mike bateman

@LastCroPrince @RiseOfAlberta Alberta doesn’t need permission. If it’s the will of the people it’s going to happen. If it’s not then Alberta will live under the rule of Ottawa. Simple as that.

I didn't say that at all. Just because i corrected the post via context doesn't mean i am against Independent states. I am just more realistic about how they come to be, and very rarely do referendums work without serious leverage or War. it all depends on context and Canada is not going to allow it.

Slovakia did it. Slovenia did it. Singapore did it with a city and no resources. Alberta has a multi-trillion dollar resource base and more GDP than 150 countries. The idea that Alberta independence isn’t possible isn’t supported by historical reality.

@LastCroPrince @RiseOfAlberta There have been 49 new countries formed since 1975. Do your research. Anyone saying this is “impossible” has their head in the sand.

@RiseOfAlberta Actually the only reason Slovenia has Independence is because of Croatia declaring independence and then saving them from slaughter. Slovenia was not a referendum lol

@VooTheViking @levant5329 And on top of those heavy thinkers you mention above, here’s a quick question for the geographically challenged, how many countries share our border???? Currently the laughing stock of the world with all these stupendous trade deals. 🤦‍♂️

@levant5329 Only a mental midget believes that.

Canada has made new trade deals with 20 countries in the last 9 months. We will recede from the USA over the next decade and buy and sell - trading elsewhere. 🇨🇦

@VooTheViking @RantnRoller This is one of the bests posts I’ve ever seen on X. Just have to add that TH is also not a Canadian company anymore. Is that next for Canada? Being owned and controlled by a foreign entity?

Tim Horton’s is kinda like Canada. It was once a great place to go but now is just a dirty mess where no one speaks English, everything costs too much and is just riding on its past credibility.

@Gerry39464526 @Brad_Swensrude @OutcastDanJ @ABDanielleSmith They should have closed the highway way before the storm. Can’t have trucks and crews laying around at the end of April in case a freak storm and accident shows up.

@Brad_Swensrude @OutcastDanJ @ABDanielleSmith It does but it wasn’t a surprise. They knew it was coming but did nothing to prepare for it or mitigate the dangers.

@PrestwickGC @scooshyaitch I was there with my dad in 1998. An amazing place to visit. The stone where they teed off at the first Open. The history. The caddie master took me into the members only area to take a picture of the Open belt. I’m sure you preserved the “history”! #theopen

Clubhouse renovation completed ahead of our 175th anniversary? Tick.

@bobball This is close to the way I did it when I was on the greens crew. Three additions to my placement was checking the weather/wind direction the night before and the previous 5 days pins. I also took into consideration tee placement. Members loved it.

You won’t believe how they REALLY approve and place the cups at the Masters. I was there and saw it myself. You DON’T see this on TV. We walked the full course early in the morning each day before Patrons started showing up to soak in the beauty of the course (and the exercise). Here’s the process. First, someone from the grounds crew puts a white rod in the suggested placement. It sticks out about a foot above the ground. Then five green jacketed members drive to the hole in golf carts and walk out to the stick. They clearly were discussing the placement and I could tell by hand gestures they looked to be ‘making sure’ the spot was ok. They pointed to other parts of the green and checked the distance to the edge of the green. They also had some golf balls and one of the green jackets took putts from several different angles. Then more talking, discussion, and hand gestures. After that, they threw the ball up on several high points to see what it did and how it rolled. They did the same from low points. Then, more discussion and more putts if they felt it was necessary. After that, all of them stood in a group facing each other and made the approval decision, gave the nod to the superintendent and the grounds crew went to work. The crew carefully pushed the hole cutter into the green and removed the soil and placed the plastic part of the cup into the hole and firmly used the flag stick to reach the bottom. Then they checked that the flag stick was not tilted in any way and adjusted when necessary. The next step was to put in another stick with a geo positioning device on the top so they could record the exact location. Finally, a funnel shaped plastic piece was put down into the hole to protect from paint and the grounds crew laid out a fabric protector with a hole in the middle; aligning perfectly with the actual hole and then they pained the dirt inside of the hole. The final touch was a pair of scissors came out to perfectly cut the grass on the green around the hole to make sure there were sharp edges and not even the tiniest of grass overhang. The members took one final last look for approval and the flagstick was placed. We watched them do this on three different holes; 10, 14, and 11. It’s clear the members themselves take responsibility, have attention to detail, strive for quality, and call the shots at Augusta. They also hold themselves accountable. @TheMasters

@AlanShipnuck How about this rumor…with $100 oil the Saudi’s are printing billions, they are going to announce: 1. Purses are doubling 2. They are buying the PGA Tour and DP World Tour and merging all into one 3. Doubling everyone’s contracts and bringing in the current top 20 from OWGR

To use the old Hollywood saw, No one knows anything. But a tapped-in player agent just texted me, “Have heard MBS wants to use the war as Force Majeure to pull the plug.”

