Three golf courses are among the sites found on the City of Edmonton’s new online map showing lands it owns or manages that are contaminated. Lauren Boothby has more here for the Edmonton Journal.
Link: CJGA Partners With Ontario Golf Professional To Bring Game To More Indigenous People
The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) has joined forces with an Ontario professional to bring the game to more Indigenous people throughout Canada. Sam Laskaris has more here for the Welland Tribune.
Link: La Verendrye Has New Name, New Owner
The golf course formerly known as La Verendrye in La Broquerie, Man, has a new name and a new owner, among other changes taking place. Terry Frey has more here for the Carillon.
Link: Golf Instructor Teaches The Game The “Write” Way
A golf instructor in South Surrey, B.C., who created a book aimed at explaining the sport to beginners has released a new edition. Nick Greenizan has more here for the Surrey Now-Leader.
Lionhead Legends Golf Club Seeks Superintendent
The Lionhead Legends Golf Club in Brampton, Ont., is seeking a golf course superintendent. Responsible for operation of the maintenance at. Legends Golf Club, responsibilities include turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, member relations, assisting and enforcing budget forecasting, scheduling/maintenance or irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings and compliance of regulatory issues. […]
NGCOA Canada Partners With Golf Industry Guru
NGCOA Canada has partnered with Golf Industry Guru (GIG), a premium golf and hospitality online training and education portal. Through the agreement, NGCOA Canada members will receive preferred pricing to access the content on golfindustryguru.com. The website will provide operators with education, training, tools, templates and tips from golf and hospitality industry leaders from around […]
Link: Court Rules Against B.C. Golf Course/Residential Development
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling has upheld an Agricultural Land Commission decision against a Shuswap land owner’s bid to subdivide for a golf course and residential development. Jon Manchester has more here for Castenet.
It’s Been A Busy Week For PGA of B.C. Member Moves
Incredibly excited to announce that I am the new Head Professional at @CrownIsle starting in February. Crown Isle has been a special place for me since a young age and I can’t wait to join Bill Kelly his team on the Island. pic.twitter.com/Icakr8xvDh — Jared Siminoff (@jaredsiminoff) January 13, 2021 This week has been a […]
Familiar Names In New Places As 2021 Begins With Several Moves By PGA of Alberta Members
There will be plenty of familiar names in new places among PGA of Alberta members who have made several moves in the two weeks since the New Year. Click here for an update.
Bigwin Island Requires Assistant Superintendent
Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays in Ontario requires an assistant superintendent. The ideal candidate will have a positive team-oriented attitude and will work closely with the superintendent and co-assistant superintendent in the daily operation of the maintenance department. Duties Make recommendations on the daily conditions of the golf course. Assist in the daily planning […]