January, 2013 | CK Golf

Dining in Vancouver – Tap & Barrel

The Olympic Village was finally given some life when Tap & Barrel opened its doors in 2012. They have brought local craft beer, premium wines on tap and comfort food to an area that needed a reason for those that don't live there to visit. Tap & Barrel is located… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On January 31, 2013

A Great Use of QR Codes

We have seen them on bus shelters and billboards, magazines and even some books but do your still wonder what the purpose of those square two dimensional bar codes actually is? A QR code (Quick Response code) is a square barcode image that links to a specified URL (web page).… Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Industry Blog, Marketing, Social Media, On January 29, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – Alibi Room

The Alibi room is not a place you would stumble upon by accident. But once you find it you are glad you did. It sits on the corner of Alexander and Main Street on a very quite block at the edge of Gastown. The menu focuses on... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On January 27, 2013

Retail Social Media Top 10 Big Brands

We thought this was a great info graphic about how many fans, friends, followers, +1's etc. that the top brands have. Interesting stuff:... Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Golf Operations, Industry Blog, Marketing, Social Media, On January 24, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – Deacon's Corner Gastown Diner

Deacon's Corner Gastown Diner is located on the corner of Alexander and Main in the edge of Gastown (like its name suggests). The building is actually an office building with the restaurant on the main floor. The décor is ‘family diner’ with... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On January 21, 2013

Vancouver Golf Tour – The First Tee Partnership

We were very happy to read about the partnership between the Vancouver Golf Tour and The First Tee of Greater Vancouver YMCA. We know the leaders of both organizations well and believe that this partnership is... Continue reading →

Posted in CK Golf, Industry Blog, Marketing, Vancouver Golf Tour, On January 18, 2013

Wine Tasting at Home – Mt. Boucherie Melange Noir

Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery is located in West Kelowna. Mt. Boucherie's wines are made from 100% family-grown grapes, cultivated in Kal and Nirmal Gidda's soil. The winery has been family-owned and operated since... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Wine, On January 14, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – De Dutch

Look no further than the new De Dutch location at the Vancouver Convention Center. Even on a rainy day you can watch the float planes take off or take a walk on the seawall to wear off your Pannekoeken. This location is open seven days a week from... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On January 11, 2013

Calls Made to a Public Golf Course [funny]

Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Caller: Yes, I need to get some information from you. First, is this your correct phone number? Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Customer Service, Golf Operations, Industry Blog, On January 7, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – Brunch at the Boathouse

My mom was in town for the holidays and we wanted to take her for brunch some where with a view. We decided on The Boathouse in English Bay and were joined by my Aunt and Uncle for a nice brunch. (In hind site, seeing a lack of line-up at… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On January 4, 2013

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