From parkland to heathland to the rugged courses of the Canadian Shield, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks says Toronto is #1 in the world when it comes to offering not just a selection of great golf courses but variety too.
There have been so many miracle shots over the years that in retrospect some of them don’t quite seem so miraculous anymore. Until, of course, one of them is yours.
In his fruitless quest to recapture a golf game that deserted him years ago, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks ponders a return to persimmon and balata.
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks tracks down Dame Laura Davies at the Manulife Classic to find out what keeps her going on the LPGA Tour at the age of 53.
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks reflects back on the varied instruments of torture that caused him such grief over a lifetime of lousy putting.
By his own admission, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is a lousy putter. A succession of putters, myriad tips from the pros and countless changes to his set-up have improved nothing. His final desperate act is complete distraction.
As Bruce Mitchell gets ready to assume his new duties as the first ever Canadian captain of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks has a few requests.
During bouts of insomnia, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is venturing into the darkest recesses of his mind to design his perfect golf course.
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks rants that the Rules of Golf are stupid, confusing, picayune, unfair, irrelevant, archaic, and virtually unenforceable. It’s time to re-write them ALL.
