The TBDGA 2012 Tournament Calendar Note: Some of the dates or courses are subject to change 2012 Member Club and TBDGA Tournaments 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.
Ed Atwill Curtis Hildebrandt Tony Stokaluk Matt Taylor
The TBDGA held is annual meeting on Sunday February 19, 2012. The new executive is as follows:
Barry Caland has stepped down after eight years as the President. Laurence Tulloch takes over as President after being acclaimed.
Dustin Wilson remains as the Junior Chairman
President - Laurence Tulloch Vice-President - Andrew Scavarelli Secretary - Scott Adams Treasurer - Peter Campner Past President - Barry Caland Members at Large: Walter Keating Jr.
MIURA INTRODUCES ITS FIRST FORGED & MILLED MALLET PUTTER New KM-007 Adds New Shape and Muscle to Miura’s Successful Forged Putter Line
Vancouver, B.C. -- Miura forged irons help players make the great shots that set up great putts -- and those rolls deserve Miura putters. With that in mind, the legendary Japanese maker of the world’s best forged golf clubs has added another stunning design to its collection of quality forged putters. The KM-007, fourth in the KM line (for Katsuhiro Miura, the company’s founder and chief designer) begins as all Miura putters do: with a billet of the finest quality low-carbon steel. Once forged into the proper raw shape, the KM-007 mallet is CNC (computernumeric controlled) milled into an elegant mallet shape designed to please the eye of players looking for some heft behind the ball. “Mr. Miura was looking at our putters, and felt we needed to take care of mallet players too,” said Adam Barr, president of Miura. “He came up with this
design as a way to fit their eye while offering a soft, authoritative feel in a non-glare, milled finish. Miura-san understands that putting is very personal, and that a handsome look is as important as a solid feel. He didn’t release this design until he was sure he had met both high standards.”
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custom-fitting shops in North America. The Miura brand is marketed exclusively by Miura Golf Inc., in the United States and North America. More infor-
model irons; Blade and Classic putters (two models); Precious Edition Driver, Fairway Wood and Utility Wood.
mation on Miura products can be found at www.miuragolf.com.
The KM-007 offers a more face-balanced option within the Miura KM putter line. The KM-350, a heel-shafted model that is relatively short heel-totoe, appeals to players with more of a fan-shaped putting stroke. The KM-005 (350g head weight) and KM-006 (370g), whose shaft intersection point is closer to the center of the putter face, are “quarter-hang” models balanced mostly for back-and-through swingers. The 007 will work well for that kind of stroke too. The suggested retail price of the KM007 is US$450.00. About Miura Golf Besides the new PP-9003, Miura Golf's current product line also includes the CB-501 (Cavity Back Model); Blade (Tournament Blade Model); CB-202 (Cavity Back Model); CB-301 (Cavity
Miura Golf's corporate office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and Miura Golf clubs are sold at the finest
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www.golfingnews.ca Barry Caland Wins Thunder Bay District Open And Retires From Golf On Top BY SCOTT A. SUMNER
NW Ontario Golfing News It took a two-hole playoff for Thunder Bay’s Barry Caland to win the Thunder Bay District Amateur, his 13 major on their schedule, a new record. Caland beat Joe Scharf in the playoff on the 10th hole at Whitewater on a beautiful summer
am just glad I finished with no regrets. It was fun to play a playoff with Joey Scharf my good friend. It has been 25 years of competitive golf for me and I have been very selfish with my parents first and now with my wife and son. I had a five-year plan and this is the end of that as I accomplished what I wanted to do and can pit my head on the pillow tonight and be comfortable with my decision.”
