The wait is finally over for Streamsong Resort and avid golfers across the country. One of the most anticipated course openings in recent years took place in Central Florida recently as Streamsong Resort debuted its third course, Streamsong Black, designed by Gil Hanse, architect of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course.

Streamsong is now the only location in the world where players can enjoy three distinct courses designed by four legendary architects – Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Streamsong Red), Tom Doak (Streamsong Blue) and Gil Hanse (Streamsong Black).

“The anticipation and buzz for Streamsong Black has been remarkable,” said Rich Mack, Streamsong’s sponsor and executive vice president of The Mosaic Company, which owns Streamsong. “From this expansive sandy site, Gil and his team have uncovered a dramatic course that fits its bold landscape and flows as if it has been here for years. We are ready to introduce Streamsong Black to the public and elevate our golf experience with three must-play courses that will rival the best golf venues in the world.”

A Leading Destination

Already home to two nationally-ranked courses – Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue – Streamsong Resort has quickly emerged as one of the best golf destinations in the U.S. and is a bucket-list destination for most players.

“To showcase Streamsong Black alongside two great examples of golf course architecture is an honor for our team,” said Gil Hanse, Streamsong Black architect. “Streamsong Black is our most eagerly anticipated opening since the debut of the Olympic Course and we’re very proud of our work on this project. The scale and shape of this property and the creative design features we were able to incorporate into this layout make Streamsong Black a fun and strategic course to play. We’re excited to take the veil off and welcome players.”

Unlike Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue’s intertwined layouts, Streamsong Black stands alone, stretching across a much larger landscape with far-reaching sightlines across the property. Players will marvel at the natural, flowing elevation changes with rolls, tumbles and ridges that differ from the resort’s first two designs.

Hanse’s team, one of the most sought-after architecture firms in the industry, put its mark on the Streamsong Black layout with artistic design elements in its minimalistic style to deliver variety and fun throughout the round. Streamsong Black plays to a par-73 with five par-5s, each with sizeable differences in length, to give players plenty of scoring opportunities. The walk up the ninth fairway will provide a sense of anticipation as players approach the hole’s massive punchbowl green, protected by an elevated ridge. On the back nine, Hanse introduces dual green complexes on hole 13 and an infinity green on 17, creating a scenic view from the tee box of the course’s closing par-3.

One of the most noticeable design features that distinguishes Streamsong Black from Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue is its bunkering. The lines of the bunkers are sharper, more defined, on Streamsong Black and feature a revetted style that is akin to the course in the sand belt region of Melbourne, Australia.

The Roundabout & The Gauntlet

In addition to the opening of Streamsong Black, the resort will introduce The Roundabout, a free-flowing practice facility, also designed by Hanse’s team, which features several green complexes and practice holes to accommodate the increase in play. The Roundabout provides endless opportunities and layouts for players to test their short game, challenge competitors or expose new players to the game.

The golf experience on The Roundabout will be guided by players’ creativity and imagination as they pick their own tee grounds, distances and routings, all adding to the environment of camaraderie and competition among friends. The Roundabout also includes an alternate 9th green, providing a play-in option for guests looking to play a shorter, nine-hole loop back to the Clubhouse.

The experience at Streamsong Black will also be accompanied by The Gauntlet, a dynamic 2-acre putting green, which sits immediately outside of the Streamsong Black Clubhouse. The Gauntlet was designed to challenge the putting skills of all players, beginners to pros. With the addition of these new facilities, Streamsong Resort now offers countless options for guests to customize their golf experience and play the game in non-traditional ways with shorter loops (6-hole, 9-hole and 12-hole) and modified layouts.

Finally, the Streamsong Black Clubhouse will offer an additional restaurant and gathering place for guests to complete their Streamsong experience. Enclosed by glass windows from floor to ceiling, The Bone Valley Tavern at the Streamsong Black Clubhouse will offer a casual, inviting atmosphere, featuring a large 32-seat bar, 96 additional indoor seats and ample outdoor space. The gastropub experience at Bone Valley Tavern will feature a selection of reinvented and artfully refined pub classics, by Chef Victor Kendlehart, along with some original culinary creations.

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced Wednesday that FedExCup champion Justin Thomas has been named the 2017 PGA TOUR Player of the Year as voted on by the TOUR’s membership for the 2016-17 season.

PGA TOUR members who played in at least 15 official money events this past season were eligible to vote. The balloting process ended on October 2.

