It is almost like taking a double breath of fresh air when you turn the corner and see the greens in the distance knowing that within minutes you will be one with nature at Patton’s Glen Par 3.  What started off as artificial turf, has quickly turned into a well groomed, real grass friendly golf course, and the hottest place to be, from April till late October; weather permitting. Yes it is true, Patton’s replaced the artificial turf, because  it was a much more eco-friendly option and because many golfers prefer the real thing.

“The artificial turf did not give us the level of golf authenticity that we were going for and it just does not fit into the natural surroundings,” says  Charlie Patton, owner of  the famous family golf course located in Kahnawake, Qc. when asked why he made the switch.

As the years go by, the grounds take on a brand new life of their own. Maturing trees, fish ponds and more, is what drives me to want to come back to the course each year. I was anxious to see what gifts mother nature was going to spoil me with this year and I am happy to say, she did not disappoint.  There was so much new life and growth, it was absolutely breathtaking.

 ”Golf is a good walk spoiled.” ~ Mark Twain

I could hear my heart beating faster as I prepared to tee off at the very first hole, and then with the sound of a ping, I was off. I held my breath as the ball flew through the air and sailed into a fast declining drop. To my fascination, I landed on the greens just right off the flag. The following 8 holes fall into the same pattern and continued throughout my game. I came to the end of my game with a good score, good enough to make me want to play another nine holes. I then looked at my golfing companion,and saw that he was probably thinking the very same thing, and this, my friends, is how my golf season starts every year. I hope to see you on Patten’s Glen Par 3 greens this year.

What does your golf season start look like?  Share your stories on our social media platforms and perhaps you may win a free round of golf like Mathieu Pothier did just for engaging with us.

You can link to our social media by clicking on the above images and do not forget we give away free rounds of golf when we reach a milestone of Facebook likes.  Encourage everyone to like our page and you never know, it might be you!

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We have finally cleared the snow on the golf course from what seemed like a gazillion snow storms that would never end.  Everytime we thought we were getting closer to spring, Mother Earth would throw a snowball in our face and we were starting to wonder if she was just having some fun at our expense.  Spring has finally arrived, the leaves are cleared and the course is ready to receive your family in pure Kahnawake native style.  As many of you know, our nine hole par 3 golf course is unlike any other golf course because everyone is welcome to come and play.  Whether you’re a seasoned professional or novice, the golf course has a more laid back friendly atmosphere than most golf courses and is a great place to plan a family weekend outing.

Our goal when we created the business was to offer golf to everyone and in the few years that we have seen significant growth, we believe that we have accomplished what we set out to do.

Located in beautiful Kahnawake, the course is a testament to all the wonderful things Mother Earth has given to us and we take pride in knowing that at least in one corner of the world, she will always be honored.

We are open, we are ready and we are waiting for you and your family to come and spend a wonderful afternoon in the country while soaking up some truly exceptional native culture.  Golf  ~ Pattonsglenpar3 way!

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The cold weather reminds us that golf season is about to come to an end, no matter how hard we try to prevent it from happening.  Unfortunately, living in a cold climate we must face the reality that here at PattonsglenPar3 Kahnawake golf, no matter how much we hate to do so, we have to wrap things up during the winter months.  We would like to take this time to thank all of you who took the time and spent an afternoon or evening golfing with us.  We hope that it was everything that you expected it would be and we look forward in the hopes that you will return for another great golf season, next year.

We anticipate that we should be re-opening sometime in the spring.  Be sure to follow our tweets @pattonsglenpar3 and  our facebook posts for more information.

While Pattonsglenpar3 must begin to wind down, there are many other ways to enjoy golf year round.

• If you are an avid golfer, you may consider purchasing a small putting green to practice.
• If putting is not  your style you could always take a trip south to play at one of the world’s top golf spots including; Aviara the 7007 yard Arnold Palmer resort course.  
• Consider trying indoor golf or mini putt.
• Practice golf and take golf courses to improve your game.
• Play golf games on your computer or gaming device.

If all else fails, and you still need a daily dose of golf, the best way to enjoy golf during the winter months is to read and follow professional golf.   Hurry on over to the course while you can still squeeze in a game or two, before you know it, the chance will be gone.

Until next year, play hard and play safe but make sure your playing golf!

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Don’t consider golf a romantic night out with the spouse?

Think again! There is nothing more romantic for the avid golfer than a nice relaxing game of golf followed by a romantic dining in the golf clubhouse or a nearby restaurant, resort or other  facility.  Many golf clubhouses can accomodate couples seeking to spend a quiet romantic golf dinner in the clubhouse if you ask them in advance.  They can often offer a small corner table decorated with candles and flowers.

