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A legacy never forgotten

More than three years after losing a battle with cancer, the legacy of Jane Rogers continues to grow with the Jane Rogers Championship.

A reason for hope

Kingsley Rowe is bringing the game of golf to youngsters from some of the most underprivileged areas of Toronto - and changing lives along the way.

Adams Golf Idea a7 hybrids

Adams Golf is the latest to hop aboard the hybrid/hybrid iron bandwagon by unveiling the latest addition to its Idea lineup.

Antigua ready for a new era

Even as they celebrate three decades in business, Antigua could be seen as a "30-year overnight success story." And now they're ready to make a statement.

Back in business

After more than a few lean years, MacGregor Golf is making a comeback and looking to become a major player once again.

Back to school

Ian Leggatt is one of 23 Canadians that will look to clear the second stage hurdle at PGA Tour Q-School this week.

Back to school

The Golf Management Institute of Canada partners with Wilfred Laurier University, the first time a golf management program has been delivered with a Canadian university.

Baryla's mind still set on PGA Tour

Blessed with the type of mind known to change a world, Chris Baryla just wants to talk about realizing his dream of reaching the PGA Tour.

Breaking down Canada’s best

Chris Baryla makes the cut as Fairways breaks down the ten best men's players in Canada.

Calc-ulated gamble

Mark Calcavecchia has left the PGA TOUR for the smaller purses on the Champions Tour and in the midst of his rookie season has found a new lease on his golfing career.

Callaway opens local fitting centre

Former WWE knockout Trish Stratus headlined the official launch of the Callaway Performance Centre at DiamondBack in Richmond Hill.

Callaway ready for 2010

Showcasing their new lineup at the recent Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show, Callaway Golf showed they are ready for 2010.

Canadian Open darling isn’t quite done yet

As low Canadian at this year's RBC Canadian Open, Abbotsford's Adam Hadwin showed he has the potential to play in the big leagues.

Canadian Tour shuts down Mexican swing

Commissioner Rick Janes (right) says the decision has been made to get his players out of Mexico and on flights home immediately.

Canadian Tour slowly but surely returning to glory years

We’ve found our feel-good story in Canadian golf for 2008.

Canadians on Tour

Four-time Canadian Tour champion Wes Heffernan is just one of many Canucks competing throughout North America this week.

Canadians on Tour

Alena Sharp looks to end the Canadian drought on the LPGA Tour, Ames and Weir go on the prowl at The PLAYERS and McLean gets another start overseas.

Canadians on Tour

More than 20 Canadians are in action on various professional tours this week, including Ian Leggatt of Cambridge, Ont. (pictured)

Canadians on Tour

Rod Spittle gets his first Champions Tour start of 2009 as Canadians go for titles in Ohio, Texas, New York and England.

Canadians rise to challenge at opening stage of PGA Tour Q-School

Derek Gillespie of Oshawa, Ont. posted a final round 67 to move on.

Clarke lends shoulder to the Mickelsons

As Amy and Phil Mickelson get set for the toughest fight of their lives, Darren Clarke knows what they are going through.

Class is back in

Opening stage of PGA Tour Q-School continues this week at six locations in the U.S., and 24 Canadians will begin the quest of moving on in the three-stage marathon. Nine Canucks passed the test last week.

Closing in style

If nothing else, a win at the PGA Tour season-ender prevented Stephen Ames from heading into the off-season with a bitter taste in his mouth.

Cobra Baffler Rail Fairway

Cobra has struck again with the new Baffler Rail Fairway, designed for players looking for maximum forgiveness and power.

Dawg daze in Canada

Dawgs Golf is bringing its footwear line north of the border, teaming with Golf Trends Inc. to sell the brand in Canada.

Derek Gillespie finally catches a Big Break

Now all this promising Canadian needs is one more chance to finally live up to his sky-high potential.

Destiny's child

Michelle Wie seemed ready to get that long-waited first win at the CN Canadian Women's Open and instead ended up having a short week. Will The Next One ever live up to the hype?

Down to the Short strokes

Adam Short knows he may be down to the final weeks of his professional golf career, but he refuses to go down without a fight.

Dressed for success

Toronto-based apparel label Quagmire has scored another major coup by being featured in the new Tigers Woods PGA Tour '11 video game.

Easy rider

Defending RBC Canadian Open champion Nathan Green has a soft spot for Canada - even if his wins came nine years apart on two different tours.

Final stage of PGA Tour Qualifying can be most unforgiving six days in golf

Six consecutive rounds of pressure-packed golf is the ultimate test to see if you cut out for this line of work.

Finding his groove

Phil Mickelson has been a vocal critic of the USGA's new groove rule and is the latest to find a loophole in the form of an old PING classic.

