Ontario_Amateur

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:53 GMT

The #18 tee shot coming in to close out the round. Team Titleist wishes the best of luck to all the competitors this week.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:52 GMT

Another great view from #16 tee.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:51 GMT

Here are three very impressive competitors who have a great chance at winning this week.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:50 GMT

Full bag of Titleist golf clubs complimented by a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball on the tee. This is a common site at the 2012 Ontario Men's Amateur Championship as Titleist is #1 in all major equipment categories. Golf Balls, Drivers, Fairways, Hybrids, Irons, Putters & Wedges.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:49 GMT

#5 from the tee blocks. Many competitors said that the Par 5's are key scoring areas given the length and difficulty of the Par 3's.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:48 GMT

Fast forward to the very flat 537 yard Par 5 #5.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:46 GMT

Hopefully competitors are happy with the outcome on #1 as there is a very challenging 200+ yard Par 3 up next. Missing the green left sees the ball roll down into the valley. Favoring the right side can pay off if you have enough club to make the green. Otherwise, a very slick downhill pitch shot is in your future.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:45 GMT

If the narrow tee shots, drop off fairways, thick rough and small greens weren't enough...the greens are expected to become progressively faster throughout the week. 10.9 on the Stimpmeter early into the practice round on Monday morning.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:44 GMT

Position A on #1

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:43 GMT

A look from the players point of view. Positioning is crucial with this tee shot. Trees quickly come into play on the right while fescue and more trees blocking the green come into play on the left.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:42 GMT

Here's a test right off the first tee...a 446 yard Par 4 into the valley.

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:41 GMT

The Titleist flags are flying high upon entry into the driveway. Past champions are displayed on signs surrounding the driveway as competitors enter the gates. An impressive list to say the least!

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Mitch D — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:40 GMT

We arrive at the Stanley Thompson designed golf course with recent tee box renovations designed to lengthen the course. The Ontario Amateur Championship Competitors have their work cut out for them this week at The Summit G&CC in Richmond Hill, ON.