10 lingering questions, festering issues and divots for 2024
December is supposed to be a quiet month but the end of 2023 saw lots happening on the Tours, raised some questions and provided very little in the way of answers.
Peter Mumford
Peter Mumford is the Editor and Publisher of Fairways Magazine. He's played over 500 different courses in 22 countries and met some fascinating people along the way. He's also a long-suffering Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
Front Nine with Rick Buchanan, Founder & CEO, Biion Footwear
Biion Footwear made its first appearance at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in 2015 and the founder spent a lot of time explaining that you could actually play golf in rubber shoes.
Toronto munis, more World Junior Girls and the Top 10 golf movies of all time
The ink is barely dry on the contract awarded to Kevin Thistle and his group to manage the City of Toronto munis. It sounds a bit strange but looks promising for the future of golf in Toronto.
Around Town: Ken Tarling, Fergus GC, Alena Sharp and our Question of the Week
The fall colours are in full splendour this week and add one more reason to get out and smack the ball around. For my playing partners, the “leaf rule” is in effect from now until the end of the season.
The genius of Robbie Robinson, classic cars and some Ryder Cup trivia
This week saw the Discovery Tour at South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club in Bracebridge, while classic cars covered the fairways at Cobble Beach Golf Links.
Rocky Crest, the essence of golf, missing Canadians and more
Ryder Captain picks, questions for Golf Canada, reader pushback on the essence of golf and a return visit to Rocky Crest Resort in Muskoka were on the agenda this week.
The Discovery Tour – a senior summer play list
As I experienced these 11 courses, I came to appreciate that they are the backbone of golf in this country – short, affordable and walkable – the essence of golf.
Oviinbyrd, SilverBrooke, $700 putters and more
Plus the RBC Canadian Open looks like it’s going to get a new date starting in 2024 under a revamped PGA Tour schedule that has way too many factors to consider.
Pressure is a story you create for yourself
Tim O’Connor discusses pressure, stress and excitement and how we can deal with each both in our golf game and our everyday lives.
