Episode 85: Lights, Camera, Action! The Changing Face of Golf Content

June 6th, 2024  |  56 mins 14 secs

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We have plenty of news to share this week at both the local, regional, and national levels about the RBC Canadian Open, the Ottawa Valley Golf Association, the LPGA, and a young Canadian amateur from Eastern Ontario qualifying for the U.S. Open.

We also discuss some upgrades happening at regional golf courses and why it is important for their futures.

On the Back Nine, we discuss the changing face of golf content, the evolution in our 30 years of producing it, how we are adapting, how the audience is changing in their consumption habits, and a new project that we have that fits right into how consumers are seeking golf information and entertainment.

Episode 84: Ancaster or Lancaster...The RBC Canadian Open and the U.S. Women's Open

May 30th, 2024  |  1 hr 8 mins

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We've got two national opens to talk about on this show, one in the United States and one in Canada.

Before we get to those, we catch you up on the latest regional news from eastern Ontario including details from the Spring Open for the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour, some upgrades happening at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario, and the signing of a Kingston athlete to an endorsement contract with a major golf club manufacturer.

We had a lot of preview material for the RBC Canadian Open on our last show, but we bring you some current details from the week including comments by players like Rory McIlroy on the renovated Hamilton Golf and Country Club layout.

On the back nine, we look at the US Women's Open and the Canadians taking part, Brooke Henderson, and Maude-Aimee Leblanc. Brooke met with the media earlier in the week and shared some insight on why she enjoys major championships.

We also discuss the retirement news from Lexi Thompson, and we finish up the show with some Ancaster or Lancaster Trivia.

Episode 83: RBC Canadian Open Preview & Flagstick Open Amateur Championship Wrap-Up

May 23rd, 2024  |  59 mins 58 secs

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We're back this week with no shortage of topics to discuss, starting with a wrap-up of the Flagstick Open Amateur Championship at eQuinelle. We had some fine play over two days with fantastic weather and we will give you all the details.

In our look at news, we get you caught up on the start of the PLAY Junior Golf Tour season at Rideau View, the kickoff of the junior schedule for Golf Ontario where low scoring was the norm, and look ahead at the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour Spring Open.

We share some news about the future site of the RBC Canadian Open and have some quick updates on the Flagstick.com Shootout, as well as the latest economic impact study released by the National Allied Golf Associations.

On the Back 9, it's all about the RBC Canadian Open as we preview next week's return to the Hamilton Golf and Country Club where Rory McIlroy won in 2019. We discuss the history of the event at the course dating back to 1919, take a look at some of the early player commitments, and share some insight on the changes for the golf course that have taken place in the last five years that will undoubtedly impact scoring and overall play for Canada's only PGA Tour event.

Episode 82: Discussing Tiger Woods & Sam Snead -The 82-time PGA TOUR Winners?

May 9th, 2024  |  1 hr 47 secs

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Jeff is over-caffeinated, and Scott is a little sleepy, but we try to bring it all to the table for this episode. With it being #82 we decided to share some thoughts on the most-winning PGA TOUR winners, with 82 wins a piece, Tiger Woods and Sam Snead. We share some memories of encounters with both men and moments of watching them play. We also delve into their playing records to debate the validity of the 82 credited wins and how it’s not possible, nor necessary to compare the two and their impact on the spot in very different eras.

On the Front Nine, we discuss the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Ceremony this week, the inductees, and how special an event it is.
We also share some junior golf news, discuss the latest PGA TOUR winner from Canada, Taylor Pendrith, and drop some details about the upcoming Flagstick Open.

Plus, we reveal the latest player commitments to the RBC Canadian Open and put a call out for volunteers for an Ontario Championship.

Episode 81: The Best Fairway Woods of All-Time?

May 2nd, 2024  |  1 hr 14 secs

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With the outdoor golf season here we are starting to get plenty of questions about equipment so on this show we take on a popular topic among our community members - fairway woods, particularly the three wood. What makes for a good three wood; what features might be helpful when choosing one, and for those not ready to buy a new one, what are some of the most popular ones of the past?

