Where did that umbrella come from?
Arnold Palmer’s ubiquitous umbrella logo has been around for over 50 years and adorns everything from clothing to golf clubs to car dealerships but do you know why he chose a multi-coloured umbrella.
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Places to Play: Bigwin Island, Dorset, ON
Arriving by boat at this idyllic island golf retreat is just the beginning of a memorable golf experience that will have you dreaming about a return visit before you’ve even completed your round.
Expect fireworks at the Solheim Cup
Over the years, the women’s biennial matches have given us everything from over-the-top rah-rah cheerleading to superstar tears. But through it all the competition has been compelling and a grand testament to women’s golf.
The Last Leg of the Grand Slam
The PGA Championship began over a century ago as an event for the world’s best professional golfers, at a time when amateur golf was all the rage.
Watch for a “bounce back” at the Canadian Open
Several players will have added incentive to win this week at Glen Abbey after recent near misses; bad rounds or a stretch of bad play; and of course Canadians looking to break the 63-year old jinx.
A Return to Deerhurst Highlands
The Highlands course at Deerhurst Resort was the first of the bold new designs to tame the forbidding landscape of Muskoka with its rugged hills, dense forests and vast wetlands.
Road Trip: Detroit is worth a closer look
There are terrific courses close to downtown, three casinos. bustling nightlife and entertainment in Greektown, baseball and plenty more to see and do and it’s a lot closer than you think.
Top 15 Memorable Moments in Canadian Golf
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, here’s a list of achievements by Canadian golfers in amateur and professional competition dating back over a century.
The Ridge at Manitou is more than golf
A day at The Ridge is an unforgettable experience: spectacular golf with magnificent scenery, a brilliant setting beside the lake, a stunning clubhouse, exceptional food and great friends.
