The TBDGA 2012 Tournament Calendar Note: Some of the dates or courses are subject to change 2012 Member Club and TBDGA Tournaments MAY Course May 18-21 Whitewater Invitational Whitewater Golf Club May-25 Ontario Amateur Qualifying TBA May-26 R.B. Hughes Memorial Champion of Champions TBA JUNE June 1-3 Thunder Bay Country Club Invitational Thunder Bay Country Club June 10 Ontario Junior Qualifying Whitewater Golf Club June 9-10 Golfing for Gold Kenogamisis Golf Course June 16-17 Mallon’s Play It Again Sports Better Ball
Chapples Golf Course Fort William C.C. June 19 Marathon Senior Men’s Open Peninsula Golf Course June 22 Kenogamisis Mens Senior Invitational Kenogamisis Golf Course June 23 North Shore Invitational (27 holes) North Shore Golf Course June 29 Municipal 2 man Scramble Municipal Golf Course JULY June 30-July 1 The Keg District Open Strathcona Golf Club Whitewater Golf Club July 7-8 Chapples Invitational (3 man scramble) Chapples Golf Course July 12 Steve “O” Senior Invitational Thunder Bay Country Club July 14-15 Strathcona Club Championship Strathcona Golf Club July 20 North Shore Senior 2 Man North Shore Golf Course July 21-22 Whitewater GC Club Championship Whitewater Golf Club July 28-29 Aguasabon 4 Man Masters Agusabon Golf Course July 28-29
Fort William CC Club Championship Fort William Country Club AUGUST August 3-6 Strathcona Invitational Strathcona Golf Course August 4-5 Stanley Thompson Memorial 2 Man Kenogamisis Golf Course August 10-12 Fort William Country Club Invitational Fort William Country Club August 11-12 Marathon Men's Open Peninsula Golf Course August 11-12 Chapples Club Championship Chapples Golf Course August 18-19 The Bergstrom Kenogamisis Golf Course August 18-19 Municipal Club Championship Municipal Golf Course August 18-19 Thunder Bay CC Club Championship Thunder Bay Country Club August 23-24 TBDGA District Junior Championship TBA\ August 25-26 Centennial Club Championship Centennial Golf Course August 25-26 Aguasabon Men's Open Aguasabon Golf Course August 25-26
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Dragon Hills Club Championship Dragon Hills Golf Course SEPTEMBER September 1-3 Canadian Tire District Amateur Strathcona Golf Course Chapples Golf Course Whitewater Golf Club September 1-2 Marathon Club Championship Peninsula Golf Course September 1-2 Geraldton Club Championship Kenogamisis Golf Course September 8 North Shore Two Man Best Ball North Shore Golf Course September 9 Municipal Invitational Municipal Golf Course September 8-9 Emerald Greens Club Championship Emerald Greens Golf Course September 15 District Mid Am Qualifying TBA OCTOBER October 6 Dragon Hills Open 4 Man Scramble Dragon Hills Golf Course October 7 Stokaluk Shoot-Out Municipal Golf Course
The Thunder Bay District Golf Association is a non-profit organization responsible for coordinating and promoting golf activities and championship tournaments with member clubs in the Thunder Bay District.
The TBDGA held is annual meeting on Sunday February 19, 2012. The new executive is as follows:
President - Laurence Tulloch Vice-President - Andrew Scavarelli Secretary - Scott Adams Treasurer - Peter Campner Past President - Barry Caland Members at Large: Walter Keating Jr. Ed Atwill Curtis Hildebrandt Tony Stokaluk Matt Taylor Dustin Wilson remains as the Junior Chairman Barry Caland has stepped down after eight years as the President. Laurence Tulloch takes over as President after being acclaimed.
