The GolfBC “Quik Tees”. Painted a vibrant orange colour and placed approximately 150-200 yards from the green, the new tee boxes will shorten the courses to approximately 3,000 yards, while maintaining the established par of each hole.
The new “Quik Tees” will offer an opportunity for golfers of all abilities to play a championship golf course, making golf more accessible and fun. The “Quik Tees” are geared perfectly towards:
• junior or senior golfers looking for a shorter layout
• beginner golfers learning the game
• families looking to enjoy the game together
• avid golfers looking for a different challenge
• golfers wanting to practice their short game
• golfers looking to play a quick twilight round
Getting started in golf can unfortunately be intimidating and difficult for new or young players. GolfBC's new Quik Tees painted "Ricky Fowler Orange" relieves some of that pressure by making the holes a lot shorter, and allowing for an easier, more private tee shot from much closer to the hole. At GolfBC one of the highest priorities is to grow the game, and the Quik Tees will help achieve that goal.
GolfBC courses set up with “Quik Tees” are: Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, Olympic View Golf Club, Nicklaus North in Whistler; Mayfair Lakes in Richmond, Furry Creek near Lion's Bay (coming soon); The Okanagan Golf Club (The Bear and The Quail) in Kelowna and Gallagher’s Canyon (and The Pinnacle) in Kelowna.
We are taking control of our future and evolving what we offer to meet the needs of existing as well as new clientele. The Quik Tees help break down a few significant barriers for golfers and soon to be golfers. In Daniel Coyle’s book The Talent Code (a must read by anyone who coaches) there is a section that discusses what ignites people, and how once ignited they will walk through walls to participate and work to succeed in that activity. The Quik Tees allow everyone to perhaps hit that first green, perhaps make that first birdie and nurture those initial ignitions and maybe even rekindle some.
Golf is an excellent activity that families can enjoy together while getting fresh air and exercise. Our Quik Tees offer junior or beginner golfers an option to play the game in a more relaxed and enjoyable environment, while their more advanced playing partners can still enjoy the challenge of their regular tee.
The GolfBC Group has been dedicated to growing the game of golf since 2005, offering a variety of programs throughout the season. In addition to the new “Quik Tees”, GolfBC promotes “Kids Play Free at GolfBC”, “Family Golf Day”, “Beginner Friendly Certification” as well as “Take-a-kid to the Course Week” and “Get Golf Ready in 5 Days” (in partnership with the NGCOA). For more information on these programs, visit http://www.gbcgolfacademy.com/.
Contact:
Jason Lowe
General Manager, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
250.743.5100 ext. 34
jlowe@golfbc.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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