Source: John Chidley-Hill, globalnews.ca, March 22, 2020 The Masters golf tournament is among latest events halted around the world of sports. When restrictions on public gatherings to combat the novel coronavirus lift, Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum knows his sport will be ready. Until then, he hopes that amateur golfers follow the lead of professionals… Continue reading During the coronavirus crisis, Golf Canada asks players to stay home
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Rory McIlroy takes himself out of the proposed Premier Golf League
Source: Iain Carter BBC golf correspondent, bbc.co.uk, February 20, 2020 Forced to choose between the new series or the PGA Tour, world number one Rory McIlroy decides it’s not worth it. The grand prix-style, 18-event world tour – which would rival the PGA Tour – would feature 48 top players and have a $240m (£183m) total… Continue reading Rory McIlroy takes himself out of the proposed Premier Golf League
Many wonder about the proposed Premier Golf League’s viability
Source: Iain Carter BBC golf correspondent, bbc.co.uk, February 18, 2020 After poor finishes from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, many are left wondering what the future golfing landscape will look like. Not only are we wondering about the state of Woods’ health and McIlroy’s ability to find his Sunday best, questions also persist about the potential… Continue reading Many wonder about the proposed Premier Golf League’s viability
Kindersley Golfers Reach Canadian Junior National Championship
Brody Istace and Cort Tunall will play in the Canadian Junior National Championship in New Brunswick on August 12th-15th Brody Istace (18) and Cort Tunall (15) both of Kindersley recently competed in Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championship in Nipiwan. The golfers finished in a tie for 3rd place and Tunall went on to birdie the first… Continue reading Kindersley Golfers Reach Canadian Junior National Championship
Visually impaired golfers swing into new season in Saskatoon
Source: Brady Ratzlaff, Global News, March 24, 2019 It’s time for the annual shake off the rust for a group of visually impaired golfers in Saskatoon as they get ready for the upcoming golf season. That’s according to the executive director for the Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association. “It gives them a bit of practice before the… Continue reading Visually impaired golfers swing into new season in Saskatoon
Canada’s Brooke Henderson tied for 18-hole lead at LPGA season opener
Source: The Canadian Press, January 17, 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Canada’s Brooke Henderson is tied for the lead after the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. The 21-year-old native of Smiths Falls, Ont., carded a six-under 65 to put her on top along with Korean Eun-Hee Ji.… Continue reading Canada’s Brooke Henderson tied for 18-hole lead at LPGA season opener
Tiger Woods claims Tour Championship for 1st win in over 5 years
Source: Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press, September 23, 2018 Tiger Woods, in his Sunday red shirt, both arms raised in victory on the 18th green. For so many years, the scene was familiar. This time, it was surreal. “I can’t believe I pulled this off,” Woods said Sunday during the trophy presentation at the Tour Championship,… Continue reading Tiger Woods claims Tour Championship for 1st win in over 5 years
Kindersley Graduate Signs With Columbia International University
Congratulations to Brody Istace, a Kindersley resident who will be the first person from Saskatchewan to become a student-athlete attending the South Carolina’s state capital university as a collegiate golfer and business student. 17-year-old Istace graduated from the Kindersley Composite High School just this spring, and he has no plans of slowing down. The young… Continue reading Kindersley Graduate Signs With Columbia International University
Youth do Kindersley Proud at Golf Districts, Provincials
Several golfers from the Kindersley area wrapped up their season last week in district and provincial matchups on Wednesday and Saturday. After their regional victory in Outlook, the senior boy’s team was forced to disband due to scheduling conflicts. However, at least three young men, Brody Istace and Kyler Cote (Kindersley), and Riley Lahey (Eston)… Continue reading Youth do Kindersley Proud at Golf Districts, Provincials
Junior Golf Tournament Leaves Local Youth a “Sweet Taste”
Local youth were involved in a great event this past weekend as the Kindersley Golf Course held a junior golf tournament for ages 6-18. “The weather was good, a bit windy, but still sunny, and the kids had fun; so overall the weekend was good.” Junior golf coach Rob Cote said that the tournament… Continue reading Junior Golf Tournament Leaves Local Youth a “Sweet Taste”