Finishing kick

Ernie Els, at Magna for the Golf Town Invitational Monday, admits a strong finish to the year could salvage a sub-par campaign by his standards.

Flying high

After travelling the globe all year long, Graham DeLaet is back on home soil and ready for the PGA Tour in 2010.

For the record

Eidolon Golf may be treading softly, but there is little doubt they have every intention of setting the record straight when it comes to their legendary V-Sole wedges.

French kiss

The curtain is raised on the Champions Tour's Montreal Championship this week - and the host city is ready to welcome the 50-and-over gang to La Belle Province.

Going hunting in Canada

It's been 30 years since Bernhard Langer played competitive golf in Canada, but he wants to make a triumphant return in 2010.

Golf Town "Shop By Pro"

Golf Town launches its latest innovative feature, where consumers can browse to see what clubs their favourite players are hitting - and add them to their own bag with one click.

Golf Town keeps rolling along

Even in uncertain economic times, Stephen Bebis and the Golf Town express are showing no signs of slowing down.

Grand entrance

After making a memorable first impression to the rest of Canada, Adam Hadwin is ready to follow up with an encore performance and become the face of the future for Canadian golf.

Grand Sam

Samantha Richdale may have to change her schedule plans and take a pass on the CN Canadian Women' Open - but she isn't complaining.

Headed to finals

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask. made a late charge to move on as seven Canadians advanced to the the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School Saturday.

Headed to The Show

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask. earned his first PGA Tour Monday as Q-School closed out in Florida. For fellow Canadians Julien Trudeau and Ted Brown, it was a heartbreaking end to their week.

Heart and sole

Dubbed The Next One in Canadian golf not that long ago, James Lepp has put his career on hold to launch his hip new footwear line.

Heffernan, DeLaet set to take on the world

Canadian Wes Heffernan and Graham DeLaet will be taking on the world this week.

Help on the way?

That “Help Wanted” sign that has dangled in the window of the Canadian Tour’s head office for years may eventually get taken down.

Henry-Griffitts, aboutGolf a perfect fit

aboutGolf and Henry-Griffitts - industry leaders in golf simulators and custom fitting - have joined forces and are ready to take the golf world by storm.

Hope rekindled

Life has changed for Stuart Anderson since winning his first professional event four years ago, but one thing remains the same - he still believes in his PGA Tour dream.

Hopes of a nation

Can a Canadian break the 55-year drought this week at our national championship? Meet ten of the candidates.

Horseshoe Resort

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Janes' addiction

When it comes to the Canadian Tour, Commissioner Rick Janes doesn't have time to dwell on what happened yesterday - he's too busy building for tomorrow.

Jon Mills, home and rested, sets sights on road back to PGA Tour

After seven weeks on the road, Jon Mills is finally home - well, for a little while anyway.

Journey to Excellence

National men's head coach Henry Brunton releases Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.

Just one more dream

Richard Farley is running out of time but there is one last wish he wanted to see come true. Freddie Couples didn't have to be asked twice.

Kane still able

Lorie Kane knows she has a long way to go before she can give it a run at the CN Canadian Women's Open - but is confident she'll be ready for Calgary.

Knetgolf right on the ball

Next time you snap hook a tee shot into the trees, take solace: Knetgolf probably has the ball - along with ten million others - sitting in one of their warehouses.

Lessons of a Lifetime

Eight-time major champion Tom Watson releases "Lessons of a Lifetime", a two-set DVD that features Watson giving 44 lessons, from curing a slice to hitting a shot into the wind.

LIJA springing into fall

Popular Vancouver apparel label LIJA is ready to launch its 2010 fall lineup with its 'Eye of the Storm' and 'Dare to Dream' collections.

Looking good, dudes

Quagmire founders Bobby Pasternak and Geoff Tait have brought a little touch of surfing and snowboarding to their Canadian apparel brand.

Love of the game

Nearly a quarter-century after his second and last PGA Tour crown, Dan Halldorson is helping prepare the next wave of Canadians for the jump to the PGA Tour.

Man behind the machine

Not many know more about Tiger’s game than personal coach Hank Haney – and he can’t find much to criticize when it comes to his star pupil.

More than a feeling

It's taken longer than expected but for Chris Baryla, the road is finally going to end where most figured it would - the PGA Tour.

My Personal Golf Trainer for Wii

You can now get personal one-on-one instruction from renowned teacher David Leadbetter - without leaving the comfort of your living room.

