Golf September 2014

September 2014

Cape Breton Island Golf: Highland Links, Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs!

Kananaskis Country Restoration to Renew Canadian Rockies Golf Destination to Full Glory TOM WATSON DVD UPDATED SERIES SEES STRONG SALES My Day at the Masters, Augusta Georgia How to Reduce the Golf Hazards In You

Joe Scharf Wins 2014 Canadian Tire Amateur

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Kananaskis Country Restoration to Renew Canadian Rockies Golf Destination to Full Glory (CANMORE, Alberta) – Canadian Rockies Golf (www.canadianrockiesgolf.net) – the inspiring collection of mountain courses in western Alberta – welcomes the provincial announcement that $18 million will go toward rebuilding the 36-hole Kananaskis Country Golf Course.

A favorite of Albertans and global tourists alike, the Robert Trent Jones-designed Mt. Lorette and Mt. Kidd courses have been closed since the June 2013 flood.

In addition to the golf courses, the Alberta government also committed $60 million to restore campgrounds, day-use areas and recreation trails.

Work to refurbish the courses to their original design and protect them from future flooding is expected to begin later this year.

“We’re deeply gratified by the news and

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what it means to the community, our team, local businesses and provincial tourism,” said Kananaskis Country Golf Course General Manager Darren Robinson, who has been with the at KCGC for 17 years.

Albertans, as well as significantly more tourists and revenue for Alberta and the Canadian Rockies destination overall.”

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A 2011 study showed the significance of Kananaskis Country Golf Course to the province as it produced a net economic impact of $14 million while sustaining 175 full-time equivalent jobs. KCGC hosted an annual average of 60,000 rounds in its last five years of operation and 85 percent of those golfers were Albertans – who receive a reduced rate.

“Kananaskis Country’s economic impact over the past 30 years cannot be overstated,” said Darren Cooke, General Manager at Canmore Golf & Curling Club and Canadian Rockies Golf spokesperson.

“The re-opened courses and other recreational activities will immediately provide more leisure options for all Known for its inspiring beauty and pristine, unspoiled natural setting, Kananaskis Country joins other acclaimed Canadian Rockies Golf partners as regular fixtures in yearly “best of” rankings by Score Golf and Canadian Golf Magazine. The two separate and distinct championship courses at KCGC are surrounded by rugged mountains towering 10,000 feet (3000m) above sea level and are named after two of the towering limestone peaks that serve as their backdrop.

lection of six award-winning golf properties located in the stunning landscape of the Western Alberta province: Canmore Golf & Curling Club, The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Kananaskis Country Golf Courses, Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club and Silvertip Resort. Known for dramatic, historic and untamed layouts, each course provides a unique mountain-golf experience where wildlife is regularly seen and unforgettable views are found. This is golf that inspires.

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August 2014

www.golfingnews.ca My Day at the Masters, Augusta Georgia Each April, the televising of the famed Master’s on CBS would signal the beginning of golf season for me. The 2010 Masters would be my first time to attend the tournament and see first hand the beauty and prestige of this event. My journey was possible this year because of my new membership in the Golf Writer’s of America Association. This organization holds their annual meeting each year in the media centre at Augusta on the Wednesday of the tournament which afforded me the opportunity to see this great event.

My journey began with a flight to Atlanta and then a 2 hour drive to Augusta. The temperature outside my car was 92 degrees on the drive and I was looking forward to seeing the famed

Augusta course. Our meeting was at 9 am the next day so after a good night’s rest it was off to the course when it opened at 8am. The traffic to the course from my hotel, some 2 miles away, was intense even quite early and people were in long

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lines making their way to the gates. I noticed the 45 foot John Daly motorhome right across from the entrance and could even see John Daly himself signing merchandise. Daly has gone from Grip It and Rip It to Sign It and Sell Items!

Once parked in the press parking lot it was a short walk to the entrance, where you were scanned in, had your camera bag searched and wisked off in a cart to the media centre. Here the guards with metal detectors scanned you and then you were escorted to the large media centre.

Augusta has some 500 media that cover the event and it seemed each one had a desk location in a bowl like setting facing big screen TV’s and scoreboards. Also there was a large food area with some of the Master’s favourite food selections.

After our meeting and a group photo

tainly a hot commodity. Overall I was very impressed with Augusta National.

