Brodeur Becomes a US Citizen
This blog doesn't come with the sex appeal or potential scandal of Tiger Wood's recent escapades and even the media didn't really grab on to this story like they did with the great one (Tiger not Wayne). Maybe the timing was too close to run both stories? However when Martin Brodeur became a U.S. citizen did he also give up his right to represent our country in the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics?
Can a US Citizen Play for Canada?
Brodeur, who at 37 has played his entire NHL career with the New Jersey Devils, passed his citizenship test and has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. However, as ... READ MORE
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Jeff Ciecko on Social Media
Jeff Ciecko, CK Golf Solutions, will be speaking on social media at the upcoming National Golf Course Owners Association Conference and Trade Show. The session is titled 'Social Medaia, What is it and how can I use it for my business?'. Jeff's session will be on Wednesday November 11th from 4:30 to 5:45 PM.
The Conference is at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. View the full conference program here!
The Conference is at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. View the full conference program here!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Golf Course Review - Black Mountain Golf Course
You Tube Video, Flickr Photos and Blog by CK Golf Solutions
A few days ago we had the chance to play Black Mountain Golf Course in beautiful Kelowna, B.C. Black Mountain is a great layout and offers a lot of unique options for a Resort / Daily Fee golf course.
View CK Golf Solutions Blog - Golf Course Revew - Black Mountain.
A few days ago we had the chance to play Black Mountain Golf Course in beautiful Kelowna, B.C. Black Mountain is a great layout and offers a lot of unique options for a Resort / Daily Fee golf course.
View CK Golf Solutions Blog - Golf Course Revew - Black Mountain.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Golf Course Review - Tobiano Golf Club
Golf Course Review
Jeff & Tara Ciecko, CK Golf Solutions, review Tobiano Golf Course in Kamloops, B.C. Tobiano was the 2008 ScoreGolf Best New Course and Golf Digest Best New Canadian Course. View the complete review.
Jeff & Tara Ciecko, CK Golf Solutions, review Tobiano Golf Course in Kamloops, B.C. Tobiano was the 2008 ScoreGolf Best New Course and Golf Digest Best New Canadian Course. View the complete review.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Golf Course Review - Greenacres GC
I played Greenacres for the first time last year and was quite impressed with the overall golf facility. Going in, Greenacres did not have the best reputation amongst our golfing friends and associates. However since being purchased by Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club about three years ago, new management and a commitment to capital improvements have dramatically improved this golf facility. I had the opportunity to play it again this year as part of the schedule for the Golf Pro / CK Golf Solutions Skins Game.
Jeff's Opinion: Greenacres was in good shape and considering the recent heat in Vancouver, was as the name states, pretty green overall. The green speeds were good, not overly fast, but ran very true. You really don't have to overplay any of the breaks. It is not overly long, but the back 9 does play longer than the front 9. The fairways were in great shape, very closely mown and the underbrush well cleaned out making the errant shot usually playable. Greenacres will yield some birdies, but the final few holes place an emphasis on driving accuracy.
Tara’s Opinion: While I did not play golf this time around I did join the group for lunch. The renovations to the clubhouse have made the space very inviting with a variety of seating options in the lounge, dining area or on the spacious patio. The menu has lots of options, not your typical golf course fare, and the weekly fresh sheet is an added bonus. Both the food and the service were great. The updated washrooms are also a nice touch.
Overall, it was a fun day and the feedback from the Professionals in the Skins Game was also very positive. There is certainly value in the green fee for the quality of conditions you get. I should also mention, the restaurant has a great menu selection, comfortable seating and numerous flat screen t.v.'s to watch the latest sporting event. Definitely worth stopping in for a bite after a game of golf.
Jeff's Opinion: Greenacres was in good shape and considering the recent heat in Vancouver, was as the name states, pretty green overall. The green speeds were good, not overly fast, but ran very true. You really don't have to overplay any of the breaks. It is not overly long, but the back 9 does play longer than the front 9. The fairways were in great shape, very closely mown and the underbrush well cleaned out making the errant shot usually playable. Greenacres will yield some birdies, but the final few holes place an emphasis on driving accuracy.
Tara’s Opinion: While I did not play golf this time around I did join the group for lunch. The renovations to the clubhouse have made the space very inviting with a variety of seating options in the lounge, dining area or on the spacious patio. The menu has lots of options, not your typical golf course fare, and the weekly fresh sheet is an added bonus. Both the food and the service were great. The updated washrooms are also a nice touch.