Nine Canadians move on as opening week of PGA Tour Q-School closes out

It’s one down, two to go for nine Canadians, including medalist Ted Brown (pictured) that passed the opening-stage test at PGA Tour Qualifying as first-week action wrapped up Saturday. Three of the five Canadians playing in Spring, Tex. Managed to stay inside the number, including Ted Brown of Peterborough, Ont., who took medalist honours with a four-day total of minus-12. David Markle of Shelbourne, Ont. and Bryn Parry of North Vancouver, BC also advanced at Cypresswood CC. Adam Short, of Vineland, Ont. was one of three Canucks to stay in the Q-School game in Auburn, Ala., finishing T9 to join Toronto’s JC Deacon and Julien Trudeau of Montreal in the second stage next month.

Nine more through

Victoria's Stuart Anderson was one of nine Canadians to make it through as the second week of PGA first-stage qualifying closed out.

Northern exposure

Antigua’s head offices may be located in the sprawling furnace that is the Arizona desert, but company President and CEO Ron McPherson keeps a close eye on his brand in Canada.

Oceans away

Graham DeLaet is holding on to his PGA Tour dream - but knows South Africa may be his shortest route to the big time.

Oh so close

The run to a U.S. Women’s Amateur title came up achingly short for Canadians Jennifer Kirby and Stephanie Sherlock Saturday afternoon.

On the Fast Track

Mizuno introduces its two latest driver models - the MP-630 and MP-630 Fast Track - which is dubbed as "Tour-ready performance right out of the box."

One last run?

Dick Zokol has an award-winning course and the itch to get back to pro golf. The B.C. native knows he can win - but there is one rather large stumbling block.

One more last chance

Back looking to take advantage of his latest last chance, John Daly isn't mincing words when it comes to discussing his past or where it all went wrong.

One step forward

Ken Green’s right shoe serves as an excruciating reminder of his damning heartbreak, of all he has lost.

Par for the course

When you are close friends with you-know-who, you know you are eventually going to have to answer questions about The Return. For John Cook, it comes with the territory.

Parr just enjoying the ride

After getting the scare of his life two years ago, Andrew Parr is taking a new approach to both life and golf - and it has led him to Bethpage Black.

Perfect fit

Whether it is a fitting for the new CB-501 irons or a model made solely for us lefties, a custom fitting for Miura irons is a first-class experience.

PING expands product line to widen appeal to all golfers

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Playing for dad

Getting disqualified from a Canadian Tour tournament you were leading can be viewed as heartbreaking but Will Mitchell knows the true meaning of the word after losing his father.

Playing the Heavy

Boccieri Golf, makers of the popular Heavy Putter, unveil their new Heavy Wedge "Control Series", allowing you to play the Heavy on the greens - and around them.

Pressure's off for Shepley

Her goal of playing full-time on the LPGA Tour remains on the front burner, but Oakville's Jessica Shepley is taking a more relaxed approach to the game - and she's never been happier.

Pulling no punches

Whether he is discussing political correctness or future employment with Tiger, Sean Foley isn't afraid to speak his mind - and he's not about to apologize for it.

Pulling out of Mexico

UPDATE: The Canadian Tour has temporarily scrapped the final two events of its Mexican swing following this week's San Luis Potosi Open.

PUMA - set to pounce

By forming PUMA Golf North America - with a Canadian at the helm of the ship - the brand is focused on moving up the leaderboard with its golf line.

Race against time

Jon Mills realizes he is in a race against time to try to get back out on the PGA Tour for 2010, but he knows he’s got what it takes to dig down deep when it matters most.

Ready - or not

Canadian Dustin Risdon is on the prowl for a PGA Tour card for 2010 - but he also wonders if he is ready for the biggest stage in golf.

Right at home

The red-hot Chris Baryla is only one of many Canadians to keep an eye on during this week's Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic, the Nationwide Tour's lone stop in Canada.

School is cool for new NCAA king

New NCAA champion Matt Hill is coming off one of the most dominant college seasons in history - but he won't be turning pro anytime soon.

Snow...and a record low

Snow in southern Alberta a few days before June? Whatever. After all, given what Jamie Kureluk accomplished two days prior, Hades had already frozen over.

Sonic boom

After deciding a PGA Tour career wasn't in the cards, Dr. Robert Grober went on to become a Yale professor - and ended up inventing a training tool the golf world has never seen before.

Spittle living the dream on Champions Tour

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Starting over

Whether you believe his sincerity or not, the ground-up restoration of Tiger's battered, beaten image has officially kicked into high gear.

Still a major Player

Whether it is discussing the environment or juiced-up golf balls, nine-time major champion Gary Player isn't afraid to speak his mind.

Still swinging

After 42 years and now 1,000 starts, Hale Irwin talks about joining an exclusive group, the desire that keeps him going and returning to Montreal this summer.

