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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 golfers

Sympatico Column: What will Santa bring the game of golf this year?

Let me take this opportunity to thank each of my readers who turned up on the site throughout the year. I always appreciate the comments — positive and negative. I hope each of you have a safe and happy holiday season. Not sure how often I’ll post over the next week or two — but [...]


Weir Receives Order of Canada

Mike Weir receives the Order of Canada today at a ceremony in Ottawa:
Weir will be one of 35 Canadians to be honoured during Thursday’s ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. His off-course achievements were highlighted in a press release from Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean’s office last week.
“His charitable activities are as notable as his golfing [...]


Sympatico Column: Canadians Still Have Plenty Left to Play For

My latest Sympatico column, about the final weeks of the Nationwide Tour and the Canadians involved, is now online.  Lorne Rubenstein in the Globe coincidently wrote on a similar topic that can be found here.
Here’s a taste from my column:
While the PGA Tour winds down after the $10-million FedEx Cup, a number of Canadian golfers [...]