“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, our congratulations to Justin Thomas on being voted the PGA TOUR Player of the Year by his peers,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “With five remarkable wins and his season-long consistency that resulted in the FedExCup title, Justin is a deserving winner of PGA TOUR Player of the Year. We also salute his excellence off the course, as he is one of the many young stars that have been tremendous ambassadors for the PGA TOUR this year.”

Thomas, a 24-year-old native of Louisville, Kentucky, captured the 2017 FedExCup following a five-win season that included his first major championship victory at the PGA Championship. His other victories came at the CIMB Classic, Sentry Tournament of Champions, Sony Open in Hawaii and Dell Technologies Championship. At the Sony Open, Thomas became the youngest player to shoot 59 on the PGA TOUR, doing so in the first round en route to a wire-to-wire victory.

Thomas joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth as the only players since 1960 to capture five wins, including a major, in a season before the age of 25.

In 25 starts, Thomas had a TOUR-best 12 top-10 finishes (tied with Spieth) with 19 made cuts. In addition to his five wins, Thomas added four additional top-five finishes, led by a runner-up effort at the TOUR Championship. He also took home the Arnold Palmer Award as the TOUR’s leading money-winner ($9,921,560) and finished third in Adjusted Scoring Average (69.359). Last week in his Presidents Cup debut, Thomas posted a record of 3-1-1 for the victorious U.S. Team at Liberty National Golf Club.

Thomas, who will receive the Jack Nicklaus Trophy for winning PGA TOUR Player of the Year, was selected for the honour over Dustin Johnson, Hideki Matsuyama and Jordan Spieth.

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PING has never been short on putter options. Well, maybe a little bit back when they were founded in 1959 but that soon changed.

This past week they added two more flat sticks to their offerings, and two mallets at that. The Craz-E and the Tyne H represent an expansion of their Sigma G series, which have quickly become popular with golf consumers.

“By broadening the options for golfers with the Craz-E, an enduring classic, and the eye- catching Tyne H, we’re able to introduce more players of all abilities to the phenomenal feel and full-face forgiveness of the Sigma G putters,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “The uniquely softer feel and satisfying sound come from the combination of high-grade elastomer and fully machined aerospace-grade aluminum over the entire face. With improved ball-speed consistency and forgiveness, golfers will make more putts and gain confidence from any distance, and that’s going to bring down scores.”

For those familiar with PING products they will easily recognize the Craz-E look and shape. Over the years variation of the model have been used to win more than 70 events on the pro tours worldwide. It is distinguished by a ball-width center sight line, and significant heel-toe and back weighting to achieve a high MOI for maximizing stability and balance.

The Tyne H is an offset of the original Tyne putter. This variation has an Anser-style hosel, however, giving it some offset and more suitability to a player with a slight arc in their stroke. Another feature is a white sight line on top that contrast with the Black Nickel finish for easier alignment.

Both models feature the Sigma G face insert.

Sigma G face inserts are made of Pebax Elastomer, a lightweight, high-energy-return compound utilized in the soles of athletic shoes for its elasticity which provides the putters a uniquely soft yet responsive feel. PING’s True Roll Face Technology provides full-face forgiveness. Precision milled from 6061 aerospace-grade aluminum, the face pattern varies in-depth and pitch to improve performance and touch on putts of every length.

Impact stability with Sigma G is increased as a result of the larger face-insert cavities that allow weight savings to be re-distributed farther toward the perimeter to increase the MOI. Optimal CG positions help reduce skid and initiate forward roll. The Craz-E and Tyne H join 16 previously released blades, mid-mallets and mallets available to fit any stroke type, preferred look, and alignment style. All are finished in Platinum or Black Nickel and feature a contrasting face tone to assist in setup and alignment consistency.

Two proprietary PING Pistol tapered grips are offered. The PP60 (midsize, flat front with tapered contour) and PP62 (oversize, more rounded shape) are engineered to fit the contours of the hands.

CDN. MSRP: Craz-E: $280; Tyne H: $280

Adjustable-length shafts are available for an upcharge of CDN. MSRP: $40.

Sigma G Specifications

Craz-E (Platinum): Straight Stroke Type, 370g, Lie angle adjustable +-2°

Tyne H (Black Nickel): Slight Arc Stroke Type, 370g, Lie angle adjustable +-4°

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Running shoe inspiration? The new ECCO S-Drive golf shoe has it as the company debuts a lightweight product with a very technical construction that they say will provide both flexibility and stability.

