Flagstick Podcast

After a brief hiatus, we're back in the thick of tournament golf season with plenty to talk about. We kick things off with a recap of recent regional news, including the season-opening event on the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour. We highlight the winners and share a costly tournament mistake that stung Scott during his round at Camelot G&CC. In the main segment, we preview the 2025 RBC Canad...

In this episode, we kick things off with quick news updates from the junior and college golf scenes, then look ahead to the opening event of the 50th season of the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour at Camelot G&CC. In the main segment, we recap the action from the 13th Flagstick Open Amateur Championship, presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and adidas. We highlight Ellis Kinnaird’s impressive v...

With the PGA Championship on the horizon this week, we dig into the event details. That means some discussion about the golf course at Quail Hollow, the PGA Championship's place in the game, who is playing well and may contend, and what needs to happen in order for it to be compelling to the golf fan. We share news about the Flagstick.com series of tournaments, a surprise PGA TOUR exemption for an...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of competitive golf—how we prepare mentally and physically for tournament play, how we manage ourselves during the round, and how we reflect afterward to improve for the next event. We also bring you the latest news from various tournaments happening around our region. Then, on the back nine, we shift from the parking lot to the course itself in our dis...

As the outdoor golf season begins, we're diving into everything that gets us excited for a new year on the course—whether it's testing new gear, hitting the range for the first time, or reconnecting with golf buddies. We also discuss the surprising moment when one of the LPGA's top players whiffed a shot, and how that led us to reflect on our own golf nightmares. Plus, we explore fun and meaningfu...

The countdown is on to the Flagstick Open! Join us for the latest news and a compelling case for why you shouldn't miss the Flagstick.com Shootout. We're also eagerly awaiting warmer weather as Ontario's golf courses burst open for the season! This week, we tackle a crucial question: who can you trust for golf equipment reviews? Plus, we dissect those sudden-death finishes at the Masters and RBC H...

This week, we dive deep into the hallowed grounds of Augusta National to dissect Rory McIlroy's triumphant and historic victory at the 2025 Masters. Relive the thrilling final round, the dramatic playoff against Justin Rose, and the significance of McIlroy finally completing the career Grand Slam. We'll analyze the key moments, discuss the emotional weight of his achievement, and place this win wi...

Amid The Masters, there is not much else we want to talk about. Aside from Jeff addressing a beef he has with social media figure Paige Spiranic about how people should choose the tee decks they play from, it's nothing but Masters talk this week. With the 485-page Masters Media Guide as our backbone, we take a look at some facts and figures from the most beloved golf tournament in the world. We br...

With the 2025 edition of The Masters set to happen next week, it's time to take a look at the opening male major of the season. Among the aspects we discuss are its validity as a major, the traditions, the strength of field, who are the favourites, can Scheffler repeat, can Rory complete the career grand slam, what do we like on the concessions menu (and what is the latest addition), and many more...

Golf season is here in our area...sort of. We chatted about that and the prospects of outdoor golf soon. TGL has concluded its inaugural season. We recap the finale, give our final verdict on the first campaign, and ponder what we might see in season 2. Famed golf club designer Roger Cleveland has returned to the company he founded in 1979. We discuss what this means for Cleveland Golf and take a...

There's plenty to talk about on this show as the outdoor golf season in most parts of North America draws closer. For those in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, we’ll provide updates on range and course openings, discuss the release of the 2025 Golf Facility Openings Calendar at Flagstick.com, and highlight courses that are already open in Ontario. With the Canadian dollar struggling against for...

It's a big week in professional golf, so we take a look at The PLAYERS Championship and offer some thoughts on the event, the Canadians in the field, and Scottie Scheffler's quest to win it for a third consecutive time. We also chat about last week's events, particularly the Arnold Palmer Invitational and some comments by Collin Morikawa about his decision to not speak to the media after a tough l...

The 2025 inductees for the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame have been announced. We tell you who made the cut, and what made them Hall of Fame worthy. We delve into some golf content, including details from the new Netflix Full Swing Season 3 and the 2025 plans for the PGA TOUR's Creator Classic. Almost two months into the year we check in on how the big pro tours are doing, specifically the Canadians p...

