Sir Michael Bonallack passes away aged 88
Britain’s most successful amateur golfer of the post-war era, and one of golf’s most pre-eminent administrators, passed away on September 26 in St Andrews, Scotland at the age of 88.
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Long-time PGA member and course builder Ed Membery
Ed was involved in several golf course ventures in the Barrie area including Golf Haven (Harbourview), National Pines, Cedar Links and Innisbrook.
Trout National – The Reserve announces Ian Leggatt as General Manager and COO
Prior to leading club operations at Summit Golf Club, St. George’s Golf and Country Club and La Gorce Country Club, Leggatt served as Vice President of Golf at Wasserman Media Group.
Hollywood actress Kathryn Newton gets starring role with R&A to help grow the game
Golf is a chance to be outside, spend time with friends and be active. There are so many great things about the sport and I can’t wait to share them with my audiences.”
Where are they now? Canadian Open sensation Victor Ciesielski
I made a lot of mistakes. When I had early success, I convinced myself that I was working hard but when you look at the successful players, you have to treat it like a job and work harder than anyone else.
Where are they now? Former amateur and professional champion Jessica Shepley
I just can’t stand watching girls cry or playing with the dandelions in the outfield so why don’t we try something else that we could spend time doing together.
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.”
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.”
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.
