A little Match play madness from Victor Dubuisson. Who doesn't love match play golf. The Frenchman was on fire although he ended up losing in 23 holes to Jason Day this guy gained a few fans including me.
Feb 24, 2014
Feb 16, 2014
February Madness Contest - Accenture Match Play Championship Golf Pool
The Accenture Match Play Championship (golf's prelude to the NCAA March Madness) begins play this Wednesday and OttawaGolfBlog.com's good friend Séamus Maher is running another of his great golf pools. Real simple right all you have to do is select the winners in all of the 64 matches. Pretty easy right, not so fast this is one of the hardest pools to predict with so many upsets especially the first day. So much like March Madness in basketball you have to be really careful and knowledgeable when it comes to your picks. Do your PGA Tour homework, then fill out your bracket and enjoy the action. Who will you take the easy picks or the underdogs?
There will be 3 payouts of 50%; 30% and 20%. All the pool details are at:
http://www.
Our WGC Accenture Match Play contest, is now open for the 2014 season. Entries close February 18th at 7pm EST.
The Tournament field consists of 64 players and is divided into 4 brackets based on World Tour Rankings. This is a contest of skill that requires each contestant to select the winners of all 64 matches in the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship.
The Contest is Match Play, with points being awarded for each correct result as follows:
The top 3 contestants, at the end of official play will be the Final Prize winners. If 3 or more tie for first the prize payout will be split amongst all who tie.
The Prize payouts, will be as follows:
* First Place 50%
* Second Place 30%
* Third Place 20%
Entry Fee:
The entry fee for this contest is $20 Canadian and payment must be sent before start of play to participate in this contest.
More details at the link above.
There will be 3 payouts of 50%; 30% and 20%. All the pool details are at:
http://www.
Our WGC Accenture Match Play contest, is now open for the 2014 season. Entries close February 18th at 7pm EST.
The Tournament field consists of 64 players and is divided into 4 brackets based on World Tour Rankings. This is a contest of skill that requires each contestant to select the winners of all 64 matches in the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship.
The Contest is Match Play, with points being awarded for each correct result as follows:
| Round 1 | 1 point |
| Round 2 | 2 points |
| Round 3 | 3 points |
| Quarter Finals | 4 points |
| Semi - Finals | 5 points |
| Third Place | 6 points |
| Final | 7 points |
The Prize payouts, will be as follows:
* First Place 50%
* Second Place 30%
* Third Place 20%
Entry Fee:
The entry fee for this contest is $20 Canadian and payment must be sent before start of play to participate in this contest.
More details at the link above.
Feb 10, 2014
Mesquite Nevada A Golf Oasis I Must Play Soon
As any Canadian golfer knows, we have lots of time during the winter to dream of sunny golf destinations. Booming a long drive out into a lush fairway take over our thoughts during most of those dreary days of winter. One such place you may drift to might be the Mesquite area of Nevada. I recently contacted Cody Law the Executive Director of Golf Mesquite Nevada through LinkedIn and asked a few questions through email about Mesquite as a golfing destinations for those of us just dying to get out and hit a ball.
Q&A with Cody Law from Mesquite Golf Nevada
Q: Mesquite Nevada was just recently named by Golf Digest as one of the top places (#19) to go for a buddies golf trip. What makes the area good for a golf buddy trip?
Cody: The thing that sets Mesquite apart from any other golf destinations is the proximity of our courses to our hotels. We have seven championship golf courses within 5 minutes of any of our hotels in Mesquite. The other thing that sets us apart is our pricing. We are a value destination, but the experience the golfer has compares with some of the top golf destinations in the world.
Q:What’s unique about the golf courses in the Mesquite area? What can golfers expect for their first Mesquite/desert golf experience?
Cody: Each of our golf courses are unique in their own way. Some of them tote names from world class designers and others were designed by locals. Each one is a true desert golf course that will test all aspects of the game. All of the courses have stunning views that require you to bring your camera.
Q:When’s the best time to golf in Mesquite and why?
Cody: We have two prime seasons: Oct-Nov and Feb-May. That's the most popular time of year to visit because the weather usually stays around 70.
