In the News

[Jeffrey Reed]

London Ontario Golf Newsletter
March 2010


March 9, 2010 (London, ONT) – Welcome to a 6th season of London Ontario Golf, www.LondonOntarioGolf.com, London & Southwestern Ontario’s Online Golf Resource!

With the weather warming in southwestern Ontario, more than 100 area golf courses are preparing from tee to green to welcome members and daily green fee golfers. The golf-mad population of London, Ontario is unique: most of us are avid golfers, while about one-third are casual participants. In most other communities, those numbers are reverse. This is just one reason why London, Ontario is crazy about golf.

London Ontario Golf editor Jeffrey Reed, a member of the Golf Journalists Association of Canada and one of Canada’s leading golf writers and broadcasters, established www.LondonOntarioGolf.com for two reasons: to offer local golfers the most comprehensive online resource for golf course and practice facility listings, plus news and information from the local links; and to offer golfers everywhere the most comprehensive Internet-based resource for everything golf – from amateur and professional tours, to in-depth reviews of golf equipment, apparel and accessories.

“One of the most flattering developments has been the local media’s increased awareness of this great game of golf,” says Reed of the website’s local impact. “I am also flattered by the amount of e-mail we receive from golfers across Canada, the U.S. and across the globe. In particular, our In The News board ranks second to none for up-to-the-minute golf news and information – it’s updated numerous times daily.”

Here’s what’s new – and what’s coming soon – at London Ontario Golf:

Our Women’s Section Has Grown

• We have now assembled our strongest team of women’s golf columnists in our six years of existence. Leading our team is LPGA Tour competitor and Hamilton, Ontario’s own Alena Sharp. Follow Alena as she competes for her first win on the LPGA Tour.
• Dr. Natascha Wesch offers an inside look at the mental side of golf with her new column, Golf: It’s A Head Game.
• We’re pleased to welcome guest columnists from the Corporate Communications & Public Relations graduate program at London’s Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology. This month’s column comes from Jessica Kilcoyne, a talented young writer with a promising career ahead of her. Jessica writes about how golf helps combat cardiovascular disease.
• Also, London Ontario Golf webmaster October 17 Media/Syntric Design provides a monthly column offering advice on “all things Internet.” Who says education can’t be fun?

Bookmark our Women’s Section - http://www.londonontariogolf.com/womensgolf/

Our Partners

We are thrilled to announce a continuing title sponsorship with Wilson Golf. Again this year, Wilson Golf sponsors editor Jeffrey Reed’s twice-weekly column, Wilson Golf Reed On The Greens.
Bookmark Wilson Golf Reed On The Greens http://www.londonontariogolf.com/inthenews/viewforum.php?f=14&sid=7cc17b491fe34178370171687fbad5af

“Many thanks to Wilson Golf for their continued sponsorship,” says Reed. “When I sought a title sponsor, it was important to me that I believed in the product, too. Playing a wide range of Wilson Staff equipment, I recorded a local course record and a lifetime-best round of 60. I can’t wait to put the new Ci9 irons into play this season.”

In addition, London Ontario Golf is proud to announce continued official sponsorship from the following companies:
Yes! Golf – Official Putter
Bridgestone Golf – Official Golf Ball
Ecco – Official Golf Shoe
AUR and Sunice – Official Apparel
Champ – Official Spike
Trion:Z – Official Bracelet, Necklace
Ogio – Official Gear Bag
Zero Friction Performance Tees/Excel Golf – Official Tees
U.S. Kids Golf – Official Junior Clubs

Bookmark the Our Partners section - http://www.londonontariogolf.com/ourpartners/

The Doctor is In the House!

You may know him as Dr. Divot. His name is Larry Foster, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and self-described golf nut. Read his column every month at London Ontario Golf.
Bookmark Dr. Divot - http://www.londonontariogolf.com/drdivot.htm

Course Listings, Practice Facility Listings

Live in southwestern Ontario, or visiting the area, and searching for a great golf course? Look no further.
Bookmark http://www.londonontariogolf.com/courselistings/

The Reviews Are In!

Not only do we review the latest golf clubs, balls, tees, gloves, apparel and accessories, but we also have developed a growing list of review categories, including Wines; Books; Sports & Leisure Products; and much, much more.
Be sure to visit later this month as we unveil some of the hottest golf gear for 2010!
Bookmark our Reviews Section - http://www.londonontariogolf.com/reviews/

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

You will not find a stronger news board for Canadian golf news. Local, provincial, national – and beyond: it’s all here. Updated numerous times daily.
Bookmark In The News http://www.londonontariogolf.com/inthenews/

2010 Golf Lessons with Jeffrey Reed

We are pleased to announce that our growing golf instruction operation will expand in 2010. A special thank you to Green Par Practice Range, 4680 Wellington Road South in London. For information on lessons, call 519-643-6334. Booking lessons now!
Here’s what one student had to say about us:

"With his expert knowledge and an absolute love for the game, I would recommend Jeff to any level golfer looking to improve. He has a unique ability to teach ideas so that they are clear and logical, allowing you to take and repeat what you've learned outside the lesson. His passion for the game is contagious while his genuine nature and sense of humour make lessons so enjoyable. I've just recently found my love and talent for golf and owe a huge thanks to Jeff for helping uncover and encourage these things in me. I am working towards possibly competing in the future." - Alisha Beach, London, ONT

The Fox Golf Club

In 2010, Jeffrey will once again be a guest member at The Fox Golf Club, RR#3 Granton, just north of London off Elginfield Road. The Fox offers 18 holes of links-style golf. Club Manager and Head Superintendent, Patrick Brennan, is a former member of the grounds crew at the Old Course at St. Andrew’s – the home of golf. He’s hard at work revamping the course website, but be sure to visit soon: www.foxgolf.ca . In the meantime, read about The Fox here
http://www.londonontariogolf.com/inthenews/viewtopic.php?t=4350 .

Hire Jeffrey to Speak at Your Event

Staging a charity golf tournament? Holding a meeting? Teaching a class? Whatever your function, your group will benefit from hearing Jeffrey Reed tell his amazing story of hope and determination. A physically-challenged athlete, Reed is not only a low-handicap golfer and golf instructor, but he also pitched with the semi-professional London Majors Baseball Club. Reed’s message is one of hope: “ If you dream big and work hard, you can achieve anything. I'm living proof of that.”
Learn about Reed’s 30 years in journalism (he began freelance writing in high school at age 17), and his amazing story of courage on the diamond, on the links and in the competitive world of journalism.
Contact jeff@jeffreyreedreporting.com or call 519-643-6334.
Visit http://www.jeffreyreedreporting.com/speaking.htm to read Jeffrey’s story, Diamond Dream.

Wish to advertise at London Ontario Golf?
Your logo. Your link. A few lines of text. Just $149/year. Contact advertising@londonontariogolf.com .

"No one covers the golf scene in Ontario's southwest like Jeffrey Reed."
- Bob Weeks, Editor, SCOREGolf

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For more information:
Jeffrey Reed
Editor
London Ontario Golf
519/643-6334
jeff@londonontariogolf.com