“We’ve taken inspiration from the best features of modern running shoes to make a golf shoe that is unlike anything else on the market and, fundamentally, will really perform,” says ECCO Lead Designer Andrzej Bikowski. “It holds every facet necessary to play golf at the highest level, including stability, support and ECCO’s quintessential comfort.”

The immediate take-away from an initial look is the distinct styling of this model, a big departure from some of the company’s more conservative designs. The asymmetrical enclosure and curved patterning sharply separate the look from other golf shoes.

The upper uses a soft, breathable mesh (inclusive of microfiber) that ECCO states will “move freely with the foot and enhance fit, feel and durability.”

Aligning with the upper is a midsole that has been reinforced with a “stability wing” intended to prevent the foot from rolling during the swing.

Like all ECCO shoes, the company says they are made in company-owned factories and feature a one piece design with no glue or stitching used for greater integrity,

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Many golfers struggle with both the aim of their club face and path of their putter at impact. It’s often easy to see there is an issue, but just how do you go about correcting it?  And what if you don’t have access to modern putter measurement technology?

Grab ten dollars and head to your local hardware store. Once you do that, purchase a flat metal metre stick, and make a visit to your favourite practice green for a some training time.

Set up with the end of the ruler that does not have the hole in it next to the putting cup. Place your golf ball in the rule hole hole. Now use the edge of the ruler, and the vision of the ruler leading to the cup, to help you align to the target.

Stroke the ball and see if you can keep it on the ruler all the way into the cup. If you have a clubface that is open or closed, have a poor contact point, or vary the path away from the target line you will find that the ball will roll off the ruler before it gets to the hole.

With a very slick putting surface (the metre stick) you’ll also need some good touch to deal with the stimpmeter speed of about 20!

It’s harder than you think you but you soon find that an efficient and consistent stroke will allow you to successfully drain putts.

Test yourself out of ten attempts and see how much you can improve.

Your puttering, especially on one metre putts, will be all the better for it.

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The nominees have been revealed. The PGA of Canada – Ottawa Zone has released the names of the 2017 PGA of Canada Ottawa Zone “Of The Year” Awards.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet being held at the Hilton Lac Leamy on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Sponsored by Boutique Pro Golf,the Awards will be presented at 7:30pm.

The Nominees are as follows:

Harry Hereford Teach of the Year Award

Matt Robinson (Rideau View Golf Club)

Gregg Foley (19th Tee)

Derek McDonald (The Marshes)

Jr. Leader of the Year Award

Colin Orr (Ottawa Athletic Club)

Kevin Haime (Kevin Haime Golf Centre)

Daryl MacLean (The Marshes)

Assistant of the Year

Dave McDonald (Carleton Golf & Yacht Club)

John Seymour (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club)

Brent Deighan (Kanata G&CC)

Head Professional of the Year

Jean Leduc (Haute Plaines)

Bob Flaro (Rivermead)

Paul Sherratt (Rideau View)

Manufacturer Rep. of the Year

Andre Borys (PING)

Shawn Perno (Taylormade)

Gavin Corbeil (Acushnet)

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She made 10 LPGA starts on Conditional Status in 2017 but Quebec’s Anne-Catherine Tanguay will have many more opportunities on that tour in 2018 thanks to her play this season on the Symetra Tour.

Tanguay, a 26 year-old graduate of the University of Oklahoma, completed her campaign on the LPGA Tour’s development circuit on Monday in 8th place on their Volvik Race to The Card. The top ten finish earns her Category 9 LPGA TOUR access for 2018.

“It’s been my dream, and when you work your whole life to get there it’s such a big accomplishment,” said Tanguay on achieving her LPGA status on Monday at the Symetra Tour Championship. “Words are hard to explain what I’m feeling, and I think it’s hitting me today. It’s just awesome, it’s such a good Tour, and the level and recognition all over the world. I’m really excited to start traveling the world next year.”

Tanguay earned $76,663 on the Symetra Tour in 2017, propelled by six straight top 15 finishes to start the year including a tie for second at the IOA Championship and a third-place finish at the Gateway Classic at Longbow Golf Club. She highlighted the season with a win in September at the Garden City Charity Classic.

