Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame member Arne Petersen, the founder of Elk Ridge, with its three nine-hole courses, is being remembered as a visionary whose dream is still being being enjoyed today. Petersen died on Sunday at the age of 85. Nigel Maxwell has more here for paNOW.
Link: Hughes’ Win On Sunday Was Caddie’s First On Tour
Mackenzie Hughes’ win on Sunday at the Sanderson Farms Championship was his second career victory, but it was the first for caddie Jace Walker of St. Thomas, Ont. Brent Lale has more here for CTV News.
PGA Of Manitoba Names Award Winners
The PGA of Manitoba has announced its annual award winners: Executive Professional of the Year: Cory Johnson. Class “A” Member of the Year: Jonathan Wiegner. Apprentice of the Year: Ben Dalke. Teacher of the Year: Glen Sirkis. Club Professional of the Year: Matt Lorenz. Distinguished Service Award: Harry Brotchie. Junior Leader of the Year: Bri-ann […]
Link: Pro/Manager Resigns After 20 Years At Olds Golf Club
Pro/manager Wade Bearchell has resigned after 20 years at the Olds Golf Club in Olds, Alta. Doug Collie has more here for Mountain View Today.
Link: Cherry Hill Celebrates 100 Years
Cherry Hill in Ridgeway, Ont., was designed and built by Walter Travis in 1922 and, in the past 100 years, has become renowned for its greens and the way it encourages the ground game. Garry McKay has more here for the Hamilton Spectator.
Link: Lawsuit Alleges Failure To Properly Develop Solar-Powered Food And Beverage Ordering System
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is facing a $34 million lawsuit over allegations it failed to properly develop a solar-powered food and beverage ordering system. Kevin Martin has more here for the Calgary Herald.
Link: Peachland Council Approves Development That Includes Nine-Hole Course
Council in Peachland, B.C., has unanimously approved a development that includes 445 residential units and a nine-hole Les Furber-designed golf course. Wayne Moore has more here for Castanet.
Link: Pheasant Glen Begins Construction Of Lifestyle Resort Community
Pheasant Glen Golf Resort has officially started construction of Phase One of the multi-use lifestyle resort community in Qualicum Beach, B.C. Parksville Qualicum Beach News has more here.
PGA Of B.C. Announces Regional Award Recipients
The PGA of British Columbia has announced its regional award recipients in 11 categories in the 2022 PGA of BC Awards Program. The individuals and facilities listed below are for the Lower Mainland, Interior, Vancouver Island and Kootenays/Northern BC, respectively. They were selected as regional recipients following an open nomination period and deliberations by regional nomination […]
Levelwear Announces New Sales Representation For B.C. Interior
Meegan West of West Golf Agency has joined Levelwear to represent its brands for territory sales and service coverage for the British Columbia Interior market, effective immediately. West, who has been working in the golf industry since 1999, originally managing the G&G art department, took a brief hiatus to study fine art and design. Upon […]