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Spring 2024 • Vol. 28 • Issue One
Sustainable Golf
Teeing It Up for a Greener Future
Jonathan Smith
The feature article introduces the Sustainable Golf Initiative for Canadian golf courses, launched by the NGCOA Canada and the CGSA, in collaboration with the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation. This national strategy provides programs and tools to enhance your environmental sustainability and highlight golf’s stewardship in this area.
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10 THE FIRST TEE
Introducing the Sustainable Golf Program Jeff Calderwood
24 The Lifecycle of Your Employees: Golf Course HR Darcy Michaud, CHRL, MA
30 Research Reports NGCOA Canada
32 Mastering the Art of Golf Club Food & Beverage Success James Cronk
38 AI: Revolutionizing How Golf Courses Do Business Jason Wilson
44 CANADIAN IDEA Staff Wellness
Jason Porter, Riverside Golf Club, NB
46 PARTING SHOT 2023: Year In Review
Message from NGCOA Canada President, Daniel Pilon
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