golf carts.

We also announce the winners of our YouTube contest presented by Cleveland Golf and Srixon Golf.

Episode 17: A Junior Ace Artist, All the Women’s Major Winners Are Coming To Ottawa, and What’s In the Bag - Non-Club Edition

August 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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Updates coming at you this week on the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour and the Zone Championship, the 81st Eastern Ontario Golf Championship, and the growing field for the 2022 CP Women's Open.

In Product Watch we discuss our own WITB (What's In The Bag) but focus on everything NOT golf clubs to allow every day golfers a look at what low handicap players and pros carry with them to the golf course.

In our feature interview we could have brought you some boring talk with a breakdown of the legalities happening between the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf but instead we thought we'd bring you some content that really matters, an interview with an excited ten-year-old, Landon Touchette, who just made his first hole in one.