Scoregolf
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SCOREgolf Magazine is a Canadian golf publication, which started in 1981 as the program for the Canadian Open golf tournament. The magazine is now the largest circulation golf publication in Canada and has grown into other media including television and radio.
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[edit] History
Scoregolf is published by Canadian Controlled Media Communications (CCMC), which was founded as the official publisher for the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. The publication’s founders were Kim Locke and Charles Cipolla, with Locke serving as the publisher. The first editor was Lorne Rubenstein and the art director was Ron Bala. At first, the magazine was first published four times a year and focused on Canadian golf with international content as well. The first edition of the magazine featured an interview with American golfer Tom Watson.
By 1988, it grew to five times a year and in 1990 it published six times a year. Lorne Rubenstein (1981-1982) was succeeded at editor by Lisa Leighton (1983-86) and then John Gordon (1986-1991) who was followed by Bob Weeks (1992-present). In 2000, the name changed from SCORE, Canada’s Golf Magazine to SCOREGolf. That reflected a growth in the company’s operations. By the mid-1990s, it had expanded to other media. The SCOREGolf company now includes radio, television, the Internet and golf schools.
[edit] Radio
SCOREGolf Radio is a 90-second daily program that airs nationally in more than 50 markets across Canada. Weeks is the host and the topics range from interviews with top players, instructional tips and tournament previews.
[edit] Television
Bob Weeks also hosts SCOREGolf TV, which is seen on TSN. The program airs weekly in the winter and fall and broadcasts monthly one-hour specials in the summer months.
[edit] SCOREGolf.com
Scoregolf.com is the brand’s website that features commentary from top writers such as Lorne Rubenstein and players like Ian Leggatt. It also offers the Canadian Golf Course Guide, video instruction, travel and other golf-related information and services.
[edit] Golf School
SCOREGolf also runs the Links for Women Golf Schools, a series of instruction and networking days exclusively for women. The schools are run in locations across Canada.
[edit] Scoregolf Top 100
SCOREGolf if also known for its ranking of Canadian golf courses. The SCOREGolf Top 100 is compiled every two years and lists the best course in Canada as selected by a panel comprised of experts and regular golfers. The results are presented in the magazine, on the website and in a one-hour television special.