If your more inclined to have a romantic dinner in a real restaurant, plan to dine close to the golf course so you do have to travel far.

Finally, if you prefer to spend a nice relaxing night at home after a great day on the course, you should prepare in advance, so you will not be so tired when you arrive home.  You can pick up take out and pre-set the bathroom, spa or dinner table as the stage for you own apres golf soiree.  Place flowers, candles and decorations, such as;  golf balls with little hearts on the table, to add that special touch to the entire day.

Golf is romantic all on its’ own, while playing golf, your spouse and you can spend the entire day walking around and talking about things perhaps you do not get a chance to often enough.  This can improve your relationship.

If you are not an avid golfer yourself but would like to give your spouse a nice day out on the golf course, you could always spend a day getting a massage at the spa, while waiting for your partner to return from his or her golf game.  I can not think of a better way to spend a romantic day while both of you do relaxing things you enjoy.

Whatever choice you make, for an avid golfer, there is nothing more romantic than a day spent at the golf course with a loved one.

Add some golf spice into your life by spending a fun filled day at the Pattonsglenpar3 golf course this weekend, while it is more of a family type golf course, you can turn it into something special if you just give it a bit more thought!

For more romantic ideas, why not check out our friends blog, Romance Travel Magazine. com.

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It has often been said that horse racing is the sport of kings and if that is true, then golf can easily be defined as the sport of things.

Unlike many other sports, playing golf requires a considerable amount of equipment.  It is true that many public golf courses will rent equipment to play, however, if you want to be considered a true golfer, you must provide your own golfing supplies.  Equipment varies in both price and functionality.

Perhaps, this is the reason that golf is considered to be one of the most expensive sports to participate it.

Golf Equipment includes some or all of the following:

• Golf apparel ~ shoes, gloves, shirts, socks, hats and skirts.
• Golf accessories ~ balls, tees, etc.
• Golf Clubs
• Golf Carts or Caddies
• Golf Bags

The only good thing about such a huge list is that if your spouse or family member is a golfer, you will always have great gift ideas.  The one thing that is more true about golfers than the fact that they must spend a huge amount of money on shopping for golf supplies, is the fact that golfers simply love to receive golfing products as gifts.

Traditionally speaking, many tournaments offer golf prizes as a means to attract golfers to play.  Corporations spend billions of dollars on golf prizes each year.  These are promotional items like golf umbrellas. They are offered free to charities and business that are hosting golf tournament fund raisers and is considered to be a normal and somewhat “expected” practice in the business world.

Golf promotional items are a great way to market your business during a golf tournament.

The next time you have a difficult time deciding what you will get your favourite golfer for a special occasion, why not consider purchasing a yearly membership at his or her favourite golf course?

If you are looking for something special for your family, why not do them a favor and purchase a family seasonal golf pass? This will  help to increase your families health and well being.

Don’t forget,  Pattonsglenspar3 is your family golf course located in the heart of Kahnawake.  Come see what we have in the way of golf gifts, gadgets and goodies for your loved ones.  You just may be pleasantly surprised!

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Golf is about the entire experience, not just the game.

There is so much etiquette and tradition involved in one simple game of golf, that it is almost mind boggling.

In the words of Mark Twain;

Golfing is a good walk, spoilt!

Exactly what he was referring to can never really be entirely explained in one single article, but we can certainly look at some of the things that makes golf a good walk spoilt!

1. First and foremost, Golf is one of the few games that is played on beautiful green pastures surrounded by nature in all its glory.  Water, sand, rock and incredible greeneries is a must have on a champion golf course!
2. Golf can be played anywhere, including your own back yard!
3. All you need is a stick, ball and cup to create a bedroom golf course!
4. No other sport offers so much in the way of  environmental opportunities other than hiking nature itself.
5. Like hiking, almost any one of any age or ability can play the sport of golf.  It is not an easy sport to be good at, however, mostly everyone can hit a ball with a stick once in awhile.
6. Golf is the only sport that most corporations participate in.  Nearly every CEO uses golf as a means to secure present and future business.
7. You can play golf by yourself, with your family or in a group making it highly versatile.
8. Golf products, equipment and attire make great gifts and provide many business opportunities.
9. Golf tournaments are a great fund raising opportunity for non profits and charities.

It is not hard to see why golf is slowly becoming one of the most watched and televised sports in the world.  Golfers like Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and new favourites like Rory McIlroy are giving golf the necessary boost that it has always needed and golfers all over the world do not consider golf a game, it is more like a life style choice; a bond with nature and a good walk spoilt.

