Surviving a Canadian Winter
By now most golf in Canada has shut down, or is shutting down, for the winter and we are facing the prospect of short days, long nights, and cold Canadian weather for the coming few months.
So what's a Canadian to do?
So what's a Canadian to do?
Well, this issue is all about options to get yourself through what is likely to be one of the most unusual winters we have ever faced in Canada. With the Covid virus still wreaking havoc on our normal lives, this is sure to be a winter unlike any other so we are jumping right in with a couple of options for you to consider that will hopefully help you get to the other side and a fresh (hopefully more normal) golf season in 2020.
- We still have the 2020 Masters that tees off this month and we will have TJ's preview, as well as our 2020 Masters Pool, to help you enjoy a November Masters even more!
- For those staying close to home this winter, TJ will be speaking with Keith Jolly, Owner of Swing Golf Lounge in Etobicoke Ontario, to learn about their state of the art facility, and covid precautions, that can get you to far away destinations while only travelling a couple of minutes from downtown Toronto (BTW, there are great facilities like this all over the country so check out, and support, your local indoor golf lounge).
- For those interested in travelling this winter, TJ will be speaking with Gilles Gagnon from the stunning Casa de Campo Resort in beautiful Dominican Republic to learn about the great facilities, and covid precautions, this world class resort has to offer for the winter 2021 traveler.
- We also have a special offer available for Golf Away Tours clients interested in travelling to Casa de Campo for a winter getaway in 2021.
- Our destination guide for November will be a deeper review of all things Casa de Campo to learn about all amenities the resort has to offer in case you do want to get south to enjoy some warmer weather.
- Our Hole of the Month will also focus on Casa de Campo, and will be more of "resort golf courses of the month" vs "hole of the month", as we give an overview of the 3 distinct courses this amazing golf destination has to offer.
Once we get to the other side of winter, 2021 is looking like a busy golf travel year. We have a lot of trips in place already for clients and, while we can still make most overseas trips work for those not booked, it is getting a bit tight for availability at many of the top courses overseas. If your 2021 plans include golf travel, be sure to give us a call ASAP to have the best chance to get your perfect trip in place.
While we are all personally excited about getting back overseas to play (Matt has his first round at the Old Course this July!!), we know and understand why some of you may be concerned about 2021 overseas travel so we have been we have been working hard with Canadian suppliers to develop some really interesting golf travel opportunities. These itineraries are perfect for those of you who want to satisfy you travel bug in 2021 but not travel outside of Canada. If you’re that traveler, give us a call to discuss options and also keep an eye out for the December newsletter where will be highlighting some sample itineraries to great Canadian Golf Destinations.
2020 has been a year for the history books and we are not only looking forward to the end of 2020, but we are also excited about prospects for a great 2021 and beyond. Talking golf, and golf travel, is our passion so call us anytime and we would be more than happy to share that passion with you.
In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy this month’s newsletter.
The Golf Away Team
While we are all personally excited about getting back overseas to play (Matt has his first round at the Old Course this July!!), we know and understand why some of you may be concerned about 2021 overseas travel so we have been we have been working hard with Canadian suppliers to develop some really interesting golf travel opportunities. These itineraries are perfect for those of you who want to satisfy you travel bug in 2021 but not travel outside of Canada. If you’re that traveler, give us a call to discuss options and also keep an eye out for the December newsletter where will be highlighting some sample itineraries to great Canadian Golf Destinations.
2020 has been a year for the history books and we are not only looking forward to the end of 2020, but we are also excited about prospects for a great 2021 and beyond. Talking golf, and golf travel, is our passion so call us anytime and we would be more than happy to share that passion with you.
In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy this month’s newsletter.
