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McCARTHY: Poof! Patio season is over at the Old Course
Stand down Twitter, the most hotly-debated patio in golf will be no more. → Read More
McCARTHY: Brooke Henderson’s ‘consistent excellence’ on world stage makes her Postmedia’s Female Athlete of the Year
Watching a golfer stand over a putt on the final hole on Sunday to win a major championship is unlike anything in sport. → Read More
GOLF TRAVEL: One man road trip teeing it up in Arizona
“If I had invented golf, I would have made the hole a little bit bigger,” my playing partner says to me. “Not a lot bigger, just a hair.” → Read More
PGA TOUR: Canadian Open won't be elevated in 2023
The final question surrounding next year's PGA Tour schedule has reportedly been answered → Read More
BETTING: Looking at the Toronto Raptors odds this year
The NBA season starts this week, so it’s a good time to check out some Futures odds centred around Canada’s favourite team, the Toronto Raptors. → Read More
GOLF BETTING: Who's going to win a major in 2023?
Which golfer do you think will win a major next year? If you’re confident in your pick, you can already throw a few dollars down on who will claim one of… → Read More
GOLF BETTING: Early Masters favourites, interesting odds, and Tiger Woods
With the golf season sadly winding down in most of Canada, it’s only natural to start dreaming of next year’s major championships. It’s less than six months… → Read More
GOLF BETTING: LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah picks
It’s the second last stop on the calendar for the inaugural LIV Golf season and this week it’s at the Home of Golf, well, make that the home of LIV Golf, Royal… → Read More
NHL BETTING: Parlay-mania on all-Canadian opening night games
Hockey is back! There are two all-Canadian matchups on Wednesday in this NHL kickoff week. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Canadiens open their season in Montreal,… → Read More
NHL BETTING: Look at the entire season this week
The NHL season gets rolling this week, so it’s a good time to check out the futures and make some season-long bets so you can sweat for six months instead of… → Read More
SPORTSBETTING 101: Use in-game betting to get an edge
In the world of sportsbetting, all we are ever hunting for is the tiniest of edges. Any small thing to swing the bets back in our favour. → Read More
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes win Sanderson Farms Championship, claims 2nd PGA Tour victory
Self belief and Mackenzie Hughes’ putter make for a lethal combination. → Read More
SPORTS BETTING 101: Shopping for odds
Today’s quick tip for trying to squeeze as much out of sportsbooks as possible is to shop around for odds before making your bets. → Read More
PRESIDENTS CUP: Event heads to Canada in 2024 ... What type of captain would (will) Mike Weir be?
The following is an excerpt from Jon McCarthy’s Monday Morning Golf newsletter: Subscribe here → Read More
Allen's running, Dolphins loss doesn't changes odds for Bills' Super Bowl chances
If you’re a Buffalo Bills backer and thought you might be able to use Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins as a good chance to put some money down on the Bills… → Read More
PRESIDENTS CUP: Event will look different when Canada hosts next year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The next stop for the Presidents Cup is Canada in 2024 and the event will look significantly different than 2007 when Royal Montreal last… → Read More
Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith make Presidents Cup history in loss
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canadian pals Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith have played golf together, lived together, been college teammates, and best men at each… → Read More
PRESIDENTS CUP: Americans roar to big lead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the final hole of the last match on Thursday at the Presidents Cup, Canadian Taylor Pendrith had a chance to stem the tide of an opening… → Read More
PRESIDENTS CUP: LIV golfers (gulp) are missed at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the first time since LIV Golf began, the absence of players from Greg Norman’s renegade league is being felt in a significant way. → Read More
McCARTHY: Presidents Cup doesn't need an overhaul, just needs time
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Presidents Cup critics could learn a thing or two from the game of golf itself. → Read More