Also finishing in the top 50 on the Symetra Tour Race For The Card was Brittany Marchand in 25th, Augusta James in 44th, and Samantha Richdale in 47th.

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Joan Sobil, the co-owner of the Blue Heron Golf Course in Lanark, Onario has relayed that their 7th annual Golf Fore the Cure Tournament was a success once again.

The 2017 edition of the event saw golfers spend at a day at the course, enjoying a bevy of fun activities, and raising $5850 in the process. The money will be donated to Breast Cancer Cancer and Research.

That brings the 7 year total donated by those involved to over $60,000.

As part of the tradition the participants also donated a truck load of essentials for the women & children at the Lanark County Interval House.

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It seems the fight to keep Belle Park Fairways, the Municipal Golf Course in Kingston, Ontario, is still on.

A recent staff proposal was accepted by City Council that would see the city-owned golf course be converted to other uses, but one interested citizen is keeping the fight for the course founded in 1974 alive.

Frank Dixon, a member of the Belle Park working group, wants the golf facility to have a Heritage Designation to protect it from development. He plans to reveal the details of his proposal on Thursday, October 12.

You can read more details on this Whig-Standard story by Elliot Ferguson.

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(Via Media Release) MARKHAM, ON — The PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone is very excited to announce a brand-new partnership with G&G Golf Company. G&G has been an active partner of the Alberta Zone and British Columbia Zone for years and from top-to-bottom their product offering specializes in decoration and customization for every golf course.

“The PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone is thrilled about this new partnership, Executive Director Kevin Purcell said. “G&G has been a leader in the industry for a while and now that they are expanding their product line even further, it was a perfect time to form a partnership.”

G&G has added brands like Travis Mathew and New Balance Golf to further bolster their already impressive lineup of brands. G&G is a family run business who is an industry leader in customer service from ownership to sales reps, G&G will make an impact and better your buying experience.

“We feel like there is a lot of opportunity in Ontario,” added G&G Sales Manager Brady Stoddard. “We want to give back to the Ontario Professional. We have seen a lot of success in Alberta and BC, and we attribute that success to our support at the Zone level. We have been increasingly impressed with the level of loyalty that Golf Professionals show to G&G as a partner of the PGA and we want to continue that in a big way with the Ontario Zone. The decision to partner with the Ontario Zone wasn’t a difficult one as it will better cultivate relationships with professionals and clubs while creating a better support structure for our G&G reps to the east. We are more than just an accessories company. We have product for every golf course, including Imperial Headwear, Big Max Carts and Bags, and Slide Belts which demonstrates our dedication to furthering our relationships with the Golf Professional in Ontario.”

Look for G&G Golf Company as the 2018 PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone Pro/Pro Team Series title sponsor, networking with Professionals and supplying players with tee gifts for the event. You can also find G&G at the BPG buying show next week (October 11-13) and they will have a booth at the PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone Golf Industry Expo being held on November 2-3, 2017 at the Nottawasaga Inn & Conference Centre.

G&G Golf Company is pleased to welcome Wendy Shackelton as its multi-line representative for SW Ontario. Starting on October 1, 2017, Wendy will use her relationships developed as a PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone golf professional the past 10 years, to sell to new and existing green grass customers and also explore opportunities in the corporate channel throughout the territory. Her strong roots in the golf industry, as well as extensive experience and education in merchandising, marketing and sales management, make her the perfect candidate for G&G.

“I’m thrilled to have a variety of products in my agency that cater to all golf facilities; whether it is a public course or a high end private club,” said Shackelton on the partnership. “G&G has everyday necessities of tees, ball markers and accessories; to various structures and materials of headwear, to new attractive and stylish apparel to start the season fresh.”

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JUPITER, Fla. – Albin Choi of Toronto birdied the first extra hole Wednesday for his first victory on the Minor League Golf Tour. Choi and Dan McCarthy of Syracuse, N.Y., tied at six under par 66 on the Fazio course at Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club at Old Trail. Choi hit his approach at the par-4 starting hole to six feet of the cup. After McCarthy hit his third shot from in front of the green to about a foot and a half. Choi sank his winning putt.

In regulation, McCarthy finished about half an hour ahead of Choi with birdies at the 17th and 18th holes, carding seven birdies and a bogey overall. Then Choi finished with bogeys at the 16th and 18th hole to set up the playoff. Earlier in the round, Choi eagled the par-4 seventh hole and added six birdies.