This new found fame has brought Golf to the Olympic stage and beginning in 2016 it will be an official part of the Olympic program.  To celebrate Rio is creating a very special golf course just for this reason, you can read about in our last blog!

Golf is truly a spoiled walk,  no where else in the world can you enjoy the benefits of nature, walking and challenging yourself in the very same small area as you can while playing Golf.  Take the challenge today,  take a good walk spoilt, experience some golf and you will know exactly what Mark Twain was referring to!

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Golf was an Olympic sport in 1900 and 1904 but was discontinued as it failed to meet expectations set by the Olympic organizing committee and Olympic fans around the world.

Even with its renewed popularity, Golf has yet to make its comeback onto the Olympic Stage.  If you are wondering if this will be the year that golf makes its comeback, unfortunately, Golf will not be part of the  London 2012 Olympics.

That being said, the good news is, golf  is slated to return for the Olympics in 2016 and you can Blame it on Rio!

If there ever was a great place  for golf to return to the Olympics, there is no better venue than Rio, it is a land set in deep rich green pastures with beautiful crisp blue waters.  It sets the stage for the most beautiful and colorful backdrop in the world.  It will definitely be a sight to behold, golfing fans everywhere will surely agree.

To encourage future growth in Rio de Janeiro’s tourism and enhance sustainability, the country will be designing a special golf course  just for the Olympics.  The  Olympic organizers set out to find the perfect design team  who will meet the one most important goal of the design;  ensure that this Olympic venue will greet the world in 2016 and beyond.

The winning design bid speaks for itself, the Hanse Golf design pictured above  is every bit as spectacular as Rio de Janeiro itself.

“As it marks the return of golf to the Olympic Games after over a century of absence, this course represents the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the sport. It will enable Rio to host important events in the international calendar and it will be an example of sustainability and preservation of an environmentally protected area,” said the President of Rio 2016, Carlos Arthur Nuzman. “This course will be an excellent facility for the practice and development of golf and will inspire millions of youth acrossBrazil and the globe. We look forward to welcoming the athletes and spectators to the course in 2016.”

What can be better than Olympic golf in Rio?  Olympic Golf in Rio with the best golfers in the world!

Do not get your hopes up to high most experts believe that the greats like Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and others like them may not be part of the official Olympic golf return.  No one knows for sure,  I suppose only time will tell. Until then, we can watch them on the PGA tour and of course, we have the London Olympics to look forward too in a few days.

I hope you enjoyed reading this and it get into the spirit  to  find some Olympic magic of your own.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for sports info, golf tips and a whole lot more!

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Nestled deep inside the BC Passage lies one of the most famous hidden gem golf resorts in the world, Storey Creek golf course.

It is an hour boat cruise away from Sonora’s Adventure Travel & Luxury Fishing Resort.  The resort is considered Canada’s ultimate outdoor adventure destination.  Famous  for fishing, outdoor adventure, and eco friendly sporting activities such kayaking and bird watching, this resort is an outdoor enthusiasts dream vacation.   It is both luxurious and naturally breathtaking at the same time.  The resort offers spa treatments and cuisine fit for a king alongside one of the most scenic places on earth.   And yes Virginia, there is a chance to get in a daily round of golf!

Located near the resort, the  Stoney Creek golf course is described as BC’s best 18 hole par 72 Golfers paradise. Stoney creek has won Golf Digest Places to Play Award for the past few years and was  even featured in Score magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada.

You can play a round of  golf and be back to your luxury wilderness resort by sundown for a nice warm fireside BBQ.

Although the resort itself is not a golf resort, it is associated with golf because many of the guests here like to fish, golf and kayak.  Most are true nature enthusiasts who prefer to combine luxury with a little bit of adventure.

Why not practice your swing at Pattonsglenpar3 right here in Kahnawake before you head on out to your  own chosen golf resort this summer?  Remember practice makes a perfect swing.  You will be happy that you did when you are sitting by the fire late at night cooking some fish telling everyone about your hole in one.  Well it could happen!

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Looking for ways to liven up the family golf game?

Planning a golf tournament and looking for a great way to get the younger generation more involved?

Then why not consider adding some modern twists to the game of golf by adding a QR code Treasure hunt or contest.   QR codes are one the most innovative ways to successfully incorporate mobile into existing games, strategies or promotions.   Adding elements that involve the use of mobile devices will spark interest from the younger generation and those who are “married” to their devices.

How would you incorporate a QR code treasure hunt for a tournament or family golf outing?

It is actually easier than you think, and it is  extremely fun.  Let us take for example, our very own Patton’s Glen golf course.   Patton’s has 9 holes, on each of those holes is a flag. If you added a QR code image to each flag,  it would offer 9 opportunities to create promotions or contests.

