The Pat Fletcher Foundation has announced the awarding of 20 new scholarships to students from across Canada. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial assistance to deserving young Canadian students on their journey to obtaining a university degree. “We are so proud of this year’s recipients. They demonstrated leadership and character in their […]
Smithers Golf and Country Club Seeks Superintendent Of Golf Operations
The Smithers Golf and Country Club in Smithers, B.C., os seeking a superintendent of golf operations. The superintendent of golf operations is a full-time position responsible for managing all aspects of golf maintenance and agronomic operations of the 18-hole golf course. This includes turf maintenance programs, asset management, personnel management, financial management, member relations, workplace […]
Celebration Of Life Announced For Brian Jolley
A celebration of life for late general manager Brian Jolley will be held at the Galt Golf Country Club, 750 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 2–8 p.m. His obituary is here.
Link: Golf Dorval Added To Golf Courses Protected Under Bylaw
Golf Dorval has been added to a growing list of golf courses in the Montreal area protected by an interim control bylaw due to its potential for conversion into green space or natural environment. John Meagher has more here for the Montreal Gazette.
Link: Stanhope Loses Its Clubhouse And Over 1,000 Trees During Fiona
Not only did Stanhope Golf and Country Club in Prince Edward Island have its clubhouse burn to the ground during post-tropical storm Fiona, but it had more than 1,000 trees down on the course, which is likely to close for the season. Dave Stewart of the Saltwire Network has more here.
Link: Galt Country Club Mourns The Passing Of Popular GM
The Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ont., was in mourning after the passing of its popular general manager Brian Jolley last week. Tyler Kelaher has more here for CTV News.
Link: Fire Destroys Clubhouse During Hurricane Fiona
Among the images of damage during Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada is a fire that destroyed the clubhouse at Stanhope Golf and Country Club in Prince Edward Island. CBC News has those images here.
CGSA/Bayer Superintendent Of The Year Announced
Jim Flett, AGS from the Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club in Port Carling, Ont., has been named Canadian Golf Superintendents Association/Bayer Superintendent of the Year for 2022. The CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year award recognizes a member of the CGSA who has held the position of golf course superintendent for a minimum of […]
Levelwear Seeks Business Development Associates
Levelwear is currently seeking business development associates to work out of its head office location in Richmond Hill, Ont. The business development associate is responsible for prospecting new accounts, following up on assigned leads, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to retain and grow revenue within an appointed book of business. The primary responsibility will […]
Link: Langley Course To Close Temporarily Due To Pipeline
The West Coast Golf Group says Belmont Golf Course in Langley, B.C., will close in mid-October and is not expected to re-open until sometime next summer due to the TransMountain pipeline expansion project. Brad Ziemer has more here for British Columbia Golf.