There has been a change to the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) System for entering scores for handicapping purposes. Please refer to the following link for Golf Canada's explanation. 2012 ESC Rules
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www.golfingnews.ca Bubba Watson Plays Bubba Golf! BY SCOTT A. SUMNER
NW Ontario Golfing News
Each year the start of at least really thinking about golf for many Canadians is The Masters held at the famed Augusta National course. This year on our Easter weekend it was fun to watch this event up close and personal on my 40 inch LED television. In 2010 I got to attend the Masters and hope to go back again in the next few years but watching on TV was also fun. The advent of The Golf Channel and the degree of programming they give this event in conjunction with the traditional CBS coverage means you can see everything you want to know about what many
would say is the world’s number one golf event. This year the hype was huge especially with TIGER, RORYand PHIL all coming into the event with recent wins and good form. They tried and Phil came closest but it was a tall thin white clothing dressed long hitter named Bubba Watson that won the event in spectacular fashion on the second playoff hole at number 10. His drive made its way far into the rough and with only a narrow open swath the exciting Bubba hit one of his traditional curving hook shots of 40 yards right onto the green and promptly two putted to win the famed green jacket. This really was a spectacular shot that I think Bubba may have been the only golfer qualified to make. My first impression seeing his ball loca-
tion was “ You blew it Bubba” but little did I know this was a Bubba kind of shot. The beauty of Bubba is he has had no lessons as a professional, has a unusual approach to the swing and set up according to analysts like Nick Faldo, and hits it a country mile- usually never in a straight line. It really is cool to watch and makes me wonder if we all just have to create the swing that works best for us forgetting mechanics. Bubba really adds lots of enthusiasm for the game of golf and will be much more closely watched now. His performance on the many interviews after a Masters wins were equally as good and I think we all want to see him do well going forward playing Bubba golf!
BUSHNELL GOLF LAUNCHES NEO+ GOLF GPS RANGEFINDER WATCH With 25,000 Pre-loaded Courses and Extended Battery Life, neo+ Golf GPS Offers the Next Generation of Distance Made Simple Overland Park, KS, May 3, 2012 –
Bushnell Outdoor Products, #1 in Electronic Measuring Devices for Golf, today introduced the neo+ Golf GPS Watch, extending its market dominance in the category. With sky-rocketing demand for wrist-mounted devices, the NEO+ Golf
GPS Rangefinder Watch is an easy-to-use GPS rangefinder, with instant measurements for golfers in a simple, lightweight form-factor.
able at Bushnell retailers nationwide beginning in May, with a retail price of $199.95. Bushnell, the #1 choice of professional golfers, offers a full range of rangefinders, which continue to change and improve the way golfers assess distances, ultimately improving performance.
“With the widespread acceptance of the original neo GPS, we wanted to provide consumers with another exceptional GPS option that would provide extra benefits at an affordable cost,” said Terry Mears, Product Director at Bushnell. “While we may be known for our dominant laser rangefinders, at Bushnell we pride ourselves on producing industry-leading products that will give golfers the ability to enhance their game. We know that the new neo+ watch will be extremely popular.” The neo+ Golf GPS Watch is the latest product to join the Bushnell family of devices offering Distance Made Simple. The lightweight watch is simple to operate and comfortable to wear, giving golfer’s accurate front/back/center and shot distance measurements on 25,000 preloaded courses with no membership fees, more than has have ever been made available via GPS. While other GPS watch devices run out of battery after just one round, the Bushnell neo+ Golf GPS Watch allows golfers to play three rounds or over 14 hours without needing a recharge. Additionally, when the product is functioning solely in watch mode, the battery can last over 12 months.
• in Watch mode • • • 30m
Over months battery life 25,000 preloaded courses No membership fees Waterproof to a depth of
For more information on the Bushnell family of rangefinders, visit the company’s website at www.bushnellgolf.com. Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Final Approach®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bolle®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Millett®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Uncle Mike’s®, Simmons®, Butler Creek®, Cébé® and Night Optics brand names.
