Get Golf Ready in 5 Days
Ottawa, ON - Following the success in the United States of Get Golf Ready in 5 Days, an adult golf instruction program, the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) and the Canadian PGA are jointly launching the program north of the border for the 2010 golf season.
Get Golf Ready in 5 Days is designed to teach adults in five short lessons everything they will need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence. The program, priced at $99 plus tax per person, is designed to be fun, fast and affordable with an on-course component in each session.
“So many people have a spouse, friend or coworker that already plays the game and going out for the first time with them can be very intimidating”, stated Jeff Calderwood, CEO NGCOA Canada. “It is our intention to get these individuals out on the golf course with confidence and show them that the game of golf is about more than just rules and scorekeeping - it’s about having fun with friends, and enjoying the fresh air and exercise”.
The statistics from its inception year in the United States prove that the program works. Of the 17,000 trackable participants, 94% said they would recommend the program to a friend, 89% said they would continue playing and 76% had played an average of eight rounds following the five sessions.
“These stats proved to us that the program is well designed to welcome new golfers to the game”, stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “We are very excited about our partnership with the NGCOA Canada as I feel we are the two associations best suited to offer this program in Canada,” he continued. “NGCOA Canada members provide access to the golf courses and our certified golf professionals are well positioned to execute the curriculum”.
NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA certified courses across the country will be offering the program this coming golf season. A dedicated website www.getgolfready.ca will be launched in the coming weeks so that golfers will be able to locate certified courses where they can participate.
The NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA are looking forward to working together on this initiative and to creating new recreational golfers that will enjoy this great game for years to come.
About the NGCOA Canada
The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing over 1300 golf facilities in Canada.
About the Canadian PGA
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,600 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit http://www.cpga.com/
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Monday, March 8, 2010
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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!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
NAGA Announces Results of Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study
• Canadian golf industry generates $11.3 billion in economic activity
• Industry employment estimated at more than 341,000 golf related jobs
• $437 million in philanthropic dollars generated by over 25,000 charity golf tournaments
• Golf related travel within Canada generates nearly $1.9 billion in tourism annually
• Estimated 70 million rounds of golf played in Canada in 2008
Oakville, Ont. (NAGA) — The Canadian Golf Industry generated $11.3 billion in economic benefits across our nation, according to a recent economic analysis conducted by Strategic Networks Group, Inc. on behalf of the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA).
The Canadian Golf industry employs the equivalent of 341,794 people through direct and spin-off effects, generating more than $7.6 billion in household income. The industry also contributes more than $29.4 billion in total gross production through direct and indirect and induced spending; generates more than $1.2 billion in property and other indirect taxes; as well provides an estimated $1.9 billion in income taxes used to support a variety of programs for all Canadians.
“Today is a landmark day for golf in Canada,” said NAGA Chair Steve Carroll, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “The study outlines the considerable scope and magnitude of the impact of our sport on the Canadian economy while providing a benchmark for the Canadian golf industry to measure itself against moving forward. I’m especially proud of the tremendous synergies that came together among all the NAGA partners on this monumental study for our industry.”
Based on a nation-wide survey of more than 4,000 golfers and 350 golf courses in 10 provinces and three territories, the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study provides the first comprehensive and independent assessment of the economic impact of the golf industry in Canada.
The study was conducted on behalf of NAGA by Strategic Networks Group (SNG), a world leader in econometrics of economic development for communities, regions and industries.
"The Canadian golf industry creates a significant economic impact for the nation, which benefits all residents of this country," said Tom McGuire, SNG’s Vice President, North America. "The recreational opportunity and business of golf is a great national driver of economic activity, and every province in Canada offers a different experience for those who enjoy the game and those who benefit from the facilities that golf courses provide this country."
The announcement of the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study was made during a press conference held at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum. Leaders from all of the NAGA partner associations were on hand to take part in the announcement.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CANADIAN GOLF ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY:
The game of golf accounts for an estimated $11.3 billion of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which includes:
• 341,794 jobs
• $7.6 billion in household income
• About $1.2 billion in property and other indirect taxes
• About $1.9 billion in income taxes.
Golf in Canada generates an estimated $29.4 billion in total gross production through direct, indirect and induced spending impacts.
The total direct economic activity (total direct sales) resulting from the Canadian Golf Industry is estimated at $13.6 billion. Of this total, the revenues generated directly by golf courses and their facilities and stand-alone driving and practice ranges ($4.7 billion) rivals the combined revenues generated by all other participation sports and recreation facilities in Canada.