The Golf Away Team
 TJ visits with Keith Jolly from Swing Golf Lounge We are facing a long, cold winter with limited golf opportunities in Canada (with the exception of some of you in the right area of B.C.) – but there are opportunities to golf even in other parts of the country! TJ visited, and spoke, with Keith Jolly, Vice-President at Swing Golf Lounge in Etobicoke Ontario, to learn about their state of the art facility, and covid precautions, that can get you those opportunities to swing the club over the long winter. Swing Golf will get you to far away destinations while only travelling a couple of minutes from downtown Toronto. Safety Precautions Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo In these unusual times, many of us have a pent up desire to travel - get away to just about anywhere other than our couch, especially as we look out over the long winter to come. In the article above, we looked at the Dominican Republic resort of Casa de Campo and for some of you, this may be something you are interested in for winter 2021 travel. The real question we all need to answer is how safe is travel at this time? Each individual will be making the decision based on their personal situations but we wanted to specifically highlight the precautions and protocols in place for both the Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo to provide you some resources to help make that decision. This information is pulled from a variety of sources we identify those sources so you know where the info came from and can look for alternate sources if you prefer. |  TJ chats with Gilles Gagnon from Casa De Campo Resort TJ spoke with Gilles Gagnon from the stunning Casa de Campo Resort in beautiful Dominican Republic to learn about the great facilities, and covid precautions, this world class resort has to offer for the winter 2021 traveler. If getting away to the sun this winter is something that interests you follow the link below to hear TJ's chat and give us a call or you can also take a look for our Casa De Campo special offer for Golf Away Tours Clients by following this link. Hole of the Month The 3 Resort Courses at Casa de Campo Casa de Campo golf options are excellent, as there are three courses on the property, including Teeth of the Dog, Dye Four, and The Links, all of which were designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Pete Dye. Each course has a few dozen groundskeepers assigned to it, which doesn't come as a surprise -- it's hard to find a blade out of place. The signature course is Teeth of the Dog, which has won numerous awards. It is considered by some to be the best course in the Caribbean and one of the best in the world. Many holes offer spectacular sea views. It features a pro shop, a restaurant, 150 caddies, and even night golf facilities. Clinics and camps are available for guests and non-guests alike, and tournaments take place from time to time. Past competitions include the LAAC Golf Tournament, Caribbean Golf Classic, Latin America Pro Am, and the Parent-Child Tournament. |
Destination Guide
Casa de Campo
As we all look forward at a long, cold Canadian winter, it can be tempting to think “is there somewhere I can get away to and enjoy some warm, sunny weather”?
This is a time-honored tradition for Canadians although this year the Covid is making this a more difficult decision as we struggle with questions like "What is the Covid situation in the place I’m interested in? What precautions are the resorts taking? Do I need to self quarantine at the destination and / or when I return? How safe is air travel these days? Basically, is it safe for me to go?"
Each individual will be making these decisions based on their personal situations and some will decide they want to get south for a break this year. For those of you interested in going south, we have been impressed, through discussions with contacts, with the Dominican Republic as a destination focused on tourist safety and as such, we wanted to highlight Casa De Campo as our Destination Guide for November.
If you’re considering getting away this winter, or even in future years, take a look at this section to get an overview of the resort, it’s rooms, amenities and also what precautions and procedures are in place to ensure you have a safe and healthy visit.
Casa de Campo
As we all look forward at a long, cold Canadian winter, it can be tempting to think “is there somewhere I can get away to and enjoy some warm, sunny weather”?
This is a time-honored tradition for Canadians although this year the Covid is making this a more difficult decision as we struggle with questions like "What is the Covid situation in the place I’m interested in? What precautions are the resorts taking? Do I need to self quarantine at the destination and / or when I return? How safe is air travel these days? Basically, is it safe for me to go?"
Each individual will be making these decisions based on their personal situations and some will decide they want to get south for a break this year. For those of you interested in going south, we have been impressed, through discussions with contacts, with the Dominican Republic as a destination focused on tourist safety and as such, we wanted to highlight Casa De Campo as our Destination Guide for November.
If you’re considering getting away this winter, or even in future years, take a look at this section to get an overview of the resort, it’s rooms, amenities and also what precautions and procedures are in place to ensure you have a safe and healthy visit.
Golf Away Tours
2020 Masters Pool
2020 Masters Pool
In September we ran our first ever Golf Away Tours Majors Pool to add a little fun and excitement to an already fantastic event. The response we got was great, and we are definitely going to continue the new “tradition”, so we are happy to announce that the 2020 Masters Pool is now up and ready for entry:
As was the case with the US Open pool, the pool is free to enter. The rules are simple:
- Choose 1 players from each 10 separate pools, including 1 player from Canadians playing.
- Send your picks to [email protected]
- Your “score” will be the total prize money from your selected players.
- Entry deadline is Wednesday November 11, 8PM EST
