Nobody likes a slow player in golf. Just take PGA star Brooks Koepka comments regarding long rounds when he stated, “Five and half hours to play golf is a long time. Everybody’s going to get bored.” Anybody who has been stuck in a 5-plus hour round before can agree with Koepka’s stance on slow play. So what are some strategies that you can implement to help ensure your next round is completed within four hours? Below are ideas that you can immediately implement to speed up your pace of play and help avoid those dreaded long rounds.

 

Play First Thing In The Morning

 

The easiest and most effective way of ensuring that you will complete your round in under four hours is to secure an early morning tee time. If you can get the first tee time of the day, that is even better. The reasoning behind this strategy is that when you are the first group of the day, there will be nobody ahead of you that you are forced to wait on. So by being the first tee time of the day, you control your destiny as far as the timing of your round.

 

Develop a Quick Pre-Shot Routine 

 

One of the most common habits of slow golfers is their lack of a consistent pre-shot routine. If you want to speed up your round a bit, developing a pre-shot routine that takes about 25-30 seconds from the moment you’ve selected what club you’re going to hit, to stepping up to the ball, getting lined up, and then ultimately completing your swing. If you can keep this pre-shot routine to under 30 seconds and remain consistent with it each time, it will not only speed up your round, but it will also help keep you in a good rhythm. 

 

Allow No More Than Five Minutes Looking For A Lost Ball

 

A real round momentum killer is when a member of the group hits a ball near out of bounds or into an area of thick rough/desert (depending on the type of course). If you hit a ball that appears unfindable, don’t be that player that looks around for their ball for 10-plus minutes. If your ball is lost, give yourself a maximum of five minutes to look for it before moving on to dropping another ball and continuing your round. On that note, it’s always important to hit a provisional shot if you fear that your ball may be lost or hit out-of-bounds. 

 

Be More Generous With The “Gimme Putts”

 

The final tip that can quickly speed up a round is to be more generous with giving “gimme putts” to your playing partners. Unless you’re betting big time money or have a lot of skins riding on that 3-foot putt, don’t be super stingy with providing gimme putts. Allowing gimme putts helps speed up a round more than you would think. Don’t believe me? Give it a try in your next round and find out. 

 

Play Ready Golf

 

This final tip is one of the most classic expeditious golf rules and is one every player should know. Playing “ready golf” is simple. If you’re ready to play, go ahead and hit instead of waiting to follow the proper/professional rules of who hits next.

 

While there are endless ways that you can speed up your round and ensure a four hour or less round, the tips listed above are some of the easiest and most effective tips that you can implement in your next round. Enjoy!

 

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Club de Golf Canton continues proud 40+ year tradition

Canton offers excellent playing conditions, a friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere in Warwick

 

While the 2020 golf season got off to a later start than usual, well-run courses like Club de Golf Canton were able to reopen without missing a beat. That’s what comes with Canton’s 40 years of experience in running a club built on a reputation of high quality conditions, a hospitable environment and of course, its great location. 

 

Canton is a semi-private course that hits the right balance of making its members feel special, while making visitors feel welcome with every visit. 

 

Whether you attend Canton as a member, playing as a guest, organizing a business meeting or simply to enjoy a meal in the clubhouse, the friendly staff makes everyone feel welcome.

 

Let’s take a look at what Canton has to offer.

 

Breathtaking course with unique challenges

 

It all starts with the stunning view you get of Mont Gleason when playing on Canton’s course. The par-71 course has a slightly hilly landscape and narrow river winding through the course. This presents a challenge for golfers of all levels, as they try to navigate their shots through the elements of nature.

 

canton course map

 

Run by general manager Luc Fillion, Canton features all the hallmarks of Quebec Golf.

 

Even though the course is semi-private and run with high standards, it’s still a very affordable course to play. Tee times for a full 18-hole game start for as little as $30 with taxes included and you can find discounts widely available on minutegolf throughout the week. Canton also offers lower prices if you choose to play after 1 PM and an even greater discount if you tee off after 4 PM.

 

Environmentally friendly

 

Canton has made a commitment to helping preserve its pristine environment by limiting its use of herbicides, pesticides and insecticides. Their product use plan is overseen by an agronomist, and they maintain a register of which products they use. However, Canton doesn’t just comply with law to meet standards; they set their own heightened standards. They choose to do more than the bare minimum in meeting standards expected of golf clubs. Their rigorous monitoring ensures that regulations are respected and the course’s landscape is preserved.

