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OPINION

Why is Golf Canada or Destination Canada not exhibiting at the PGA show to promote Canadian golf?

By Randy McDonald

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing golfers and approximately 1,400 member clubs across the country......SEE MORE HERE

 
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

Life in the Golf Business

Donald MacKay the President at the Muskoka Highland Golf Links in Bracebridge Ontario has a newsletter on LinkedIn called “Life in the Golf Business”. I was reading his latest issue – “If I had a Crystal Ball”.....SEE MORE HERE

TPT Shafts Now Available to all Canadians

Stephen Lowe is a 3-time International Long Drive Masters Division Champion ILDC, and member of the 2013 ILDC’s World Team Championship Canadian winning team.......SEE MORE HERE

Martin Boucher leaving BPG to manage and grow Richelieu Valley Golf Club

Boutiques Pro Golf or known as the BPG Buying Group represents 210 golf shops from across the country. .........SEE MORE HERE

Canada ranks #5 in World Golf Markets. Golf Datatech & Yano Research Institute Unveil World Golf Report 2023

Golf Datatech, LLC, and Yano Research Institute Ltd., the golf industry’s two leading independent research and data firms, have introduced the “World Golf Report 2023,”....SEE MORE HERE

New Industry Report Shows Continued Growth in Canada and the USA

Lightspeed Commerce Inc., the one-stop commerce platform for merchants to simplify, scale and create exceptional customer experiences, released a new State of the Golf Industry Report combining unique golf course sales data with insightful golfer survey data.......SEE MORE HERE

Wolf Creek Golf Resort receivership may cost thousands of dollars to lease holders

Dozens of RV lease holders are worried they may lose tens of thousands of dollars after the Wolf Creek Golf Resort went into receivership.........SEE MORE HERE

Not in Canada! LIV Golf reaches broadcast rights deal with CW Network but only available in the USA.

The CW will air the 14 global events of the 2023 LIV Golf League season, starting with one in Mexico from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26........SEE MORE HERE

ECCO Renews National Partnership with PGA of Canada to become Supporting Partner of the PGA National Awards and PGA Player Rankings

The PGA of Canada announced that it has renewed its national partnership with long-time partner ECCO.........SEE MORE HERE

Kelowna’s Tower Ranch golf course sold to Okanagan-based company

Durali Properties has added a second golf course to its growing portfolio. The Okanagan-based company announced Monday it has agreed to purchase Tower Ranch Golf and Country Club...SEE MORE HERE

 
 

Step up your menu offering at your Golf Clubhouse

Tired of serving burgers and fries? We all know that those are fan favorites but have you thought about serving some healthier options to your menu?

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WHAT'S NEW

TaylorMade Golf All-New Spider GTX and Spider GT Max Putters, Expanding the Acclaimed Franchise to Include More Color Options and Movable Weight Technology

TaylorMade Golf unveiled its 2023 Spider lineup.....SEE MORE HERE

CLEVELAND GOLF RELEASES ALL-NEW CBX FULL-FACE 2 WITH LARGEST CBX FACE EVER

The CBX Full-Face 2 is designed to be more forgiving with a larger face, along with added HydraZip, ZipCore, and UltiZip technologies.....SEE MORE HERE

SRIXON NEW GENERATION OF SOFT FEEL GOLF BALLS

Srixon’s SOFT FEEL provides golfers comfortable feel at impact and confidence at address.........SEE MORE HERE

TITLEIST INTRODUCES NEW PRO V1 AND PRO V1x GOLF BALLS

The 2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x – the next generation of the most trusted golf balls in the game – set another standard for tee-to-green performance and consistency....SEE MORE HERE

TITLEIST INTRODUCES LIMITED T100, T100•S AND T200 IRONS IN TOUR-INSPIRED BLACK FINISH

The precision, feel and playability of Titleist T100, T100•S and T200 irons are now available in an all-black Titanium Carbide Vapor finish, bringing a new look to the most played irons on the PGA TOUR........SEE MORE HERE

PRODUCT PROFILE

Golf equipment to elevate your game

Paul Greenglass has seen Golfing Buddies flourish over their 15 years in business because of his two-pronged approach. “We try and provide ultimate value not only for the pro shop but the consumer at the end,” says the Golfing Buddies president......SEE MORE HERE

FASHION INSPIRATIONS

Ashworth Golf Debuts Fall Line

Each piece in the FW23 Collection is impeccably tailored and crafted to perfection, using luxe high-tech fabrics such as pique, bamboo, Cloud, Techno Stretch, and Ponte di Roma. Rendered in rich fall tones, the line features a blend of geometric prints, moody fall florals, and classic plaids......SEE MORE HERE

PEOPLE, REPS & AWARDS

The Golf Journalists Association of Canada has announced Mike Johnny the next president

The Golf Journalists Association of Canada has announced Mike Johnny the next president.  The foundation of the Association is to encourage, promote and recognize golf journalism excellence in Canada. ...SEE MORE HERE

Dick Borthwick, Jack Bissegger and Adrien Bigras inducted into PGA of Canada Hall of Fame

The PGA of Canada inducted three long-serving members into the Hall of Fame. Dick Borthwick, Jack Bissegger, and Adrien Bigras were all PGA of Canada members for over 50 years, growing the sport through most of the 21st century

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