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Planning Ahead for 2022!

At BCgolfguide, we frequently receive interesting questions from our clients.

Overwhelmingly, the queries arrive in the “additional notes” section as part of our “Create Your Golf Package” online form.

We’ll share a couple of recent questions with you today.

QUESTION: Is my golf trip going to be more expensive in 2022?

BCGG: It really does depend on the region you choose to visit. But in a general sense, sadly, that may be the case.

Many facilities experienced high demand during 2021, with some intermittent lulls due to travel restrictions imposed by various provincial governments. This had an impact on “tourist” activity, though local play was strong in most regions across western Canada.

BCgolfguide is already hearing from hotels and golf courses that they are hiking rates.

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Greens Aeration: Caveat Emptor?

Is there anything more maddening for golfers than arriving at a course with  your group and finding out on the first hole that the greens have recently been aerated?

Seasoned golfers know full well that aeration is crucial for the long-term health of the turf we walk and play on. Once in the spring and once in the fall – that tends to be the routine many golfers across Canada are used to observing.

But greens aeration certainly affects one’s golf experience, doesn’t it?

The large cores pulled from beneath the surface, combined with heavy sanding to fill the holes, can make for a very negative golf experience.

Given my personal experience in golf course operations, there is one caveat.

That is, I am generally unsympathetic when a Member who plays 150-200 rounds a year at a golf course chooses to complain loudly about how greens aeration created inconvenience for them. At some point, I believe that individual’s critical eye might be better served by a blindfold.

However, what I do find bothersome about the impact of this critical  turf maintenance is the failure of many facilities to provide visiting golfers with advance notice.

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B.C. Government launches “Proof of Vaccination”

August 31, 2021

To Our Valued BCgolfguide Clients:

As you should be well aware of by now, the current British Columbia government  has launched a vaccine passport mandate, effective September 13, 2021. This potentially impacts your upcoming golf trip.

At BCgolfguide, we must be proactive regarding this “proof of vaccination” development to avoid last minute changes to your booking.

It is the position of BCgolfguide that we will assume each person traveling to a golf trip destination hotel and/or golf course in British Columbia has done their own due diligence prior to arrival.

To assist you with this, each member of your group can read through the information below. We strongly encourage each individual in your group to protect their interests by being fully aware and informed about all requirements.

Details are available here:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof#required

Regardless of one’s individual opinion or viewpoint, this is the direction provided by the current British Columbia government.

“What if I’m visiting from outside B.C.?”
People visiting from outside of B.C. are also required to show proof of vaccination.

At BCgolfguide, we have a duty to assist our clients in an effort to create awareness. Failure by any individual to comply with the policies put forth by the current British Columbia government may result in forfeiture of all fees paid.

IMPORTANT: For groups traveling into B.C. regions during the remainder of 2021, please note that if your group size changes, there will likely be some impact on pricing for the remaining participants. BCgolfguide requires notice from you a minimum of ten (10) days prior to your arrival date to complete these adjustments. This lead-time is also beneficial for our hotel and golf course partners, so they can re-sell rooms and tee times. Cancellations and/or refunds will be coordinated in accordance with our Golf Travel Terms & Conditions.

Thank you.

Ross / Danny / Glen / Jane
The Team at BCgolfguide.com
PH: 1.877.223.7226…toll-free

LINK:  B.C. Government Press Release – August 23, 2021