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On the Cover: The feature story introduces readers to the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada’s Pulse Report, the next evolution in providing valuable market research to its Canadian stakeholders. Cover Design: Stacey Tayler
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Summer 2017 • Vol. 21 • Issue Two
The NGCOA Canada Pulse Report • GBC Magazine
6 THE FIRST TEE
Keep Your Finger On The Pulse!
Jeff Calderwood
8 IN THE FAIRWAY
From Board Meetings To
The Club Car Plant And Everything In Between! Steve Spratt
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RESEARCH REPORT GBC Magazine
OPERATORS CORNER
Join The Learn to Golf Movement
Jason Harris
MARKET PLACE
For Sale: Golf Course Real Estate Listings
CANADIAN IDEA
Steven Young
The Fairmont Banff Springs, AB
NGCOA MEMBERS’ CLUBHOUSE
Association Without Borders
NGCOA Canada News
PARTING SHOT
Rule 35: Have Fun!
John Gordon
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Managing Your Facebook Page • Allison George
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Know Your Limits • Chinner R.I.B. (Ont.), Boyle R.I.B. (Ont.), & Anderson MBA
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Improving Your Clubhouse Sound • Peter Janis
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The Truth About Pesticides • Doug Breen