Additional key benefits and impacts of golf in Canada include:
• Environmental Benefits – Over 200,000 hectares of green space managed by golf course operators, including 41,000 hectares of uncultivated wildlife areas under golf course stewardship.
• Golf Participation –SNG estimates that about 70 million rounds of golf were played in 2008, a level of play that was as much as 10% off the average number of rounds based on prior years.
• Employment Opportunities – The Canadian Golf Industry provides an excellent employment opportunity, with as many as 43% of those employed at Canadian golf courses being students.
• Impact on Property Values – The location of houses adjacent to golf courses provides benefits to homeowners that stem from higher home values compared to similar homes that are not adjacent to courses. We estimate the total incremental impact on home values at $1.39 billion.
• Charitable Activity – Each year there are at least 25,000 charitable events hosted at Canadian courses. Conservatively, these events raise more than $437 million for charitable causes across Canada.
• Golf Tourism – Canadian travelers make more than 1 million trips involving golf, spending an estimate $1.9 billion annually on golf-related travel within Canada.
Aside from household that command more that 25% of the gross economic effects, Canada’s manufacturing sector is impacted the most by Canadian golf related expenditures, commanding 13% of the gross economic impacts. This is followed by the finance, insurance and real estate services and retail trade sectors.
The study provides new quantitative evidence of the economic significance of the sport to the Canadian, provincial and territorial economies, through primary research augmented by secondary information sources.
The results demonstrate the substantial role golf has in the economy of Canada in terms of:
• Golf’s “Gross Domestic Product” in Canada – including all goods and services that are directly and indirectly related to the game, with analysis of who benefits from golf, and to what extent;
• Other spin-off economic impacts such as employment and household income at the national, provincial and territorial scales.
An executive summary outlining the results of the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study and a key findings report is available by clicking on the links provided or by visiting any of the National Allied Golf Association partner websites.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ALLIED GOLF ASSOCIATIONS (NAGA)
The study was sponsored by National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA), a national golf organization comprised of the Canadian Golf Industry Association, (CGIA) Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), Canadian Professional Golfers Association (CPGA), Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM), Canadian Professional Golf Tour (CPGT), National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA) and the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), dedicated to improving all sectors of golf in Canada. Formed in 1999, NAGA’s objective is to work cooperatively together as industry leaders ensuring a strong future for golf in Canada.
ABOUT STRATEGIC NETWORKS GROUP
This study was conducted by Strategic Networks Group (SNG). Founded in 1998, SNG is a world leader in the econometrics of economic development for communities, regions and industries. SNG specialists hold decades of accumulated experience providing support in the areas of economic analysis, community development, e-business, e-community strategies / broadband planning, strategic planning for economic growth, and project implementation. SNG's strategic focus is to identify opportunities that stimulate economic growth and community vitality. To find out more, please visit: www.sngroup.com.
• Industry employment estimated at more than 341,000 golf related jobs
• $437 million in philanthropic dollars generated by over 25,000 charity golf tournaments
• Golf related travel within Canada generates nearly $1.9 billion in tourism annually
• Estimated 70 million rounds of golf played in Canada in 2008
Oakville, Ont. (NAGA) — The Canadian Golf Industry generated $11.3 billion in economic benefits across our nation, according to a recent economic analysis conducted by Strategic Networks Group, Inc. on behalf of the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA).
The Canadian Golf industry employs the equivalent of 341,794 people through direct and spin-off effects, generating more than $7.6 billion in household income. The industry also contributes more than $29.4 billion in total gross production through direct and indirect and induced spending; generates more than $1.2 billion in property and other indirect taxes; as well provides an estimated $1.9 billion in income taxes used to support a variety of programs for all Canadians.
“Today is a landmark day for golf in Canada,” said NAGA Chair Steve Carroll, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “The study outlines the considerable scope and magnitude of the impact of our sport on the Canadian economy while providing a benchmark for the Canadian golf industry to measure itself against moving forward. I’m especially proud of the tremendous synergies that came together among all the NAGA partners on this monumental study for our industry.”
Based on a nation-wide survey of more than 4,000 golfers and 350 golf courses in 10 provinces and three territories, the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study provides the first comprehensive and independent assessment of the economic impact of the golf industry in Canada.