We take all that on in our Back Nine. Call it a mix of advice and nostalgia and we blend expert advice with personal experiences from the last few decades of being around new product introductions.

On the Front Nine, we catch you up on the hot play of Stephen Ames on the Champions Tour, the continued success of Canadians on the PGA TOUR Americas, and some Eastern Ontario news regarding the Ottawa Valley Golf Association's Junior programming, as well as an update on some regional golfers qualifying for U.S.G.A. Championships.

Episode 80: Flagstick Community Mailbag Q&A

April 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 10 mins

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We take a different approach for Episode #80 by digging deep into our mailbag to address many questions from the community.

But first, we talk about the current king and queen of golf, Nelly, Korda, and Scottie Sheffler, catch you up with some Canadians having success on the professional and collegiate fronts, and examine what the latest big finish in a major championship has done for Brooke Henderson‘s world rankings.

From the listener mailbag, we answer a myriad of questions on a wide range of topics including:

Travel destinations - locally and beyond, some favourite holes and courses, equipment, what we look forward to in 2024, the best advice we’ve been given in golf, favourite training aids, and even which LPGA tour players we would like to play with on a scramble team.

It's almost an hour of answers to your questions that we are happy to answer.

Episode 79: Masters Recap & Getting Your Golf Season Started Right

April 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 11 mins

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In the wake of The Masters, there’s a lot to talk about this week and we start with a recap of the first men’s major of the year. We give our thoughts on the success of Scottie Scheffler, how the rest of the field responded, and our overall impressions of the championship.

We also update you on some recent recognition for Canadian golf clubs for their outstanding junior programs, some news of major television coverage coming to an eastern Ontario golf event, and we discuss the recent passing of a familiar and beloved PGA of Canada golf professional.

On the Back 9, we get you ready for the golf season by discussing the things you need to do to prepare with your equipment, and then what your expectations should be to start the season. We also detail how you can adjust indoor golf practice to outdoor golf play.

Episode 78: Adding The Skills To Conquer Augusta National To Your Game

April 11th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

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Masters week is here but since we already did a preview two weeks ago, we have another angle on this show that is applicable all year long.

After we get you updated on news from the Presidents Cup, PGA of Ottawa, Ottawa Valley Golf Association, Ontario Senior Men's Championship and the Flagstick.com Shootout presented by COBRA PUMA Golf, we take the show in another direction - to the lesson tee.

We take a look at some of the skills that are needed for players to have sucess at the Augusta National Golf Club, how they relate to the average golfer, and how they can make those parts of the game better.

That includes insight on long iron play, improving contact and control with short wedge shots, getting long breaking putts closer to the hole, and how to manage your game play for optimal scoring.

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Episode 77: Former LPGA TOUR member Augusta James - Opportunities, Challenges, and Creativity in the golf Industry

April 5th, 2024  |  1 hr 3 mins

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On the brink of the Canadian golf season and The Masters, there is plenty to chat about on this show. We discuss the fluctuating weather and how it is affecting golf course openings in our region; Scott weighs in from an event he attended with adidas golf; and we chat about some upgrades at some regional courses.

We also dig into the special edition products created around The Masters and share a nugget of trivia from a recent post at Flagstick.com.

On the Back Nine, we are joined for an interview with Augusta James. Now a golf course General Manager, the former amateur and professional golfer explains how her background has helped in her current role, gives her perspective on the industry in general, and what showcases the creative programs they are embracing at Briar Fox Golf Club.

Episode 76: The Masters Preview - The Players, Our Picks, The Course

March 28th, 2024  |  1 hr 12 mins

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After the latest Canadian news from the professional, college, and junior ranks, it's all about The Masters as we look ahead to the 2024 Championship.

We take a run through last year's leaderboard to see who might continue their good play at Augusta National; we consider who might play best among the Canadians; and we take a glance at the early odds being given to the top and bottom players.

We also discuss who might be the more popular storyline if they happen to win at Augusta.

We also chat about our favourite holes and shots that test the players and ponder just how much of a green fee we might pay if we were allowed to play at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Also part of the show is a discussion on golf balls based on a web poll we did about whether people use the same model for all their rounds. You might be surprised at the results and what we have to say about it.