Lost revenue in Toronto public golf courses is an estimated $35,000 a day and in municipalities throughout the region, it was around double that due to COVID-19 restrictions that are keeping GTA outdoor amenities closed in Ontario. Jon Woodward has more here for CTV News.
Northlands Golf Course Seeks Irrigation And Drainage Technician
Northlands Golf Course, a 6400-yard, par 71 public golf course, owned and operated by the District of North Vancouver, is currently accepting applications for an irrigation and drainage technician. Reporting to the supervisor of turf care and maintenance, the successful candidate will install, repair and maintain the irrigation, pumping and drainage systems. That person will […]
Callaway Reports Significant Increase In First Quarter Net Revenue
Callaway has reported a first quarter net revenue of $652 million, a 47 per cent increase compared to the first quarter of 2020. Click here for that report.
Video Chat: Alan Carter On Becoming COO Of The Hamilton Golf and Country Club
Alan Carter, general manager of the Edmonton Country Club, discusses his upcoming move east to become COO of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Click Play below to watch his chat with Hutch.
Red Rooster Golf Launches New Premium Glove/Subscription Service
Red Rooster Golf Inc. has launched a new premium golf glove and unique subscription service with a focus on giving back to the game. Sourcing high-grade leather, Red Rooster has developed a collection of golf gloves for men, women, and juniors that can be delivered right to golfers’ doors with no-cost shipping. “We surveyed more […]
Link: Could Stay-At-Home Order In Ontario Extend Into Summer?
An opinion piece says the current stay-at-home order in Ontario that has closed golf courses and expires May 20 is likely to be extended to June 3 and possibly into the summer. Brian Lilley has more here for the Toronto Sun.
Video Chat: Tiffany Gordon On Revisions To Alberta COVID-19 Restrictions And The Short-Term Plan At Carnmoney
Tiffany Gordon, director of clubhouse operations at Carnmoney Golf Club near Calgary and a national director with the PGA of Canada, discusses revisions made to COVID-19 restrictions for golf courses after weekend discussions between NAGA Alberta and the provincial government. For more details, click here. Click Play below to watch Tiff’s chat with Hutch.
Industry Notes: Revisions To Alberta Golf Course Restrictions, Moving On At U.S. Open Qualifying And More
Rumours persist that a renowned name in Canadian golf will be announced as part of MindTRAK Golf this week … Some revisions that take effect Monday for golf courses were announced after weekend discussions between NAGA Alberta and the provincial government. For details, click here. Tiffany Gordon discusses those revisions here … Marc Casullo of […]
Oakdale Members To Vote On Hosting 2023, 2026 RBC Canadian Opens
A vote among members of Oakdale Golf and Country Club that will continue until Tuesday will decide whether that club in Northwest Toronto will host the 2023 and 2026 RBC Canadian Opens. The 2026 Canadian Open, should it be played at Oakdale, would be played on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the club. […]
Tour Roundup: Stephen Ames Ties For 10th At Regions Tradition
Stephen Ames’ finished the final round of the Regions Tradition, the first major of the year on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, with an even par 72 that left him tied for 10th at seven under. Mike Weir also shot a 72 on Sunday to tie for 25th at even par. Click here for the […]