The NEO+ Golf GPS Watch will be avail-
The neo+ Golf GPS Watch is capable of instantly recognizing courses and has an auto hole advance feature which automatically changes from one hole to the next. This great feature means that the golfer does not have to push another button for the rest of the round. Product features include: • Front/Center/Back distances with large, easy-read numbers • Shot distance calculator • Non-golf features, including watch, odometer, timer and alarm • Over 14 hours battery life in GPS mode
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"BUTCH HARMON ABOUT GOLF presented by TITLEIST" INSTRUCTIONAL TWO-DVD SET A Father's Day Gift That Dad Will Enjoy All Season Long! www.ButchHarmonDVD.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Father's day is just around the corner, get the golfing dad a gift that will help improve his game, Butch Harmon's new comprehensive golf instructional two-DVD set titled "Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist", available for purchase at www.ButchHarmonDVD.com.
you. Unlike any other golf instructional DVD ever produced, I'll share my thoughts supplemented with those of the game's greatest golfers that I've had the privilege of working with." The two-DVD set features 57 chapters containing more than 250 specific tips, totaling over four hours of instruction from the man voted #1 in Golf Digest's
Dad will also enjoy watching actual footage of his favorite golf professionals who benefited from Harmon's instruction, (alphabetically) Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Natalie Gulbis, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Nick Watney and Tiger Woods.
Butch Harmon Quick Tip Golfers who have worked with Harmon all agree that the keys to his success are his keen eye for the strengths and weaknesses of each individual player's swing; his comprehensive understanding of the game; his ability to communicate with the golfer; his toughness; his enthusiasm for his players to succeed; and his relationship and rapport with his players, making their work about teamwork rather than individual accomplishment.
"Coming from a golf family, father's day has always been associated with golf," says Harmon. "I can't think of a better way to say happy father's day to your dad than with some tips I have developed over the years, that began when my dad, Claude Harmon, played on tour." The golf-loving dad will appreciate having Butch Harmon, the world renowned golf instructor to various top names on the PGA TOUR and European TOUR, as his own personal instructor! "My thoughts were to create a DVD that was designed to help your game, capture and retain your interest, and to entertain
years.
The "Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist" DVD set is sponsored by Titleist, Winn Grips, Rolex, Golf Digest and JMA and will be available for $79.95 on-line at www.ButchHarmonDVD.com. annual ranking of America's Best Teachers for the past 11 consecutive
The son of 1948 Masters champion Claude Harmon, Butch Harmon has been involved in the golf arena for over 40 years. He was a PGA Tour player from 1969 to 1971, with one win - the 1971 Broome County Open - to his name on the Tour. He became best-known, however, through his work as a teacher and instructor, beginning with Greg Norman in the early 1990s followed by a ten year association with Tiger Woods from 1993 to 2004. Since his early experience with Norman, he has worked with more than 100 PGA, LPGA, and European Tour players, including 21 Major winners and recent former Official World Golf Rankings number one Lee Westwood. The Butch Harmon School of Golf currently has five signature locations throughout the United States, Macau, and Dubai, and is one of the top golf academies in the world. The signature locations include Rio Secco Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada, Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Florida, Loon Golf Club in Gaylord, Michigan and international locations in Macau and Dubai.
