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Hamilton Spectator
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Yee-haw! Stevensville RAM Rodeo lined up for civic holiday weekend
Cowboys, country music and community spirit will liven the civic holiday weekend at Montasola Farms. Horseback performances, family fun and live music are featured Aug. 1 to 4 when the RAM Rodeo Ontario circuit makes its stop in Fort Erie for the Stevensville RAM Rodeo. RAM hosts professional rodeo competitions across more than 15 communities in the province. Each stop gives competitors a chance to qualify for the Eastern Canadian RAM Rodeo Championships in Ancaster. The local rodeo weekend starts on the Friday, with gates opening at 4 p.m. The RAM Rodeo Tour performance begins at 6 p.m. and will feature traditional rodeo events such as bull riding and barrel racing. Friday's schedule also includes the Reeb House Rough Stock Ride-Off and an intermission show by Double Wide, with the grounds closing at midnight. On the Saturday and Sunday, the event expands to full-day programming, with gates opening at 11 a.m. Each day includes cattle sorting demonstrations scheduled from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a kids rodeo at 2:30 p.m. and RAM Rodeo performance at 4 p.m. The event will be chock-full of performances from local artists. Evening concerts will begin at 6:30. Saturday's concert lineup includes Double Wide, Whiskey Buzz and Joanie Jane. Sunday night will feature Samantha Ava, Chippawa Dirty and Allie Colleen. On the holiday Monday, gates open at 10 a.m., followed by the kids rodeo at 11:30 p.m. The last RAM Rodeo show begins at 1 p.m., with a final performance from Double Wide to close out the day by 6 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate online, or tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event. All-day ticket holders receive access to vendor markets, rodeo shows, photo opportunities and kids rodeo participation. The Stevensville RAM Rodeo takes place at 1500 Stevensville Rd. Full event details, ticket sales and vendor registration can be found at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Long neck: Odyssey releases the Giraffe Beam putter family
Gear: Odyssey Giraffe Beam putters Price: $299.99 (standard models), $349.99 (Giraffe Beam Jailbird Cruiser) Specs: Face-balanced designs with elongated crank hosels, grooved, variable-thickness urethane face insert, copper PVD finish with giraffe pattern Advertisement Who it's for: Golfers who prefer a crank hosel look but want the stability and forgiveness of a face-balanced putter. What you should know: Originally developed by Odyssey's team in Japan, these long-necked putters bring advanced materials and AI-driven technologies to familiar shapes. The deep dive: Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. In this case, it was Japan and the animal kingdom. The standout feature of the Giraffe Beam lineup is the extended crank hosel — what Odyssey calls the 'Giraffe Beam.' Designed for the Japanese golf market, this design tweak offers a very specific performance benefit: by lengthening the hosel, Odyssey has made these putters face balanced. That gives players who prefer the look of a crank hosel — often seen in more traditional blade and mallet styles — the ability to use a putter that's better suited for straight-back, straight-through strokes. Advertisement That face-balanced design is ideal for golfers with minimal arc and face rotation in their putting stroke, and in the Giraffe Beam lineup, Odyssey is pairing it with the same Ai-One insert technology found its 2024 and 2025 releases. Built on an aluminum backer with contoured shapes created using artificial intelligence, the AI-One insert is co-molded with the same urethane layer that gives Odyssey's White Hot insert its signature feel. The result is a more consistent ball speed across the face, and according to Odyssey research, it helps golfers avoid three-putting more effectively without sacrificing sound or feel. Each putter also features a 'Panlite' window in the cavity — an automotive-grade polymer that allows you to actually see the AI-One technology within the putter. It's a modern, almost futuristic touch for a putter that features an elegant copper PVD finish. Flip any of the heads over and you'll also spot a subtle giraffe pattern on the sole, a playful nod to the putter's name and origins. Five head shapes are available, covering both mallets and blades. The #7 is the most familiar and probably the easiest to align with its angular shape, extended heel and toe bumpers and three white alignment lines that stand off against the copper finish. There is also a Jailbird Mini and a Jailbird Cruiser, which takes inspiration from one of Odyssey's most talked-about designs and features a 400-gram head and is built at 38 inches with a 17-inch grip. Choking down on the grip as you hit a putt, the Jailbird Cruiser creates a super stable setup without needing to go to an armlock-style stroke. Blade fans will gravitate toward the Giraffe Beam #2 and Double Wide models. The #2 has a squared-off profile that sets up clean behind the ball, while the Double Wide has an extended back flange for players who like the shape of a blade but want the forgiveness of a mid-mallet. Advertisement Each putter comes with one of Odyssey's SL steel shafts — either the SL 90 or, in the case of the Cruiser, the heavier SL 140. All models are built with 3 degrees of loft, 70 degrees of lie, and feature zero degrees of toe hang due to their face-balanced nature. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Odyssey Giraffe Beam putters face balanced copper finish: Price, specs