The study was conducted on behalf of NAGA by Strategic Networks Group (SNG), a world leader in econometrics of economic development for communities, regions and industries.
"The Canadian golf industry creates a significant economic impact for the nation, which benefits all residents of this country," said Tom McGuire, SNG’s Vice President, North America. "The recreational opportunity and business of golf is a great national driver of economic activity, and every province in Canada offers a different experience for those who enjoy the game and those who benefit from the facilities that golf courses provide this country."
The announcement of the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study was made during a press conference held at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum. Leaders from all of the NAGA partner associations were on hand to take part in the announcement.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CANADIAN GOLF ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY:
The game of golf accounts for an estimated $11.3 billion of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which includes:
• 341,794 jobs
• $7.6 billion in household income
• About $1.2 billion in property and other indirect taxes
• About $1.9 billion in income taxes.
Golf in Canada generates an estimated $29.4 billion in total gross production through direct, indirect and induced spending impacts.
The total direct economic activity (total direct sales) resulting from the Canadian Golf Industry is estimated at $13.6 billion. Of this total, the revenues generated directly by golf courses and their facilities and stand-alone driving and practice ranges ($4.7 billion) rivals the combined revenues generated by all other participation sports and recreation facilities in Canada.
Additional key benefits and impacts of golf in Canada include:
• Environmental Benefits – Over 200,000 hectares of green space managed by golf course operators, including 41,000 hectares of uncultivated wildlife areas under golf course stewardship.
• Golf Participation –SNG estimates that about 70 million rounds of golf were played in 2008, a level of play that was as much as 10% off the average number of rounds based on prior years.
• Employment Opportunities – The Canadian Golf Industry provides an excellent employment opportunity, with as many as 43% of those employed at Canadian golf courses being students.
• Impact on Property Values – The location of houses adjacent to golf courses provides benefits to homeowners that stem from higher home values compared to similar homes that are not adjacent to courses. We estimate the total incremental impact on home values at $1.39 billion.
• Charitable Activity – Each year there are at least 25,000 charitable events hosted at Canadian courses. Conservatively, these events raise more than $437 million for charitable causes across Canada.
• Golf Tourism – Canadian travelers make more than 1 million trips involving golf, spending an estimate $1.9 billion annually on golf-related travel within Canada.
Aside from household that command more that 25% of the gross economic effects, Canada’s manufacturing sector is impacted the most by Canadian golf related expenditures, commanding 13% of the gross economic impacts. This is followed by the finance, insurance and real estate services and retail trade sectors.
The study provides new quantitative evidence of the economic significance of the sport to the Canadian, provincial and territorial economies, through primary research augmented by secondary information sources.
The results demonstrate the substantial role golf has in the economy of Canada in terms of:
• Golf’s “Gross Domestic Product” in Canada – including all goods and services that are directly and indirectly related to the game, with analysis of who benefits from golf, and to what extent;
• Other spin-off economic impacts such as employment and household income at the national, provincial and territorial scales.
An executive summary outlining the results of the Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study and a key findings report is available by clicking on the links provided or by visiting any of the National Allied Golf Association partner websites.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ALLIED GOLF ASSOCIATIONS (NAGA)
The study was sponsored by National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA), a national golf organization comprised of the Canadian Golf Industry Association, (CGIA) Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), Canadian Professional Golfers Association (CPGA), Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM), Canadian Professional Golf Tour (CPGT), National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA) and the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), dedicated to improving all sectors of golf in Canada. Formed in 1999, NAGA’s objective is to work cooperatively together as industry leaders ensuring a strong future for golf in Canada.
ABOUT STRATEGIC NETWORKS GROUP
This study was conducted by Strategic Networks Group (SNG). Founded in 1998, SNG is a world leader in the econometrics of economic development for communities, regions and industries. SNG specialists hold decades of accumulated experience providing support in the areas of economic analysis, community development, e-business, e-community strategies / broadband planning, strategic planning for economic growth, and project implementation. SNG's strategic focus is to identify opportunities that stimulate economic growth and community vitality. To find out more, please visit: www.sngroup.com.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
A Mixed Start to the Week in Golf
It has been an interesting week in golf to start the beginning of July. Here are three hot topics that began this week in the golf business:
The Good: The RCGA announced a stellar field committed to the RBC Canadian Open coming up this July at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Among the players confirmed include Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and J.B. Holmes along with Ricky Barnes who is coming off a great performance at the US Open. They will join veterans such as Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin. Former RBC Canadian Open Champions scheduled to play include Scott Verplank, John Rollins and Bob Tway. It is a good field for the date challenged RBC Canadian Open and spectators should look forward to a great week of golf.
