Flagstick Podcast

Masters week is here but since we already did a preview two weeks ago, we have another angle on this show that is applicable all year long. After we get you updated on news from the Presidents Cup, PGA of Ottawa, Ottawa Valley Golf Association, Ontario Senior Men's Championship and the Flagstick.com Shootout presented by COBRA PUMA Golf, we take the show in another direction - to the lesson tee. W...

On the brink of the Canadian golf season and The Masters, there is plenty to chat about on this show. We discuss the fluctuating weather and how it is affecting golf course openings in our region; Scott weighs in from an event he attended with adidas golf; and we chat about some upgrades at some regional courses. We also dig into the special edition products created around The Masters and share a...

After the latest Canadian news from the professional, college, and junior ranks, it's all about The Masters as we look ahead to the 2024 Championship. We take a run through last year's leaderboard to see who might continue their good play at Augusta National; we consider who might play best among the Canadians; and we take a glance at the early odds being given to the top and bottom players. We al...

The boys return in full form this week, with plenty to catch up on, starting with The Players. The 50th playing was exciting for several reasons, and we share some thoughts on the week in Ponte Vedra. We roll you through a number of news stories including: The opening (and closing again) of some regional golf courses due to the weather The start of the 1st PGA TOUR Americas Season Veteran Alena Sh...

With the weather improving and golf season just about here there is plenty to discuss on this show. We start with the Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo and share what we saw there, it's level of success, and what we think it means for the golf year ahead. That leads us into discussion of our golf course openings calendar, the Presidents Cup and what International Captain Mike Weir has to say about it this...

As we prepare for the Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo, Jeff and Scott sat down to discuss golf facilities getting opened in Eastern Ontario, Talor Gooch’s comments about Rory McIlroy, the 2024 schedule for the Flagstick.com PGA of Ottawa Tour, the latest inductee into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, and the return of the Loyalist Junior Showcase Tournament. On our Back Nine, we jump into the deep end of...

The Dream Golf Road Trip, what that encompasses looks as varied as the golfer. What it consists of is very individual and on this show we talk a little about the concept and what it might mean to each of us. Train, plane, RV, or auto; private or public golf courses; golf every day with friends or some days spent with strangers. Jeff and Scott talk through some scenarios they would like to pursue t...

In a world that too often shifts to the negative narrative first, we figured it was time to take a step back and have a little bit of appreciation for the sport of golf that many of us love. It's the week of Valentine's Day so what better time than now. We each made a list and take you through a few things we love about the sport; hoping that it might spark some thoughts for the listeners and view...

For a few generations, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been a staple in the golf travel world. They set a standard that many others followed and as many new golf destinations emerged, the area sometimes fell down the list as a trip choice. That is changing. The 90+ golf properties in Myrtle Beach are stepping up to get the next generation of golfers familiar with their wide range of offerings. Th...

In an age where almost everyone is spending far too much time online, we often start to look beyond our own real needs and see what others are doing. That leads to us to being concerned about some things that should not matter. In essence, they really should not have an impact on our thoughts and lives. But, they are hard to ignore, even if they do us no good. We have a discussion about this week...

Plenty of Canadian golf talk this week as we run down the list of some top finishes by Canadian pros on their respective tours. That includes Brooke Henderson who not only had a 3rd place to start the LPGA season but appeared in a video with popular golf YouTuber Micah Morris. As a result we wonder what her future potential might be on the YouTube platform. We also have a look at the recent GolfWe...

Welcome to 2024 and the first episode of the season. There is plenty to catch up on this show with the start of the pro tours for the year, success by young Canadian amateurs on a world tournament stage, industry news and job openings at various golf courses, and news coming out of the amateur schedules for the season ahead. On the Back 9 we get to the topic that many golfers are talking about at...

It's time to close out the year and look ahead to 2024. We wrap up a couple of last pro events that we had our eye on then we run through many key moments from the past year. We highlight some of the best in golf that happened at an international, national, and regional level. On the Back 9, we share what we are looking forward to in 2024 on the golf scene, at the pro and amateur levels, in tourna...