Overall, it was a fun day and the feedback from the Professionals in the Skins Game was also very positive. There is certainly value in the green fee for the quality of conditions you get. I should also mention, the restaurant has a great menu selection, comfortable seating and numerous flat screen t.v.'s to watch the latest sporting event. Definitely worth stopping in for a bite after a game of golf.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Golf Course Review - Morgan Creek GC
I had the opportunity to play Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey a week or so ago. It started out as a boy’s golf trip to Loomis Trail, but it was wishful thinking we would zip across the border for the game. I was looking forward to playing at Loomis Trail, however when our group met up at Hazelmere the advertised border wait was 2.5 hours. It leaves me wondering what will happen at this border during the Olympics! In any event, after making a few calls, we were able to secure a tee time at Morgan Creek on short notice.
Jeff's Opinion: I hadn't played Morgan Creek in a few years and while disappointed about not playing at Loomis Trail, I was happy to be able to get another opportunity to play it. The course was in great shape; tee boxes well manicured, greens rolling at about 11 on the stimp meter, fairways very closely mown. There was obviously significant attention paid to the fertilizer and irrigation program as the course was one of the greenest I've see this year, not a brown spot to be found. The service in the Golf Shop, proximity of the warm-up range and frequency of the beverage cart visits were all excellent. The only thing I find odd about Morgan Creek is the arrival. After parking in the lot you carry your own clubs around the back of the Clubhouse, past some garbage bins and a cart wash area before reaching the Golf Shop. It has always seemed like a strange set-up to me.
None the less, Morgan Creek is in great shape and the service levels matched the course conditions, both which were excellent! I'd gladly play it multiple times through the season and highly recommend a trip to Surrey for a game.
Jeff's Opinion: I hadn't played Morgan Creek in a few years and while disappointed about not playing at Loomis Trail, I was happy to be able to get another opportunity to play it. The course was in great shape; tee boxes well manicured, greens rolling at about 11 on the stimp meter, fairways very closely mown. There was obviously significant attention paid to the fertilizer and irrigation program as the course was one of the greenest I've see this year, not a brown spot to be found. The service in the Golf Shop, proximity of the warm-up range and frequency of the beverage cart visits were all excellent. The only thing I find odd about Morgan Creek is the arrival. After parking in the lot you carry your own clubs around the back of the Clubhouse, past some garbage bins and a cart wash area before reaching the Golf Shop. It has always seemed like a strange set-up to me.
None the less, Morgan Creek is in great shape and the service levels matched the course conditions, both which were excellent! I'd gladly play it multiple times through the season and highly recommend a trip to Surrey for a game.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
CK Golf Solutions August 2009 eNewsletter
CK Golf Solutions has published their August 2009 eNewsletter. Click here to view it!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
CK Golf Solutions July eNewsletter
Click on the link below to view the PDF copy of CK Golf Solutions July, 2009 eNewsletter:
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View the PDF copy here!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Dining in Vancouver v.13
Jeff & Tara Ciecko, CK Golf Solutions, posted a new blog 'Dining in Vancouver v.13'. Check out the review of Saltlik in downtown Vancouver on Alberni Street!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The 2010 Olympic Experience So Far
Click here to read a Blog by CK Golf Solutions, "The 2010 Olympic Experience So Far"!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Black Mountain Golf Club, Kelowna BC is teed up to Open this Saturday, June 6th!
Melcor Developments Ltd. is pleased to announce that Black Mountain Golf Club will be launching its complete public play daily fee golf course this Saturday, June 6th in Kelowna, BC.
At the centerpiece of the master-planned golfing community is the magnificent 18-hole, Par 71 Championship golf course. Taking its cue from the natural topography and vegetation of the land, the 6,394 yard course is dramatically sculpted into the Okanagan landscape, and features a signature island green.
Designed by Cooke Carleton International, Black Mountain’s challenging lay-out consists of six – Par 3’s, seven – Par 4’s and five – Par 5’s and has four tee box locations on each hole to accommodate golfers of all abilities. Black Mountain’s signature hole is the par 4 – 5th playing at 372 yards it features the Okanagan’s only island green.
“Black Mountain is a diverse site in a wonderful setting. I felt that there was great opportunity to create a very enjoyable memorable golf experience that required strategy and shot making to be successful”, said Wayne Carleton, Course Architect. “It will not be a course that you can over-power but, one that will require thought, strategy and patience to be successful.”
“With over 165 feet of elevation changes, Black Mountain has some breath taking views with truly amazing holes,” adds General Manager, Eric Thorsteinson. “I’m extremely excited to be part of this spectacular development and to add Black Mountain to the long list of tremendous golf courses in the Okanagan.”
