The St-Jean-sur-Richelieu corporation becomes the official supplier of natural spring water beverages and proud supporter of the “From School to the Golf Club” fundraiser. Read more...

 

Our new partner will also donate 10% on all spring and sparkling water bottles sold in golf clubs during the season. Blue Orchid has become a master in the art of personalizing the packaging and labels of various beverages and, through this sponsorship, they are looking forward to supporting the development of Golf in Schools.

Many of you might have registered in their clubs' match play competitions. First of all, keep in mind that this format is very different from the regular stroke play you are used to see. So different, that a player is not allowed to participate in both types of competition at the same time. Read more in Édouard's blog on the Rules of Golf on Golf Martial Lapointe (in French)...

To contact our Rules of Golf Chairman, please send an e-mail to erivard@golfquebec.org.

TaylorMade Month: Swing Faster with TaylorMade AeroBurner Metalwoods TaylorMade month is underway!

 

There is still plenty of time left in June to win. Remember that every Golf Québec/Golf Canada Gold Member who has posted a score will be entered into a daily draw to win a TaylorMade AeroBurner Metalwood.

 

If you are a Bronze Member and have posted a score, you will be entered into a weekly draw to win a dozen TaylorMade AeroBurner Pro golf balls with the Golf Canada logo. As a Bronze member, you can upgrade your membership to Gold to be entered into the daily draw just for posting your score(s). For a chance to win, remember to post your scores. Posting your scores allows you to track your progress – and get out and GOLF!

 

Log into your account at www.golfcanada.ca. Don’t remember your password? Please click here. 

In this week's video tip, Rémi Bouchard shares his expert advice on chipping. Have fun on the course!

With summer just around the corner, many courses are completing spring maintenance to prepare for the busy season ahead. The grounds crews at golf courses around the world work tirelessly to have their courses in prime condition for golfers and tournament play. The Etiquette section in the Rules of Golf aim to assist maintenance departments and help in caring for the course; the rules serve as guidelines for play and are not there to penalize players. Read more...

When the National Golf in Schools program was launched in selected elementary schools across Canada in 2009, many considered it a fine addition to the phys-ed curriculum. They appreciated the potential longterm ramifications of one of the few phys-ed activities that allows for total family participation away from the school environment. Read more...

Birdies for Charity is a fundraiser based on the number of birdies made by the golf professionals at the 2015 RBC Canadian Open. Donors will commit to making a donation for each birdie made by the golf professionals at the tournament during the four rounds (Thursday through Sunday) of the tournament. As a result, they will contribute to supporting youth programs and initiatives through the Golf Québec Sport Development Program. Read more...

The  network of Junior Golf Development Centres (JGDC) provides interested youth with the opportunity to access comprehensive age appropriate golf programs and services. Delivered at a national standard, these centres help participants and their families develop the required skills and experiences to play golf for a lifetime. See the list of the 11 provincial facilities that are accredited for 2015...

This Friday at 7 pm, the 13th episode of Au 19e will be aired on RDS (in French). This week, Daniel Caza meets with Debbie Savoy Morel and inquires about Golf Québec's "Women's Golf" program. Don't miss it! Reruns on: Saturday, June 20, 1:30 pm - Sunday, June 21, 11 pm - Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 pm - Thursday, June 25, 1 am.

From June 1, 2015, to September 30, 2015, subscribe to e-Golf Québec, our electronic newsletter, and get the chance to win a fabulous golf trip for two at the Iberostar Paraíso Maya in Mexico. An approximate value of C$4,000.

Golf Canada and CN will greet the media representatives this Friday as students of École Frédéric-Trudeau will visit the Drummondville golf club for a CN Future Links Field Trip. CN will also take this opportunity to made a special announcement on Golf in Schools within the community.

Our partner, Golf Avenue, is currently looking for five (5) candidates to work at their Ville Saint-Laurent facilities. Two Costumer Service Coordinator and three Inventory Coordinator positions are currently open.

The love story between golf architect, Graham Cooke, and the Whitlock Golf and Country Club has not had the expected destiny on Friday. Dwight Reinhart, 2012 champion of the event, reunited with an old friend, victory, at the end of the 21st edition of the Men's Provincial Mid-Amateur Championship in Hudson. Read more...

Men’s competition results and photo album

Women’s competition results and photo album

(Photo credit by Golf Québec: Dwight Reinhart) 

"I played my very first 18 holes at Club de golf St-Jean and I still remember playing 149... Let's say that, from that moment on, things could only get better," said the Team Canada Development Squad member. View Étienne's story and share yours with us on www.golfCanadagolf.ca. ‪#‎MonHistoire‬ ‪#‎golfcanadagolf

Maude-Aimée LeBlanc finished second at the Decatur-Forsyth Classic on Sunday. Important rain showers had forced the organizers to cancel the final two rounds of this stage of Symetra Tour. LeBlanc scored a five-under-par 67 in the first round and finished only three shots behind the eventual winner, South Korean Jimin Kang.

June 14-19: Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, Japan

Golf Fore the Cure drives and promotes women’s participation in golf while supporting initiatives of the Québec Breast Cancer Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society to increase awareness and support medical research against breast cancer. View the promotional video.  

 

Events of the month:

By popular demand, two new training sessions are now open to certify on the Handicap System.

Click here for more information...