Q:What makes Mesquite Golf Nevada different from other companies that offer the same kind of stay and play packages?
Cody: GolfMesquiteNevada.com is owned by the golf courses who we sell tee-times for. Because of that, we offer the lowest stay and play packages in Mesquite. That's our guarantee.
Q:How were the courses/resorts picked for the various packages offered at Mesquite Golf Nevada?
Cody: Golf Mesquite Nevada is the marketing co-op for the destination. The partners who pay into the co-op are the hotels and courses who are picked for the packages we offer.
Q: What’s your favorite golf hole in the Mesquite area and why?
Cody: Depends on the day and how well I'm playing. Every course has a specific hole that I like. Usually it's the most blind hole on the course that requires some shot management.
Q&A with Cody Law from Mesquite Golf Nevada
Q: Mesquite Nevada was just recently named by Golf Digest as one of the top places (#19) to go for a buddies golf trip. What makes the area good for a golf buddy trip?
Cody: The thing that sets Mesquite apart from any other golf destinations is the proximity of our courses to our hotels. We have seven championship golf courses within 5 minutes of any of our hotels in Mesquite. The other thing that sets us apart is our pricing. We are a value destination, but the experience the golfer has compares with some of the top golf destinations in the world.
Try not hitting your ball into one of these bunkers at Coyote Springs Golf Club, fun stuff.
Q:What’s unique about the golf courses in the Mesquite area? What can golfers expect for their first Mesquite/desert golf experience?
Cody: Each of our golf courses are unique in their own way. Some of them tote names from world class designers and others were designed by locals. Each one is a true desert golf course that will test all aspects of the game. All of the courses have stunning views that require you to bring your camera.
Q:When’s the best time to golf in Mesquite and why?
Cody: We have two prime seasons: Oct-Nov and Feb-May. That's the most popular time of year to visit because the weather usually stays around 70.
Q:What makes Mesquite Golf Nevada different from other companies that offer the same kind of stay and play packages?
Cody: GolfMesquiteNevada.com is owned by the golf courses who we sell tee-times for. Because of that, we offer the lowest stay and play packages in Mesquite. That's our guarantee.
Q:How were the courses/resorts picked for the various packages offered at Mesquite Golf Nevada?
Cody: Golf Mesquite Nevada is the marketing co-op for the destination. The partners who pay into the co-op are the hotels and courses who are picked for the packages we offer.
Q: What’s your favorite golf hole in the Mesquite area and why?
Cody: Depends on the day and how well I'm playing. Every course has a specific hole that I like. Usually it's the most blind hole on the course that requires some shot management.
Can you say desert, the beautiful Palmer at Oasis Golf Club
Feb 5, 2014
ECCO Named ‘Official Footwear Supplier’ to 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
ECCO has been named as the "Official Footwear Supplier" of the 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the ninth-consecutive year. A-List celebrities and sports star participants will be outfitted in the brand's award-winning hybrid collection. Will try and get some pics soon.
Press Release
Award-Winning Hybrid Shoe Collection to be Worn by A-List Celebrities and Sports Stars
(MARKHAM, ONTARIO) – Danish company ECCO – a leading manufacturer of innovative footwear – has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am taking place February 3-9, and will outfit amateur participants in various models from its award-winning hybrid collection.
This marks the ninth consecutive year that ECCO will have a major presence at the PGA Tour’s premier pro-am event, which brings the community together with global leaders in sports, entertainment and industry to benefit a number of charities.
Anticipated A-List participants include Tom Brady, Don Cheadle, Wayne Gretzky, Andy Garcia, Chris O’Donnell, Kid Rock, Kurt Russell, Oliver Hudson, Andy Roddick, Kelly Slater, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belichick, Chris Berman, Darius Rucker, Clay Walker, Alex Smith, Ray Romano, Brian Kelly and Matt Cain, among many others.
“Each February, this tournament is a highlight of the northern California social calendar, as well as must-see TV for millions of golf fans and celebrity watchers worldwide,” says David Helter, Specialty Sales Director, ECCO USA. “It’s also provides a great deal of support for one of the country’s finest charity organizations, Monterey Peninsula Foundation.”
