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GOLF CANADA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Golf
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- golf cart
1, record 1, English, golf%20cart
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- golf car 2, record 1, English, golf%20car
correct
- golf buggy 3, record 1, English, golf%20buggy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small motorized vehicle powered by solar energy, battery or gas and used by golfers to carry their equipment on the golf course. 4, record 1, English, - golf%20cart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
golf cart : term used by Parks Canada. 5, record 1, English, - golf%20cart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Golf
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- voiturette de golf
1, record 1, French, voiturette%20de%20golf
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- golfette 2, record 1, French, golfette
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit véhicule fonctionnant à l'énergie solaire, à batterie ou à essence et destiné à transporter les golfeurs et leur équipement sur le parcours de golf. 3, record 1, French, - voiturette%20de%20golf
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voiturette de golf : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 1, French, - voiturette%20de%20golf
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Golf
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Golf%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20and%20Museum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum is a great way to celebrate the game of golf. From champions and championship to golf’s unique role in Canadian history, to the technical specifications of equipment manufacturing, the spectrum of golf is captured as you play a round. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Golf%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20and%20Museum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum is located at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. The museum's archives comprise extensive histories on the game of golf, Canadian golfers and golf courses, Hall of Famers, and more. With more than 50 000 images, the museum is home to the largest collection of golf photography in the country. The museum's library, the largest public golf library in Canada, contains 3500 titles and thousands of periodicals. 4, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Golf%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20and%20Museum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Golf
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Musée et Temple de la renommée du golf canadien
1, record 2, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20et%20Temple%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e%20du%20golf%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour rendre hommage au golf canadien, rien ne vaut le Musée et Temple de la renommée du golf canadien! Champions et championnats, apport du golf dans l'histoire du Canada, données techniques sur l'équipement : toutes les facettes du golf y sont explorées. 2, record 2, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20et%20Temple%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e%20du%20golf%20canadien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Musée et Temple de la renommée du golf canadien se trouve au Glen Abbey Golf Club d'Oakville, en Ontario. Les archives du musée regorgent de documents portant sur l'histoire du golf, sur celle des golfeurs et des différents terrains de golf et sur les membres du Temple de la renommée du golf canadien. Avec ses 50 000 images et plus, le musée abrite la plus grande collection de photographies sur le golf du Canada. La bibliothèque du musée, la plus grande consacrée au golf du Canada, compte plus de 3500 titres et des milliers de périodiques. 3, record 2, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20et%20Temple%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e%20du%20golf%20canadien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Golf
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Deaf Golf Association
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Deaf%20Golf%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CDGA 2, record 3, English, CDGA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Deaf Golf Association [(CDGA) ] was] established … in 1997 [to] encourage the sport of golf in the deaf community of Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Deaf%20Golf%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Golf
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association Canadienne de Golf des Sourds
1, record 3, French, Association%20Canadienne%20de%20Golf%20des%20Sourds
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACGS 2, record 3, French, ACGS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L’Association canadienne de golf des sourds (ACGS) fut fondée] en 1997 […] afin que les sourds canadiens jouent au golf. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20Canadienne%20de%20Golf%20des%20Sourds
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Association de golf des sourds du Canada
- AGSC
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Golf Canada
1, record 4, English, Golf%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Royal Canadian Golf Association 2, record 4, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Golf%20Association
former designation, correct
- RCGA 3, record 4, English, RCGA
former designation, correct
- RCGA 3, record 4, English, RCGA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the governing body of golf in Canada, representing more than 322, 000 members at 1, 500 clubs across the country. 4, record 4, English, - Golf%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recognized by Sport Canada as the national sport organization(NSO) for golf in this country, Golf Canada is responsible for promoting participation in and a passion for the game of golf in Canada. 4, record 4, English, - Golf%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Golf Canada