The place was pristine and brimming with tradition. Everyone should experience it

at least once. Be sure to enter their practice round lottery system and give it a try if you are lucky. Maybe!

of the GWAA members on the course, we were free to check out the course for the day and see some of the players during this practice round. Tiger Woods was out on the course at 8am with friend Mark O’Meara but I didn’t see him until later in the day on the practice area. For me it was fun to go right to Amen Corner and see the famous holes we watch each year during the broadcast. I also liked seeing the famed 16th hole where the players performed the unique skipping of their balls over the pond to land on the green.

It is a tradition.

Out on the course I enjoyed lunch with the famous pimento cheese sandwich for $1.50 and drink for $ 1.50. That was a good deal! People were talking about how expensive it was to get a weekly badge for the Masters which has a waiting list of over 30 years. The rumour was weekly badges were being sold for $8000.00 especially high given Tiger’s return to golf! It was fun to sit back and watch the groups of golfers come through hitting multiple practice shots.

The mood was upbeat. People (or the patrons as they are called) who were lucky enough to get even a practice round ticket were happy to be there, in awe almost it seemed.

My day was coming to an end as I had to make the drive to Chattanooga, TN that evening. As you left the grounds your pass was scanned showing your exit.

I had at least 5 people come up to me to buy my practice round ticket which of course you can’t sell. The Master’s is cer-

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Cape Breton Island Golf: Highland Links, Cabot Links, Cabot Cliffs It is always fun to see other parts of Canada! In August I had the opportunity to visit Cape Breton Island, primarily to play some golf, but also to see a beautiful part of the world!

Island is the drive you take around the perimeter of the island up some large peaks, overlooking pristine ocean. On my trip there were even whales visible in the backdrop that attracts the attention of the many tourists on the road. You will end up travelling through Cheticamp, a historical seaside village where the houses and Main Street are right adjacent to the ocean!

Two flights will get you from Thunder Bay to Toronto to Sydney, Nova Scotia in good time. You can easily pick up a

My next destination was Inverness, Nova Scotia, a former coal mining and fishing village. Inverness had seen quite

BY SCOTT A. SUMNER

NW Ontario Golfing News

other locations around the world working with major brands like Four Seasons. “ Cabot Links is starting to look like a

The Cabot Links course has been recently ranked 42nd in the world by Golf Digest magazine. They now have four restaurants, three onsite and one in

success story. At the beginning a few years ago we had 14 holes and kind of a bar meets pro shop. Now that people decided they like it here we have expanded to a new pro shop, a 48 room lodge which is an understated luxury and

the town and are working on their second 18-hole course called Cabot Cliffs, which promises to be a great compliment. Cabot Cliffs will be finished mid September and opening up for preview play next July 15th and then fully open

24 more rooms under construction.” said Andrew.

in 2016.

Above: Highland Links, Side Top: Cabot Trail, Side Bottom: Andrew Alkenbrack is the General Manager of Cabot Links

rental car and your adventure will begin!

My first stop was the famed Highland Links Golf course consistently ranked in the top ten in Canada. This seaside course is also home to the historic Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa located on one of the most beautiful settings you will ever see. The large white inn was constructed in 1950 and features fine dining and beautiful rooms with ocean views.

One of the highlights of Cape Breton

a bit of economic downturn with the stopping of coal mining and limited fishery. It has seen its population drop to 1500 people. The community leaders had always felt the former coal-mining site, right on the ocean, would be perfect for a true links style golf course and a few years ago their dream was realized with the opening of Cabot Links.

Andrew Alkenbrack is the General Manager of Cabot Links and has lived at Whistler, the French Alps and many

“ Two courses will create synergy. Our co owner Mike Kaiser of Cabot Links, who also owns famed Bandon Dunes in Oregon, says one course is a curiosity and two is a destination. Ben Cowan Dewar is the local partner on site. The people will stay longer. Cabot Cliffs is a Coore - Crenshaw design and a great layout.” said Andrew. “ Cabot Cliffs is a very spectacular setting with natural beauty and ocean views. The views are even more spectacular along the cliffs and many holes are right on the ocean with others between huge seaside dunes.

The excitement will build as you play through the holes.” “ You can fly into Halifax and then take the three hour drive to Cabot Links. The other option is a two hours drive from Sydney. We also have 11-passenger luxury Mercedes Sprinters you can take with us from the airports. It is a great with a group of people. Right now Halifax has more flight options. You could also fly privately, including with private jets, into Port Hawkesbury which is 1 hour away,” said Andrew.

