August 25th, 2009
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club on Vancouver Island is one of my favourite golf courses on the Island. Located in Cobble Hill just outside of Victoria, Arbutus Ridge has been described as having a ‘great layout’, and ‘world-class views. However, for me what makes Arbutus Ridge a must play is the fact that you can play the course year round thanks to the warm winters that Sourthern Vancouver Island receives. We played a few rounds between Christmas and New Years one year, and that was extremely enjoyable (a true rarity for Canadian and BC Golf Courses).
Some Summer rounds at Arbutus Ridge can presently be booked on our website starting at $77/rd. Book your Arbutus Ridge Tee Time today.
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, Victoria BC
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August 14th, 2009
Here the teetimes for the third round of the 2009 PGA Championship:
Tee No. 1
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August 14th, 2009
This weekend, we are cheering for Tiger. Again. Why? Because we suffer from The Tiger Effect, or at least that is our best explanation for our TeeTimes.net traffic spikes on Mondays … or at least on the Mondays after Tiger has won a tournament. And when there is a traffic spike, we get more golf reservations (yay!).
Our data is still a little inconclusive (and very unscientific), but it looks like we receive about an 8-10% lift in traffic searches on the Monday mornings following a victory. It happened at the Buick Open, it happened at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and it happened again last week at Bridgestone.
A quick use of Google Trends also shows that there might be something to this theory.
Does Tiger impact golf course bookings?
And if Tiger is causing more people to search for tee times, reason stands that he is getting more people out on the golf course playing… In short, when Tiger wins, we get off the couch and get some exercise. This should settle the debate once and for all. Tiger is good for golf, he is good for America, and he is good for us.
Go Tiger!
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August 14th, 2009
This weekend, we are cheering for Tiger. Again. Why? Because we suffer from The Tiger Effect, or at least that is our best explanation for our TeeTimes.net traffic spikes on Mondays … or at least on the Mondays after Tiger has won a tournament. And when there is a traffic spike, we get more golf reservations (yay!).
Our data is still a little inconclusive (and very unscientific), but it looks like we receive about an 8-10% lift in traffic searches on the Monday mornings following a victory. It happened at the Buick Open, it happened at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and it happened again last week at Bridgestone.
A quick use of Google Trends also shows that there might be something to this theory.
- Does Tiger Cause More Golf Reservations?
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August 14th, 2009
For those that are interested in watching rather than playing golf, here are the PGA Championship TeeTimes for Round 2.
Second-Round Tee Times
TeeTime at hole No. 1
TeeTime at hole No. 10
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August 10th, 2009
A week up in the Okanagan: picked cherries, sat on the beach, played one of the Okanagan’s best golf courses in the Harvest Golf Club … yes… it was a good vacation.
The Harvest Golf Club in East Kelowna has won numerous awards over the years. The golf was a little smokey, but then… so was the entire Okanagan Valley. At least that was what I was able to use as an excuse as my Okanagan golf game left a little to be desired. The golf course on the other hand, was in fine condition.
I had hoped to spend a fair bit of time on the beach while in the Okanagan, but unfortunately, this also translated into my golf game. Harvest Golf Club features large undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers. It would have been a great round of golf in my game was in better condition.
If you are looking to golf in the Okanagan, I would recommend the Harvest Golf Club. Stop in at the club house and browse from a wide selection. Make sure you speak with the staff, they are very knowledgeable and polite. Click here to book a tee time at Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna.
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August 2nd, 2009
I am off to the BC Okanagan tomorrow, the land of great wine, sandy beaches, and some amazing BC Golf Courses. It appears as though these once hidden gems are starting to get discovered. Why just in the last few hours we facilitated Okanagan tee times for golfers from Palm Desert, Calgary, and as far away as Beijing, China.
I am not sure how much free time I will have, but I hope that I could at least take in one of Harvest Golf Club (Kelowna) or Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Course (Kelowna). I have not played either of these Okanagan Golf Courses previously, but I have heard great things about them.
Gallagher's Canyon Golf Course, Kelowna BC
Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna BC
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July 30th, 2009
This Atlantic City Golf Club is filled with history. Established in 1897, the golf course is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in North America. It is also the first golf course on which a ‘birdie’ was made in 1899. The Atlantic City Country Club is one of New Jersey’s best golf courses. In fact, Golf Week Magazine named the Atlantic City CC the number one public daily fee golf course in all of New Jersey.
Only recently, the golf course was opened to the public. The golf course offers great views of the Atlantic City and plays a challenging par 70, 6577 yards from the back tees. Summertime, off-peak rates are as low as $175. Book your Atlantic City tee time today.
Atlantic City Country Club, NJ
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July 29th, 2009
Furry Creek Golf Course is one of our favourite golf courses in BC. Perhaps it is the scenery, the glorious 14th hole, or simply the many memories of playing several rounds with the buddies there over the years. Whatever the case, Furry Creek Golf & Country Club is a must play when you are in Vancouver, or if you are looking for that scenic west coast of Canada golf experience. Furry Creek is located just 30 minutes north of Vancouver (just before Squamish) on the road to Whistler.
What makes Furry Creek so unique? It is probably summed up by the 14th hole in which you hit it out to a small spit, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. If a gust doesn’t get you, it is likely to be one of the Fury Creek eagles (Brackendale Eagles) that catches you in mid swing. Furry Creek is reasonably priced and you get a lot of golf course for your money. Summer golf at Furry Creek starts at C$79/round. Book a tee time today.
Furry Creek Golf Course, Vancouver BC
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July 21st, 2009
When I visited PEI last summer, I was blown away at the scenery, the shoreline, and the golf. There are so many great golf courses in PEI, it is hard to know where to start. One of the ones that we played was the Brudenell Golf Course at Brudenell River. Rates right now start at only $79 and with this amount, you feel like you get so much more of a golf course.
Golf Digest rated Brudenell River 4 stars and from the moment you tee off you can see why. And by the time you get to the second hole (an uphill par 4 that plays like a par 5), you realize that you are playing on a championship course. Many classify the Brudenell Golf Course as PEI’s best golf course. I would have to agree, though Dundarave, Brudenell’s sister golf course, is a close second.
Brudenell River Golf Course
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