VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 1

A new golf season filled with challenges

Everyone benefits! What about you?

Get Out, Play Golf. Rediscover the game.

This summer, rediscover the game of golf

 

Volume 6 – Issue 1 Message from the Executive Director Jean-Pierre Beaulieu Building on the 2017 successes

Initiate passions, build dreams. This slogan is still relevant and it inspires the Golf Québec team to conduct initiatives that will help golfers of all skills levels to enjoy rewarding experiences and reach their full potential.

Golf Québec proudly fulfill its leadership in golf promotion and development. Our activities align with the sport development pillars: discovery, introduction, recreation, competition, and high performance.

Family is a major player in the development of sport participation. Statistically, our numerous programs were quite successful: Golf in schools is now available in 567 elementary schools, 7 intermediate and 72 high schools. http://www.golfquebec.org/en/pages.asp?id=134

Over 75 visits in schools, mobile clinics, and Future Links fieldtrips. http://www.golfquebec.org/en/pages.asp?id=3 $100,000 collected in donations to support discovery initiatives. 14 Junior Golf Development Centres (JGDC) recognized in Québec. http://www.golfquebec.org/en/pages.asp?id=246 82 Future Links coaches are using the program in their junior activities. 93 Community Golf Coaches are trained. http://www.pgaofcanada.com/nccp/index.aspx?l=0,647,1882 25 Golf Fore the Cure events contributed to raising $63,173 to support cancer research. http://www.golfquebec.org/en/pages.asp?id=6 A provincial promotional campaign showcasing the game of golf. https://bit.ly/2HOCAbf

Continuous support is given to children, from the beginning, to help them develop their game successfully.

 

 

Other great successes From a competitive point of view, the Québec team was covered with gold and silver at the latest Canada Games. Members of this delegation, Céleste Dao and Christopher Vandette, both of Summerlea,

shined in their respective provincial junior and amateur championships. At 15 years old, Christopher even became the youngest provincial amateur champion of all time and was crowned as the Canadian juvenile champion. Leaders of their national junior Orders of Merit, they were invited to join the Team Canada development squad. The amateur Québec team also won the inter-provincial competition and captured the Willingdon

Cup for the first time since 1997 at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Anne-Catherine Tanguay who grew up in our regional and provincial programs became a golf professional in 2016. In the fall of 2017, she proudly earned her card to compete on the LPGA Tour. At the dawn of 2018, Golf Québec renews its commitment to pursue initiatives that will facilitate the development of golf participation and overall financial health of our industry. As the contribution of all golf establishments and players are key elements to this success, the best way to support the efforts put forward by your sports federation is to get your Gold membership and get out to play more often. This summer, Get Out, Play Golf!

 

2018 Competitions Raise the challenge of the upcoming golf season

Golf Québec is thankful for the host clubs that are presenting the events of the provincial tours. Their support enables us to showcase the talent of our provincial golfers and challenge them. This summer, a few changes will be noticed. To start with, a new national BlueGolf console will enable players to manage all their tournaments using only one account. It will still be possible to make online donations to support the Golf Québec development program while registering in various competitions.

 This year, the Men’s Triple Crown (Alexander of Tunis, Duke of Kent, and Provincial Amateur Championship) will be held only on weekdays and

a little earlier than usual. In addition, a new series of qualifiers for the 2019 Spring Open will be added to the mid-September schedule. Men’s tournament schedule: https://golfcanada.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/rcga18/schedule/gqhom/index.htm

TURKISH AIRLINES MEN’S PROVINCIAL TOUR Qualifier – Spring Open Royal Montréal May 7

Qualifier – Spring Open Eagle Creek May 10

Qualifier – Spring Open Royal Québec May 14

Qualifier – Spring Open La Tempête May 15

Qualifier – Spring Open Drummondville May 17

Spring Open Beaconsfield May 25

Men’s Provincial Mid-Amateur Championship Val des Lacs June 11 to 13

U25 Championship Elm Ridge June 26 to 29

Alexander of Tunis Royal Ottawa July 3 and 4

Duke of Kent Royal Québec July 9 and 10

Men’s Provincial Amateur Championship Windmill Heights July 16 to 19

Antoine-Loranger Players’ Championship Summerlea September 23 and 24

 

 

MEN’S PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENTS Canadian University/College Championship Chilliwack Golf Club (BC) May 29 to June 1

