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Its Live! Time to Make your Predictions!

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The Predictions – Golf Majors is officially live. Go see who other golfing pundits are picking as the next Major champions! Every time you visit The Grateful Golfer Blog, don’t forget to check out what is happening by clicking the link in the top menu!

This page is dedicated to all those golfing fans brave enough to make a prediction on which player is going to win at the golf Majors in 2016. At the end, all the predictions will be tallied and the winner will be crown at the end of the last Major.

The intent is for everyone to provide their choices before the start of the Masters just to keep it interesting!

To join in: drop me an email, Tweet, message on Facebook, or a comment here on the blog. I will post your predictions and link it (if possible).

Let the games begin!

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

‘These Guys are Good’

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A friend of mine sent me this link to an awesome golf video. Thanks Brandon. There is not really much to say, but just watch!

That is amazing. I especially like the roar of the crowd!

Matt Kuchar plays an amazing shot! Not sure I could do that; could you?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

The 10-Minute Golf Lesson

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Practicing for my 10-minute golf lesson

What can you learn in a 10-minute golf lesson? This is the second 10-minute lesson I received from a PGA Ontario member. During the Toronto Golf Show, PGA Ontario had it usual kiosk with and large number of teaching professionals waiting to help amateurs improve their game. This years lesson proved that even an old dog can learn a few new tricks.

I was fortunate to be paired with PGA Canada Golf Professional Kyle Docherty. Kyle is an Assistant Professional, Scarboro Golf & C.C. and if you are in the area looking for a lesson or two, I recommend you give Kyle a call. He is a positive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teacher who quickly identified some fundamental errors in my swing. Continue reading →

Olympic Golfing Trophy

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At the Toronto golf show this year, I was surprised to see the Olympic Golfing Trophy in all its glory! It was very impressive and it was setup beside the RBC Canadian Open Trophy. These displays were both ‘no-touch’ displays, but pictures were more than acceptable.  I enjoy looking at most things historical and seeing both of these trophies was a very special treat. Continue reading →

The Toronto Golf and Travel Show 2016

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Toronto Golf and Travel Show 2016

Last Friday, I made my annual trek to the Toronto Golf and Travel Show. This year’s trip was extra special because my darling wife accompanied me as I wove my way through the club demos, travel booths and discount shops.

As per previous years, the Toronto Golf show was full of areas to try new equipment, long drive contest, putting contests, swing analyzer, receive lessons, discount shops, and plenty of travel destinations. We enjoyed talking to people from Golf PEI, Golf Association Ontario and Golf Canada. We were there early before the crowds and lasted about 2.5 hours. Continue reading →