 

One area of note is their commitment to water preservation. Due to its ideal location, a stream crosses or runs adjacent to eight holes on the course. Canton is adamant in ensuring they begin cutting their grass at least three metres from the stream. They also ask golfers to play their ball before that area to preserve the course’s wildlife habitat.

 

The course also installed a water treatment system in 2011 to preserve the stream that runs along its course. On top of that their signage is made from recycled materials and they commit to planting a dozen trees each year.

 

All of this goes hand in hand with Canton’s belief that respecting the environment goes hand in hand with both golfer experience and maintaining the beauty of its course.

 

Proud 40+ year tradition

 

Canton’s beginnings go back to 1975 when the club was first founded and construction of the 18-hole course was a process that took several years. The club officially celebrated its opening in September 1977 with the Warwick Open tournament. A whopping 420 players took part in the tournament on the brand new 12-hole course (the remaining six holes were completed afterwards). Finally, the clubhouse was ready for members in time for the 1978 golf season. 

 

Since then, it’s been all about Canton running its course and clubhouse with passion and grace.

 

Explore Canton for yourself

 

Besides its golf course, Canton has plenty more to offer, including a reception hall with a 200-person capacity, a fully stocked boutique and of course, its inviting on-site restaurant. One quick tee time booking with Minutegolf and you’ll see just what Canton can offer.

 

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For over 19 years, GGGolf has been the go-to software for golf clubs around the country, offering a wide range of options to respond to the different business needs of golf clubs. GGGolf is dedicated to constantly updating its software for all of its customers while making sure the golf clubs are well taken care of.

When it comes to booking a tee time for your golfing needs, GGGolf has the perfect platform in the MinuteGolf portal -- your reference for golf bookings, tee times, discounts and golf packages!

Find a Tee Time online today, or download the MinuteGolf app on iOS or Google Play. If you are in need of anything for your golf club, please reach out to GGGolf at 450-641-4241 or send a quick email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Golf Cardinal is Laval’s Best Kept Secret | golf course software

Enjoy a round at Cardinal and join the course in celebrating its 65th anniversary

 

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. However one thing that we haven’t lost is our passion for golf. In fact, our desire to golf is higher than ever as we search for escapes from everyday life. Fortunately, Club de Golf Le Cardinal is still here after 65 years to deliver just what passionate golfers are looking for: a course with its unique challenges and exceptional playing conditions.

 

Let’s take a look at what golfers can expect when choosing to play at Le Cardinal.

 

Highest of Safety Measures Followed

 

While the 2020 season is unique amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Cardinal has taken all the necessary health measures to ensure the safety of golfers and staff. 


About Le Cardinal

 

Cardinal Golf Club is known as Laval’s best kept secret. It’s one of the most mature golf courses in Quebec and its enchanting setting between Montreal and the North Shore makes it very accessible, whether you’re showing up from the city or the suburbs.

 

The course consists of poa annua grass, which presents an interesting challenge on the putting greens. The par-71 course totals 6,296 yards and is sure to keep golfers engaged throughout the round. 

 

Practice Grounds

 

If you’re stopping by Le Cardinal, be sure to take advantage of their 30-tee driving range to get some good practice in before hitting the links. Their practice range is open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM so you can get some extra practice in whenever you’re up for it. 

 

Golf lessons

 

Le Cardinal does everything to ensure golfers can improve their game, thanks to Michel Boyer, their PGA Canada professional on the grounds. Boyer offers courses for golfers of all levels, whether it’s a hobby you’ve recently picked up, or you want to take your game to greater heights. 

 

Rich History

 

cardinal hole 6

 

The club was founded in 1955 by Maurice Cardinal, who was also the course’s architect, along with Léopold Benoit. After starting as a nine-hole course, nine more holes were added in 1958. Ten years later, Mr. Cardinal became the course’s sole owner and renamed the course in his name, after operating as  Club de Golf Ste-Dorothée. 