Men’s Provincial Match Play Championship Royal Bromont June 5 to 7

Memphrémagog Cup Memphrémagog Invitational event

Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship (GC) Duncan Meadows & Pheasant Glen (BC)

August 6 to 9

Men’s Provincial Senior Championship Bic July 31 to August 2

Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (GC) Victoria Golf Club (BC) August 21 to 24

Canadian Men’s Senior Championship (GC) Gowan Brae GCC (NB) September 4 to 7

RECREATIONAL EVENTS Provincial Generations’ Championship Le Blainvillier July 23

Provincial Mixed Championship Le Blainvillier July 23

Suzanne-Beauregard Commemorative Tournament Kanawaki September 10

Golf Québec Fundraiser Tournament Royal Montréal October 2

 

Women’s tournament schedule: https://golfcanada.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/rcga18/schedule/gqfem/index.htm

JOCELYNE BOURASSA SERIES Women’s Provincial Amateur Championship Château Bromont June 20 to 22

Women’s Provincial Senior Championship Château Bromont June 21 and 22

Debbie Savoy Morel Cup Ki-8-Eb July 3 and 4

WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL TOUR Canadian University/College Championship Chilliwack Golf Club (BC) May 29 to June 1

Women’s Provincial Match Play Championship Royal Bromont June 6 and 7

Women’s Provincial Mid-Amateur Championship Val des Lacs June 12 and 13

U25 Championship Elm Ridge June 26 to 29

Memphrémagog Cup Memphrémagog Invitational event

Ladies Invitational Club Laval-sur-le-Lac June 20 to 22

Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship (GC) Marine Drive GC (BC) July 24 to 27

Canadian Women’s Senior and Mid-Amateur Championship (GC) Lookout Point CC (ON) August 28 to 30

Women’s Players’ Cup Summerlea September 23 and 24

 

 

Junior tournament schedule: https://golfcanada.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/rcga18/schedule/gqjr/index.htm

Céleste Dao and Christopher Vandette of Summerlea, two exceptional juniors to follow closely throughout the upcoming golf season

PROVINCIAL JUNIOR TOUR presented by Daigneau Eau de source

Pee-Wee and Bantam Classic Valleyfield May 26 and 27

Assante Optimist Classic Glendale June 16 and 17

Qualifier 1 – Provincial Junior Championship Cornwall June 28

Qualifier 2 – Provincial Junior Championship Beauceville June 28

Qualifier 3 – Provincial Junior Championship Drummond June 29

Boys’ and Girls’ Provincial Junior Championship Chicoutimi July 8 to 12

Bantam, Pee-Wee, and Mosquito Championship Drummondville August 12 and 13

Junior Match Play Championship Knowlton August 20 to 22

Graham Cooke Junior Invitational Château Bromont August 25 and 26

Inter-Regional Championship To be determined September 8 and 9

 

Also in 2018, the Québec Games are back to celebrate the talent of 18 years old and under players coming from every corners of the province. It’s is an exciting competition where lifetime friendships are formed.

BOYS AND GIRLS Québec Junior Open (CJGA) Hawkesbury Golf & Curling

Club May 5 and 6

Junior Spring Classic (Golf Ontario) Wooden Sticks & Sleepy Hollow (ON) May 19 to 21

Future Links Ontario Championship (GC) Otter Creek Golf Club (ON) May 25 to 27

Future Links Québec Championship (GC) Lachute June 8 to 10

Québec Games Thetford Mines July 28 to 30

Canadian Junior Boys Championship (GC) Medicine Hat GCC (AB) July 30 to August 2

Canadian Junior Girls Championship (GC) Beach Grove GC (BC) July 31 to August 3

Williamson Cup St. Clair (PA, USA) August 13 and 14

 

 

 

Golf Québec and Golf Canada membership Everyone benefits! What about you?

This summer, will you be part of the thousands of golfers who will boost their enjoyment of playing golf with their Golf Québec and Golf Canada membership?

To keep pace with the varied needs of all types of golfers, Golf Québec and Golf Canada offer must have benefits that will add value and peace of mind to your golf season. The same frame of mind is driving us to constantly extend the benefit of the Gold membership. Whether you are a member in a golf club or a public golfer who appreciates playing with friends on different courses, the Gold membership will give you the security and flexibility you need. Your benefits http://golfcanada.ca/join/join-now/ Your Gold membership will provide you with the following benefits: Welcome kit Welcome Booklet with member benefit details. Personalized Member Card and Bag Tag. Golf clubs lost, and found! Find your lost clubs through an innovative

online tracking system. Personalized equipment ID labels to affix to

clubs or other valuable equipment. Mobile-friendly tracking system allows finders

to message you the location of your club for pick-up.

