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Winter 2025 • Vol. 29 • Issue Four
Driven
to Succeed
After 34 remarkable years leading
NGCOA Canada, Jeff Calderwood reflects
on the journey from start-up to national
powerhouse. In this exclusive feature,
he shares the vision, determination, and
defining moments that shaped his career—
and the Canadian golf industry itself.
Golf Business
Canada Online
NGCOA Canada members can log
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THE FIRST TEE
Farewell, Thank You, and Gotta Wear Shades!
Jeff Calderwood
Retirement Congratulation Messages
Canadian Golf Industry
Stronger Together: The Value of Membership
Doug Quick, Kingsville Golf & Country Club, ON
The Bottom-Line Power of Golfmax
Scott Wengi, Squamish Valley Golf Club, BC
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The Power of Data in Golf Operations
Slade King, Play Golf Calgary, AB
25 Years of Unforgettable Conference Moments
Golf Business Canada
CANADIAN IDEA
Staff Golf Scratch Card
Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Club, BC
High School Community
Tom Doull, Morgan Creek Golf Course, BC
Fighting for Your Business: Government Advocacy
Golf Business Canada
Celebrating the NGCOA Canada Staff
Golf Business Canada
PARTING SHOT
Vision. Leadership. Legacy.
Message from the Founding NGCOA Canada President
Mark Seabrook
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