Black Mountain Golf Club will officially open on Saturday, June 6th.
For more information please visit blackmountain.ca or contact:
Eric Thorsteinson
General Manager / Head Professional
1-250-765-6890
ethorsteinson@blackmountain.ca
At the centerpiece of the master-planned golfing community is the magnificent 18-hole, Par 71 Championship golf course. Taking its cue from the natural topography and vegetation of the land, the 6,394 yard course is dramatically sculpted into the Okanagan landscape, and features a signature island green.
Designed by Cooke Carleton International, Black Mountain’s challenging lay-out consists of six – Par 3’s, seven – Par 4’s and five – Par 5’s and has four tee box locations on each hole to accommodate golfers of all abilities. Black Mountain’s signature hole is the par 4 – 5th playing at 372 yards it features the Okanagan’s only island green.
“Black Mountain is a diverse site in a wonderful setting. I felt that there was great opportunity to create a very enjoyable memorable golf experience that required strategy and shot making to be successful”, said Wayne Carleton, Course Architect. “It will not be a course that you can over-power but, one that will require thought, strategy and patience to be successful.”
“With over 165 feet of elevation changes, Black Mountain has some breath taking views with truly amazing holes,” adds General Manager, Eric Thorsteinson. “I’m extremely excited to be part of this spectacular development and to add Black Mountain to the long list of tremendous golf courses in the Okanagan.”
Black Mountain Golf Club will officially open on Saturday, June 6th.
For more information please visit blackmountain.ca or contact:
Eric Thorsteinson
General Manager / Head Professional
1-250-765-6890
ethorsteinson@blackmountain.ca
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Golf Course Review - Surrey Golf Course, Surrey, B.C.
Check out the new Golf Course Review by CK Golf Solutions on their blog. The course was Surrey Golf Club in Surrey, B.C.
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Click Here to read the review!
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Golf Course Review - Northlands GC, North Vancouver, B.C.
It doesn't seem like we get a lot of firsts when it comes to playing golf in B.C., but we had a chance to play Northlands Golf Course for the first time a few days ago. We booked our tee time on-line and had a few issues with the system kicking us out, but overall it was fairly easy. When we received our email conformation it included a coupon for a 15 ball warm-up bucket each at a driving range down the street. This was a nice bonus as Northlands does not have a range of its own. So after a short warm-up session we took the short 5 minute drive up to the clubhouse.
Click here to read the rest of the review!
Click here to read the rest of the review!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dining in Vancouver v.11
CK Golf Solutions posted a new blog, Dining in Vancouver v.11 on their blog site. The blog features Las Margaritta's Restaurant in Kitsilano.
Click here to read the entire review!
Click here to read the entire review!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Some Good News for the PGA Tour
CK Golf Solutions posted a new blog 'Some Good News for the PGA Tour'.
Click on the links to check out the company or the blog.
Click on the links to check out the company or the blog.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame May Newsletter
The BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame lanched their May newsletter today! Click here to view it.
Information includes:
The Tradition 2009 at Marine Drive Golf Club
Golf Course History Project
Reflections Back to May 6th, 1989
Peter Young, current Treasurer
Acknowledging our Patrons
What's Happening Around the Museum
Trivia Contest for May
Information includes:
The Tradition 2009 at Marine Drive Golf Club
Golf Course History Project
Reflections Back to May 6th, 1989
Peter Young, current Treasurer
Acknowledging our Patrons
What's Happening Around the Museum
Trivia Contest for May
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Golf Course Review - Swaneset Bay Resort
In an attempt to make good on our earlier blog, British Columbia Golf Courses we plan to play in 09, and our own personal commitment to play more golf this year, we ventured out to the Swaneset Bay Resort last week. It was the first round of the year for both of us and we managed to score a perfect day weather wise.
Swaneset has 36 holes of fantastic golf set on a beautiful piece of property in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Both courses are designed by Lee Trevino and have been around for about 15 or so years. Jeff played it shortly after it opened, in the Canadian Assistants Championship with Tara as the caddie. The anticipation for the day began at the entrance way and one of the best drives up to the gigantic clubhouse, is there a better one in the Lower Mainland?
Previously owned by Intrawest Golf, new owners the West Coast Golf Group, have made a substantial investment and commitment to capital improvements on the golf course. Most notably was the amount of new drainage on the Resort Course which we played.
