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Robert Thompson

Going for the Green

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

Posts about: golf tournament

Sympatico Golf Column: DeLaet, Baryla Have High Expectations

My latest Sympatico column is online. It focused on Canada’s two newest PGA Tour pros, who I spoke with last week. Here’s a sample:
Graham DeLaet and Chris Baryla almost seem nonplussed about entering the world of catered meals, five-star hotels, perfectly manicured golf courses and courtesy cars.
Of course there’s no sign saying “welcome to the [...]


Sympatico Column: Olympic golf no guarantee

This week’s Sympatico column is now online.
Here’s a taste:
Golf is now an Olympic sport for the first time since 1904.
Sure there’s no course appropriate in Rio de Janeiro to hold the first Olympic golf tournament since 1904, when Canadian amateur George Lyon won the gold. And no one has any idea who will be participating [...]