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With the outdoor golf season here we are starting to get plenty of questions about equipment so on this show we take on a popular topic among our community members - fairway woods, particularly the three wood. What makes for a good three wood; what features might be helpful when choosing one, and for those not ready to buy a new one, what are some of the most popular ones of the past?


We take all that on in our Back Nine. Call it a mix of advice and nostalgia and we blend expert advice with personal experiences from the last few decades of being around new product introductions.


On the Front Nine, we catch you up on the hot play of Stephen Ames on the Champions Tour, the continued success of Canadians on the PGA TOUR Americas, and some Eastern Ontario news regarding the Ottawa Valley Golf Association's Junior programming, as well as an update on some regional golfers qualifying for U.S.G.A. Championships.


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We take a different approach for Episode #80 by digging deep into our mailbag to address many questions from the community.


But first, we talk about the current king and queen of golf, Nelly, Korda, and Scottie Sheffler, catch you up with some Canadians having success on the professional and collegiate fronts, and examine what the latest big finish in a major championship has done for Brooke Henderson‘s world rankings.


From the listener mailbag, we answer a myriad of questions on a wide range of topics including:


Travel destinations - locally and beyond, some favourite holes and courses, equipment, what we look forward to in 2024, the best advice we’ve been given in golf, favourite training aids, and even which LPGA tour players we would like to play with on a scramble team.


It's almost an hour of answers to your questions that we are happy to answer.


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In the wake of The Masters, there’s a lot to talk about this week and we start with a recap of the first men’s major of the year. We give our thoughts on the success of Scottie Scheffler, how the rest of the field responded, and our overall impressions of the championship.


We also update you on some recent recognition for Canadian golf clubs for their outstanding junior programs, some news of major television coverage coming to an eastern Ontario golf event, and we discuss the recent passing of a familiar and beloved PGA of Canada golf professional.


On the Back 9, we get you ready for the golf season by discussing the things you need to do to prepare with your equipment, and then what your expectations should be to start the season. We also detail how you can adjust indoor golf practice to outdoor golf play.


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Masters week is here but since we already did a preview two weeks ago, we have another angle on this show that is applicable all year long.


After we get you updated on news from the Presidents Cup, PGA of Ottawa, Ottawa Valley Golf Association, Ontario Senior Men's Championship and the Flagstick.com Shootout presented by COBRA PUMA Golf, we take the show in another direction - to the lesson tee.


We take a look at some of the skills that are needed for players to have sucess at the Augusta National Golf Club, how they relate to the average golfer, and how they can make those parts of the game better.


That includes insight on long iron play, improving contact and control with short wedge shots, getting long breaking putts closer to the hole, and how to manage your game play for optimal scoring.


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On the brink of the Canadian golf season and The Masters, there is plenty to chat about on this show. We discuss the fluctuating weather and how it is affecting golf course openings in our region; Scott weighs in from an event he attended with adidas golf; and we chat about some upgrades at some regional courses.


We also dig into the special edition products created around The Masters and share a nugget of trivia from a recent post at Flagstick.com.


On the Back Nine, we are joined for an interview with Augusta James. Now a golf course General Manager, the former amateur and professional golfer explains how her background has helped in her current role, gives her perspective on the industry in general, and what showcases the creative programs they are embracing at Briar Fox Golf Club.


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After the latest Canadian news from the professional, college, and junior ranks, it's all about The Masters as we look ahead to the 2024 Championship.


We take a run through last year's leaderboard to see who might continue their good play at Augusta National; we consider who might play best among the Canadians; and we take a glance at the early odds being given to the top and bottom players.


We also discuss who might be the more popular storyline if they happen to win at Augusta.


We also chat about our favourite holes and shots that test the players and ponder just how much of a green fee we might pay if we were allowed to play at the Augusta National Golf Club.


Also part of the show is a discussion on golf balls based on a web poll we did about whether people use the same model for all their rounds. You might be surprised at the results and what we have to say about it.


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