Super Employment Opportunities
February 2, 2012 by GNN
The following employment opportunities were provided by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association employment referral service: LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA Legends on the Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ont., seeks a mechanic. Qualifications include: Successful completion of a Golf Course Equipment Technician Certificate or a Small Engines Certificate coupled with relevant golf related experience. Knowledge of electric [...]
Brunton’s Serious About Kidding Around
February 1, 2012 by GNN
Former national team men’s coach Henry Brunton has been named a Master Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf. Brunton, a PGA of Canada Master professional, owns Henry Brunton Golf, which operates out of Eagles Nest in Maple, Ont. “To be the first Canadian recognized at this level for coaching juniors is an honour,” he said.
GAO Names 2012 Executive
February 1, 2012 by GNN
Ian Murray of Oakville, Ont., has been named president of the Golf Association of Ontario. A member of the Trafalgar Golf and Country Cub, he became the 11th association president at the GAO’s annual general meeting on Jan. 28. “We have ambitious plans in 2012 to grow our GAO programs, including expansion of our sport [...]
Toilet Technology?
January 29, 2012 by GNN
It’s a delicate subject, but there are a number of options in on-course toilets that are green-friendly and can save you money. Al Seymour tackles that subject in the Environmental section of the winter issue of Golf Business Canada, the publication of the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada. You can read that story [...]
Sneak Peek At 2012 Tour Schedule
January 24, 2012 by GNN
A preliminary schedule released by the Canadian Tour will include the Times Colonist Open, celebrating its 28th year as a tour event, the new Great Waterway Classic in Eastern Ontario and the Canadian Tour Championship being played at Scarboro Golf and Country, which is celebrating its centennial in 2012. “As the only Canadian course designed [...]
ClubLink Veteran Departs Company
January 23, 2012 by GNN
After16 years with ClubLink Corporation, Charles Lorimer is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Lorimer join ClubLink in 1995 as director of clubhouse operations. He has also held various senior roles, including his most recent as vice president of sale and marketing. He has been a member of the senior executive committee since 2007. [...]
Hilfiger Signs Bradley, G&G Names New Accounts Manager
January 18, 2012 by GNN
G&G Golf Company of Langley, B.C., has named Derek Orr its new key account manager. Orr will be responsible for increasing sales in the retail and green grass sectors and assisting in research, development and marketing. With over 15 years in the golf industry, Orr has been the golf operations manager at Predator Ridge and [...]
Find Your Way At The Orlando Show
January 17, 2012 by GNN
As most people within the golf industry will attest, attending the PGA Merchandise Show at the Orange County Convention Center requires planning to get around the huge show floor. To plan your days at the show, click here for an alphabetical list of show exhibitors with booth numbers
CGSA Names Gordon Witteveen Winner
January 16, 2012 by GNN
Jamie Downton, superintendent at Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa in Camlachie, Ont., has been named the 2011 recipient of the Gordon Witteveen Award. The Gordon Witteveen Award is presented annually by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association to the superintendent who is judged to have authored the best article for publication in the CGSA’s GreenMaster [...]
Goliath To Distribute Rife Putters
January 15, 2012 by GNN
Rife Putters has selected Goliath Golf to distribute its products in Canada. Goliath is a privately-held company based in Toronto that owns and operates the Goliath and Jazz brands and has partnerships with Nicklaus Golf, Clicgrart Carts and Tour Striker brands. Goliath will be distribuing Rife’s full line of putters, including the Abaco, Aruba, Cayman, [...]
NAGA Calls On Industry To Help Make Golf An Allowable Expense
January 12, 2012 by GNN
The National Allied Golf Associations are launching an initiative to persuade the federal government to make golf an allowable business entertainment expense. For more information, click here.
CGSA Names Equipment Technician, Environmental Award Winners
January 12, 2012 by GNN
David MacIntyre, equipment technician for the Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C. has been named the 2011 winner of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Equipment Technician of the Year Award recipient. The award, sponsored by John Deere Golf, is presented annually to the technician whose nomination is judged to be the best [...]
Education In Orlando
January 10, 2012 by GNN
This link is a list of education seminars that will be available to attendees at the PGA Merchandise Show later this month. It starts with the Thursday sessions, with links to Friday and Saturday sessions
GNN Links: The Economy
January 8, 2012 by GNN
A joint poll of 2,878 Canadians conducted by the Economic Club of Canada and Pollara Strategic Insights reveals that Canadians are feeling more pessimistic about the economy. For more on that story, click here. On the positive side, the majority of respondents in last week’s GNN Poll said they feel 2012 will be the same, [...]
Longtime Cutten Club Pro Passes
January 8, 2012 by GNN
The Ontario PGA has announced the passing of Victor Whibley, longtime head professional at the Cutten Club in Guelph, Ont. For more on Victor Whibley and arrangements, click here.
“Mr. Canadian Open” Honoured Again
January 5, 2012 by GNN
The PGA of Canada will recognize Dick Grimm with its inaugural George Cumming Distinguished Service Award at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. Grimm, known as “Mr. Canadian Open” will be presented with the award Jan. 27 at the association’s Canada Night at the Orange Country Convention Centre. Grimm, 88, will be made an [...]
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