Jan Dowling has a chip on her shoulder
“I had been passed up for the national team and, yeah, had a chip on my shoulder, which I enjoy having. I like being an underdog because it motivated me then and it motivates me now.”
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5 questions for the U.S. Open
Tin Cup wasn’t a true story but if there’s a real version of Roy McAvoy in the field, a true underdog that’s in contention on Sunday, I’m with him.
Meltdowns, collapses and the dreaded “c” word
All players are prone to bad rounds, stumbles and missed opportunities but it really hurts when the spotlight is on and expectations are highest.
Where are they now? Former Ontario Juvenile Champion JC Deacon
“I had never been a head coach but even though I figured I may be too young; I wanted the job, so I went for it; saying and doing all the right things.”
Corey Conners gets a donut, Canadians on Tour and Tokyo bound
All of the major golf Tours are back in business after the Masters. We’ve got a full rundown of the Canadians at each event.
Where Are They Now? Mark Leon, Assistant Golf Coach, University of Florida Gators
Four years into the role, Leon is amazed and humbled that “Two guys from Toronto” are charged with running a golf program drenched with success.
The Masters: Penalties, Rulings & Controversies
Sometimes a green jacket is won or lost as a result of infractions and odd decisions that tip the balance in favour of one player or another.
Around Town: Cdns at Augusta, Ont shutdown and a win at Drive Chip & Putt
This week our section called “Canadians on Tour” is pretty thin as all the men’s and women’s pro golf tours have pretty much taken the week off to watch the Masters. Our Canadian contingent at Augusta all hail from Ontario and includes 2003 Masters Champion Mike Weir (Bright’s Grove), Corey Conners (Listowel) and Mackenzie Hughes […]
Stop cutting grass! Put in a backyard putting green
Synthetic turf can turn a backyard into a great playground for the kids, a sports park and a putting green without all the usual cutting and maintenance.