The people who come to Cabot Links to play are geographically located from the eastern US 40%, Ontario 25% and 25% from Nova Scotia and local traffic.

They also get some guests from Florida and Europe, which is growing.

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September 2014

The Revitalization of Inverness, Nova Scotia: Cabot Links!

BY SCOTT A. SUMNER

NW Ontario Golfing News Continued From Previous Page

Cabot Links has varying green fee rates on the season- typically $150 to $185 to play the course which is a great deal for a course ranked in the top 50 in the world. Cabot Links is debuting at no 2 in Canada as rated by Score Golf magazine. You can have a caddy to carry your bag which is a great way to see and learn the course as well as some of the history of the area. Most of our caddies are from Inverness. The caddy fees are $60 for an A level, plus a tip of $15 to $35.

The hotel room rates can vary from $245 to $335 for a deluxe king with balcony ocean side. There are floor to ceiling windows and the bathrooms are deluxe with tubs, glassed showers and dual sinks. “ In Cape Breton we have the Trans Canada Trail where you can hike and mountain bike. There is the Inverness Beach, Tuna fishing, and world-class salmon fishing on the river. We are starting to offer other opportunities during

your stay. We promise excellent food and beverages and warm Cape Breton hospitality.” smiles Andrew. “ We want people to say this was amazing, a lot of fun and I can see myself bringing back some friends.”

Cabot Links currently has over 200

employees on staff and there are 65 people working on the new course. It has provided work for many in the community and helped the economy immensely.

Their web site is www.cabotlinks.com

tour of the new Cabot Cliffs course it was off to Halifax for the return trip to Thunder Bay. My travels allowed me to see much of Nova Scotia. In all my golf travels in Canada and the world the Cabot Links destination ranks at the top!

It really is a special place you must see.

After my rounds at Cabot Links and

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 2015.

Scott Sumner

September 2014

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How to Reduce the Golf Hazards In You A non golfer may think that golfing is a safe and harmless sport. However, most avid golfers are well aware of the injuries they can get from their favourite pass time. From swinging to putting to carrying clubs, there is a wide range of potential injuries that may occur. The average professional golfer on tour will

using more of a shoulder turn.

Unfortunately this creates a whole lot more torque on the low back. Greater

than one third of all golf injuries occur in the back. Up to 80% of golfers, at all levels of play, will experience low back pain at some time in their lives.

We saw this summer how Tiger Woods experience 2 injuries per year and loose 5 weeks of play due to those injuries.

By and far this is mostly due to over use and repetitive strain. For the amateur the reason for injuries is mostly due to a combination of improper swing mechanics, poor fitness and irregular playing frequency.

An extensive amount of research has gone into finding how to maximize club acceleration so as to make the ball go farther. Because of this there has been a shift in swinging styles over the years.

The classic swing was rhythmic and flowing with more hip movement.

These days the focus is on tightly coiling the body to explode with power and

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relayed that he had suffered a facet joint injury.

The facet joint is a small joint found in the spine. In fact, we all have two facet joints on each side of the 26 segments that make up the vertebral column. The spinal nerves are in very close approximation to the facet joints and the disc on the opposite side. Interestingly the angle that those facet joints are positioned depends on the region of the spine. For example up in the neck they are angled more horizontally to allow for maximum rotation of the head and neck. But looking up for prolonged periods will irritate these joints and associated nerves. Conversely the facet joints in the lower back are angled more vertically so you are able to bend backward and forward. But constant twisting and torque can injure this area.

The design of the human frame is to work as a whole unit in what we like to call “ the kinetic chain�. When we try to change, force or restrict motion in one region of the body it puts significantly more stress on other parts. Having proper spinal movement and conditioning can go a long way into optimizing the kinetic chain which can improve your golf game and minimize the chance of injury.

had to pull out of a tournament due to a low back injury. The media later

What to do: 1) Take some lessons. Even Tiger Woods has a coach to help him improve his swing. A few pointers from a golf expert who knows what they are talking about can make a huge dif-

ference in proper swing mechanics.

2) Warm up. Show up early and do a combination of stretches and easy swinging. Unfortunately, most of us show up last minute and hit the big drive without proper preparation.

3) Don’t carry your clubs but rather use a cart and push rather than pull it. Alternate hands so that you can take turns swing your arms while walking.

4) If you are injured, an assessment and treatment from a spinal care expert such as a chiropractor can help you enjoy the game you love.

