The History of the PGA of Canada 1911 – Present

  January 1, 1911 — January 2, 1911 First Captain A group of 35 professionals meet on July 7, 1911, at Royal Ottawa Golf Club to form the PGA of Canada. P.D. Ross writes a cheque for $100 to buy the initial trophy. George Cumming, a popular pro and teacher from The Toronto Golf Club, is elected the first captain [modern day president].

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Man accused of vandalizing greens at four Trump golf courses

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Authorities in New Jersey say a Hawaii man stands accused of defacing the greens at four golf courses that President Donald Trump owns in New Jersey and New York. Somerset County prosecutors say 61-year-old Clifford Tillotson, of Kaneohe, is charged with criminal mischief. Tillotson allegedly used some sort of chemical to write various comments critical of the Trump administration on nine putting greens at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on or around Sept. 11. The damage was estimated at more than $10,000. Tillotson also is charged in New York with defacing Trump golf courses in Ferry Point, Hudson Valley and Westchester. It wasn’t known Saturday if Tillotson has retained an attorney.

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Mike Weir talks Presidents Cup, Hadwin, Red Wings

Mike Weir may no longer be a fixture on the PGA Tour, but as the only Canadian male to win a major golf championship (2003 Masters), he remains an authoritative voice on the sport in this country. At the upcoming Presidents Cup in New York, Weir will serve as an assistant captain for the International team, where he’ll advise fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin, who will be participating in the biennial competition for the first time. Weir has kept busy this summer playing a handful of events on the European Tour, trying to stay sharp on the course before he turns 50 in two years time when he becomes eligible for the Champions Tour. On Sept. 11 Weir spent a few minutes with Sportsnet chatting about the Presidents Cup, the Canadian Open, Glen Abbey Golf Club, his beloved Detroit Red Wings and his relationship with TV personality Michelle Money. How do you feel with the Presidents Cup right around the corner? Starting to feel it now that it’s closer and now that the te…

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Brooke Henderson leads NZ Open as rain halts final round

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian Brooke Henderson took a big step towards her sixth LPGA Tour title in only six holes on Sunday, but will have to resume on Monday after rain, lightning and dangerous winds disrupted the final round of the New Zealand Women’s Open. The 20-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., leads the tournament by four shots at 17-under par from overnight leader Belen Mozo of Spain and American Brittany Lincicome. Play was repeatedly suspended Sunday because of adverse weather conditions and finally called for the day at 5:30 p.m. local time when a violent squall brought heavy rain and winds which sent advertising boards flying across greens. Tour officials ruled the tournament would remain 72 holes and players will return to the Windross Farm course Monday to complete their final rounds. Henderson was 3-under Sunday after her six holes. She birdied the second, fourth and fifth holes to move past the faltering Mozo, who was 2-over after six holes wh…

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