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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Battle At Bellmere Washed Out
Today's Battle at Bellmere OTL Tour was washed out becasue of 15 mm of rain that hit the area. The event will now be played next Thursday July 30th at 1pm. Cost is $55 and includes golf and cart and more. Contact pete@onthelinks.ca if you wish to play.
Final Local Major Set For Kawartha
Kawartha Invitational Aug 1-3rd
The first Kawartha Invitational was held in 1946 and was held as a three-day amateur tournament. The Invitational as it is better known has hosted many well-known golfers such as Ben Kern, Moe Norman, Warren Rehikopf, PGA Tour Player Jon Mills, Nick Weslock, brothers Paul & Don Davis, Dan O'Donaghue, Roger Self, Kirk Miller & Derrick Small Jr.. Today it is one of the only three day Invitational in Ontario to our knowledge.
The Invitational starts next Saturday August 1st and continues Sunday and Monday. The tournament wraps up with trophies being handed out late Monday afternoon.
Kawartha is well known for its hospitality and the Invitational is a tournament that has fostered many great memories, friendship and exceptional golf.
On the Links will be broadcasting live from 10:00-10:30am on Sunday August 2nd. Tune in to hear who is leading the tourney after round 1.
MAJOR SPONSORS include Labatt Breweries, Sysco Foods of Ontario and
Kelsey's Bar & Grill/Montana's Cookhouse.....
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Local Pro Heading To US Open
After winning a playoff to become an alternate to play in the 2009 U.S. Senior Open John Rushnell of Black Diamond crossed his fingers and hoped he would get that fateful call to play. Fortunately for John that call came this morning from the USGA informing him he would be joining fellow Canadian PGA Professional Gar Hamilton (Mississaugua) at Crooked Stick for the U.S. Senior Open on July 30 - August 2, 2009.
"I have been waiting by my phone since the qualifier and now I feel like a kid in a candy store," said an elated Rushnell. "My first call was to my wife (Kim) and she screamed she was so happy," he added.
Rushnell's qualifying site was at Fox Chapel Golf Club just outside of Pittsburgh where the Oshawa native shot a round of even par 70 on June 25, 2009. After winning a playoff to become the first alternate at his site, USGA officials informed him that an alternate usually gets in from Fox Chapel.
"I think it has to do with the quality of the field and possibly the rating of the golf course in terms of difficulty," explained Rushnell. "I don't know for sure how I was selected but in the end it doesn't really matter, I'm in the Open!"Rushnell, who won last week's Ontario PGA Senior Summer Championship in Kleinburg will begin his preparation tomorrow at Black Diamond Golf Club where he is the Teaching Professional.
"Physically my game is there, but mentally I will be working on my pre shot routine and really concentrating on all my shots," said Rushnell. "My game this year has been great and I am playing for the shear enjoyment of the game rather than score, money etc..."
The simple fact that Rushnell qualified to play in the U.S. Senior Open is a Cinderella story on its own. You see Rushnell is a retired GM worker who began a second career as a golf professional in 1997. Working nights at GM and days at Oliver's Nest Golf Club, Rushnell moved through the Canadian PGA ELITE Apprentice program covering off all the requirements as quickly as he could obtaining his Class 'A' status in 2002. "I began playing golf when I was 28 years old and absolutely fell in love with the game," said Rushnell now 54. "I really started playing well when I was 40 and had aspirations of playing professionally as a senior," continued Rushnell who narrowly missed a European Senior Tour card in 2003 finishing in 33rd place after a disastrous 8 on a par 3. "I would still be chasing the dream, but it comes down to economics and I just can't justify it," he added. The chance to compete in the U.S. Senior open is a dream come true for Rushnell who retired from GM in 2002. "I am going to have a blast, this is a perk in life especially at our age," said Rushnell, who now focuses on helping other golfers achieve their golf dreams. "I really enjoy what I'm doing and to see my students do well is an absolute treat." Rushnell joins Gar Hamilton as the only other Canadian in the U.S. Senior Open field.
"I have been waiting by my phone since the qualifier and now I feel like a kid in a candy store," said an elated Rushnell. "My first call was to my wife (Kim) and she screamed she was so happy," he added.
Rushnell's qualifying site was at Fox Chapel Golf Club just outside of Pittsburgh where the Oshawa native shot a round of even par 70 on June 25, 2009. After winning a playoff to become the first alternate at his site, USGA officials informed him that an alternate usually gets in from Fox Chapel.
"I think it has to do with the quality of the field and possibly the rating of the golf course in terms of difficulty," explained Rushnell. "I don't know for sure how I was selected but in the end it doesn't really matter, I'm in the Open!"Rushnell, who won last week's Ontario PGA Senior Summer Championship in Kleinburg will begin his preparation tomorrow at Black Diamond Golf Club where he is the Teaching Professional.