It was Choi’s fourth MLGT start, his first this year after playing on the Web.com Tour most of the season. He earned $882, including a $600 share of the $3,070 purse, $232 from an optional bonus pool and $50 in skins.

McCarthy first joined the MLGT in October, 2007. He won 46 times here before claiming four victories in 2016 on the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada. He advanced to the Web.com but missed most of the ’17 season because of a wrist injury. He received $480 Wednesday, raising his career earnings here on the Minor League Golf Tour to $140,755.

Minor League Golf Tour
Old Trail GC, Jupiter, FL
Fazio course, 6,904 yards, par 72
Albin Choi, Toronto, Ontario, $882                               32-34—66
Dan McCarthy, Syracuse, NY, $480                             34-32—66
Choi won playoff, birdie-3 on first extra hole.
Jack Whelan, Jupiter, FL, $534                                    35-33—68
Justin Hicks, Grosse Ile, MI, $484                                34-34—68
Will Coleman, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, $270            34-35—69
Zack Shriver, Marysville, WA, $270                             34-35—69
Conor Richardson, West Palm Beach, FL, $160          36-34—70
Eric Dietrich, Cheshire, CT, $160                                 36-34—70
Marc Issler, Toms River, NJ, $105                                37-34—71
Jhared Hack, Sanford, FL, $105                                   37-34—71
Sunny Kim, Queens, NY, $56.67                                  35-37—72
Mark Purrington, Dartmouth, MA, $56.67                     35-37—72
Nicole Sakamoto, Honolulu, HI, $56.67                       37-35—72
Money listed includes purse, bonus pool and skins game.
Training Division
A-Nicholas Huggins, Marietta, OH, $80                       37-41—78
A-Estevan Valdes, Wellington, FL, $50                        40-39—79
A-Alex Golland, Wynnewood, PA, $20                         39-41—80
A-Amateur.

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Tour Edge, a golf manufacturer known for being on the leading edge of technology, is taking a more traditional approach with one of their latest product designs.

The company recently revealed their all-new Exotics CBX Blade, a forged muscleback iron.

Intended for players with the ability to strike the ball consistently and looking for a soft feel and clean lines, they are forged from C26 carbon steel.

Just as you expect, they sport a thin top line, clean leading edge, and minimal offset.

“These are true beauties,” said Tour Edge President and chief club designer David Glod. “When you are in my line of work as a master club maker and designer, the blade is the ultimate test meeting the standards for pureness in the look and feel of the clubs. The CBX checks every box and came out as our highest performing Exotics blade.”

Each iron is enhanced with laser-engraved square grooves.

CBX Blades will be offered in 3-PW, AW. Steel shafts include True Temper’s XP 95, True Temper’s Dynamic Gold AMT steel shafts and KBS Tour Steel shafts. Graphite is also in stock with UST Mamiya Recoil shafts. Lamkin Exotics UTx black grips. Numerous other custom shaft options are also available.

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The PGA TOUR is in Malaysia this week for the CIMB Classic and Canada’s Adam Hadwin is in the mix.

The Abbotsford, British Columba native turned in a 67 (-5) in round two in Kuala Lumpur and finds himself in a share of 8th place heading into the final 36 holes.

Rounds of 71 and 65 have Hadwin at -6 overall, seven strokes off the lead of Pat Perez.

Three other Canadians are competing but all are well back in the field of this no-cut event.

Richard T. Lee is tied for 45th at -1 while Nick Taylor and Graham DeLaet are part of a tie for 55th at even par.

Follow the leaderboard this weekend at this link

Round 2 scores from the @CIMBClassic:
1. Perez, -11 (16)
1. Smith, -11 (12)
3. Schauffele, -10 (12)
4. Bradley, -9 (16)
4. Pieters, -9 (11) pic.twitter.com/cWNl5VzBkL

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 13, 2017

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After a couple weeks of relaxation as she and sister/caddy Brittany toured New Zealand and Vietnam is appears that Brooke Henderson still has the form that won her the New Zealand Open in her last start.

After a soft starting round of 71 at the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship in Incheon, South Korea, Henderson was much sharper in round two.

The Smiths Falls’ product clipped the course for seven birdies in her follow up loop and posted a round of 67. The five under move pushed her in to a share of 13th place at the Asian Swing event. Her -6 total has her five shots back of the leader, Angel Yin of the United States, who is two strokes clear of the field.

