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PRO TOURS AT A GLANCEPGA Event: Canadian Open Site: Glen Abbey Golf Club (7,112 yards, par 72), Oakville, Ontario. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Purse: $5 million. Winner's share: $900,000. Television: Golf Channel (today-tomorrow, 3-6 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.) and Channel 4 (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m.). Last year: Jim Furyk successfully defended his title at Angus Glen. In 2006, Furyk won at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Last week: ... (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) Just rewards from EnglandGolf is rewarding, at whatever level you play. For the world's greatest players there is fame and fortune. For those whose skills are far less polished, the game provides a foundation for friendships and a universal language that brings us together when so many other aspects of our lives keep us divided. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) Kuong knocks off Sheldon in WGAMRain was the big winner in local tournaments yesterday as powerful, fast-moving storms played havoc with a number of events. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) Keeping score around New EnglandPros Stewart on top Keith Stewart of Warwick CC shot 72 to win pro honors in a New England PGA pro-junior tournament at Brookline GC. John O'Connor of Far Corner GC finished one stroke back, while Richard Hasenfus of Needham GC shot 74 to take third. In the team division, Stephen Gonsalves of the Links at Lang Farm combined with ... (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) American Junior Golf Association has matured into first-rate organizationIn many ways this week's local golf stage offers a story with complementary aspects: The Fidelity Investments Junior Classic being played at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) Hadges tops Parziale in 100th Massachusetts Amateur golf championship.Their grinding, thrilling 36-hole match complete, John Hadges and Matt Parziale shook hands and then rushed off in separate directions following the 100th Massachusetts Amateur Championship. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.) Push to lift alcohol ban on Mass. golf courses finds favor on Beacon HillThe Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough offers its players a little bit of everything, including a full-service pro shop, several function rooms, and two courses, the River Course and the Lakeside Course. (Boston Globe, 7/22/08) |