Jeff's Opinion: For the time of year, I felt the course was exceptionally dry especially considering the winter we had in Vancouver this year. As far as playability, I had a lot of fun playing it again after not having had the opportunity for almost a decade and a half. The course has a good mix of holes with a number of strategic tee shots mixed with some grip it and rip shots. I really enjoyed seeing the tee shots fly against some beautiful mountain back drops. Again, for the time of year the greens were in great shape and running about 9 on the stimpmeter, which were much faster then expected (a good thing). The Golf Shop staff were professional, friendly and accommodating and that added to my experience. I'm looking forward to playing it again soon or at least not allowing 15 or so years before my next visit.
Tara's Opinion: As you know the restaurant and the golf shop are as important to my opinion of a facility as the golf course itself. We started our day with breakfast in the restaurant. The food was good and the service fast. I ordered the pan-fried potatoes which were a bit undercooked but enjoyed Jeff’s shredded potatoes instead. The golf shop was full of the season’s new products and the ladies selection was quite good, too bad I did not have more time. I played the forward tees which at just over 5,600 yards were great for me. The par five’s were a bit long but I had a chance to make par on many of the par four’s (even though I did only once). I found the landing areas quite wide and forgiving and managed to make it all the way to the 14th hole before losing a ball. I was helped by the informative tee signs that note the distance from the tee to creeks that cross the fairway, which was great for someone who has not played the course before.If you haven't been to play Swaneset in the past few years or if you have never played the course, we would highly recommend you make a tee time as it was well worth it. For more information on Swaneset or the West Coast Golf Group, click on the link.
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Swaneset has 36 holes of fantastic golf set on a beautiful piece of property in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Both courses are designed by Lee Trevino and have been around for about 15 or so years. Jeff played it shortly after it opened, in the Canadian Assistants Championship with Tara as the caddie. The anticipation for the day began at the entrance way and one of the best drives up to the gigantic clubhouse, is there a better one in the Lower Mainland?
Previously owned by Intrawest Golf, new owners the West Coast Golf Group, have made a substantial investment and commitment to capital improvements on the golf course. Most notably was the amount of new drainage on the Resort Course which we played.
Jeff's Opinion: For the time of year, I felt the course was exceptionally dry especially considering the winter we had in Vancouver this year. As far as playability, I had a lot of fun playing it again after not having had the opportunity for almost a decade and a half. The course has a good mix of holes with a number of strategic tee shots mixed with some grip it and rip shots. I really enjoyed seeing the tee shots fly against some beautiful mountain back drops. Again, for the time of year the greens were in great shape and running about 9 on the stimpmeter, which were much faster then expected (a good thing). The Golf Shop staff were professional, friendly and accommodating and that added to my experience. I'm looking forward to playing it again soon or at least not allowing 15 or so years before my next visit.
Tara's Opinion: As you know the restaurant and the golf shop are as important to my opinion of a facility as the golf course itself. We started our day with breakfast in the restaurant. The food was good and the service fast. I ordered the pan-fried potatoes which were a bit undercooked but enjoyed Jeff’s shredded potatoes instead. The golf shop was full of the season’s new products and the ladies selection was quite good, too bad I did not have more time. I played the forward tees which at just over 5,600 yards were great for me. The par five’s were a bit long but I had a chance to make par on many of the par four’s (even though I did only once). I found the landing areas quite wide and forgiving and managed to make it all the way to the 14th hole before losing a ball. I was helped by the informative tee signs that note the distance from the tee to creeks that cross the fairway, which was great for someone who has not played the course before.If you haven't been to play Swaneset in the past few years or if you have never played the course, we would highly recommend you make a tee time as it was well worth it. For more information on Swaneset or the West Coast Golf Group, click on the link.
Comments about this post, email info AT ckgolfsolutions.ca
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Follow CK Golf Solutions on Twitter
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
VANCOUVER PARKS GOLF Preparing to play host to the Vancouver City Open
Vancouver, B.C., April 1, 2009 – The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and Vancouver Parks Golf along with the Vancouver Golf Tour are pleased to announce a partnership to revitalize the Vancouver City Open. The tournament will be conducted September 13th – 15th, 2009 and feature a 54 hole stroke play competition to determine the Champion. All three Vancouver Parks Golf Courses, Fraserview, McCleery and Langara, will play host to one round of the Championship.
The Vancouver City Open is open to all Golf Professionals and Amateurs with an RCGA Handicap Factor of 18 or less. A full field of 220 competitors is expected to play and based on a sold out event the Professionals will play for a cash purse of $25,000 and the Amateurs will compete for a share of $25,000 in prizes. Day one kicks off with a Pro-Am featuring some of the best Professionals in the province playing with a foursome of Amateurs who only want to play in the Pro-Am portion of the event and have a Handicap Factor of 36 or less.