QR codes  link to small landing websites, on-line documents or videos. (These can be one or more pages.) These web pages could have a secret word, prize, treasure clue or discount coupon that the golfer must collect.  The objective  would be for the golfer to find out what each of  the 9 QR codes are pointing to – an added portion to the golf game.  These words, coupons or clues could be used for all sorts of  future golf events or for awarding prizes later on in the evening.   If you wanted to create an ongoing golf tournament, you could use these QR codes to promote future tournament engagements such as; one webpage could encourage posting of photos from the tournament for a huge prize.  The only limit is your imagination.

Fact:  QR code landing pages are easy to create. You can create them to show random pages so each person is offered a different clue.  This is helpful when creating contests and treasure hunts.  You can set parameters such as, fifty people receive one response, while two or three people receive another response.  This can add interesting elements to the promotion and encourage group involvement to find answers or finish tasks.  It is all dependant on the outcome that you wish to achieve.

Remember, part of using a good marketing strategy is knowing the type of clientèle that you are dealing with.  In some cases, golf enthusiasts may not be interested in these types of games, however, there are other ways to incorporate QR codes into the mix:

• Create promotional products with QR codes on them – golf balls, etc.
• Strategically place QR codes posters in your business for people to scan at their leisure.
• Add QR codes to all of your written communications; envelopes, business cards and brochures.
• Place Qr codes on your websites and social media platforms to encourage discounts.

Mobile devices are here to stay. If businesses want to move into the new millennia, they will have to start thinking of creative ways to integrate mobile into their daily operations.  If it can be done this easily in a golf setting, imagine the possibilities.

Patton’s Glen would like to thank our social media experts “Seo-Socialmedia”  for introducing us to the world of mobile, it has made all the difference in upping our  game.

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Patton’s Glen Golf Club in Kahnawake is currently seeking the help of an Assistant Grounds keeper.   This is an excellent job either for 2 high school students to work for a 4 week period or an  Adult education student who will work for a full 8 weeks.   The job begins on  June 27 and will end around August 29th.

Some requirements of the job include:

•  High School or Adult Education Student
•  Continuing education in the Fall 2011-04-14
•  Registered with Tewatohnihnhi’saktha KSSEP
•  Some previous experience in landscaping beneficial
•  Knowledge of the Mohawk language an asset
• Teamworker; ability to deal with public

Some of the responsibilities  include:

• Assist groundskeepers in landscaping and golf course maintenance.
• Daily grass cutting, cleaning and cultivating land, bunkers, fairways, tee’s, golf greens, sandtraps and pond surroundings.
• Student will also maintain entry, walkways and parking lot areas.
• Building and machinery care, maintenance and upkeep will be involved.

Since many of our clients speak it, the Mohawk language will be encouraged, supported and reinforced.  Students who apply must be make a commitment to work the term of employment, be punctual and well-mannered.  In return Patton’s Glen offers a summer of work experience in the sun.

The salary is set at $9.65 per hour and the deadline to apply is June 17, 2011

The work week is 5 days per week (32 hrs) 7.5 hrs daily.

Please forward applications directly to Patton’s Glen Golf Club.
Attention:  Karonhi:io Patton Supervisor
P. O. Box 1815
Kahnawake J0L1B0 or application may be dropped off at Clubhouse, Route 207

Things that you should know before considering applying;
In general, working on a golf course requires an individual who is capable to work
outside for the greater part of the day.

For those who have sensitivity to the sun, they should come prepared with sun screen and other preventative measures (hats etc).

Duties will be learned and practiced throughout the duration of the work program.

The student will learn a variety of valuable working skills which can be used as experience in future job searches such as:

• Orientation to working on a Golf Course and public relations.
• Instruction/training/safe use of machinery (mowers, edger, whippersnipper, etc.)
• Daily tasks; taking care of sandtraps, tee’s, fairways and greens (inspecting for damages and reporting to supervisor).
• Daily cleaning benches/refuse bins on the course.
• Proper guidance in divot repair and watering requirements.
• Introduction to preparing reports using the computer and on-line transmission.
• Proper recycling methods by sorting and bagging recyclable materials.
• Raking and cleaning area around Clubhouse and storage areas.
• Cleaning and inspecting machinery under the guidance of course manager.
• Clean, inspect, report damages and repair golf course furniture; ball washers  &  disposal units throughout the grounds
• Work with Grounds keepers to inspect, maintain and operation of irrigation system.
• Paint buildings, equipment and machinery; if needed.
• Clean maintenance sheds, garages and attend to proper storage of tools and equipment.

If you want more information do not hesitate to contact us at info@pattonsglenpar3.com or

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