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2 weeks ago | flagstick.com | Scott MacLeod

The Manderley On The Green was a vibrant hub for hickory golf enthusiasts last weekend, as 118 players teed it up in the Ottawa Hickory Golf Challenge. What began with a lively two-person scramble on Friday, June 6, saw 26 dedicated players continue for a stroke play competition through Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8. By all accounts, the event was a resounding success, achieving its primary goals of fostering fun, promoting hickory golf, and raising significant funds for a local charity.

2 weeks ago | flagstick.com | Scott MacLeod

Jasper, AB - The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf course is scheduled to reopen on July 1, 2025, marking the start of its centennial year. The reopening follows recovery efforts after wildfires in the previous year and precedes a series of planned enhancements to the course. Course Enhancements and Historical RestorationThe Stanley Thompson-designed course, which has consistently been recognized among Canada's top golf resorts, will undergo several improvements throughout the summer.

2 weeks ago | flagstick.com | Scott MacLeod

The Ottawa Valley Golf Association (OVGA) recently held two Field Day events, one at eQuinelle in Kemptville and one at the Brockville Country Club. The eQuinelle Field Day on June 9th was for Men while the June 12th Field Day was for Women and Senior Men. Jim Davidson of the OVGA provided the following summaries. eQuinelle Field Day A little moisture didn't deter players from shooting some great scores at eQuinelle on June 9 th for the second men's OVGA Field Day.

2 weeks ago | flagstick.com | Scott MacLeod

National Opens are in focus this week on the Flagstick Podcast. We start with a look back at the RBC Canadian Open that ended on Sunday with a playoff victory by Ryan Fox. What were the storylines; how did the course hold up, and what was the sense of how the new venue at TPC Toronto performed? With the U.S. Open arriving at Oakmont this week, there is plenty to talk about.

2 weeks ago | flagstick.com | Scott MacLeod

Since 1945, FootJoy has been the most chosen golf shoe at the professional level, marking 80 consecutive years of selection by professional golfers for its combination of comfort, style, and performance. A Historical OverviewFootJoy's presence in professional golf began in 1927 when sales representative Miles Baker arranged for the U.S. Ryder Cup team to wear FootJoy golf shoes in the inaugural matches at Worcester Country Club. The team won by seven points.