Beyond the feet of Tour players and other competitors, the trend-defining ECCO Golf collection will be showcased in the merchandise pavilion. The company logo also appears on the tournament's website and is listed on the official tournament mobile app.
Hybrid shoe offerings from ECCO include the new Street EVO One, acclaimed BIOM Hybrid, luxurious Tour Hybrid and minimalist BIOM Zero styles. Each is built atop the E-DTS outsole, which features a patented configuration of approximately 100 moulded traction bars with 800 traction angles. Constructed from TPU – a highly durable, wear-resistant material – these elements provide superb, Tour-quality grip.
ECCO Golf shoes are worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Fred Couples, Graeme McDowell, Ernie Els, Thomas Bjørn, Marcel Siem, Thongchai Jaidee, Andreas Hartø, Wu Ashun, JB Hansen, Belén Mozo, Caroline Masson and Gerina Piller.
About Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey Peninsula Foundation (MPF) is a charitable foundation which disburses funds from the proceeds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on the PGA TOUR and the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach on the Champions Tour. MPF focuses on improving the quality of life in Monterey County and surrounding areas. Since its inception in 1937 the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has generated over $110 million for charity.
In 2004 the First Tee Open was introduced to serve as a showcase for The First Tee whose global mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. www.
About ECCO
ECCO, a world leading brand of shoes combining style and comfort, has built its success on quality and innovative technology. The design philosophy is rooted in the founder’s approach to being a shoemaker – the shoe must follow the foot. The shoes of ECCO are anchored in functionality, quality and craftsmanship on the platform of Scandinavian design. Founded in 1963, ECCO is one of the few major shoe manufacturers in the world to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process. Today, ECCO products are sold in 91 countries at 1,100 ECCO stores and 14,000 other sales locations. The company is family-owned and the workplace to 19,500 employees from over 50 countries. In 2012, revenue increased by 14% to DKK 8 billion with profits before tax of DKK 1.1 billion
ECCO retail locations in Canada include Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Along with ECCO retail stores, there are more than 400 retailers across Canada that carry the ECCO brand.
ECCO Shoes Canada Inc. is based in Markham, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.eccocanada.com or call 1.800.358.3226.
Press Release
Award-Winning Hybrid Shoe Collection to be Worn by A-List Celebrities and Sports Stars
(MARKHAM, ONTARIO) – Danish company ECCO – a leading manufacturer of innovative footwear – has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am taking place February 3-9, and will outfit amateur participants in various models from its award-winning hybrid collection.
This marks the ninth consecutive year that ECCO will have a major presence at the PGA Tour’s premier pro-am event, which brings the community together with global leaders in sports, entertainment and industry to benefit a number of charities.
Anticipated A-List participants include Tom Brady, Don Cheadle, Wayne Gretzky, Andy Garcia, Chris O’Donnell, Kid Rock, Kurt Russell, Oliver Hudson, Andy Roddick, Kelly Slater, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belichick, Chris Berman, Darius Rucker, Clay Walker, Alex Smith, Ray Romano, Brian Kelly and Matt Cain, among many others.
“Each February, this tournament is a highlight of the northern California social calendar, as well as must-see TV for millions of golf fans and celebrity watchers worldwide,” says David Helter, Specialty Sales Director, ECCO USA. “It’s also provides a great deal of support for one of the country’s finest charity organizations, Monterey Peninsula Foundation.”
Beyond the feet of Tour players and other competitors, the trend-defining ECCO Golf collection will be showcased in the merchandise pavilion. The company logo also appears on the tournament's website and is listed on the official tournament mobile app.
Hybrid shoe offerings from ECCO include the new Street EVO One, acclaimed BIOM Hybrid, luxurious Tour Hybrid and minimalist BIOM Zero styles. Each is built atop the E-DTS outsole, which features a patented configuration of approximately 100 moulded traction bars with 800 traction angles. Constructed from TPU – a highly durable, wear-resistant material – these elements provide superb, Tour-quality grip.
ECCO Golf shoes are worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Fred Couples, Graeme McDowell, Ernie Els, Thomas Bjørn, Marcel Siem, Thongchai Jaidee, Andreas Hartø, Wu Ashun, JB Hansen, Belén Mozo, Caroline Masson and Gerina Piller.
About Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey Peninsula Foundation (MPF) is a charitable foundation which disburses funds from the proceeds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on the PGA TOUR and the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach on the Champions Tour. MPF focuses on improving the quality of life in Monterey County and surrounding areas. Since its inception in 1937 the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has generated over $110 million for charity.
In 2004 the First Tee Open was introduced to serve as a showcase for The First Tee whose global mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. www.
About ECCO
ECCO, a world leading brand of shoes combining style and comfort, has built its success on quality and innovative technology. The design philosophy is rooted in the founder’s approach to being a shoemaker – the shoe must follow the foot. The shoes of ECCO are anchored in functionality, quality and craftsmanship on the platform of Scandinavian design. Founded in 1963, ECCO is one of the few major shoe manufacturers in the world to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process. Today, ECCO products are sold in 91 countries at 1,100 ECCO stores and 14,000 other sales locations. The company is family-owned and the workplace to 19,500 employees from over 50 countries. In 2012, revenue increased by 14% to DKK 8 billion with profits before tax of DKK 1.1 billion
ECCO retail locations in Canada include Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Along with ECCO retail stores, there are more than 400 retailers across Canada that carry the ECCO brand.
ECCO Shoes Canada Inc. is based in Markham, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.eccocanada.com or call 1.800.358.3226.
Feb 4, 2014
Eyes turn towards Augusta
Photo from bjbrake
At this time of year, most golf fans’ thoughts begin to turn towards warmer weather and Augusta. And this year’s Masters Tournament promises to be one of the most intriguing in a very long time.
Of course, the main question is whether Tiger Woods can win his first Masters since way back in 2005, and his first Major since his much-publicised troubles, and his eventual return to the top of the world rankings.
But there are many more reasons to look forward to this year’s event and to join in the speculation as to who’ll be donning this year’s Green Jacket.
Woods is the justifiable bookmakers’ favourite as things stand at a best-priced 6/1 with 32 Red. There are many golf aficionados who see him winning this time and it would be absolutely no big surprise to see him do so. But at the same time, for those of us who enjoy a little wager on the Masters – there are bigger and more tempting odds to keep life interesting.
Englishman Lee Westwood, for example, is around 33-1. He has come close on many occasions, finishing runner-up in 2010 which was his best ever Masters, and could easily go one better. Or how about the 2009 winner and joint leader at the end of the Maters last year (before losing the play-off to Adam Scott) Ángel Cabrera? The jovial, easy-going Argentinian is a big price at around 60-1 and he’s still only 44; no spring chicken but not completely over the hill either.
A little closer in in the betting is Phil Mickelson a 15-1 shot with 32 Red. Augusta is where Mickelson really turns it on. Quite simply, his record here is incredible – with wins in 2004, 2006, and 2010 and guess what; 2014 is another even number!
Second favourite at around 7/1 is Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy. The 24 year-old recently beat third favourite for the Maters, Adam Scott, in the latter’s own back yard to win the Australian Open and is clearly back to winning ways (though it has to be said that his record so far at Augusta is not a great one.
Next down the betting list are Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and England’s Justin Rose at around 19-1 and 26-1 respectively. Stenson is yet to win a Major, whilst Rose is current US Open Champion – though the best he’s done at Augusta is fifth.
All in all it promises to be a fascinating encounter and one which is always livened up by a long shot punt. With 32red online casino Canada, you’ll qualify for $32 for each $10 deposited if you’re new to the site then you should be able to transfer the cash across to the sports book having played through a few rounds – so with luck, you may be able to have a longshot punt in Augusta for free.
But whatever happens, you can guarantee the Masters will, as ever, be spectacular.
Feb 1, 2014
GoPro Golf Video Turf Team Style @VGC1893
Great GoPro video from the Turf Team at Victoria Golf Club. One of the best I've seen using a GoPro camera. Shows you that maintaining a golf course isn't just cutting grass. The possibilities are endless with a GoPro camera and some creativity. Brilliant showcase of a beautiful Canadian golf course. Nice job lads!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)