Today, I played my first round of golf of the 2026 golf season. It happens to coincide with World Hickory Golf Day. It usually happens that this momentous day happens around the start of my golf season every year. Sometimes, it is sooner and others later. I thought I would bring my hickory sticks to my old haunt of Osprey Links Golf Course. As the course open this weekend, the course was in good shape and our loop around the front nine was extremely enjoyable. Celebrating World Hickory Golf Day in Callander / North Bay was the first for me and next year I think I will try to expand the number of players.
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Golf Season Is Almost Here!
Many of the local golf courses open tomorrow, Friday May 1st. It is an exciting day for my game as I can finally shake off the cobwebs and hit the links with a huge smile on my face. Every year about this time many golfers in northern climes prepare for a short golf season that lasts between six and seven months. During this preparation, many players go through a well practiced routine that enables them to hit the links ready, able and willing to loop the links. Right now we are still in the single digits for temperatures, but a few layers and I will be ready to play. There is so much to look forward too that helps build my anticipation for playing my most favourite sport.
Continue readingMaking A Major Milestone At The Grateful Golfer Golf Blog
It finally happened a few days ago. The Grateful Golfer golf blog reach the major milestone of 1 million visitors. This was an original goal I set from when first started writing back in May of 2012. As you know, this golf blog was set up to allow me to manage my critical life event (twice actually) and to expand my thoughts on a passion that is ever growing. I am not bragging, but highlighting my gratitude to all the readers who graced the musing of an amateur golfer trying to navigate the challenges on and off the golf course.
I want to thank everyone for allowing me to share a small part of your day and will rededicate my time to writing more about this amazing sport. I am blessed in many ways and reaching this amazing milestone helps fuel my desire to continue sharing my musings on a regular basis. Thanks again for all the support!
As your golf season starts to ramp up (for those of us in the northern climes) it will be time to set some goals moving forward. This is aways the first step for my golf season and I plan to follow the same successful path. Last year, I missed about eight weeks of my season due to medical challenges, but this year I am ready to take a full swing at improving my game. As I trundle down my path this year, I hope you will continue to stay with me and share in the trials and tribulations of my game.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Hickory Golf Show Is Happening This Weekend
Just a kindly reminder about the Golf Historical Society of Canada golf show this weekend. I hope you can make it.
Golf Season Is Close And How I Know!
The first indication is that the weather is starting to turn. Our last cold weekend, fingers crossed, is over and the forecast has nothing but warmer weather for the next few weeks. This always brings smiles to my face as I watch the snow banks in my front yard recede. Additionally, the Golf Historical Society has its annual memorabilia show at the Don Valley Golf Course. It is a must attend event that most hickory players from the southern region flock to looking for deals on equipment and to meet up with like minded friends.
Where: Don Valley Golf Course Clubhouse
4200 Yonge St., North York-Toronto. M2P 1N9 (just south of Hwy 401 exit, on Yonge)
When: Sunday, March 22nd. Doors Open: 11 am – 3 pm
What: Unique and treasured golf items … golf features; Vintage & Hickory-shafted clubs galore, golf balls, bags, hats, cards books, trophies, ceramics, art, photos, magazines, programmes, autographs, MASTERS & OPEN Memorabilia; Ephemera … & more. FREE ADMISSION; Lots of FREE PARKING! Only a short stroll across from TTC – York Mills Subway Station.
Buy, Sell or Trade your golf treasures. Get Free Appraisals!
Who: It is open to everyone interested is hickory stick golf or you just want to find out more about golf!
Why: “Another fun historical golf experience!”
The last reason I know golf season is just around the corner is that I am getting the itch to hit the links. It always happens in the first week of March, however I still have about six weeks to wait. In the meantime, I will keep being grateful for the warmer weather and to focus on the great things to come.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 