January 1, 1911 — January 2, 1911
First Captain
A group of 35 professionals meet on July 7, 1911, at Royal Ottawa Golf Club to form the PGA of Canada. P.D. Ross writes a cheque for $100 to buy the initial trophy. George Cumming, a popular pro and teacher from The Toronto Golf Club, is elected the first captain [modern day president].
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Authorities in New Jersey say a Hawaii man stands accused of defacing the greens at four golf courses that President Donald Trump owns in New Jersey and New York.
Somerset County prosecutors say 61-year-old Clifford Tillotson, of Kaneohe, is charged with criminal mischief.
Tillotson allegedly used some sort of chemical to write various comments critical of the Trump administration on nine putting greens at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on or around Sept. 11. The damage was estimated at more than $10,000.
Tillotson also is charged in New York with defacing Trump golf courses in Ferry Point, Hudson Valley and Westchester.
It wasn’t known Saturday if Tillotson has retained an attorney.
The first PGA Championship of Canada is played at Mississauga Golf and Country Club on the day before the Canadian Open at Rosedale Golf Club. Charles Murray wins the tournament in a field of just 14 pros.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian Brooke Henderson took a big step towards her sixth LPGA Tour title in only six holes on Sunday, but will have to resume on Monday after rain, lightning and dangerous winds disrupted the final round of the New Zealand Women’s Open. The 20-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., leads the tournament […]
January 1, 1911 — January 2, 1911 First Captain A group of 35 professionals meet on July 7, 1911, at Royal Ottawa Golf Club to form the PGA of Canada. P.D. Ross writes a cheque for $100 to buy the initial trophy. George Cumming, a popular pro and teacher from The Toronto Golf Club, […]
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Authorities in New Jersey say a Hawaii man stands accused of defacing the greens at four golf courses that President Donald Trump owns in New Jersey and New York. Somerset County prosecutors say 61-year-old Clifford Tillotson, of Kaneohe, is charged with criminal mischief. Tillotson allegedly used some sort of chemical to write […]
Mike Weir may no longer be a fixture on the PGA Tour, but as the only Canadian male to win a major golf championship (2003 Masters), he remains an authoritative voice on the sport in this country. At the upcoming Presidents Cup in New York, Weir will serve as an assistant captain for the International […]