About Butch Harmon:
AUR Spring 2012 Collection Received Well at Retail Available Now Montreal, Quebec - "AUR", a new young quality golf apparel collection, recently launched in the U.S. and Canada, does well at retail with exciting and fresh looking golf apparel. AUR has a modern fit for the golfer/athlete who wants performance clothing with a distinct look. AUR stands for 'All that you Are' and lends its design to men's and women's added value golf fashion that is relevant in today's marketplace both from design
and performance point of view. The lines are trendy and fashion forward. They look good on and are eco-friendly. "Like all our products, the Spring 2012 collection is very tech-driven to make it ideally suited for golf," says Mark Fletcher. "They've got a great look and hand feel, and the overall styling is a bit more European-influenced than what U.S. buyers might be familiar with, but at a much more reasonable price and with a more relevant, current fit. Our
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customers get great value for the fashion and quality we offer; our products are very fashion-forward for the price point." AUR offers the consumer three distinct categories including AUR Active, AUR Authentic and AUR Aware. AUR Active is a performance golf collection with emphasis on the golfers ease of movement. This category features the AUR double-knit Dri-Max™ polyester. These polos feature a stretch of ACTIVE spandex, a soft supple hand feel and a lightweight drape that makes it ideal for swinging a golf club. Golfers will appreciate the long lasting synthetic fibers which create a strong, crease resistant fabric that is quick drying and maintains its shape season after season. For example, the AUR Tonal Embossed polo is available in bright colors such as flex blue, wasabi and white offering the golfer comfort, breathability and a stand out look on any fairway, especially combined with the Active plaid flat from pant in charcoal. Next on the tee is AUR Authentic, a collection of more traditional golf-inspired clothing. An assortment of sweaters, vests, pants and shorts round out the category in classic colors of black, taupe, navy and charcoal. Classic inspired vneck argyle vests and full-zip cardigans in taupe or iceberg are standouts in this collection. These argyle classics have a front panel design with finely knit tubular finished collars, cuffs and waistbands. AUTHENTIC
Finally, AUR Aware is the newest strongest growth category and the company's attempt to give back to our ailing planet with a unique list of specifically designed fabrics including CarboCool™, S.Cafe™ and Ecosmart™. This line not only looks great on the golfer but is great for the world's golf environment. AWARE
CarboCool™ fabric contains a blend of Polyester and Bamboo Charcoal. The carbonized bamboo is visual on the inside of this material as a grey tint. The benefits of this fabric include Moisture Wicking and Fast Drying for comfort, as well as Anti-Odor and Added UV Protection for peace of mind. Carbonized Bamboo is environmentally responsible, and offers the same benefits that a chemical finish would without the unnecessary harm to the environment. S.Café™ uses a patented process that transforms the coffee grounds into yarn, which is then used to produce polos.
Most coffee grounds end up in our landfills, which contributes to our overall solid waste management problem. Producing a garment with S.Café™ fabrics helps in easing landfill concerns. Last but not least, EcoSmart™ is a fabric made from Recycled Polyester Yarn. Recycled polyester yarn is made from plastic post-consumer based products. It is environmentally friendly by reducing fossil fuel consumption and green house gases when compared to regular polyester production. The Ecosmart story encompasses 2 different fabrics including 100% Recycled Polyester and Combed Cotton/Recycled Polyester. The Combed Cotton / Recycled Polyester provides the durability and performance of polyester with the added comfort and breathability of cotton. AWARE In the Aware line is the wonderful women's Ecosmart™ argyle print dress in gray and heather with peony argyle accents. The Spring 2012 color palette for men features basic must-haves in a myriad of colors that all merchandise back to the men's fashion collections. An assortment of cool grays and black mixed with additional bright blasts of color: Flex Blue and Wasabi are the highlight colors for Men. In addition we have added a more traditional Brite Navy and Blue Granite collection for the more conservative golfer. For women, distinctive style, fine quality and an aura of sophistication lends itself nicely to a golf collection that is current and on-the-ball.