 

The club has been family run from the beginning, as Mr. Cardinal passed the course onto his kids. His son, Guy Cardinal is now the course’s owner, and it remains a family run business, with his sons Marc-André and Philippe now the course’s Club Manager and Superintendent respectively. His daughter Sarah also helps run the clubhouse.  

 

Easy Commute, Easy Reservation

 

Le Cardinal’s semi-private course is very accessible and easy to get to, just 15 minutes north of Montreal, just west of the 440 highway in Laval. While the course has a loyal membership base, visitors are always welcome to play a round and booking a tee time is simple with minutegolf. Just search in the Montreal - Laval region, select Cardinal and add your preferred date and time. 

 

Excellent Value 

 

While Cardinal offers a lot in excellent playing conditions, a friendly staff and a variety of well maintained facilities, tee times start as low as $34.79. Golf cart rentals can be added on for an additional $19.14 per person. The best part is, your tee time price can be even lower if you regularly check Minutegolf’s ‘Deals’ section, as Minutegolf offers several discounted prices throughout the week.

 

Book Your Tee Time Today


There’s so much to discover at Golf Cardinal, from its mature course to its charming clubhouse that was rebuilt in 2014. The family-run course keeps a sense of closeness among club members and makes visitors feel welcome. Discover Golf Cardinal today by booking your tee time with Minutegolf.

 

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For over 19 years, GGGolf has been the go-to software for golf clubs around the country, offering a wide range of options to respond to the different business needs of golf clubs. GGGolf is dedicated to constantly updating its software for all of its customers while making sure the golf clubs are well taken care of.

When it comes to booking a tee time for your golfing needs, GGGolf has the perfect platform in the MinuteGolf portal -- your reference for golf bookings, tee times, discounts and golf packages!

Find a Tee Time online today, or download the MinuteGolf app on iOS or Google Play. If you are in need of anything for your golf club, please reach out to GGGolf at 450-641-4241 or send a quick email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Five Great Ways That Golf Courses Can Attract New Golfers

Golf courses are always looking for innovative ways to attract new golfers and help grow the game. While the coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges this year, it has created a unique opportunity for golf courses to market to new golfers.  Given the social distance and quarantine rules that have been in place for months now, one of the best options for people to get outdoors and get some exercise nowadays is to play golf. So how can golf courses take advantage of this new wave of interest to attract new golfers and create more business? Below are five sure-fire ways to help attract newbie golfers in 2020.

 

1. Social Media Management

 

Social media is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to businesses today. For that reason, it’s imperative that all golf courses have their own social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).  If a golf course is active on social media, they can quickly grow a large following. There is a large market of young golfers that are growing interested in the sport and social media is the most effective way to target promotions to that younger market.

 

2. Host Free Beginner Golf Lessons

 

Another great way to attract new golfers is to offer free lessons for beginners. Hosting a one hour free lesson once a month is very attractive to golfers who want to get a taste of the sport before making a big investment in clubs and other equipment. Each month can cover different topics like swing fundamentals, putting, chipping, etiquette, etc.. This is one of the best ways to turn prospective interest into new golfers.

 

3. New Golfer Memberships/Rewards

 

Many golf courses have membership opportunities that come with perks such as member tournaments, discounted rates, and preferred tee times. An innovative way for golf courses to attract new members is to advertise special memberships for new golfers. Not only will these memberships be enticing as a way for the new player to save money, but it will also help them feel as part of the golf community at your golf course. This option definitely creates loyalty between the new golfer and your golf course.

 

4. Pre-Paid Practice Range/Balls

 

One thing that new golfers need to do a lot of is practice. Golf can be a very difficult sport to learn, so it’s a wonderful idea for golf courses to offer pre-paid practice range cards that allow the player to save money by pre-paying and/or buying in bulk. Many golf courses actually make a higher profit on selling practice/range balls than they do on actual green fees. This is a deal that can also be offered to more seasoned golfers, as they will surely appreciate the savings opportunity as well.

 

5. Video Meet-ups For New Golfers

 

The idea of video conference meet-ups and social groups seemed so bizarre until the pandemic hit this year and all of a sudden Zoom and Google Hangouts became commonplace. Some players may not feel comfortable coming to the golf course for in-person meetings, so why not host a video meet-up for new golfers to get to know each other and learn more about golf together. After a few group meet-ups, encourage the new members to come to the course and practice together.