Lost or stolen golf clubs, broken windows, cart accident will soon be part of the past with the incident protection plan providing up to $6,000 of coverage per Gold member golfer. Equipment protection Gain peace of mind, whether you are playing at your home club or on a golf vacation. Up to $2,500 reimbursement for damaged, lost or stolen equipment.

Broken window protection Reimbursement for

damage up to $1,000 towards the cost of repairing or replacing broken windows on or near the course.

Accident protection Coverage for damages up to $2,500 in the

event of an unfortunate, and potentially costly, golf cart accident.

Official Golf Canada Handicap Factor® Provides players with easy to access fun tools

to post scores and track their game. A requirement to participate in national and

provincial championships as well as most regional and club events.

The Golf Canada Score Centre is accessible from your club, online, and on your phone.

Other services and discounts e-Golf Québec newsletter to stay informed on

what’s new in the golf community. Benefits in link with your RBC home and car

insurance policies. Discounts on Golf Canada merchandise. Discounts on tickets for the RBC Canadian Open

and CP Women’s Open.

 

 

Your membership also provides meaningful support to many great initiatives such as: discovery programs aiming to introduce children to the game of golf either at

school or on the course; our high performance program which is

preparing the next generation of Québec golfing stars, such as Anne-Catherine Tanguay and Maude-Aimée LeBlanc, to reach the professional tours of the LPGA, PGA TOUR, and Olympic Games.

In 2018, don’t wait anymore. Become a member of your federation. Golfers Benefit. Facilities Benefit. Everyone Benefits!

 

Discovery The Get Linked initiatives to expand the horizons of future golfers

Building the golf’s future in your club? This can be achieved with the Get Linked initiatives! This spring, reach out to a Golf in Schools establishment and facilitate the transition of children From School to the Golf Club.

The Golf in Schools program is currently running in 567 Québec elementary schools, 7 intermediate and 72 high schools. Very successful, it continues to grow with more and more new children being introduced to the sport in their physical education classes. The next step consists in connecting these children with green grass facilities engaged in delivering junior golf programs. This will give them opportunity to further their sport introduction and develop a passion for golf.

With the “Get Linked” initiatives, it is now possible to strengthen the link between schools running the Golf in Schools program and facilities engaged in delivering Future Links, driven by Acura programs. In school visits Local PGA of Canada professionals and Community Golf Coaches visit schools in their area to build on the existing Golf in Schools programming being delivered. Grants are available to assist with the costs involved with visiting a school. https://bit.ly/2wTUlkC Field trips The Future Links Field Trip program is an initiative to transition Golf in Schools participants to Future Links active sites. These facilities are eligible to receive a grant to assist in offsetting costs involved in hosting a school at their facility. Programming of these field trips will range from a tour of the clubhouse and course to a putting lesson, to time on the driving range.

At Lac St-Joseph, children are proud to test their skills acquired in their Phys. Ed. classes.

 

 

 

Fundraiser Campaign Make a difference! Make a donation!

In the past eleven years, over $700,000 was collected in donations to be invested in golf discovery activities targeting children. As a result, golf has regained its vigour.

Initiatives conducted in the past golf seasons had a significant impact. Since 2009, with the help of generous golfers and corporations, 567 Québec elementary schools, 7 intermediate and 72 high schools integrated the Golf in Schools program to their Phys. Ed. classes. In addition, some sixty Field Trips were conducted in the past two years and an increasing number of golf clubs are adopting the Future Links program. The 2018 golf season is fast approaching. You surely are eager to get out and play golf. And you are not alone! So many children have discovered golf through our initiatives and they just can’t wait to go and test their skills. More children on the provincial courses! This is exactly what we are looking for!

To build golf’s future, everyone can contribute to bringing more children to the golf course This is why Golf Québec must renew its commitment to implement golf discovery initiatives targeting children in their school and municipal environment.

Golf Québec programs such as Golf in Schools, Future Links Field Trips, and In School Visits are the cornerstones of this strategy.

