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James Skrypec, playing in penultimate group of the day at Iberostar Playa Paraiso, walked off the 18th green and asked for a status update.
Sometimes, the player atop the leaderboard is the one who can simply whether the storm. That was exactly the case on Friday at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and Supported by G&G Brands, as windy conditions led a difficult day of scoring at Playa Paraiso in Cancun, Mexico.
Not satisfied with his two wins at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands, 2015 and 2006 champ Danny King has his eyes set on another title – firing an opening-day 65 to lead by two over Gordon Burns at Playa Paraiso in Cancun, Mexico.
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The PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands is slated for this week near Cancun, Mexico, where 53 of the top professionals in the country will soak in the rays at Iberostar Playa Paraiso while competing for the Head Professional of Canada crown.
Like probably every team competing at the RBC PGA Scramble, the squad representing The Links at Brunello in Halifax had a group chat going throughout their journey to the National Finals at Cabot Cape Breton.
There are few, if any, golf course hangs that rival the white couches behind the 18th green at Cabot Cliffs.
The beauty of a golf scramble is that the world’s hardest and most fickle solo sport becomes a team effort, meaning poor play won’t — or shouldn’t — matter with multiple chances for success on every shot.
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In terms of rewards, the one earned for advancing through two stages of RBC PGA Scramble qualifying is the pinnacle of Canadian golf; getting treated to a professional tournament experience at the No. 1 and No. 5 ranked courses in Canada at Cabot Cape Breton.
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The Women’s Advisory Group (WAG) is being established to provide a platform for women’s voices and perspectives, ensuring they have an active role in shaping strategies and initiatives to address gender inequality within the PGA of Canada.
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Early-Bird Pricing Ends October 1
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Early Bird Registration Deadline is October 1
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Back-to-back 65s get the job done for the Quebec pro