As we wander towards the end of the year, plenty of fun golf conversations remain left to have. In this show, like always, we provide some updates on Canadians playing golf worldwide. That includes the Ladies European Tour Qualifying, the Grant Thornton Invitational, and the PGA Tour Qualifying School. We wander through some talk on Tiger Woods and the PNC Championship, and chat about the implicat...

Things get a little spicy this week as Jeff and Scott jump into the contentious topic of golf ball distance rollback after this week's announcement by golf's governing bodies. They dig into a few different angles, tangle over a few points, and set the table for what golfers can expect to see when it comes to their own golf balls and new testing standards for the future. We detail the fate of three...

We're joined this week on the Back Nine by Dan Marsh. He is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran who participated in The Caddie School for Soldiers program. He shares about how he got involved, why it was important to him, and how it has already brought him to some amazing places in the golf world. It's a thought-provoking interview we think all our listeners will enjoy. On the Front Nine, we take a gl...

It’s a show bursting at the seams for Episode #62 as we look at the end of the PGA TOUR and LPGA TOUR seasons and consider how the Canadians fared. We discuss the prototype golfer of the future and if Ludvig Aberg is giving us a glimpse as to what is to come. We wrap up the Golf Ontario Order of Merit Standings for 2023, bring you some new golf course news from the Quinte Region of Ontario, and ch...

This is a variety pack-type show including a myriad of topics that we work our way into. It all gets started with a talk about the appearance of several new drivers on the USGA and R&A conforming clubs list, what that means, and does it matter. That includes our thoughts on how people react so strongly to these preliminary photos. We catch you up on some news from the Canadian amateur and pro...

This show is oozing with content and topics. We run through the night we spent at the PGA of Canada - Ottawa Valley Awards, talking about the winners, the golf business, and what goes into being successful in many aspects. We discuss Brooke Henderson and what is fuelling her recent success as she prepares for the final two events of the season. And, hint, it's got nothing to do with her putter. We...

After missing a week, Jeff is back and almost healthy again. He was a trooper and we put together a show with plenty of news from the professional and amateur golf scene, with a few extra tidbits on industry news and even a reveal of a forthcoming golf book. We cover some NCAA golf tournaments and Canadian golf course news. We have updates on Team Canada for the World Amateur Team Championships an...

With the Fall season upon us, it is time to start looking at next year in the golf industry. It's a time when golf courses and facilities began to evaluate their success and failures and plan for where they are headed. With that in mind, we put our marketing and golf operations hats on and dig into a discussion of branding in the golf industry. From our years and scope of experience, we delve into...

Now that the "Cup" season is done, we take some time to talk about the Fall Golf that the rest of us experience. We talk about why we and so many others love golf at this time of year, things we can do to enjoy it more, and for those who are looking to still keep their scores as low as possible, dig into adjustments you can make. We cover things from clothing to equipment in ways you can tackle pl...

This week, it's a packed show with more news than expected about the Canadian golf scene, including who will represent Canada in the upcoming World Amateur Team Championships and the PanAm Games. We fill you in on the latest. We delve into a big PGA of Canada - Ottawa event, the PING Challenge Cup, as we announce the teams we will each be acting as Captains to in the coming days for this annual ba...

With the Solheim Cup about to start we thought we would give it the due attention as the world's golf eyes fall up Spain this week where the Europeans look to defend the title against Team USA. We discuss who we think might win, who we are cheering for, and who might be the biggest star and dud for each team. We wander through the local and national golf news and topics on our mind this week. Kevi...

A full show this week starting with Scott's visit to the recently renovated Hamilton Golf & Country Club that is preparing to host the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. Scott details some of the design changes at the course and what golfers can expect to see when they watch next year's tournament. Plenty of news covering a major golf media award, the end of the season for the PGA TOUR Canada, Ottawa Val...