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Turf & Rec’s most read stories of 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the headlines in Canada and around the world in 2020. The coronavirus’ impact on golf – especially in Ontario – provided for the most read content on Turf & Rec’s website, particularly in the weeks and days leading up to the eventual opening of golf courses. The following were our most popular stories of 2020. » Read More
 
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Victoria Day weekend opening for golf courses in Ontario?

Guelph’s area golf courses are ready to go. All that is needed now is a date. » Read more...

Ontario golf course nervous about anticipated opening

An official with Caradoc Sands in Strathroy, Ont. said the golf course is nervous about its anticipated opening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. » Read more...

Premier Ford admits to being pushed for golf to begin ASAP in Ontario

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is being pushed to allow golf to begin as soon as possible in the province. Courses are anticipating an official announcement will be made soon. » Read more...

Still no news on when Ontario’s golf courses can open for play

Ontario’s golf courses will have to play the waiting game a little longer. Premier Doug Ford’s announcement yesterday about reopening the province provided little information about its emergence from COVID-19. » Read more...

Ontario golfers hope Premier Ford has good news for them this week

Ontario golfers are hoping Premier Doug Ford will bear good news this week about when they can expect to finally tee it up. “If golf courses aren’t allowed to open until June, you will likely see some not survive,” an Ottawa PGA professional says. » Read more...

Ontario courses prepare for golf, but still awaiting word for permitted openings

Golf courses in Ontario have been given the nod by the provincial government to prepare for play, but are still awaiting word on when openings will be announced. » Read more...

Police break up groups of golfers playing on London course

Police were called to a London, Ont. golf course to break up a number of golfers who sneaked onto the closed property to play a round. » Read more...

Don’t cross the border: B.C. golf courses to Alberta golfers

British Columbia golf courses don’t want Alberta golfers playing on their properties any time soon. » Read more...
 
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Congress Connect 2021

Jan 12, 2021
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Ontario Turfgrass Symposium

Feb 16, 2021
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Oct 20-22, 2021
Location: Louisville, KY
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