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I had the opportunity to play Tobiano not long after it opened about 2 years ago.  The setting was, and remains, exceedingly beautiful, with the contrasting colours of the sage, fescue and grass, with the lake and the desert-like mountains in the background.  However, when I played it for the first time, I found it very difficult (I'm a high handicapper) with the narrow fairways in places, dense fescue, a few blind shots and some long carries.  I lost at least 6 balls, which is always somewhat disheatening.  For the good player though, the course is challenging an

by Jim Lee

On a recent golf trip, our foresome had the opportunity (actually it was required at one course) to use a forecaddy.  My prior experience with a caddy was limited to being one when I was a young teenager trying to make a bit of money at my uncles course at Lookout Point in Ontario.  As I recall, I learned that my job consisted of carrying a heavy bag, keeping my mouth shut and staying out of the way.

By Jim Lee

As I sit here in my office on September 9, its starting to clear and the forecast for the next week is pretty positive.  It got me thinking about the impact of weather on golfers, and the golf industry.

Jim Lee

The IOC announced today that golf and 7 a side Rugby are being recommended for inclusion in the 2016 Summer Olympics.  The recommendation will be voted on by the full IOC Committee.

Following is from CTV Olympic website:

"Golf proposes a 72-hole stroke-play competition for men and women, with 60 players in each field. The world's top 15 players would qualify automatically, and all major professional tours would alter tournament schedules to avoid a clash with the Olympics."