Jim Deeks

Toronto native Jim Deeks has played golf in over 15 countries, on over 320 courses, over nearly 60 years. He’s a former Executive Director of both the Canadian Open and Canadian Skins Game, and still writes occasional columns and travel pieces for various golf publications. He is also the Executive Producer and Host of CANADA FILES, a weekly series of (non-golf-related) interviews with prominent Canadians, that appears on 234 PBS stations throughout the United States. Visit www.canadafiles.ca.

GOLF IN THE OZARKS: A HEAPIN’ HELPIN’ OF HOSPITALITY

by Jim Deeks | May 30, 2022

Branson, Missouri is definitely not a destination that would be found on anyone’s “luxury” vacation spots. Or, for that matter, on almost any serious golfer’s Must Visit lists. And, frankly, that’s too bad. Related: 9 of the most jaw-dropping, iconic golf holes...

LUXURY GOLF EXPERIENCES: 9 OF THE MOST JAW-DROPPING HOLES AROUND THE TORONTO REGION (THE HOMEWARD NINE)

by Jim Deeks | Jun 20, 2021

Hopefully my musings of the best golf holes in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area prodded some response, especially among those readers who have experienced most or all of the holes I chose. Related: Hockley Valley Resort serves up great golf, food and wine for a...

LUXURY GOLF EXPERIENCES: 9 OF THE MOST JAW-DROPPING, ICONIC HOLES AROUND THE TORONTO REGION

by Jim Deeks | Jun 18, 2021

Sitting in my quarantine office, looking out the window as our backyard magnolia bursts, I got to thinking about all the marvelous luxury golf experiences in Toronto and around the region that I’ve played in my seven decades on the planet. Related: Nine of the most...