The only other Canadian in the field, Alena Sharp, is tied for 55th after rounds of 74 and 72.

To follow the action for the final 36 holes you can find the leaderboard at this link.

Day 2 65 propels @angelyinlol into lead at the #KEBHanaBank.

Recap: https://t.co/nhgE8OXp7t pic.twitter.com/qREtSa1VMt

— #CMEFinalStretch (@LPGA) October 13, 2017

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A catastrophic fire devastated the clubhouse on Thursday night at the Clublink-owned Le Maître de Mont Tremblant.

While the building suffered extensive damage fortunately there was no one in the clubhouse at the time of the fire (it occurred around 10 p.m.) and no one was injured according to Director of Operations Erik Laframboise.

As of Friday morning the fire department and police were still on-site and staff had not yet been given the opportunity to access the building but hoped to be able to do so on Friday afternoon.

As a result of the fire the club had to move their season closing celebration to a local restaurant.

The club is closing for the year this weekend and offering limited services as a result of the fire.

Laframboise stated in a letter to other ClubLink members. “This is upsetting news for all of us but thankfully, everyone is ok and brighter days are ahead.”

We will provide updates when any are available.

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A world-class setting, teams from around the nation, and one final putt that would determine the outcome. The National Final of the 2017 RBC PGA Scramble presented by The Lincoln Motor Company at Cabot Links had all that was needed for a memorable ending.

On the windy shoreline of Inverness, Nova Scotia, it all came down to Rodney Webber, a member of Cordova Bay Golf Club in Victoria, B.C.. Webber needed to make a four-foot putt to win the championship for his team and he responded with the stroke of his life. The ball found the bottom of the cup and celebration was on as Webber and teammates Phil Kondrak, Eric Smith, Eric Watson and PGA of Canada professional Nate Ollis secured the victory by the slimmest of margins.

They surpassed the team of Jim Reid, Wendy Reid, Teresa Alm, Brad Revell, and PGA professional Chris Barber of the Landings Golf & Teaching Centre in Kingston, Ontario by a mere 0.8, with a 46 under par total.

“I’m no professional golfer, but standing over that putt I definitely felt like one,” Webber said. “That was definitely the most pressure-packed putt I’ve ever had in my life.”

Twenty-two teams competed in the National Finals, playing two rounds over Cabot Links and one over Cabot Cliffs. Both courses have been highly regarded by critics from around the world since their openings.

The National Final was the culmination of a season-long competition that began at a local level and also featured regional finals.

“Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better week,” conveyed the team from Cordova Bay. “We can’t thank RBC and The Lincoln Motor Company enough for supporting this amazing event,” they said, adding, “the experience from the very beginning has been world class—from the golf courses to the meals and the lodging—everything has been the best.”

Final Leaderboard

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In her first appearance since winning the Mckayson New Zealand Women’s Open, followed by a vacation in both that country and Vietnam, Brooke Henderson showed no signs of rust as she tied for 8th at the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship.

Rounds of 71, 67, 68, and 72 (-10) earned her a 7th top ten finish on the LPGA TOUR for 2017 and also keeps her in 4th place in the Race To CME Globe.

Earning $43,072 for her play in Incheon, South Korea boosted Henderson’s year-long earnings to $1,399,905, also placing her in 4th on the season-long Money List.

Finishing nine strokes ahead of Henderson at -19 and earning the win was Jin Young Ko. A previous winner on the Korean LPGA Tour, this was the first LPGA Tour win for Ko and doing it in her home country was extra special.

“I think I was especially honoured, and I think it’s especially meaningful, that I was able to win in front of my fans,” shared Ko through a translator. “It was a first for me to play in front of such a large crowd. I think that is also going to be an experience that can help me grow further as a player.”

Canada’s Alena Sharp was also in the field. Rounds of 74,72,72, and 71 earned her a share of 46th place.

The LPGA heads to Taiwan next for the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship presented by CTBC on October 19-22.

Final Leaderboard

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PGA TOUR CIMB Classic – Taylor Leads Canadians

Pat Perez blitzed the field in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for his third PGA TOUR victory with a score of -24 (66,65-64,69). The four shot victory boosts the 41 year-old Arizona native to second place in the FEDEX Cup rankings early on in the 2017/18 season.