Birthdays, sickness, hockey, pulled pork, and even some golf on this show. We catch up after a week away, bring some updates on tournament registrations, golf shows, and golf jobs, and then we get to the show's meat. As we pine to play some outdoor golf, we highlight a number of regional and worldwide golf holes, break down the designs a bit, and share how we might play them. It's a good chance ju...

There is plenty to discuss this week as we creep ever so slowly toward the outdoor golf season here in Canada. The schedules are out regionally for the Ottawa Valley Golf Association and the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour; we dig into those to discuss highlights, specifically when it comes to the venue. We drop some opinions on the 27th PGA TOUR victory by Rory McIlroy and the latest week of the...

As we move further into the new year, the world of golf is heating up. This week on the Flagstick Podcast, we delve into the 2025 Golf Ontario schedule, share our thoughts on week 4 of the TGL, and discuss the potential arrival of rangefinders on the PGA Tour. On the Back 9, it's an LPGA focus as the circuit returns, and we explore what lies ahead for stars like Nelly Korda and, in particular, Can...

Soooo much to talk about this week. Golf season is firing up on the pro tours, equipment scene, and travel business. We dip into a lot of it. Part of it is chatting about the latest Canadian winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and a huge player announcement for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Osprey Valley. On the Back 9, we discuss the TGL and where we stand with it after week three. There are a few...

It was a big weekend for Canadian golf fans as Nick Taylor earned his 5th PGA TOUR victory at the SONY Open in Hawaii. We dig into a bit, how it played out, what it means, and share some of Taylor's thoughts on the outcome. After the debut of the TGL last week, we circle back to the 2nd night of the indoor golf league and see how it held up. Is it showing flaws, getting better or worse, and have w...

It's time to kick off the new year with Episode #110. We get caught up with each other after a few weeks away, look at some tournaments already taking place worldwide, and reveal the 15 players who will be part of the Ottawa Valley Golf Association Junior Development Program. We dropped some details on registration for the 2025 Flagstick Open Amateur Championship, and our big discussion is about T...

It's that time on the calendar, when we wind things down after many hours of recording, take some time to reflect on the twelve months that have passed, and be grateful for all that went on. On this show we take a run through some highlights of the 2024 season. We do that from a local, provincial, Canadian, and International perspective. We talk tournaments, outstanding players, and just moments i...

We return this week with a special interview and plenty of golf news from the last two weeks. First, we will share news of recent awards from the Ottawa Valley Golf Association and Golf Quebec. We bring you details on our Indoor Golf Directory and some information on how a Calgary-based golf entertainment centre plans to start expanding across Canada. We also get you up to date on a few profession...

With a major gift-giving holiday less than a month away, we figured it was time to record a show that our listeners can share with their loved ones. On the Back 9 of this episode, we run through a list of potential golf gifts that every golfer might appreciate, in a wide range of prices. That will make it the perfect podcast to listen to with friends and family so they can get a subtle hint about...

Many of the pro tour seasons are coming to a close, so we update you on their status and qualifying schools. We have some regional job news and also share details on the 17 players named to Team Ontario for 2025. We discuss big changes coming to the PGA Tour and highlight the season-ending LPGA tournament and their big purse news. On the Back 9 we get you ready for indoor golf season with a load o...

We return this week with a Front 9 that has a full slate of news from the Canadian golf scene, including amateur, college, club professional, adapted golf, and touring professional golf. We touch on job changes, strong finishes by Canadian juniors, and pros playing at various qualifying schools. We also share news on the World Long Drive Tour returning to Eastern Ontario for 2025. On the back nine...

Some fun updates and a more important topic as well in this show. On the Front 9, we lament the closing of the indoor golf season for many here in Canada, catch you up on some news from the PGA of Ontario, LPGA TOUR, and PGA TOUR, and celebrate an industry milestone for a Canadian golf education institution. We also discuss the upcoming mixed-tour Grant Thornton Invitational and share our opinions...