evening in September. “ I have mixed feeling as I have been trying for that record for a long time and knowing it was the last tournament of my career it is a nice way to go out. Earlier this year I decided this was going to be the last tournament of my career and wanted to go out with a win. I made this decision and about a month ago it was set in stone. I will play the Stokaluk Shootout because you get an invite but this will be my last year for playing competitive golf,”said an emotional Barry Caland after his win. “ I
The 13 major wins for Caland on the Thunder Bay District Golf Association schedule breaks the previous record held by Trevor Jones. “ When in recent years I had six seconds in 7 majors that is why my hair is the colour it is. It got frustrating. You put the hours and hours and the expense to fall one short,”said Caland who has 7 Strathcona, 2 District Open and 4 District Amateur victories. “ I wanted to walk back up 10 to absorb it. To stand here right now knowing I have the Strathcona and Major records I am pretty proud of it.” “ I played terrible all day, it was part nerves and too many injuries. You hurt everywhere and that is another reason. You grind it out as hard as you possibly can, especially the last few holes. It was tough to do,” said Caland. “ There was a couple of good par saves coming in where I made those 5 or 6 footers. Putting the ball on the greens coming in was good. In the second playoff holes that putt was the best putt I have hit all year. I thought I made it. I played a lot with Joe and he is one of the best competitors out there.
This is our last print issue of Northwestern Ontario Golfing News this season. Be sure to visit www.golfingnews.ca for updates and watch for our first issue next year, May 2013. Scott Sumner
Caland has had rough year with elbow and foot problems and knowing all around this was it for him for golf. There will even be no more recreational golf for the 42-year-old Barry Caland. “ I’m done for the simple reason I know I can still shoot 67 or 68 and if I play golf I will end up in the same vicious circle so I decided it was time to just go. I’ll find something else to do in the summer like going on a vacation with my family. We’ve never done that.” said Caland.
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Canadian Golf Hall Of Fame
The Canadian Golf Hall Of Fame is located at Glen
Abbey Golf Club in the Golf Canada building adjacent to the club house. It is a very interesting display of the history of Canadian golf and a definite visit if you are in the Oakville area. Next year the RBC Canadian Open will return to Glen Abbey and the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame display will be a popular visit that week. It was fun to see the Tiger Woods display of his historic win in 2000 with the famous iron shot out of the bunker on Hole 18 that was good enough to help him win over Grant Waite!
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Manitouwadge, Marathon, White River Golf Manitouwadge Municipal Golf Course
Marathon Peninsula Golf Course
lakes and rivers, White River boasts rugged beauty and a hearty climate, where wildlife and adventure abound.
munity, where raising a family and enjoying the spectacular outdoors becomes a natural way of life.
The Manitouwadge Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole course measuring 3193 yards for men's play and 2475 yards for ladies. The course offers a picturesque setting and a combination of undulating and flat fairways with small, well positioned greens.
Stanley Thompson, CGA, designed Peninsula Golf Course, a beautiful, public 9-hole golf course overlooking Lake Superior. With a licensed club house, pro shop, resident golf pro, rental equipment, and golf carts, you will find everything you need for a great day of golfing!
Perhaps best known as the birthplace of "Winnie the Pooh", White River holds an annual festival commemorating the bear cub who became the inspiration of author A.A. Milne.
With tourism on the rise, White River's economy is increasing, making our town an ideal location for your next business venture. Come explore White River Ontario -we truly have it all!
The course is open from May to October and booking of tee times is not necessary though a call to the clubhouse at 807-826-4265 to check on course conditions and tournament play would be recommended. Course Information 9 Holes/Par 36 Tees for Seniors National Rating: 75 Slope rating: 125 Putting Green Golf Cart Rentals Green Fees under $ 20.00
The Golf Course is located on Peninsula Road and hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to dusk, daily. Lounge hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Pro Shop hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Residents of our area enjoy a quality of life second-to-none. From the moment you arrive, you will find a real sense of com-
Memberships and Fees During the season, all items may be purchased at the golf course. Call the golf course at (807)229-1392 for more information.
Municipal Clubhouse Our newly constructed licensed clubhouse offers lights snacks, club storage lockers, and limited sale of golf merchandise. An excellent view of the entire course can be seen from our balcony on the second floor. This facility is open from May to October for the golfers and doubles as our local cross country ski club facility in the winter months. The clubhouse can be rented for private tournaments or functions. During the golfing season arrangements can be made for your event by calling (807) 826-4265.
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