Rio and Rebecca: a fond farewell
Fairways columnists Jim Deeks says a fond farewell to the Olympics; well done to Brooke Henderson; and both well done and good luck to local favourite Rebecca Lee-Bentham on her retirement from professional golf.
Jim Deeks
Jim Deeks has been writing for Fairways for over a dozen years. He is a former Executive Director of the Canadian Open and Canadians Skins Game, and currently the Executive Producer of CANADA FILES on PBS.
As Good as it Gets
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks comments on the brilliant outcome of golf in the Olympics; and delights in a recent visit to golf and dine in Niagara Falls.
Three Cheers for Vanessa!
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks congratulates junior phenom Vanessa Borovilos; adds another course to his record; and ponders the latest news from Nike.
In Praise of Feet
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks feels walking is an integral part of golf and can’t understand when young, physically fit players choose to ride instead.
Happy to be here
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks just celebrated a birthday and is feeling particularly happy about a lot of things, not the least of which are golf related.
Inspiration from the Open
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is inspired by the story of Barclay Howard and the lesson it holds for all of us.
Once more unto the breach
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is raging against the machine after the controversy that ended the U.S. Women’s Open.
An offer to our leader
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks has offered to play for Team Canada at the Olympics and has penned an emotional appeal to Prime Minister Trudeau seeking his support.
Curdled milk and a looming farce
According to Fairways columnist Jim Deeks, the rules controversy at the US Open was a farce but the Rio Olympics could be a bigger one.