1, record 4, French, Golf%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association royale de golf du Canada 2, record 4, French, Association%20royale%20de%20golf%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] corps administratif du golf au pays et représente plus de 322 000 membres dans 1 500 clubs partout au Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Golf%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reconnu par Sport Canada comme l'organisme national de sport (ONS) pour le golf au pays, Golf Canada a pour mission d'encourager la participation et de promouvoir la passion pour le golf au Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Golf%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- golf course
1, record 5, English, golf%20course
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- course 2, record 5, English, course
correct
- links 3, record 5, English, links
correct, see observation, noun, plural, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area of grassy land that is laid out and specially constructed for golf with 9 or 18 holes, each of which includes a teeing area, fairway, putting green, one or more natural or artificial hazards such as a body of water or a sand trap, and usually an untrimmed area called the rough. 4, record 5, English, - golf%20course
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
links: A golf course. The name comes from the Scottish word for the undulating land along the sea coast on which early courses were often built. 5, record 5, English, - golf%20course
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are no standard specifications for a golf course. Each course is laid out uniquely, often following the natural contours of the land, and each provides a different set of challenges to the golfer. The distance from the tee to the hole is usually from 300 to 500 yards for each hole and a typical 18-hole course may cover as much as 200 acres and have a total yardage of 6500 to 7000 yards. 4, record 5, English, - golf%20course
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
course: Short for "golf course". 6, record 5, English, - golf%20course
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
golf course : term used by Parks Canada. 6, record 5, English, - golf%20course
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- parcours de golf
1, record 5, French, parcours%20de%20golf
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- terrain de golf 2, record 5, French, terrain%20de%20golf
correct, masculine noun
- parcours 3, record 5, French, parcours
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- terrain 4, record 5, French, terrain
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «terrain de golf» désigne habituellement l'ensemble des installations, et «parcours de golf», plus particulièrement l'aire de jeu. Sur un terrain qui compte neuf trous, le golfeur effectue deux fois le parcours pour jouer une partie. Les grands terrains comportent les dix-huit trous conventionnels, bien que certains puissent en compter 36 (deux parcours), 54 (trois parcours), ou même davantage. 5, record 5, French, - parcours%20de%20golf
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour utiliser «parcours» et «terrain» pour désigner cette notion, il faut que «parcours de golf» et «terrain de golf» aient été antérieurement énoncés dans le texte. 5, record 5, French, - parcours%20de%20golf
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
terrain de golf; parcours de golf : Termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 6, record 5, French, - parcours%20de%20golf
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-04-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Women’s Executive Network
1, record 6, English, Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Executive%20Network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WXN 1, record 6, English, WXN
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women's Executive Network(WXN) is Canada's most influential female audience and the country's leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of women executives across Canada. WXN invites women leaders in business, government and not-for-profit sectors in seven cities to attend our exclusive by-invitation-only breakfast series, Canada s Most Powerful Women : Top 100 Awards and Summit, professional development workshops and golf program in association with Links for Women. These events, organized by WXN and hosted by individual partners, will take place in Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. 1, record 6, English, - Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Executive%20Network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Réseau des femmes exécutives
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- RFE 1, record 6, French, RFE
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau des femmes exécutives (RFE)MD constitue l auditoire féminin le plus influent du Canada et représente l'organisation la plus importante au pays consacrée à la promotion et à la reconnaissance des femmes cadres dans leur milieu de travail. Depuis 1997, le RFE s'est développé rapidement pour répondre aux besoins d'un nombre grandissant de femmes cadres partout au Canada. Le RFE invite les dirigeantes du monde des affaires, du gouvernement et des secteurs à but non lucratif à assister, dans sept villes, à sa série exclusive de déjeuners sur invitation uniquement, lors du Sommet des 100 femmes les plus influentes au Canada, et des ateliers de développement professionnel. Ces activités, organisées par le RFE et parrainées par les partenaires individuels du RFE, auront lieu à Vancouver, à Calgary, à Mississauga, à Toronto, à Ottawa, à Montréal et à Halifax. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Golf
- Contests (Recreation)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Skins Game
1, record 7, English, Skins%20Game
Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Skins Game is based on the concept of different holes or "skins" being worth different amounts of money. In the TELUS Skins Game, the purse is split in the following way : Holes 1-6 :$15, 000/hole; Holes 7-12 :$20, 000/hole; Holes 13-18 :$25, 000/hole. The player with the lowest score on a hole wins the money. If all players tie a hole, the prize money is carried over and added to the next hole's prize purse. The Skins Game is a global golf property sold for broadcast around the world by IMG Canada. Professional Skins Games are also played in Australia, France, Korea, Thailand, Great Britain, Saudi Arabia and the U. S. A. 1, record 7, English, - Skins%20Game
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Golf
- Concours (Loisirs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Skins Game
1, record 7, French, Skins%20Game
masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un jeu Skins Game repose sur la notion de trous primés ou «skins» ayant une valeur financière différente. Dans le Skins Game de TELUS, la bourse se divise de la manière suivante : Trous 1-6 : 15 000 $ par trou; Trous 7-12 : 20 000 $ par trou; Trous 13-18 : 25 000 $ par trou. Le joueur qui réussit la coche des coups la moins élevée pour un trou gagne le prix. Si tous les joueurs ont le même total pour un trou, le montant à gagner est alors ajouté au prix du trou suivant. Le Skins Game est une propriété mondiale du golf qui est vendue pour diffusion à travers le monde par IMG Canada. Les Skins Games professionnels se jouent aussi en Australie, en France, en Corée, en Thaïlande, en Grande-Bretagne, en Arabie saoudite et aux États-Unis. 1, record 7, French, - Skins%20Game
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Golf
- Contests (Recreation)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- TELUS Skins Game
1, record 8, English, TELUS%20Skins%20Game
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organized by the TELUS company. «A Skins Game is based on the concept of different holes or "skins" being worth different amounts of money. In the TELUS Skins Game, the purse is split in the following way : Holes 1-6 :$15, 000/hole; Holes 7-12 :$20, 000/hole; Holes 13-18 :$25, 000/hole. The player with the lowest score on a hole wins the money. If all players tie a hole, the prize money is carried over and added to the next hole's prize purse. The Skins Game is a global golf property sold for broadcast around the world by IMG Canada. Professional Skins Games are also played in Australia, France, Korea, Thailand, Great Britain, Saudi Arabia and the U. S. A. 1, record 8, English, - TELUS%20Skins%20Game
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Golf
- Concours (Loisirs)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Skins Game de TELUS
1, record 8, French, Skins%20Game%20de%20TELUS
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisé par la compagnie TELUS. «Un jeu Skins Game repose sur la notion de trous primés ou «skins» ayant une valeur financière différente. Dans le Skins Game de TELUS, la bourse se divise de la manière suivante : Trous 1-6 : 15 000 $ par trou; Trous 7-12 : 20 000 $ par trou; Trous 13-18 : 25 000 $ par trou. Le joueur qui réussit la coche des coups la moins élevée pour un trou gagne le prix. Si tous les joueurs ont le même total pour un trou, le montant à gagner est alors ajouté au prix du trou suivant. Le Skins Game est une propriété mondiale du golf qui est vendue pour diffusion à travers le monde par IMG Canada. Les Skins Games professionnels se jouent aussi en Australie, en France, en Corée, en Thaïlande, en Grande-Bretagne, en Arabie saoudite et aux États-Unis. 1, record 8, French, - Skins%20Game%20de%20TELUS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canada Golf Academy Inc.
1, record 9, English, Atlantic%20Canada%20Golf%20Academy%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fredericton. 2, record 9, English, - Atlantic%20Canada%20Golf%20Academy%20Inc%2E
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Atlantic Canada Golf Academy Inc.
1, record 9, French, Atlantic%20Canada%20Golf%20Academy%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-03-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Golf
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- National Golf Course Owners Association(Canada)
1, record 10, English, National%20Golf%20Course%20Owners%20Association%28Canada%29
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa-Carleton (Ontario). 2, record 10, English, - National%20Golf%20Course%20Owners%20Association%28Canada%29
Record 10, Key term(s)
- National Golf Course Owners Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Golf
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association nationale des propriétaires de parcours de golf (Canada)
1, record 10, French, Association%20nationale%20des%20propri%C3%A9taires%20de%20parcours%20de%20golf%20%28Canada%29
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 10, French, - Association%20nationale%20des%20propri%C3%A9taires%20de%20parcours%20de%20golf%20%28Canada%29
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Association nationale des propriétaires de parcours de golf
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Golf
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Royal Canadian Golf Association Hall of Fame
1, record 11, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Golf%20Association%20Hall%20of%20Fame
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Oakville, Ontario. 1, record 11, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Golf%20Association%20Hall%20of%20Fame
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Royal Canada Golf Association Hall of Fame
- Hall of Fame of the Royal Canadian Golf Association
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Golf
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Royal Canadian Golf Association Hall of Fame
1, record 11, French, Royal%20Canadian%20Golf%20Association%20Hall%20of%20Fame
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Oakville (Ontario). 1, record 11, French, - Royal%20Canadian%20Golf%20Association%20Hall%20of%20Fame
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Temple de la renommée de l'Association royale de golf du Canada
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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