Golf Is Mental

A Trek Down the Vancouver Island Golf Trail

by Golf is Mental • June 14, 2017 • 11 Comments

The first time I visited Vancouver Island I was young enough that I don’t even remember how old I was. All I recall from the trip was going to the beach and catching miniature crabs from under rocks and putting them in a bucket.

My most recent trip to Vancouver Island was a little different.

Beth and I set out on a 5-night, 6-day excursion to see what the Vancouver Island Golf Trail (more commonly referred to as the VI Golf Trail) was all about. Although I was still fascinated by all the tiny little crabs hiding under rocks on the beach, this time it was the golf, scenery, and food that’ll have me coming back for more.

Road to Scratch Update: lessons, match play vibes, and life with red pants

by Golf is Mental • May 17, 2017 • 12 Comments

While the off-season is a great time to re-charge the batteries and catch up on knitting, there isn’t a more exciting time of year than when those new season golf vibes officially kick in. For barely being a month into the Calgary golf season, I’ve already learned a lot and have things to say:

A Casual 9, Episode 4: Patrick Koenig

by Golf is Mental • May 4, 2017 • 6 Comments

I am fired up to introduce my fourth guest on A Casual 9 – avid golfer, golf photographer, and writer Patrick Koenig. With Patrick’s stunning photography of the world’s best golf courses assaulting my Instagram timeline, and his strong wit on Twitter, he has quickly become one of my favorite follows on social media.

Patrick carries a sporty 3-handicap and has taken his game (and camera gear) to enough courses to make most of us envious, including Cypress Point, Augusta National, and Merion Golf Club, just to name a few. His work has been featured by the likes of Golf Digest, and now he’s taking his career to the next level by being featured here on Golf is Mental. Please enjoy.

A Casual 9, Episode 3: Leah Bathgate

by Golf is Mental • April 26, 2017 • 5 Comments

For my third installment of A Casual 9, I’m pleased to introduce the Founder and President of the Alberta Golf Tour, Leah Bathgate. Her tremendous efforts to start the Alberta Golf Tour from the ground up have made it possible for amateur golfers of any skill level to feel like a pro and have their own season-long tournament circuit. Leah’s energy and drive to make a positive impact on the game is contagious. Please enjoy.

Review: The Glencoe Golf and Country Club (Forest Course)

by Golf is Mental • April 23, 2017 • 2 Comments

The Glencoe Golf and Country Club is located a few minutes west of Calgary, Alberta and has been one of the city’s premiere private golf clubs since 1984. The property boasts 45 holes of golf, including two 18 hole championship courses, a 9 hole course, and arguably the best practice facility around.

This review is for the more difficult and well-known of the two championship courses — The Forest Course. I actually played the Forest Course last summer when I teamed up with my father-in-law for an inter-club match, and probably delayed writing this review to suppress memories of the shellacking we received…

New season, fresh look…and more giveaways!

by Golf is Mental • April 19, 2017 • 15 Comments

I’ve been slightly quieter on the blog and social media in 2017, but it’s not because I haven’t been doing things. Besides making sure I don’t get fired from my day job, I’ve had a few things cookin’ behind the scenes at Golf is Mental that are now taking shape…

A Casual 9, Episode 2: Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk

by Golf is Mental • April 12, 2017 • 16 Comments

For Episode 2 of A Casual 9 I am ecstatic and humbled to have 7-time Canadian Women’s Long Drive Champion Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk join me.

In addition to being a Long Drive Champion, Lisa is also a keynote speaker, golf journalist, instructor and golf celebrity for corporate events. Lisa talks about her inspiring journey getting into golf, competition, growing the game, hitting it longer, and more. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am sure you will too.

Dear employer – it’s Masters Week, capiche?

by Golf is Mental • April 4, 2017 • 7 Comments

Do you have a minute? I was wondering if you could minimize your spreadsheets and set aside your day timer for a few seconds to hear me out. First, I appreciate everything you do for me. You work hard to keep the company running and provide us the opportunity to earn money so we can put food on the table and take our families on vacation.

Trust me, I appreciate the opportunity to occupy this job, but here’s the deal. It’s Masters Week, and there are a few things you should know.

Review: PGA West Stadium Course

by Golf is Mental • April 2, 2017 • 0 Comments

My brother-in-law, Matt Beauchamp, has been down south the past several weeks where he has caddied in two LPGA events and even found some time to hit the links himself. He had the chance to play the PGA West Stadium Course and was kind of enough to share his thoughts and photos of the experience. Please enjoy.

A Casual 9, Episode 1: Roger Kingkade

by Golf is Mental • March 29, 2017 • 12 Comments

I am pleased to introduce a new series on the blog — A Casual 9 — where I prod smart and important people in the industry with 9 super great questions in hopes their answers and ideas provide value and a new dimension of content to the reader. Like a casual 9 holes of golf, it is intended to be fun and entertaining without taking up too much of your time.

I am stoked to kick it off with a name Calgary knows and loves – Roger Kingkade. Roger spent 10 years on the radio making commutes and workdays much more enjoyable for Calgarians. His recent exit from radio has freed up time to work on his entrepreneurial swagger. Roger is the founder of Offcourse Golf and has a tremendous perspective on business and golf. Please enjoy.

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