Despite 41 broken bones and 27 surgeries, Tim Casarin went back to work – and to golf
After a 2014 accident, the firefighter was told golf was out of the question – he’d be lucky to walk again without something to lean on.
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Humble Howard is Golf’s Spiritual Leader. Why not? No-one else claimed it
“I’m definitely more intense than the average bear,” said Howard, who freely shares his experiences both good and cringe-worthy on the podcast. “It’s helped me in my professional career and in golf, but it’s not for everyone.
PRO-FILES: Victor Ciesielski, PGA of Ontario 2023 Player of the Year
For 2024, Ciesielski’s priority is teaching and helping his clients reach their golf goals. Then, it’s about his game; he plans to play a similar competitive schedule as last year and hopefully add more trophies to his shelf.
Former Canadian Open Champion, CBS announcer Peter Oosterhuis dies at 75
Oosterhuis won seven times on the European Tour, twice at the French Open, and his lone PGA Tour victory was the Canadian Open in 1981 when he beat Jack Nicklaus, Andy North and Bruce Lietzke by one shot.
Ontario golf loses a legendary role model as Sam Young dies at 83
Over the years Sam’s junior golf academy at Shelburne Golf Club taught thousands of kids, preparing some for a future in golf, but developing a love of golf in all of them.
PRO-FILES: Ryan Moore, PGA of Ontario 2023 Apprentice Professional of the Year
Ryan Moore is not just climbing the ladder of life; he’s scaling it with an unwavering dedication to achieving his golf dreams.
PRO-FILES: Teejay Alderdice, PGA of Ontario 2023 Executive Professional of the Year
“My long-term goal is to ensure that no matter what facility I’m at, I hope it’s in a better spot when the day comes for me to leave.”
PRO-FILES: Keaghan Roberts, 2023 PGA of Ontario Professional Development Award
It wasn’t until the young South African got to spend a few holes with his idol, Gary Player, however, that Roberts really grasped how much there was to learn about the game.
PRO-FILES: Jason Wyatt, PGA of Ontario 2023 Club Professional of the Year
“I believe to be successful you need incredible mentors,” he says. “Patty Howard taught me everything there is to know about the game. She is also a great friend.”
