Golf Town To Open Two More
March 31, 2009 by GNN
Golf Town continues its growth across Canada with the opening of two stores in Quebec and Manitoba on Thursday. A 16,000-square-foot stores will open in Candiac, Que., tomorrow at 8 a.m. at 30 Rue Strasbourg in the Power Centre. A second Golf Town location in Winnipeg will also open with 19,000 square... ( Full Article )
The Emergence of the “Public Golf and Country Club”
March 31, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
The term “hybrid clubs” may take on a whole new meaning in these tough economic times. As it applies to golf equipment, the term generally refers to a cross between a fairway wood and an iron and such easier-to-hit products have led to a change in set makeup for many players, with three through... ( Full Article )
Supers Crave Super Spring
March 30, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
Spring has a way of soothing a savage beast tormented by a long winter and bad economic news, which is why we asked the current question on the GNN Poll on our home page. “I think the mood is always fairly positive this time of year,” said Ken Cousineau, executive director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents... ( Full Article )
Weir, Couples To Play Skins
March 30, 2009 by GNN
Mike Weir and Fred Couples are the first two players to accept an invitation to play in the Telus World Skins game at La Tempete Golf Club near Quebec City, June 22-23. “I’ll always remember the support that fans in Quebec showed me during the 2007 Presidents Cup and I’m looking forward to showing... ( Full Article )
Sheridan, Trowbridge Join BGI
March 30, 2009 by GNN
Business Golf International has established a Canadian office in Toronto and has named Gwen Sheridan managing director of BGI Canada and veteran Canadian PGA member Ken Trowbridge as a director. BGI's Gwen Sheridan & Ken Trowbridge Sheridan has more than 23 years of golf facility, operational... ( Full Article )
Goldberg Wins California Q
March 29, 2009 by GNN
Aaron Goldberg shot a final round 73, but it was good enough to overtake David Hahn and capture the Canadian Tour’s California Q-School by one stroke. Goldberg finished at three-under 285, while Hahn bogeyed four of his final nine holes for a closing 76 and a four-day total of 286. Brock Mackenzie... ( Full Article )
Callaway Presents Stratus Report On Its ‘09 Marketing Efforts
March 29, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
The first impression was that retired WWE diva Trish Stratus was an odd choice to help launch a new Callaway Performance Centre, but Chris Walling, director of marketing for Callaway Golf Canada, countered that she was, in fact, the perfect spokesperson. True to her athletic background, she had a long,... ( Full Article )
Evershed to Direct Sales Force
March 29, 2009 by GNN
Tony Evershed has been named the Canadian director of sales for the new Walker Rider golf cart that is being built in Fort Erie, Ont. Turf Chopper Brian Miller will lead the marketing team. The Walker Rider will retail for $2,395 in Canada. For more information visit www.bridgeburggolf.com. Read More →
Canadian Tour To Wear Pin High
March 29, 2009 by GNN
Pin High and the Canadian Tour have agreed to a three-year deal that will see Pin High become the tour’s official apparel partner. Pin High is already the official apparel partner of the PGA Asian Tour and now looks to increase brand awareness throughout North America through the deal with the Canadian... ( Full Article )
Shoot-Out Aims to be Win-Win-Win-Win
March 25, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
Fred Schmidt, who organizes the Canadian Team Shoot-Out, says the event is win-win for everybody involved. Actually, the better description might be win-win-win-win when you consider the benefits for pros, golf courses, charities and amateur players. GolfNewsNow has been featuring several innovative... ( Full Article )
Hamilton to Lead Ontario
March 25, 2009 by GNN
Veteran Gar Hamilton will lead the Ontario PGA team against Quebec in the Titleist Cup matches to be played at Hamilton’s home course, the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, later this year. Gar Hamilton “Gar’s appointment as the Titleist Cup captain was a no-brainer,” said Ontario PGA tournament... ( Full Article )
JPSM To Distribute Motocaddy
March 25, 2009 by GNN
The JPSM Sales and Marketing Group has become the distributor of Motocaddy golf carts and accessories in Canada. Motocaddy S3 “The Motocaddy S Series of carts offers sturdiness, efficiency and reliability for the active Canadian golfer who enjoys the walk, but not the stress or strain of carrying... ( Full Article )
Dunning Signs Rollins as Staff Player
March 24, 2009 by GNN
Dunning sportswear, based in Markham, Ont., has added 2002 Canadian Open champion John Rollins as a staff player. John Rollins to wear Dunning Rollins will make his debut with Dunning at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. “John is an extremely consistent player who is... ( Full Article )
Discounting Is Not the Way to Go
March 24, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
Even in a recession, Bryan DeCunha, owner of Dragon’s Fire Golf Club near Carlisle, Ont., maintains his sense of humour and he told a funny story he heard recently. A Texan apparently was talking about how his town got hit with a freak storm that left about an inch of snow on the ground, causing... ( Full Article )
What’s New in the GNN Forum?
March 23, 2009 by GNN
CK Golf Solutions is asking if golf course owners are planning to spend more on local advertising in order to make 2009 a better year than last. That’s among several new items in the GNN Forum. including a couple of job postings. Mountain View Golf Club in Whitehorse in the Yukon is looking for... ( Full Article )
So, What Are You Going To Do About It?
March 23, 2009 by Ian Hutchinson
Continuing with the theme from yesterday’s blog, the Canadian golf industry is apparently seeing at least a few positive signs in the economy, which at least is something to hold on to during these difficult times. Having said that, it’s probably safe to assume – at least we hope it’s safe to... ( Full Article )
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