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This Weeks Article Quick Links:

Opinion: Where is the golf industry?
Industry News: U.S, Open qualifying at Lambton G&CC, Electric Greens Mowers, Millcroft Golf Club fighting development
What’s New: Tour Edge, Srixon and Scotty Cameron putters
Blast Sale of the Week - Golf Supply House
F&B: Battling Inflation
Fashion Inspirations: Swing Control flagship collection
People, Reps & Awards: New inductions into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

Plus, much more. For more golf news visit golfindustrynetwork.ca

OPINION

Toronto Golf & Travel Show Welcomes Thousands of Golfers but Where is the Golf Industry?

By Randy McDonald

Due to Covid 19, The Toronto Golf and Travel show along with many similar consumer and trade shows were forced to take a hiatus for a few years. Now that the world is slowly getting back to normal thousands of golfers ventured out earlier this month......SEE MORE HERE

GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS

Lambton Golf and Country Club in Toronto to host Canadian qualifying site for the 123rd U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club

The United States Golf Association announced local and final qualifying sites for the 123rd U.S. Open Championship.....SEE MORE HERE

Fobi Announces a Three-Year Contract with Predator Ridge, One of Canada’s Premier Golf & Real Estate Companies

In partnership with TELUS, Fobi will work with Predator Ridge to roll out a multi-phase digital transformation project starting with a new digital credential program......SEE MORE HERE

Acushnet Holdings Corp. Acquires Club Glove Brand, The Performance Leader in Golf Travel

Club Glove was founded in 1990 and is known by dedicated golfers to be the unmatched leader in golf travel products. Club Glove is the preferred choice by the overwhelming majority of PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Club Professionals........SEE MORE HERE

John Deere launches electric greens mowers and hybrid innovations

John Deere has launched two battery-powered, walk-behind greens mowers and announced further hybrid innovations to its existing product range.....SEE MORE HERE

Burlington Steps Up Fight Against Golf Course Development

In a resolution approved by Council, the City has officially opposed the Millcroft Greens subdivision and will challenge appeals made by the developers to the Ontario Land Tribunal over Burlington’s stance........ SEE MORE HERE

WHERE ARE THE MOST UNDERRATED GOLF COURSES?

If you have caught the golfing bug, a holiday dedicated to playing your favourite sport is just around the corner. There are courses all over the world, from Portugal to Canada.........SEE MORE HERE

BLAST SALE OF THE WEEK

As Canada’s #1 golf wholesaler, Golf Supply House is proud to be providing the top equipment in golf to all our valued customers.

This week we've got Course & Range Supplies........SEE DEALS HERE

Has Inflation Affected Your Business?

Inflation is a hot topic in today’s market and as inflation increases, foodservice operators may experience several challenges: increased cost of goods, increased labour expenses, decreased order volume and supply chain issues. Each of these affects’ restaurant operations and it’s important to have a plan to mitigate potentially negative financial implications. READ MORE HERE

WHAT'S NEW

Tour Edge Announces 4 New Iron Sets as part of their Exotics 723 Series

Tour Edge has launched the all-new Exotics 723 Series irons, including the more compact C723 Iron and the feel enhanced E723 Iron. In Canada Tour Edge is distributed by Golf Trends......SEE MORE HERE

SRIXON RELEASES REFRESHED Z-STAR SERIES FOR 2023

Eighth generation Z-STAR Series golf ball. The Z-STAR Series is scheduled to launch February 15, 2023.....SEE MORE HERE

TITLEIST INTRODUCES NEW SCOTTY CAMERON SUPER SELECT PUTTERS

For the latest evolution of the world’s finest milled putters, Scotty Cameron builds upon the tour-proven success of 2020’s Special Select line........SEE MORE HERE

FASHION INSPIRATIONS

SWING CONTROL PRESENT SOPHISTICATED FLAGSHIP PANTS FROM THE FW23 COLLECTION

Swing Control, manufacturers of the performance-based golf and lifestyle apparel brand, proudly introduce three stylish, versatile, and distinguished pants that will spearhead the FW23 Collection into the new season.......SEE MORE HERE

PEOPLE, REPS & AWARDS

Player Jim Rutledge and writer Robert Stanley Weir to join Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame announced that long-time professional and PGA of Canada member Jim Rutledge as well as celebrated writer Robert Stanley Weir have been selected for 2023 induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.. ...SEE MORE HERE

Jeremey J. MacRae, CCM, CCE, has attained the designation of Certified Chief Executive (CCE)

The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) announced that Jeremey J. MacRae, CCM, CCE, General Manager of the Bayview Golf and Country Club in Thornhill, Ontario has attained the designation of Certified Chief Executive (CCE) and joins the 14 other CCEs in Canada..SEE MORE HERE