With these suggestions, golf courses will be attracting new golfers in no time!

 

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For over 19 years, GGGolf has been the go-to software for golf clubs around the country, offering a wide range of options to respond to the different business needs of golf clubs. GGGolf is dedicated to constantly updating its software for all of its customers while making sure the golf clubs are well taken care of.

When it comes to booking a tee time for your golfing needs, GGGolf has the perfect platform in the MinuteGolf portal -- your reference for golf bookings, tee times, discounts and golf packages!

Find a Tee Time online today, or download the MinuteGolf app on iOS or Google Play. If you are in need of anything for your golf club, please reach out to GGGolf at 450-641-4241 or send a quick email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New Golf Etiquette: How Covid-19 Has Changed Golf’s Etiquette Rules

Golf is a game steeped in tradition. One of those traditions is the idea of an unwritten code of conduct amongst players, otherwise known as the rules of etiquette. Experienced golfers will tell you that the unofficial rules of etiquette are almost just as important as the official rules of golf themselves. But with the world in 2020 changing at an unprecedented rate due to the Novel Covid-19 virus, the rules of golf etiquette are having to change as well in order to follow social distancing and non-contact guidelines that are now in place. This article takes a look at some of the most notable rules of golf etiquette and explains the proper way to adhere to them in midst of the pandemic.

 

1. The Post-Round Handshake

 

Pre-Covid: One of the earliest and most honored rules of etiquette is for each player in a group to remove their hats and shake the hands of each other player in the group at the conclusion of the 18th hole.

 

Now: Contact between persons is generally advised against by healthcare professionals due to the ability to transmit the virus through touch, so the proper etiquette now is to implement either an “air fist bump” or just a respectful head nod in each other’s direction without coming too close.

 

2. Tending the Flagstick

 

Pre-Covid: Although the rule change in 2019 allowed for flagsticks to remain in the cup while putting without incurring a penalty, many people still preferred removing the flagstick from the cup while putting or having somebody “tend the flag” on longer distance putts.

 

Now: When golfing nowadays, it’s a strongly advised guideline for no players to touch or remove the flagstick. So, this one is pretty simple nowadays: Don’t touch the flagstick!

 

3. Raking the Sand Bunkers

 

Pre-Covid: One of the first rules of golf etiquette that was always taught to new golfers was to remember to properly rake the bunker after hitting a shot out of the sand. This was always done to ensure that players behind you on the course would get the same type of lie that you received (assuming you properly raked the bunker).

 

Now: If you have played golf in the past few months, you may have noticed that there are no rakes in any of the bunkers anymore. The new rule allows you to move the ball to a more favorable lie if it happens to come to rest in a previous divot or footprint. I for one kind of enjoy this new rule!

 

4. Grabbing Other Player’s Clubs From The Green

 

Pre-Covid: It was always a nice gesture to help pick-up another player’s clubs (especially elderly players who have difficulty bending over) that were left on or near the green (i.e., pitching wedge, putter cover, etc.) if you finished the hole while they were still putting out.

 

Now: Similar to the flagstick rule, unfortunately it is strongly advised against picking up somebody else’s club and handing it to them nowadays. While it remains a nice gesture, the risk of exposure from touching the equipment makes this rule of etiquette obsolete for the foreseeable future.

 

5. High Fives/Celebrations

 

Pre-Covid: Imagine a playing partner sinking a 40-foot putt or chipping in from off the green, your first inclination may be to high-five them or some other celebratory gesture to show your excitement.

 

Now: Much like the post-round handshake being banished, high-fives or other celebratory physical touching is highly discouraged. “Air fives” or fist-pumps are still encouraged. So still get excited, just do it responsibly!

 

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For over 19 years, GGGolf has been the go-to software for golf clubs around the country, offering a wide range of options to respond to the different business needs of golf clubs. GGGolf is dedicated to constantly updating its software for all of its customers while making sure the golf clubs are well taken care of.

When it comes to booking a tee time for your golfing needs, GGGolf has the perfect platform in the MinuteGolf portal -- your reference for golf bookings, tee times, discounts and golf packages!

Find a Tee Time online today, or download the MinuteGolf app on iOS or Google Play. If you are in need of anything for your golf club, please reach out to GGGolf at 450-641-4241 or send a quick email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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