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Robert Thompson

Going for the Green

Robert Thompson's comments, criticism and opinion on the world of golf.

Posts about: Canadian Golf

Toronto Golf Show: Leadbetter on Tiger; Cooke on Cape Breton and new course near Barrie

I know people often complain that the Toronto Golf Show is nothing more than a travel show. I’ve never really had an issue with that — and I can rarely walk more than 10 feet without running into someone I know, so it makes the show a great networking event for catching up after the [...]


Late for the Party

I’m always intrigued at what brings Old World media to the web. I say that noting the G4G blog started six years ago – and that I’ve been writing for the Web, either at PGATour.com, SCOREGolf.com or at G4G since 1998.
I occasionally get asked how I became a blogger. Generally I was exceptionally skeptical of [...]


RBC Antes Up, Puts Money into Tour Pros, Amateur Events

Interesting news this morning from Royal Bank, which is increasing its investment in golf, including investments in “Team Canada,” the RCGA’s national amateur golf teams, as well as adding support “to the resurgence of Canada’s national amateur golf championships.”
Here’s RBC’s chief brand officer on the annoucement:
“We are proud to support the RCGA’s vision to drive [...]


Sympatico Column: Weir Nears 40, Faces Challenges

My latest Sympatico column, on Mike Weir who shot a nice 5-under round today, is now online.
Here’s a taste:
Mike Weir faces some significant challenges when he begins his 2010 season at the Bob Hope Classic on Wednesday.
Canada’s top golfer for more than a decade now, Weir turns 40 this May, and hasn’t had a victory [...]


Review Week(s): Pinehurst, California and Ontario; Eagles Nest Book

I expect to be at my computer most of the next two weeks working on a book project for Eagles Nest Golf Club, but and I also want to catch up on some course reviews, including reviews of Tobacco Road near Pinehurst, NC; Southern Pines (Elks Course), also near Pinehurst, as well as a review of St. [...]