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Golf Ontario Names Chief Sport Officer

April 27, 2023 By GNN

Golf Ontario has announced the hiring of Ryan Finn as the association’s Chief Sport Officer. Finn’s career in golf spans over 25 years, and while originally from Milton, Ont., it was in the state of Texas where he grew into the golf industry. With experience as a tournament director and ultimately as managing director of […]

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Rotary Links In Wood Buffalo Seeks Assistant Superintendent

April 27, 2023 By GNN

The Rotary Links golf club in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray, Alta.) is in need of an assistant superintendent for the upcoming season. The course has been operating the past couple seasons on nine holes. This year the back nine opens from opening date. Responsibilities and Duties Training and documentation of seasonal staff. Pesticide and Fertility […]

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ParaGolf Canada Partners With Golf Town To Make The Game More Accessible

April 25, 2023 By GNN

Golf Town has announced a new partnership with Todd Keirstead and ParaGolf Canada, an initiative to create a pathway for Canadians of all abilities to participate in golf. Through this collaboration, Golf Town and ParaGolf Canada aim to promote inclusivity and grow the game of golf for all players, regardless of their abilities. “This great […]

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Link: Joyride Causes Thousands In Damages To B.C. Golf Course

April 25, 2023 By GNN

A joyride at Omineca Golf and Country Club last weekend in Vanderhoof, B.C., damaged five holes on the front nine and caused between an estimated $10,000 to $20,000 damage Ted Clarke has more here for the Prince George Citizen.

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Link: Peachland Proposal Could Lead To New Golf Course

April 24, 2023 By GNN

Council in Peachland, on Okanagan Lake in B.C., gave first reading to a proposal that could lead to a nine-hole golf course. The Penticton Herald has more here.

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Larry Armatage, 1941-2023

April 23, 2023 By GNN

Larry Armatage, who taught physically challenged and blind golfers among others at his Family Golf Centre in Oakville, Ont., died recently at the age of 82. His obituary is here.

FILED: People

Link: Cabot Cape Breton Turned Down In Quest To Develop Golf Course At West Mabou Beach

April 21, 2023 By GNN

  Cabot Cape Breton has been denied access to part of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park for another golf course development. Michael Gorman has more here for CBC News.

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Link: Sale Of Golf Course Will Lead To New Direction In Life

April 20, 2023 By GNN

Rick Jager says his family put their hearts and souls into Eagle River Golf and Country Club in Sicamous, B.C., but he’s ready for a change in life, which is why he has the course on the market. Lachlan Labere has more here for the Salmon Arm Observer.

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Link: Water-Saving Strategies Are Working In Western U.S. States

April 19, 2023 By GNN

Golf courses in western U.S. states are facing escalating water costs, the risk of water restrictions, and water quality concerns. Brian Whitlark, Regional Director, West Region, for the USGA writes here about innovative strategies being used to reduce water consumption, while still providing quality playing surfaces for golfers.

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Link: Mount Brenton Celebrates 75 Years

April 19, 2023 By GNN

A special celebration is being planned for this Sunday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Mount Brenton Golf Course in Chemainus, B.C. Don Bodger has more here for the Chemainus Valley Courier.

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