James DiGiuseppe is a local chiropractor with a busy family and wellness practice. For more health information or to contact Dr DiGiuseppe visit www.portarthurchiropractic.com

September 2014

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Tom Watson Golf Lessons II Controlling Trajectory

77,000+ "Lessons of a Lifetime" DVD Sets Have Been Sold in Over 45 Countries Westwood, Kansas - As the Ryder Cup approaches, the game is clearly on the minds of golfers. Case in point: More than 77,000 sets of 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson's "Lessons of a Lifetime" and "Lessons of a Lifetime II" DVD Sets combined have now been sold in 45+ countries -- making it one of the best-selling golf instruction programs ever.

The proof is in the numbers. From surveys conducted in 2012, 2013 and 2014 with more than 2,000 responses, 88 percent of "Lessons of a Lifetime" buyers surveyed indicated that the DVD Series had improved their game.

In 2014 Watson released "Lessons of a Lifetime II" which added over 20 new lessons to the popular original that was released in 2010. These new lessons cover many advanced topics, including Tom's second secret to the golf swing,

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pre-shot routine, the importance of the bottom of the arc, head movement, getting maximum benefit at the practice tee, handling pressure, the 40-yard wedge shot, controlling trajectory on chips, chipping with a putting set up, and much more.

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Joe Scharf Wins 2014 Canadian Tire Amateur Championship In Style The 2014 Canadian Tire Amateur Championship concluded recently at Whitewater Golf Club. .

Joe Scharf proved to eveyone that he is definitely one of the top amateurs in the District by winning this years event. Joe was never in trouble, shooting 1 under par on the last day and winning the event by 5.

This years District Junior Champion, Jeremy Kirk was second and Colin Sobey finished in third.

In Senior, Rollie Turrie, the 2013 Senior Champion wrestled his title back from 2013 Champ Hank Wilke. Randy Fossum finished in third.

Joe Scharf shot a 71 in the final round. “ Starting the day 3 shots behind Andrew is a pretty big gap to fill. The thing is Whitewater is not an easy place to play if you are not keeping it straight so I know there is always the opportunity to make up strokes in a hurry. That is kinda what happened today,” said Joe Scharf. “ It feels great to win this and have my name on the trophy with all those great names. It is an

absolute honour.” “ I haven’t been playing more golf than I normally do. Golf is just a weird game.

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Joe Scharf Jeremy Kirk Colin Sobey Robert Cumming David Joubert Jordan Potter Mark Willianen Andrew Scavarelli Evan Littlefield Rollie Turrie Albert Drake Ryan Pietila Rob Atatise Brett Shewchuk Hank Wilke John Shaw Randy Fossum Kevin Ariano Steve Gibson Scott Glomba Barry Caland Dustin Barr Murray Young Tony Stokaluk Rob Mallon Nathan Mercier Rick Bevilacqua John Degrazia Mike Vale Dave Van Dyk Cam Kennedy Dan Anttila Conor Carr Adam Fabiano Arnold Steeves Joe Adcock III Dennis Umakoshi Ryan Untinen Mark Clara Casey Niemi Tyson Bouchard Mike Maxwell Ron Compardo James Dunville Jason Wyspianski Tyler Fortin Tony DiPaolo Rob Campbell Clint Galon Aaron Kustra Paul Mitchell Laurence Tulloch Tavish Campbell Dan Kukko Sam Orr Andy Karanasos Lionel Laprade Sandy Jones Conrad Hillman Mike Satten Harold Vaillant George Seagris Jamie Biscardi Jordan Gehl

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Someday it clicks and someday it doesn’t Lucky for me a couple weekends recently it has clicked.” said Joe. Joe is a member at Strathcona and plays 40 to 50 rounds per year. “ I hit a pretty dangerous shot on 11 by hitting driver but I just bore down and made a good swing. That was huge for me.

Also made a great up and down on 14 out of the fescue for birdie. That was probably the turning point if there was one,” said Joe. “ Conditions were pretty soggy but we got relief on some shots. all in all the course played great.”

Joe previously won the Strathcona

Invitational and the Fort William Invitational with Walter Keating Jr. this season. “ I have a plumbing business with my father which keeps me busy but I love golf and just to come out and compete with these guys is what I play for.”

Jeremy Kirk started golf at age 6 and was introduced to the game by his grandpa. “ I started well and made it to the last group but Joe played just too well. The putts wouldn’t drop today.” Jeremy is going into Grade 12 at St. Pats and is hopefully looking to go to university on a golf scholarship.

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