March, 2012 | CK Golf

Dining in Winnipeg – The Beachcomber

We were in Winnipeg last week for a visit with our families. Each time we stay in Winnipeg we try to check out one restaurant that we have not eaten at before. This time I went a few days earlier than Jeff and got to try The Beachcomber with my… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, Dining, On March 31, 2012

Allied Golf Association of BC ~ Symposium

On Wednesday March 28th Tara and I along with 79 other key stakeholders in the golf business in British Columbia attended the Allied Golf Association of BC's (AGA BC) first ever symposium at Richmond Country Club. Participants were from a variety of regions and all the golf associations in BC… Continue reading →

Posted in BC Golf House, Business, CK Golf, Golf Operations, Industry Blog, Marketing, NAGA, NGCOA, PGA of BC, On March 29, 2012

Dining in Vancouver – Le Gavroche

We have lived a block from Le Gavroche on Alberni (almost at Cardero) for just about 5 years but had not been to check it out. We have heard many good reviews but it took a... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining in Vancouver, On March 26, 2012

Wine Tasting at Home – Sibaris Undurraga

Our latest wine tasting at home was the 2010 Sibaris Reserve Pinot Noir. We had never tasted a Undurrage (from Chile) before so this was a new experience. The estate, located 34 kilometres from Santiago, in the heart of the Maipo Valley, was first planted with... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Wine, On March 22, 2012

Dining in Vancouver – Glowbal

We seem to have grown fonder of the Glowbal Collection of restaurants lately. On a few first visits we had some complaints about service at a few of the venues but the last three visits have been very good. We have previously written blogs about Italian Kitchen and Society but… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining in Vancouver, On March 19, 2012

The Swinkey Golf Training Aid

CK Golf Solutions is now proud to be working with Brian Benedictson and his company Swinkey Golf. Over the years we (CK Golf Solutions) have been approached by numerous products to either... Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Industry Blog, Marketing, On March 18, 2012

Don't you just love spring!

It is a bit early for my Spring photo set but since we will be in Winnipeg next week we might miss the best part. It is great to walk along the Seawall in the morning and see all... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Vancouver Activities, On March 16, 2012

What is Attraction Marketing

One of the latest "new world' phrases that we have heard a lot lately is "Attraction Marketing". The wikipedia definition of Attraction Marketing is as follows: the use of marketing techniques specifically designed to teach the customer what... Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Industry Blog, Marketing, On March 14, 2012

Why Does Golf Have To Be So Boring?

A couple of days ago Tara stumbled across the website for the Back9Network (this is the temporary site while they finish the full version). She wasn't sure to make of it and frankly neither was I after taking the time to watch the four or five You Tube videos they… Continue reading →

Posted in CK Golf, Industry Blog, Marketing, On March 12, 2012

Wine Tasting at Home – Quintessential

Church & State Winery was founded in 2003 and is located in the Okanagan Valley near Oliver, B.C. Church & State farms 100 acres of pristine South Okanagan vineyards to produce only 10,000 cases annually. The winery has two tasting and production buildings on different sites. On this day we… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Wine, On March 11, 2012

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