"Physically my game is there, but mentally I will be working on my pre shot routine and really concentrating on all my shots," said Rushnell. "My game this year has been great and I am playing for the shear enjoyment of the game rather than score, money etc..."
The simple fact that Rushnell qualified to play in the U.S. Senior Open is a Cinderella story on its own. You see Rushnell is a retired GM worker who began a second career as a golf professional in 1997. Working nights at GM and days at Oliver's Nest Golf Club, Rushnell moved through the Canadian PGA ELITE Apprentice program covering off all the requirements as quickly as he could obtaining his Class 'A' status in 2002. "I began playing golf when I was 28 years old and absolutely fell in love with the game," said Rushnell now 54. "I really started playing well when I was 40 and had aspirations of playing professionally as a senior," continued Rushnell who narrowly missed a European Senior Tour card in 2003 finishing in 33rd place after a disastrous 8 on a par 3. "I would still be chasing the dream, but it comes down to economics and I just can't justify it," he added. The chance to compete in the U.S. Senior open is a dream come true for Rushnell who retired from GM in 2002. "I am going to have a blast, this is a perk in life especially at our age," said Rushnell, who now focuses on helping other golfers achieve their golf dreams. "I really enjoy what I'm doing and to see my students do well is an absolute treat." Rushnell joins Gar Hamilton as the only other Canadian in the U.S. Senior Open field.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Mike Weir Charity Classic Kicks off RBC Canadian Open Week
The Mike Weir Charity Classic will kick off the 2009 RBC Canadian Open Championship at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario next Monday. The event boasts a star-studded roster of celebrities and professional athletes including:
Michael Jordan
Rick Nash
Martin Brodeur
Joe Thornton
Paul Coffey
Kevin Costner
George Lopez
Tom Cochrane
Thomas Gibson
Lorie Kane
And many PGA Tour veterans
All proceeds will go to the Mike Weir Foundation in support of children's wellness initiatives.
Tickets are only $15 and children under the age of 15 are free with a paying adult.
visit rcga.org or rbccanadianopen.com for more details.
Be sure to check the blog next week for photos, results and interviews from the event!
Michael Jordan
Rick Nash
Martin Brodeur
Joe Thornton
Paul Coffey
Kevin Costner
George Lopez
Tom Cochrane
Thomas Gibson
Lorie Kane
And many PGA Tour veterans
All proceeds will go to the Mike Weir Foundation in support of children's wellness initiatives.
Tickets are only $15 and children under the age of 15 are free with a paying adult.
visit rcga.org or rbccanadianopen.com for more details.
Be sure to check the blog next week for photos, results and interviews from the event!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Black Diamond Pro Wins OPGA Sr Crown
John Rushnell Adds Second Simmlands
Ontario PGA Senior Summer Title to His Trophy Case
(Kleinburg, Ont. July 6, 2009) - John Rushnell (Black Diamond) shot 5-under-par 66 en route to victory at the Ontario PGA Senior Summer Championship. This was Rushnell's second Senior Summer victory with the last coming in 2005 at Glendale Golf and Country Club.
The victory couldn't have come at a better time for Rushnell, who will tee it up next in the Canadian PGA Senior Championship which goes later this week in Ottawa. Rushnell attributed his fine play to a recent round that was played in a U.S. Senior Open qualifier in Pittsburgh, PA.
"I played well today, the course was great and I'm feeling good about my game," added Rushnell who will head to Ottawa tomorrow. "I've had a hot putter as of late," added Rushnell, who shot 70 and grabbed the first alternate spot at his qualifying site for the US Senior Open.
Ontario PGA Senior Summer Title to His Trophy Case
(Kleinburg, Ont. July 6, 2009) - John Rushnell (Black Diamond) shot 5-under-par 66 en route to victory at the Ontario PGA Senior Summer Championship. This was Rushnell's second Senior Summer victory with the last coming in 2005 at Glendale Golf and Country Club.
The victory couldn't have come at a better time for Rushnell, who will tee it up next in the Canadian PGA Senior Championship which goes later this week in Ottawa. Rushnell attributed his fine play to a recent round that was played in a U.S. Senior Open qualifier in Pittsburgh, PA.
"I played well today, the course was great and I'm feeling good about my game," added Rushnell who will head to Ottawa tomorrow. "I've had a hot putter as of late," added Rushnell, who shot 70 and grabbed the first alternate spot at his qualifying site for the US Senior Open.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Oakland Greens To Glo
Friday July 24
Oakland Greens Golf and Country Club
Glo Ball
Fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital
$40.00 per Golfer
starts at dusk (approx 9 pm)
Contact the pro shop @ Oakland Greens for more details or to sign up
705-696-2915
Oakland Greens Golf and Country Club
Glo Ball
Fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital
$40.00 per Golfer
starts at dusk (approx 9 pm)
Contact the pro shop @ Oakland Greens for more details or to sign up
705-696-2915
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