PGA of British Columbia member moves thus far in April include a new head professional and new executive professional at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club. Click here for the complete update.
Industry Notes: Brooke Henderson’s Successful Title Defences, Money Lists, Points Lists And More
Brooke Henderson is seeking her first career three-peat this week at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii. Henderson won in 2018 and 2019, but the event was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus. The Lotte Championship is the second title that Henderson has successfully defended. She also won the Cambria Portland Classic in 2015 and […]
Alan Ogilvie, 1930-2021
Alan Ogilvie, a life professional with the PGA of Canada Ogilvie passed away on April 1 at the age of 90. Born and raised in Truro, N.S., Ogilvie developed a lifelong love of golf as a caddie at nine years of age at the Truro Golf and Country Club. By age 14 he held the course […]
Link: Club Car Sold To Platinum Equity
Club Car, a division of Ingersoll Rand, has been sold for approximately $1.7 billion to Platinum Equity. For more, click here.
Link: Opponents Of Owls Head Project Believe Golf Course Will Affect Ecosystems
At a recent rally in Halifax, opponents of a proposed golf course at Owls Head said the project will significantly affect sensitive ecosystems, in particular eel grass beds. Francis Campbell has more here for the Chronicle Herald.
Link: Timberwolf Adding Massive Artificial Grass Putting Course
Timberwolf Golf Club in Sudbury, Ont., is building an 18 hole artificial grass putting course that includes bunkers, rocks, trees and elevation changes in its design. Alana Everson has more here for CTV News.
Link: Manitoba Golf Courses Are Now Allowed Liquor Sales
Manitoba’s public health orders will remain mostly unchanged until the end of April, except for some slight changes announced Thursday that will allow liquor cart sales on golf courses. Cameron MacLean has more here for CBC News.
Levelwear/Verve By Levelwear Announce New National Sales Coordinator
Lindsay Loevenmark has been named national sales coordinator (Golf and Corporate divisions) for Levelwear and Verve by Levelwear brands, effective April 19. Formerly with adidas Golf, she has been a strategic account manager and territory representative and brings with her experience in brand buying and visual brand merchandising. Among other duties, her primary responsibilities and […]
Link: NGF Says 2020 Was “A Year Of Resurgence” In The United States
The National Golf Foundation in the United States is reporting that the surge in participation and rounds played despite the Covid-19 pandemic is more positive than predicted. Mike Stachura has more here for Golf Digest.
Link: Pauquachin First Nation Purchases B.C. Club
The Pauquachin First Nation in North Saanich, B.C., has bought the former Glen Meadows Golf and Country Club in North Saanich for $5.38 million, according to a ruling issued last month in Supreme Court of British Columbia. Wolf Depner has more here for Oak Bay News.