Each year, Golf Québec provides grants to promote Field trips towards active Future Links facilities. A donation to facilitate the transition “From School to the Golf Club” You can help too and make a difference when you register for a tournament or visit our website. Make an online donation and contribute to helping more children discover the game of golf. www.golfquebec.org/donations Your financial support is more relevant than ever. It provides guidance to children and helps promote the inherent values of golf. As a result, you will contribute to bringing children to the golf club and help promote a lifelong tradition of golf participation leading to a healthy and active lifestyle. This is why your donations are vital.

 

 

The impact of a donation In the facts, for each donation cumulating $500, we will be able to: • Equip the school of your choice with the complete

Golf in Schools teaching kit and adapted material.

• Organize a Future Links Field Trip in a golf club, enabling many students to have a positive experience on the course.

• Organize an in-school visit with a golf professional, in a special event or city activity.

For each financial contribution of $25 and more, Sports-Québec will remit tax receipts corresponding to the eligible donation on behalf of the Québec Golf Federation as part of the Placements Sports matching program.

With the Golf in Schools program, thousands of children discover the fun of playing golf as part of their physical education classes.

 

Discovery Community Golf Coach training

You are looking at getting more involved in junior golf at your facility? You want to help your PGA of Canada professional with his or her Junior Golf Programming?

The Community Golf Coach workshop was designed by the PGA of Canada for those who are, or would like to, work with children or youth and is introducing the basic skills of golf. The goal is to help prepare you to be competent in the skills required by a community golf coach. Once again, this year, two training sessions will be conducted in Québec: at Le Fontainebleau on May 19 and 20 and at Royal Québec on June 2 and 3. For more information visit https://bit.ly/2orCnlZ. Training grants are even available.

The Community Golf Coach training, a workshop accessible to everyone.

Register your club in the First Drive program

Designed to facilitate access to our sport and participation of families in the game of golf, the First Drive Program invites children of 7 to 12 years old to play for free, at participating golf clubs, when accompanied by an adult who pays his own green fee.

https://bit.ly/2pbvebX Your club surely has implemented activities that are specifically designed to incite more children to visit your facilities. To help you get the word out, Golf Québec invites you to use the Future Drive program which makes our sport so much more accessible to a larger number of children. By doing so, you will also benefit from the increased awareness provided by the program’s Facebook page. And it’s free of charge! https://www.facebook.com/Premierdepart

To let young children know where they can play this summer, make yourself visible on the First Drive platform. Think about it! Now is the time to launch your 2018 golf season!

 

 

Industry News Get Out, Play Golf. This summer, rediscover the game!

Launched by Golf Québec in 2016, Get Out, Play Golf quickly became an industry campaign. It started with a 30-second television ad to which radio commercials were added along with a social media buzz.

“The goal of this campaign is to stimulate golfers and incite them to play more often – or to start playing again if they had stopped. Golf is quite a fascinating and exciting sport. It is possible to play as a family, with friends or colleagues, in a laid-back yet active environment. It can be a fun social activity and it is adaptable to cater to the needs of all clienteles. More than ever, it is affordable and accessible,” explained Jean-Pierre Beaulieu, Executive Director of Golf Québec.

In 2017, the Get Out, Play Golf campaign consisted in: • Over 2,500 followers on the Sortez, golfez

Facebook page; • 9 “Birdie story” video clips that generated close

to 180,000 views; • 7 outings of the Get Out, Play Golf Tour in golf

clubs across the province; • 2 dynamic and passionate ambassadors: Philo

Lirette et Daniel Melançon; • One main contest featuring a golf vacation in

Florida presented in partnership with Merit Travel;

• 4 online contests targeting all types of golfers: girls’ trip, boys’ trip, future golf stars, and a gift certificate to acquire new equipment;

• Theme communications targeting a young adult clientele.

This year again, Golf Québec invites you to join this great community-based movement and follow the campaign in three easy steps: visit the Sortez, golfez Facebook page

www.facebook.com/SortezGolfez 1. Like the page 2. Share the page 3. Invite your friends to like it too! The Get Out, Play Golf Tour is back By popular demand, the Get Out, Play Golf Tour will be back for a second year! Are you thinking outside the box to organize a fun and unique event? Would you like the Golf Québec communication team to stop by and cover your activity? Send us more information by e-mail at cbouchard@golfquebec.org. View our review the 2017 clips of the Tour on our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2HOCAbf.

In April, Golf Québec will introduce the 2018 ambassadors and the campaign will be officially launched on May 7. #GetOutPlayGolf

 

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