NEW FACILITY FOR FIRST TEE and TEAM CANADA

Participation and Performance were two of the central components in Golf Canada’s 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan. To achieve these goals, it was agreed that a new building, as described below, along with the concomitant financial resources would be incorporated into the Foundation’s Capital Campaign.

Adjacent to Golf Canada House, the new building will be constructed to act as the headquarters for First Tee – Canada. This facility will provide unprecedented nete new year-round space for First Tee programs, coach and volunteer training, communications and support for First Tee Chapters across the country.

A key factor in the decision to relocate Golf Canada’s head office to Osprey Valley was to also take advantage of adding dedicated space for Team Canada’s Talent Identification initiatives. The synergy of these two programs emanating from one location will greatly enhance the search for the best of the best young golfers, from across the country.

Included in the complex will be shared office space with First Tee, Team Canada, visiting coaches and administrative staff.

The state-of-the-art Indoor Short Game Pavilion will be a central feature of the building and used to train First Tee coaches and engage First Tee participants in year-round educational programs.

Hitting Bays and simulators will be included to allow kids to hit full shots indoors in cold or inclement weather, play games in groups and practice what they learn. The simulators will also be used by Team Canada and PGA of Canada coaches to identify talent

Education will be a cornerstone of the headquarters. A smart classroom with video conference technology will be used regularly for First Tee participants and coach training for instructors.

It will also serve as a resource for PGA of Canada and will be outfitted with live streaming capability that will allow synchronous distribution to First Tee participants, across the country.