Anyone who plays competitive golf this is a lesson for you. When under pressure your pre-shot routine is absolutely critical! Make it the same every shot. Steps, waggles, looks. Rory was completely out of sorts and lost his routine Saturday. @TheMasters #golf #masters #golflesson

@sdtmgolf @JCChicagoHusky If not for Greg and Phil, PGA purses and players income wouldn’t be anywhere near what it is today. Love em or hate em, that’s a fact. @PhilMickelson @SharkGregNorman

This to win The Masters... and the LIV never happens.

@donahugh216 @Gerry39464526 @Fred75343389 An excellent graphic. And yet Alberta has the 3rd highest oil reserves on the planet. You can’t make this up. Anyone with a brain would use their own product. We should also be building refineries here and selling upgraded product. Thats where the big money is.

@Gerry39464526 @Fred75343389 Buy Canadian

Explain to me like I’m fully vaxxed WHY is there a tanker ban on the west coast but not on the east coast? Millions of people in the east live along the tanker route whereas almost nobody lives on the west coast, a few thousand natives. WHY is one banned but not the other? WTF

@Dartmouth_MIH Not even close!! Total team effort in every aspect of the game. Stay the course boys and rolllllll!!!

WE’RE NOT DONE YET! #GoBigGreen | #TheWoods

@golphinphool @chambleebrandel It’s no coincidence in this never ending chase for distance and speed. Players back in the day owned their swings and never got injured. Most of them also lifted their left heel on the backswing. Hmmmmm

@chambleebrandel You know when I was growing up in the 60's&70's golfers didn't seem to suffer as many injuries. Could it be that all the extra physical training they do to gain length is actually bad for them? Inquiring minds want to know...

Mine and Paul’s pick to win The Players (Morikawa) WDs after his 2nd hole this morning with a bad back… if you followed our advice I’d like to apologize to your wallet. I think we should get a mulligan tonight though.

@toronto_morning I wonder if 80% of Canadians approve giving $24,000,000,000 to Ukraine while Canadians line up at the food bank or drown in taxes?

Nearly 80% of Canadians oppose idea of Alberta leaving the nation: polling #torontomorning cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

@TheSergioGarcia Sweet Sergio!! Have been a fan since you invited me to join you for breakfast at Taiheiyo Country Club in Japan at the 2001 World Cup. Missing you on tour! One more major in the bag? LG!

After 27 years of being a professional golfer, I got my first Albatross in official tournament play! What a place to achieve it way down under! 🤯

Captured the world seven years ago with their unforgettable friendship 💚💛 Amy Bockerstette (@AmyGolfsNDances) won the hearts of millions when she met @GaryWoodland during the @WMPhoenixOpen in 2019. #TOURVault

@PhilMickelson Thanks Phil. Miss you on tour.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but you are enough just by existing. Who you are in this moment is enough to make you special and unique. Know that. Have a good night. 👍👍

@MrPitbull07 Had to be "Yoda"!

“He was scheduled to die at 4 PM today but fate had other plans. Today, November 6, 2025, I adopted an old dog who had been waiting in the shelter for over a year. He was on the euthanasia list; forgotten, unwanted, and marked to be put down this evening. When I first saw him, he didn’t bark or wag his tail. He just sat quietly, as if he already knew his time was up. But when our eyes met, something inside me whispered, “Not today.” I signed the papers and taking him home. And the moment we stepped outside, he lifted his head and wagged his tail for the first time. That tiny wag said everything; thank you for seeing me, thank you for saving me. Tonight, instead of spending his last moments in a cold cage, he will be curled up on a warm bed, safe and loved. Maybe I didn’t change the whole world today but for him, I changed his world. He’s an old soul, gentle and wise. It would mean so much if you could suggest some “old” names for him in the comments. Let’s give this boy the love and name he truly deserves.” Credit: Barbara Rodda

@Matt_Pinner Natural selection exit ramp

What is this for? Correct answer deserves $1450

@BoBromhal @golfcourses101 fyi there is no rule for "3 paces from any edge". The pin can be close to an edge as long as it's still fair. And what actually defines an "edge". An edge could be the start of a false front. This pin is good. No wind and par 5. If it was blowing 20 straight down not a good pin.

@golfcourses101 Looks like a wedge, and appears 3 paces from any edge. Whats the issue?

What does everyone think of this pin placement?