The Bad: The Canadian PGA announced today that they were unable to find a corporate sponsor for the playing of the 2009 CPGA Seniors Championship. The Association remains committed to the playing of the Championship in 2009 and will self-fund a guaranteed purse of $25,000. The event will be contested at The Marshes in Ottawa, ON. Tough to see one of the oldest Professional Golf Organizations facing this type of challenge, but it is good that the event will remain on the schedule this year.
The Ugly: Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures. Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses. While participation is showing small increases, golf course owners and operators continue to find it difficult to turn a profit in trying times.
The Good: The RCGA announced a stellar field committed to the RBC Canadian Open coming up this July at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Among the players confirmed include Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and J.B. Holmes along with Ricky Barnes who is coming off a great performance at the US Open. They will join veterans such as Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin. Former RBC Canadian Open Champions scheduled to play include Scott Verplank, John Rollins and Bob Tway. It is a good field for the date challenged RBC Canadian Open and spectators should look forward to a great week of golf.
The Bad: The Canadian PGA announced today that they were unable to find a corporate sponsor for the playing of the 2009 CPGA Seniors Championship. The Association remains committed to the playing of the Championship in 2009 and will self-fund a guaranteed purse of $25,000. The event will be contested at The Marshes in Ottawa, ON. Tough to see one of the oldest Professional Golf Organizations facing this type of challenge, but it is good that the event will remain on the schedule this year.
The Ugly: Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures. Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses. While participation is showing small increases, golf course owners and operators continue to find it difficult to turn a profit in trying times.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Golf Course Closures Outpace 2008 levels
Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures.
Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses.
Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Demo Inventory launches software
April 8, 2009, Vancouver, B.C. – Demo Inventory, a golf systems company, launches web based software aimed at assisting a golf shop’s control of demo club inventory and enhancing golf equipment sales.
Company founder James Presnail, a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional, set out to create a simple and effective business process that enables golf shops to control and monitor the status of their demo inventories. The software is easy to use and eliminates the cumbersome and archaic pen and paper methods of the past. Demo Inventory also includes many reporting features that will enhance a golf club’s retail sales strategies such as reporting on who has taken out a demo club, for how long and how many times.
Year after year Golf Shop Managers invest thousands of dollars in specific inventory control and sales systems only to have demo equipment go missing and sales opportunities forgotten. Demo Inventory is an easy to use, cost effective product that not only keeps track of inventory but is an effective tool to monitor a member’s demo equipment habits. Demo Inventory will ensure you know where your demo equipment is at all times through its many reporting features. It also provides staff with a sales lead list for follow-up with members and the ability to track the sell-through of equipment. There is no program to download; all that is required is an internet connection to get started.
Founder James Presnail stated, “I am so confident you will find Demo Inventory valuable to your facility that I will offer you a complimentary trial for your golf operation. Please contact me directly to try Demo Inventory absolutely free. I believe this product will sell itself as a must have item for your operation.”
The Demoinventory.com website includes a comprehensive tool to review the product and includes detailed tutorials regarding a variety of functions the software provides. Current inventory is easily entered into Demo Inventory by uploading an excel (CSV) spreadsheet, using a bar scanner or entering items manually.
ABOUT DEMO INVENTORY
Based in Vancouver, B.C., Demo Inventory is an emerging golf company whose clients already include Point Grey Golf and Country Club, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Capilano Golf and Country Club and Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver, British Columbia and Niakawa Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba to name a few.
Founder James Presnail is in his second year as a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional but has been working in the golf business for the past six years. James has worked at such noteworthy golf facilities such as Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria, B.C. and Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to the development of Demo Inventory, James is also the Golf Shop Manager at Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver.
Contact:
James Presnail
Founder Demo Inventory
Phone: 604-318-0306
james@demoinventory.com
Company founder James Presnail, a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional, set out to create a simple and effective business process that enables golf shops to control and monitor the status of their demo inventories. The software is easy to use and eliminates the cumbersome and archaic pen and paper methods of the past. Demo Inventory also includes many reporting features that will enhance a golf club’s retail sales strategies such as reporting on who has taken out a demo club, for how long and how many times.