Strategically Hip

Three months after undergoing hip replacement surgery, Canadian Tour Commissioner Rick Janes talks the economy, record purses and world ranking points.

Strategically Hip

Three months after undergoing hip replacement surgery, Canadian Tour Commissioner Rick Janes talks the economy, record purses and world ranking points.

Summer reign

Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. is on an impressive run at the provincial and national level this summer - but she's not about to take her foot off the gas just yet.

Tarandowah

It took longer than expected to open, but Tarandowah is proving it was well worth the wait - and the best is yet to come.

Taylor, Parr off to Bethpage Black

Playing together Monday at U.S. Open regional qualifying had its perks for Andrew Parr (pictured) and Nick Taylor - both are headed to Bethpage Black.

Ten to watch at the U.S. Open

With the carnage set to start at Bethpage, we're giving you our list of those to watch - and a few are bound to surprise you.

The kids are all right

Callaway and the GAO are doing their part to grow the game in Ontario with the innovative Callaway Golf for Kids initiative.

The Little One

Jim Nelford says The Little One, an innovative training tool from PSP Golf, proves that bigger isn't always better.

The long goodbye

Gone at 25, Erica Blasberg's sudden death is hitting the LPGA Tour hard and, right now, there are many more questions than answers.

The magically Hipp

Linda Hipp is one of North America's hottest sportswear designers with her Vancouver-based LIJA brand.

The Rolls Royce of Motorized Caddies

Stewart Golf recently unveiled the F1, a sensational new motorized caddie that turns heads and will be the envy of every golfer trudging along with an aging pull cart

The secret is out

The Golfers Academy indoor training centre may have been one of the best-kept secrets in golf training and conditioning in the province. Well, the secret's now out.

The waiting game

After years of toiling all around the world, Jim Rutledge is in the midst of another rookie season - and again he waits for that one more big break.

Three hearts beat as one

Erik Compton was ready to give up, but he knew he owed it to a lot of people. For himself, his wife, the daughter he wasn't sure he would ever have. And for the two that gave him a second chance.

Thrice as nice

In this age of adjustable clubs, Honma Golf takes customization to another level with the Perfect Switch - three putters in one.

Thriller

Collingwood resident Michael Jackson closed out the Investors Group Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Championship with a tournament best four-under par 67.

Titleist Performance Golf Ball Fitting

Forget tee to green. Titleist is taking a different approach with its Performance Golf Ball Fitting program, and it's not what you may think.

Top 10 Masters Disasters

Norman's meltdown at Augusta in 1996 needs little introduction, but the Shark is not alone in letting the green jacket slip away.

Top 10 of ’09 – Part 2

Teenage phenom Jennifer Kirby (pictured) cracks the top five in the top Canadian golf performers of 2009.

Top 10 of ’09: Part 1

As the page gets set to turn to a new decade, we're couting down the top 10 performers in Canadian golf from 2009.

Tour Talk

One year after a win at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, Lorena Ochoa looks to make another major splash at Mission Hills.

Tour Talk

Andres Romero (pictured) is back to defend in New Orleans as we look at news and notes from around the continent.

Tour Talk

Zach Johnson (pictured) hopes to make it two in a row in Texas while Lorena Ochoa looks for her fourth straight title at the Sybase Classic.

Tour Talk

Leta Lindley is back to defend her crown at the final edition of the LPGA Corning Classic, which says goodbye after more than three decades.

Tour Talk

Rory Sabbatini looks for two in a row as the PGA, European, Champions and Nationwide Tours kick into gear Thursday.

Tour Talk

Andrew Parr (pictured) and the Canadian Tour begin their Canadian swing in BC during a busy week for world tours.

Tour Talk

Lefty returns, the LPGA sets up shop in Maryland and the Canadian Tour stops in suburban Vancouver as tours get revved up for another week.

Waiting for another break

Derek Gillespie collected the biggest cheque of his career on The Big Break, The Golf Channel's reality show. Now he's hoping to make it a routine habit - on the PGA Tour.

Wear In The World

Furnace Creek in California is the first stop for Canadian Lindsay Knowlton on adidas’s Golf’s Wear In The World campaign featuring the world’s most extreme courses.

Webb feat

Brennan Webb figured he had one last chance to make it in golf and avoid the 9-to-5 life - and so far he's made the most of it.

Weir hoping for a Masters encore…six years later

Canadian Mike Weir is ready to get fitted for another green jacket at Augusta.

Weir ready for 2010...and Tiger's return

Mike Weir hosted a conference call to discuss his 2010 season and ended up answering questions about - surprise, surprise - Tiger's tale.

Work in progress

Rick Janes may have secured the most significant victory for the Canadian Tour in its storied history - but you may or may not have even heard.