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Moo-ving Day At The Irish Open
Cowvid-19 Golf Spectators During the recent Irish Open Championship, held without fans due to the coronavirus, thisnearby cattle farmer found a way to spectate from a safe distance. Accompanied by a few other golf fans. Click on the inset newspaper above for the full story or to see the SkysportsTwitter video of the broadcast clip click here . INSIDE GOLF
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Ont ario's Lauren Saret sky Walks Away W it h Canadian Women's Amat eur Tit le Saying she preferred to be the chaser rather than the 'chasee', Ontario?s Lauren Saretsky earned top honours at the 2021 Canadian Women?s Amateur Championship, held at the pristine Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club. In a multi-player tie for third after the opening day of the 54-hole event, and trailing by a single shot entering the final round, Saretsky slowly, but surely, climbed the leaderboard. INSIDE GOLF
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Gord?s Albert a Golf Not es: Hot Temps, Hot Scores, Two ?59?Wat ches, On PGA of Albert a Tour Temperatures in Alberta aren?t rising only on thermometers but on golf courses as well, as several outstanding rounds were turned in by PGA of Alberta pros in recent events. Riley Fleming from the Lynx Ridge GC was the first one to put heat on his opponents, as he broke out the ?59?watch in the first two-day Golf Supply House Series. INSIDE GOLF
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Don?t Let Your Friends Scare You Away From Challenging The Goose
I told some friends I had recently played Goose Hummock and their reply was almost in unison: ?Oh, I?ve never played there. I hear it?s really hard.? Well, it used to be. But now, after some yardage and layout changes, 'The Goose', as it?s known, is also a fun play. INSIDE GOLF
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Junior Golfer Verjee W ins New Car W it h Hole-In-One
A once-in-a-lifetime occurrence highlighted the Maple Leaf Junior Golf ?s MJT Ford Series at Olds Central Highlands, in Olds, AB, on June 28 and 29, where 107 young golfers were competing in six divisions as well as for the chance to win a new car in a MJT Ford Hole-in-One contest. Guess what happened? INSIDE GOLF
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When you hear about changes happening at a golf course, you almost automatically think they?re replacing a bunker or two; altering a green; or adding a few new tee boxes. Well, as it turns out, Cattail Crossing Golf & Winter Club has gone a few steps above that. The north Edmonton layout, formerly known as Hunter ?s Green GC, went through a change of ownership in early 2021 and that new group decided to go all in. INSIDE GOLF
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After opening the 2021 MJT Saskatchewan Mini Tour season in Regina, the MJT?s 12U circuit rolled into Swift Current June 27, where young athletes between the ages of eight and 12 competed for titles in five divisions on the MJT Mini Tour. Back-to-back titles were won by 10-year-old Austin Nesbitt, in the MJT Boys 9-10 Division, and by 11-year-old Grace Odnokon in the MJT Girls 11-12 Division. INSIDE GOLF
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Fleming 4-Peat At Assist ant s? Championship After a tough battle all day, some serious grinding, and a playoff, the four-time defending Champion is Mr. Riley Fleming (Lynx Ridge GC) who battled hard to maintain his lead and managed to bring it back from sitting 2-strokes down at one point. Riley had 1 Eagle and 3 birdies on the card and made an extremely timely birdie on the 17th hole. INSIDE GOLF
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Golf Canada in partnership with Canadian Pacific (CP) and LNG Canada has announced the fourth annual CP Women?s Leadership Summit presented by LNG Canada will take place virtually on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, with complimentary access. The intent of the Summit is to bring together like-minded female leaders across business and sport to have important conversations about gender equity, representation, diversity and intersectionality. INSIDE GOLF
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Inspired by the putters he has made for major winners and champions on the worldwide professional golf tours, Scotty Cameron has re-imagined one of his most iconic designs to create three new models called Champions Choice. In select Titleist golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, August 6th, the new Champions Choice putters will be offered in three models. INSIDE GOLF
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Mickelson?s Diet Of Coffee, Low-Hanging Fruit Shows
Phil Mickelson?s diet these days appears to consist of coffee and low-hanging fruit. And it?s turning into quite a feast. He has been subjected to critical coverage nearly as long as he has been on tour. He has been the subject of glowing coverage for just as long that goes beyond his six majors. INSIDE GOLF
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The Open is steeped in history, defined by greatness. But some golfers stand out for more than just their play on the course: in this episode of Open Moments, we herald those who?ve truly cut a dash with fantastic fashion. And perhaps even more entertaining is the commentary supplied by the likes of the late, great Peter Alliss, "Now, you've got to be very good at karate to walk around wearing a kit like that..." INSIDE GOLF
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TaylorMade Golf Company Announces All-New 300 Mini Driver TaylorMade Golf Company has long been considered an industry leader in innovation and technology. From the release of the first metalwood in 1979 to the advancement of multi-material construction for speed, forgiveness and playability. First released in 2000, the 300cc family of drivers was sought after by players at every level. In homage, TaylorMade has announced the all-new 300 Mini Driver with design cues and aesthetics that create immediate nostalgia for golfers who recall the originals. INSIDE GOLF
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Glen Abbey Owner ClubLink W it hdraws Appeals Over Development Of Golf Course The company that operates the famed Glen Abbey golf course in Oakville, Ont., has withdrawn from its attempt to get permission for a proposed housing and commercial development. Ontario Minister for Municipal Affairs Steve Clark says he got a commitment from ClubLink to not only end its appeal but withdraw plans for development and to continue operation of Glen Abbey as a golf course. INSIDE GOLF
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This video shows how to approach a few different bunker shots from around the green. GolfHolics tips gurus Claire Hogle and Paris Griffith show the basics to help deal with both greenside and longer bunker shots, something many of us dread. INSIDE GOLF
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Watch this informative video with Claire Hogle from GolfHolics as she shows us some tips and tricks for reading greens on the golf course.
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A New Video Series Showcases Tiger Woods In A Surprising Light
A Round With Tiger was filmed in February before Tiger Woods was injured in a single-car accident. In between casual golf tips with a trio of celebrities, Woods exchanges insights with people who know what it?s like to live inside a fishbowl. The first episode features a particularly poignant exchange between Tiger and Jada Pinkett Smith. INSIDE GOLF
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Mac Meissner began the Bolingbrook Golf Club Invitational final round with a five-shot lead, and said his aim was to win big. He moved ahead by seven on the back nine, and was ready to make good on his goal. He eventually saw his lead shrink to two shots before he buried a 12-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the by three strokes over Canada?s Joey Savoie, who was making his Forme Tour debut. INSIDE GOLF
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The European Tour released yet another of their very amusing videosrecently where the players tried to win a 'closest-to-the-pin' contest - using clubsmade for 5-7 year olds. Dutch pro Wil Besseling proved to be the best with the very tiny club, and the processwasmost entertaining. Watch the video of the event here INSIDE GOLF