Year after year Golf Shop Managers invest thousands of dollars in specific inventory control and sales systems only to have demo equipment go missing and sales opportunities forgotten. Demo Inventory is an easy to use, cost effective product that not only keeps track of inventory but is an effective tool to monitor a member’s demo equipment habits. Demo Inventory will ensure you know where your demo equipment is at all times through its many reporting features. It also provides staff with a sales lead list for follow-up with members and the ability to track the sell-through of equipment. There is no program to download; all that is required is an internet connection to get started.
Founder James Presnail stated, “I am so confident you will find Demo Inventory valuable to your facility that I will offer you a complimentary trial for your golf operation. Please contact me directly to try Demo Inventory absolutely free. I believe this product will sell itself as a must have item for your operation.”
The Demoinventory.com website includes a comprehensive tool to review the product and includes detailed tutorials regarding a variety of functions the software provides. Current inventory is easily entered into Demo Inventory by uploading an excel (CSV) spreadsheet, using a bar scanner or entering items manually.
ABOUT DEMO INVENTORY
Based in Vancouver, B.C., Demo Inventory is an emerging golf company whose clients already include Point Grey Golf and Country Club, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Capilano Golf and Country Club and Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver, British Columbia and Niakawa Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba to name a few.
Founder James Presnail is in his second year as a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional but has been working in the golf business for the past six years. James has worked at such noteworthy golf facilities such as Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria, B.C. and Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to the development of Demo Inventory, James is also the Golf Shop Manager at Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver.
Contact:
James Presnail
Founder Demo Inventory
Phone: 604-318-0306
james@demoinventory.com
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Canadian Junior Golf Association
The Canadian Junior Golf Association hosts events across Western Canada. The association is dedicated to providing high level competition and instruction to Canada's junior golfers. The CJGA competitive developmental program begins at the age of five where beginning golfers are introduced to the game through the CJGA Junior Linkster Program. The program continues to reflect the appropriate skill level and progression of junior golfers through its Junior Program that offers over 80 tour stops across Canada and includes regional, provincial, and national championships.
Stephen Ames is a strong supporter of the CJGA and this year will be hosting the 5th annual Stephen Ames Cup in Calgary, Alberta at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in August. The three day event is fully hosted by Stephen pitting ten of Canada's finest junior golfers against a team from Trinidad & Tobago. "Junior golfers in Canada will continue to improve by participating in the CJGA's programs," said Ames. "The experience juniors will gain through participation in professionally run multi-day tournaments will go a long way to developing both the mental and physical aspects of becoming a successful golfer."
Many of the 2009 events will be hosted at NGCOA member courses. The first two events on the CJGA national schedule have already taken place in British Columbia. The first event was held at Northview Golf & Country Club and the second at Hazelmere Golf Course both in Surrey, BC. Despite the extremely wet and cold conditions at both courses impressive under par scores were shot by juniors participating in both events. Upcoming CJGA Stephen Ames Cup qualifying events will take place across Canada at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC, Riverbend Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta, Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka Alberta, Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina Saskatchewan and Larters Golf & Country Club in St. Andrews, Manitoba.
For a complete list of events or to register, visit cjga.com.
Stephen Ames is a strong supporter of the CJGA and this year will be hosting the 5th annual Stephen Ames Cup in Calgary, Alberta at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in August. The three day event is fully hosted by Stephen pitting ten of Canada's finest junior golfers against a team from Trinidad & Tobago. "Junior golfers in Canada will continue to improve by participating in the CJGA's programs," said Ames. "The experience juniors will gain through participation in professionally run multi-day tournaments will go a long way to developing both the mental and physical aspects of becoming a successful golfer."
Many of the 2009 events will be hosted at NGCOA member courses. The first two events on the CJGA national schedule have already taken place in British Columbia. The first event was held at Northview Golf & Country Club and the second at Hazelmere Golf Course both in Surrey, BC. Despite the extremely wet and cold conditions at both courses impressive under par scores were shot by juniors participating in both events. Upcoming CJGA Stephen Ames Cup qualifying events will take place across Canada at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC, Riverbend Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta, Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka Alberta, Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina Saskatchewan and Larters Golf & Country Club in St. Andrews, Manitoba.
For a complete list of events or to register, visit cjga.com.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Women’s Golf Month gains momentum in the U.S.