As always, the rage prone pro who is never afraid to be himself did it with a touch of his personal style – he was wearing a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 golf shoes. For more on Perez and his intriguing story, see this Players’ Tribune story from earlier this season.

At the same time as Perez was claiming victory, Canada’s Nick Taylor was recording his second strong finish of the young season. Taylor, who tied for 9th at the Safeway Open to start the year, earned a share of 13th place in Malaysia. It was a big showing among a strong field and boosted the 29 year-old to $292,450 for the season, nearly a quarter of what he earned in 2016/17.

The three other Canadians in the field did not fare as well. Richard T. Lee and Adam Hadwin tied for 51st while Graham DeLaet was another stroke back in a share of 54th.

European Tour Italian Open – Connelly Moves Up On Day Four

Clare, Nova Scotia’s Austin Connelly used a final round 65 (-7) to push his way up 13 spots and earn a tie for 21st at the European Tour’s Italian Open.

The dual citizen of the USA and Canada posted scores of 68, 65, 72, and 65 (270) for the week and recorded only 5 bogies through the four days of play.

It was a nice rebound after two poor outings since he secured his 2018 European Tour card with a 2nd place finish at the KLM Open a month ago.

Tyrell Hatton secured the victory at Golf Club Milano with a four round total of -21, including a dramatic birdie on the last hole. It follows a win at the Dunhill Links Championship.

BACK-TO-BACK!@TyrrellHatton wins the #ItalianOpen pic.twitter.com/6EaAkpExL2

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 15, 2017

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Fred Ridley oozes golf pedigree. The Florida native, who played in three Masters tournament due to his success as an amateur golfer, will now oversee the major championship as part of his duties as the new Chairman at the Augusta National Golf Club.

He takes over after Billy Payne announced on August 23rd that he would step down in favour of Ridley.

Ridley begins his reign today, just the seventh person to hold the position in the history of the club.

He released this statement about his ascension to the position:

“Throughout my life, Bobby Jones has been my idol and role model. I remember meeting Clifford Roberts during my first visit to Augusta National as an amateur invitee more than four decades ago. So to become Chairman of Augusta National and the Masters is beyond humbling. I stand ready to embrace the responsibilities that come with this important position, strengthened by the lessons the sport teaches and the example of those who have provided leadership to me over the years.

“As Chairman, I will always look to Jones and Roberts as a source of wisdom and inspiration. I fully subscribe to their mandate of constant improvement and their commitment to maintaining the highest standard in all that we do. I pledge to use my deep-rooted respect for the customs and traditions they established to further elevate our Club and Tournament, while continuing their mission of contributing to the development of the sport around the world.

“I would like to thank Billy Payne, our esteemed Chairman Emeritus, who appointed me as his successor. His confidence in allowing me this honor has already had a profound impact on my life. I am grateful to consider him a friend and mentor, both personally and professionally.”

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Need to know more? The Augusta National Golf Club sent out this video via social media today…

The culmination of a lifetime’s passion. Get to know Augusta National’s seventh Chairman, Fred Ridley. pic.twitter.com/764RwUKWnu

— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) October 16, 2017

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When the 2018 National Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship finals are contested next April 1st at the Augusta National Golf Club, the Sunday prior to The Masters, there will be a trio of Ontario-based golfers competing.

Among the 80 finals contestants are the three Canadian juniors who all happened to advance through the regional qualifier held at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York on October 1st.

Included in the grouping is Vanessa Borovilos of Toronto who has qualified for the third time in four years. She was the first place winner in the girls 10-11 age category at Winged Foot. She first qualified for the finals at age eight.

On the boy’s side of the action two Canadians will take to the hallowed turf in Augusta, Georgia, next Spring.

That will include 9-year-old Landon Kelly who was tops in the boys 7-9 category. The Bobcaygeon, Ontario golfer follows in the footsteps of older sister Nyah. She was also 9 years old when she qualified for the final in 2014. The two come by their golf skills honestly. Their mother, Shana Kelly, is a PGA of Canada member highly regarded for her teaching skills.

The final part of the Canadian contingent that earned their way to the Drive, Chip, and Putt finals is Luke DelGlobbo. DelGlobbo, of Fonthill, Ontario, won the Boys 14-15 division at Winged Foot and will head to Augusta for the first time as a result.

For complete information on the Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship and what it is all about, visit www.drivechipandputt.com

Photos; Mike Stobe, Getty Images

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