May 2012
Calloway Golf Demonstrates What’s New For 2012 BY SCOTT A. SUMNER
NW Ontario Golfing News It was a packed driving range at the Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay when the new 2012 Calloway Golf products were available to try out for interested golfers. Ted Hanlon is the Outside Representative for Calloway Golf Canada based in Winnipeg covering east to Marathon, north to Flin Flon and west to the Saskatchewan border. He has over 80 accounts to service and is on the road a lot for 4 months starting in early May. “ We have two new golf balls for 2012, one tour ball the Hex Black Tour and the Hex Chrome ball. The Hex Black Tour is a 5 piece ball and the best ball on the market in our opinion. It has the hex aerodynamics, a 2 piece core and 2 piece boundary layer and the cover was 4 years in the making. It has the best spin separation and durability is much better than in the past. We call it the superball because there are no compromises. The tour players we sponsor all play this ball, notes Hanlon. “ We offer a chrome ball as well which is a 3 piece ball, much softer but it won’t go as
Ted Hanlon, Calloway Golf Canada, Matt Simmons, Director of Golf, Whitewater Golf Club and Geoff Morrow, Calloway Golf Canada at Signature Hole River 4 at Whitewater Golf Club, Thunder Bay far. It is a better ball for the average player also better aerodynamically. These days with a 95 MPH and lower swing speed. the balls are 4 piece and more. The goal is The Hex Black tour is good for those with to have less spin off driver and more spin a 95 MPH and higher swing speed. It is off short game. Before you would have
one or the other and today with this ball there are less compromises.” The biggest news in woods at Calloway for 2012 is the Razor Fit Driver that is an adjustable driver which is new for Calloway. It is a good looking driver for the better players, 440 cc. There are great spins rates and lots of shaft options according to Hanlon. “ It has simple adjustability with basically 5 or 6 setting which gives you enough adjustability to fit 98 % of the guys in the game. We also have a Razor Black driver for the average golfer.” Calloway has two new lines of irons, the Razor Black and the Razor High Launch. The High Launch replaces the Bertha as their super game improvement. The Razor Black is a little more streamlined looking. “ We also have the new Razor XF irons which are a super game improvement club but great looking. You can get it in the air and go straight and it is unbelievable how well it works.” smiles Hanlon. There is lots happening with Calloway Golf in 2012!
AriZona Launches Lemonade Line with Golf and Sports Icon Jack Nicklaus WOODBURY, NY – AriZona Beverages is proud to announce that it has partnered with American sports icon and entrepreneur Jack Nicklaus to produce a new line of lemonades branded with his globally known moniker, “Golden Bear.” AriZona wanted to produce a new product line with a partner that shared the company’s strong sense of family, values and loyal roots, and Nicklaus was the ideal fit. Jack Nicklaus has not only been anointed the greatest golfer in the history of the sport, but as a husband of 51 years, a father of five and grandfather to 22, he has been lauded for his commitment to family. “Family has always been number one, and that’s how we run this business—that’s how I see this company,” said AriZona Chairman Don Vultaggio. “Mr. Nicklaus represents those same ideals.”
The Golden Bear line features three flavors, including regular Lemonade with Honey and Ginseng, Mango Lemonade
and Strawberry Lemonade. The refreshing lemon flavor is carried throughout all three products, while the Mango Lemonade boasts a sweet, tropical taste, and the Strawberry Lemonade features bright notes of ripe strawberries. Like all AriZona products, the Jack Nicklaus line contains no artificial flavors or colors and no preservatives. AriZona’s “Golden Bear” Jack Nicklaus products are packaged in the company’s iconic 23-ounce cans. Each can features portraits of Nicklaus and his family during memorable personal and athletic achievements. Included on each can are images of Nicklaus clutching the Claret Jug after his 1978 British Open Victory; the Golden Bear carrying son Gary off the green during his win at the 1973 PGA Championship, where he set the mark for major championship victories; and even a teenaged Nicklaus during his all-star days
playing basketball for Upper Arlington High School—ironically known as the Golden Bears. Distribution of the line began in New York in late March 2012 and will continue to rollout nationally thereafter. “As we expand our lifestyle branding around the world, I look to partner with the best in each category—and there is no question that AriZona is the best fit for me,” Nicklaus said. “AriZona dominates the market, and they do so through quality products and first-class marketing. Don runs a family business, just like I do, and we see eye-to-eye on a commitment to quality as well as share an aspiration to succeed in everything we do.” For more information on this or any other AriZona product, please visit www.drinkarizona.com.
This is first issue of the 2012 Golf Season. As usual it will be fun writing about golf. I anticipate a busy season playing golf in places around the world and look forward to telling you about these golf destinations. Always visit:
www.golfingnews.ca for further up to date articles and videos! See You On The Course!
Scott Sumner Contact me at nspinc@tbaytel.net May 2012
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