“We are extremely pleased to play host to an event of this calibre and showcase our Championship Golf Courses to the City of Vancouver”, stated Ron Caswell, Manager of Operations, Vancouver East District, “additionally our partnership with the Vancouver Golf Tour ensures a professionally run and highly competitive event on three fantastic golf courses.”
“We are excited to partner with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and have the opportunity to play at three unique but fantastic golf courses. They will be sure to add to the success of the Vancouver City Open”, said Fraser Mullholand, Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour.
Day one’s Pro-Am will be held at Fraserview Golf Course with the non-Professional competitors playing at Langara Golf Course. On day two, the Professionals and Amateur competitors switch courses before a 36 hole cut is established for each category and flight. The final round will be competed at McCleery Golf Course on September 15th.
About Vancouver Parks Golf
Vancouver Parks Golf is made up of the Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Championship Golf Courses. Fraserview Golf Course recently won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCOREGolf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards. McCleery Golf Course boasts a very active junior instruction program which helps to get young people started in the game and has developed an inner city youth golf program that introduces the game to children of the Downtown Eastside. Langara Golf Course offers enjoyment with peace and tranquility in the heart of Vancouver. The course offers top notch greens that are well protected by bunkers providing a challenge for every level of golfer.
3 Great Courses…One Great Experience.
For more information please visit vancouverparksgolf.ca or contact:
Mr. Ron Caswell Mr. Howard Normann
Manager of Operations, Vancouver East District Supervisor of Golf Operations
604.257.8582 604.718.6533
ron.caswell@vancouver.ca howard.normann@vancouver.ca
About Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) has been developed for our local Professionals and Amateurs – giving them the opportunity for a high level of competition in a PGA Tour environment without spending excess travel dollars. We want to give our players the opportunity to learn how to win while at the same time building their confidence to play on Worldwide Major Tours.
For more information please visit vancouvergolftour.com or contact:
Mr. Fraser Mullholand
Commissioner
604-980-4653
info@vancouvergolftour.com
The Vancouver City Open is open to all Golf Professionals and Amateurs with an RCGA Handicap Factor of 18 or less. A full field of 220 competitors is expected to play and based on a sold out event the Professionals will play for a cash purse of $25,000 and the Amateurs will compete for a share of $25,000 in prizes. Day one kicks off with a Pro-Am featuring some of the best Professionals in the province playing with a foursome of Amateurs who only want to play in the Pro-Am portion of the event and have a Handicap Factor of 36 or less.
“We are extremely pleased to play host to an event of this calibre and showcase our Championship Golf Courses to the City of Vancouver”, stated Ron Caswell, Manager of Operations, Vancouver East District, “additionally our partnership with the Vancouver Golf Tour ensures a professionally run and highly competitive event on three fantastic golf courses.”
“We are excited to partner with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and have the opportunity to play at three unique but fantastic golf courses. They will be sure to add to the success of the Vancouver City Open”, said Fraser Mullholand, Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour.
Day one’s Pro-Am will be held at Fraserview Golf Course with the non-Professional competitors playing at Langara Golf Course. On day two, the Professionals and Amateur competitors switch courses before a 36 hole cut is established for each category and flight. The final round will be competed at McCleery Golf Course on September 15th.
About Vancouver Parks Golf
Vancouver Parks Golf is made up of the Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Championship Golf Courses. Fraserview Golf Course recently won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCOREGolf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards. McCleery Golf Course boasts a very active junior instruction program which helps to get young people started in the game and has developed an inner city youth golf program that introduces the game to children of the Downtown Eastside. Langara Golf Course offers enjoyment with peace and tranquility in the heart of Vancouver. The course offers top notch greens that are well protected by bunkers providing a challenge for every level of golfer.
3 Great Courses…One Great Experience.
For more information please visit vancouverparksgolf.ca or contact:
Mr. Ron Caswell Mr. Howard Normann
Manager of Operations, Vancouver East District Supervisor of Golf Operations
604.257.8582 604.718.6533
ron.caswell@vancouver.ca howard.normann@vancouver.ca
About Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) has been developed for our local Professionals and Amateurs – giving them the opportunity for a high level of competition in a PGA Tour environment without spending excess travel dollars. We want to give our players the opportunity to learn how to win while at the same time building their confidence to play on Worldwide Major Tours.
For more information please visit vancouvergolftour.com or contact:
Mr. Fraser Mullholand
Commissioner
604-980-4653
info@vancouvergolftour.com
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