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Advocating for Golf in Parks
by Dave Turner (retired Parks and Rec Manager) The recent articles in the national papers, The Globe and The Vancouver Sun advocating for the closure
Enchanted Woods: Quadra Island Miniature Golf
A modern, West Coast style miniature golf. Enchanted Woods Quadra Island Miniature Golf immerses itself in a forest grove nestled below the clubhouse, adjacent the
The Story of Bev + Greg
THE STORY OF BEV + GREG (MOM + DAD) LIFE, LIKE A ROUND OF GOLF Tomorrow would have been my Dad’s 71st birthday, he died when
Kings Links by The Sea
A GIFT TO GOLF IN METRO VANCOUVER This Championship Par 72 cozy’s up to Boundary Bay, a lovely little inlet off the Strait of Georgia,
Before The Golf Park Company: 1999 – 2019
A CAREER OF DESIGN & BUILDS It was an “Aha!” moment, the first time I saw a synthetic turf golf green. I was living in
Bowen Island Golf Club
9 HOLES OF GOLF HEAVEN We ferried into Snug Cove on Bowen Island, and it felt like something out of a storybook. A perfect little
Golf in the Park
How North Vancouver set the precedence for fitting golf into their community at Sam Walker Park One resident had the idea to bring golf to
The Putting Course
GOLF ON A SCALE THAT WE ALL CAN ENJOY The first putting course was born adjacent to the first ever golf course in St. Andrews,
Putting Course + Miniature Golf Course Design: Key Elements to Consider
Many of the elements below pertain to my work in putting course and naturally themed miniature golf course design. Whether it is a full-sized championship
Eagleview Golf Range: Practice Green and Targets
The new Owners of Eagleview Golf Range in South Surrey have upgraded their facility, and it is brilliant. I have a long, personal history with
Cultus Lake Golf Club: Tee Line + Hitting Mats
Welcome to one of my favourite places on Planet Earth. Cultus Lake Golf Club is a family owned, brilliantly managed slice of B.C. paradise. They
Meridian Par 3
A WALK THROUGH PARADISE You have heard about the allure of walking the fairways at Augusta National or the feeling you get while driving down
Zen and the Art of Golf Green Building
“Zen and the art of golf green building is based on the time I have spent with a rake in-hand, pushing gravel around until the
Golf’s Many Municipal Benefits
In looking online at several goals of North American Parks and Recreation Departments, I have compiled a list of ways The Golf Park might help
Synthetic Turf Golf Greens
Finding My Passion I first saw a synthetic golf green late in the year 2000 while I was living in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was
Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch n’ Putt
A WALK IN THE PARK I had an opportunity to play Queen Elizabeth Pitch n’ Putt today for the first time and it gave me
Erik Anders Lang
GOLF’S REALLY IMPORTANT GUY As a subheading I dabbled with “Golf’s Great Saviourâ€. Strong sentiments even though I feel there is real truth to the
Artificial Turf Lawns: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Artificial Turf Lawns: Weighing the Pros and Cons Although my focus is, and has always been golf applications for synthetic turf, I have a long
Golf in the Kingdom
by Michael Murphy “A masterpiece on the mysticism of golf.” – San Francisco Chronicle Many people find there is a connection, through golf, to a
Wilderness Golf
My first introduction to wilderness golf was when my buddy Jono, living in Whistler, BC (shoutout to Jono at Squampton Snowskates) took me into the
Artificial Turf Maintenance
The most satisfying part of installing artificial turf is admiring how it looks the second you complete the project. Everything is perfect – a fresh
Top Golf
GOLF DIFFERENTLY As usual I’m late to the game as I attempt to write about Top Golf several years after it has hit the mainstream.Â
To Score or Not to Score?
The thrill of competition vs. the joy of not keeping score (and everything in between) To score or not to score? That is the question.
The Wisdom of the Wiffle
“As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strongâ€
The Essentials to Playing Golf Anywhere!
This post epitomizes The Golf Park. Grab some wiffle or foam balls, a golf club (maybe a 9 iron) and a loose piece of turf
Watching Golf on TV
I love watching the majors on television. I try and catch full Sunday coverage of every men’s major and most Sundays of the ladies major
The Hitting Net
How a hitting net in the backyard can be the answer for your golf game and more.
Hooks n’ Slices
Misshapen metal baskets, old balls with the thick red stripes surrounding and weathered old mats. Perfect! It was June of ’89 in Moose Jaw on
Hillcrest Golf & Curling Club
I was born and raised, up until 10 years old, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Hillcrest was one of two golf courses in town (the one
Hello world!
The Golf Park Blog puts a voice to new ideas that are designed to break down the games barriers while working to cement a new