Southern Alberta: In Conversation

Yip Says He Let Too Many Birdie Opportunities Fly Away At Q-School

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 00:03 Wednesday, 07 December 2011 23:27

 by Gord Montgomery

 

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In a golf tournament it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact shot or hole where you went wrong when you miss the mark by one stroke after 108 holes.
 
For that reason, Ryan Yip wasn’t beating himself up over what happened to him at the 2011 edition of the PGA Tour’s Q-School.

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In Conversation With: Mark Fletcher

Last Updated on Sunday, 24 May 2009 04:27 Saturday, 23 May 2009 08:40

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Mark Fletcher Has Helped Carry On The Success And Growth Of The Family Apparel Business In Style
by Bryan Outram

Mark Of Excellence – A Conversation With Fletcher Leisure Group President Mark Fletcher

Inside Golf recently had an opportunity to talk with Mark Fletcher, President of the largest privately owned supplier of golf equipment and apparel in Canada, the Fletcher Leisure Group.

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Interview With Jil Swenson, Of Stony Plain GC

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 April 2008 00:44 Thursday, 24 April 2008 00:15

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Jil Swenson, An Assistant Pro At The Stony Plain Golf Course, Is One Of Only 14 Female Golf Professionals In Alberta, And One Of Only Three In The Edmonton Area - Photo Credit Gord Montgomery
Despite being in the minority in her chosen profession, Jil Swenson has already carved out a substantial niche in the field of professional golf. The second year assistant pro at the Stony Plain Golf Course is one of only 14 females in the province to hold that job title out of the 500 carded assistant pros within the Alberta PGA. Given all that it would seem a tough task to face on a day-to-day basis, but in sitting down with Inside Golf Swenson said she's loved every minute of the challenges the industry has presented her thus far and she's ready for whatever may lay ahead as she enters her second season.

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Q&A With Brian Butters, PGA Of B.C.

Last Updated on Thursday, 15 November 2007 00:23 Tuesday, 13 November 2007 23:39

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Brian Butters Enjoys Meetng The Challenge Of Being The Director Of The Professional Golfers’ Association of BC - Photo Courtesy BCPGA
For many of us, managing the flight of our ball during a round of golf is an immense challenge. And generally, that might be the extent of our association with the game. Yet behind the scenes, there is much happening in an effort to encourage our continued enjoyment and participation.

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President Peabody Brings BCGA Learned Leadership

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 November 2007 07:04 Monday, 29 October 2007 05:19

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The BCGA's Anne Peabody Has Overseen The Amalgamation Of The Men's And Ladies' Associations As The First Woman President Of The Province's Governing Body For Amateur Golf - Photo Courtesy BCGA
Anne Peabody became interested in golf in the same fashion many other women have, she was encouraged by her husband and she thought it might be a good way to spend time together.

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