GOLFWEEK STAFF
Boosting women’s participation in golf is a top priority for industry leaders, and they touted a recent success: Participation in the American Express Women’s Golf Month increased 9.2 percent compared with a year ago.
Final results for the event, held in June, were recently tallied by organizers who reported a combined median spend of $3,320 per facility by consumers after participating in Women’s Golf Month activities. In each of its previous three years, the initiative was a week-long event.
More than 105,600 people across the country have been introduced or re-introduced to the game over the past four years during American Express Women’s Golf Month, which premiered in 2005 as Women’s Golf Week.
“We are anticipating an even greater number of courses offering clinics for new players around the country as we celebrate the fifth anniversary in June 2009,” said Anne Lyndrup, director of player development for the National Golf Course Owners Association and leader of the Women’s Golf Month organizers.
Aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf and making learning and playing golf fun, the number of participants has increased each year with a record 37,350 people attending Women’s Golf Month events in 2008. By comparison, in its inaugural year in 2005, Women’s Golf Week was supported by 225 facilities that hosted 9,500 participants.
American Express Women’s Golf Month, part of the national Play Golf America campaign, is coordinated by industry organizations such as the Executive Women’s Golf Association, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the National Golf Course Owners Association and the PGA of America.
Boosting women’s participation in golf is a top priority for industry leaders, and they touted a recent success: Participation in the American Express Women’s Golf Month increased 9.2 percent compared with a year ago.
Final results for the event, held in June, were recently tallied by organizers who reported a combined median spend of $3,320 per facility by consumers after participating in Women’s Golf Month activities. In each of its previous three years, the initiative was a week-long event.
More than 105,600 people across the country have been introduced or re-introduced to the game over the past four years during American Express Women’s Golf Month, which premiered in 2005 as Women’s Golf Week.
“We are anticipating an even greater number of courses offering clinics for new players around the country as we celebrate the fifth anniversary in June 2009,” said Anne Lyndrup, director of player development for the National Golf Course Owners Association and leader of the Women’s Golf Month organizers.
Aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf and making learning and playing golf fun, the number of participants has increased each year with a record 37,350 people attending Women’s Golf Month events in 2008. By comparison, in its inaugural year in 2005, Women’s Golf Week was supported by 225 facilities that hosted 9,500 participants.
American Express Women’s Golf Month, part of the national Play Golf America campaign, is coordinated by industry organizations such as the Executive Women’s Golf Association, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the National Golf Course Owners Association and the PGA of America.
Friday, November 28, 2008
NGCOA Canada Launches Environmental Webpage
NEW In today’s world, golf is often unjustly portrayed as being detrimental to the environment. In order to change this perception, we need to educate the public on all of the positive things that golf does to enhance the environment. The NGCOA Canada is committed to ensuring that the environmentally friendly programs and initiatives
undertaken by the golf industry are presented in a consistent and uniform manner. The goal of our Association is to promote and provide recognition of the golf industry for fostering the principles of sustainability, stewardship and the best environmental practices with the objective of illustrating that golf courses and their operations are environmental assets to the community.
The NGCOA Canada believes that we must continue to educate ourselves, in order to be able spread this message. As part of the NGCOA Canada commitment to provide assistance to its members, we have created this environmental section on our website. By creating this central starting point, our membership will have the ability to quickly access resources and expertise on environmental issues that we all face in our operations.
The site contains our Environmental Position Statement and will soon contain a key contacts database broken down by chapter to allow the membership to access those individuals and associations who will be most familiar with any issues that affect their operations.
In the future we will add further features and resources to assist the membership in communicating the message of golf’s benefits to the environment so please check back regularly for updates.
undertaken by the golf industry are presented in a consistent and uniform manner. The goal of our Association is to promote and provide recognition of the golf industry for fostering the principles of sustainability, stewardship and the best environmental practices with the objective of illustrating that golf courses and their operations are environmental assets to the community.
The NGCOA Canada believes that we must continue to educate ourselves, in order to be able spread this message. As part of the NGCOA Canada commitment to provide assistance to its members, we have created this environmental section on our website. By creating this central starting point, our membership will have the ability to quickly access resources and expertise on environmental issues that we all face in our operations.
The site contains our Environmental Position Statement and will soon contain a key contacts database broken down by chapter to allow the membership to access those individuals and associations who will be most familiar with any issues that affect their operations.
In the future we will add further features and resources to assist the membership in communicating the message of golf’s benefits to the environment so please check back regularly for updates.
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