March, 2013 | CK Golf

Why the Canucks Won't Go Far in the Playoffs

I'm a FanI'm a Vancouver Canucks fan, love the team and I will always support them (although I am sticking to my personal boycott this year due to the lockout). It's been a frustrating year being a fan; lots of injuries to key players, sporadic play and of course the… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Hockey, On March 31, 2013

Business in 2013

Statistics Canada defines a small business as having 5 to 100 employees. Most of the people we meet at conferences, meet-ups, tweet ups etc would fall into this category. Even most of our golf course clients would be considered small... Continue reading →

Posted in Business, CK Golf, Golf Operations, Industry Blog, Marketing, Social Media, On March 30, 2013

Wine Tasting at Home – Terra Noble Reserva Carmenere

The Terra Noble Winery is one of the largest wineries in Chile, producing wines since 1993. They produce grapes in three different regions of Chile, the Maule Valley, the Casablanca Valley and the... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Wine, On March 24, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – Waffle & Berries

There is a new waffle joint in Coal Harbour. It really just serves waffles and that focus makes the waffles pretty good. About a year ago a string of businesses opened on the main floor of a new residential tower building across the street from... Continue reading →

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

Dining In Vancouver – Joe Fortes Lunch Special

Now is the time for a long lunch at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House at 777 Thurlow Street. The food is very good, the service is great and until the end of March full entrees are 2 for 1 (with a coupon found on... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining in Vancouver, On March 18, 2013

Dining in Vancouver – The Beaver and Mullet

The name is strange and the whole place has its 'quirks' but the location of The Beaver and Mullet just off the corner of Davie and Denman streets across from the 'A-mazing Laughter' statues is great. There is even a water view from... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On March 16, 2013

Dining in Las Vegas – Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

Each time we visit Las Vegas (this was my 6th trip and Jeff's 8th) we spend a whole day walking the strip and the casinos checking out what is new to us, where we want to go back to and where we want to eat. On our first day... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Travel, On March 8, 2013

Dining in San Diego – The Melting Pot

We spent 5 days in the Gaslamp Quarter and 'wined' and 'dined' at many different places (see previous blog); The Melting Pot was our favourite. Keep in mind that we did not get to try every restaurant in the... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Travel, On March 6, 2013

Update: Anchored Putting

Back in November we previously wrote a blog, A Dumb Move for the Game of Golf, that was one of our most read posts of the year. It was a post about the proposed anchored putter rule. We remain opposed to the potential rule being proposed by the USGA and… Continue reading →

Posted in BC Golf House, Business, CK Golf, Golf Canada, Industry Blog, NGCOA, PGA of Canada, PGA Tour, On March 4, 2013

Dining in San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter Highlights

The Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego is a lot like Vancouver's Gastown area. It was established in the 1850's as San Diego's waterfront and revitalized in the 1970's. In 1980 The Gaslamp Quarter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today there are restaurants, shops, art galleries and… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Travel, On March 4, 2013

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