The EACTN Golf League organizes golf games every Tuesday from April to November.
Games rotate between 4 venues, with a detailed schedule issued in the early spring.
Other Golf events are held annually, in addition to the weekly League games. An annual “Golf Celebration and Awards Day” event is held, generally on the first Tuesday of September, including dinner and distribution of prizes and gifts. A “Nine and Dine” golf event is also held in the June/July timeframe. These events are announced via the usual EACTN Club events posting process, including email to all “registered” golfers.
Any questions relating to EACTN Golf can be directed to Denis Lanoue at denislanoue@rogers.com
EACTN Golf League History
The beginnings of the EACTN Golf League are lost in time but it is known that many colleagues played together when they were working for Imperial Oil so it was natural they would want to continue those connections when they retired. Early organizers included Gerry O’Neill, Bob Moir, Gilles Barbeau, Phil Haley and Dave West.
In the early days, the Rules of Golf were generally followed, with a few “exceptions”.
Golfers contributed a toonie and cash prizes were handed out each week for 1st , 2nd and 3rd places, along with closest to the pin. Handicaps were maintained so all had a
chance to win if they had a good day. When the company’s head office moved to
Calgary, an influx of new annuitants in Toronto and area added more names to the
roster and some weeks saw as many as forty or more golfers playing.
Around the time of COVID, the cash prizes were eliminated, rules became more relaxed
but the League continued weekly during the season with the annual “Golf Celebration and Awards Day” on the Tuesday after Labour Day.
The League owes a debt of gratitude to those who organized and maintained it during
its early days and to the schedulers, handicappers and tournament organizers through
the years.
Westview GC is located at 1563 Vandorf Side Rd in Aurora. The facility offers three scenic nines, and each offers the golfer a different challenge. The Homestead is an easier walk and has a variety of golf holes. The Middle nine incurs many elevation changes requiring skillful approach shots to well-guarded greens. The Lakeland is cut through the Westview forest necessitating accuracy off the tee.
Royal Stouffville is located just north of Toronto at 14248 Highway 48. The facility offers great Toronto golf with an 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole Executive Course.
Remington Parkview offers a one-of-a-kind experience along the idyllic Rouge River Valley, featuring refined vistas that only a 50-year-old golf course can provide. This is a 36-hole facility, with the Valley Course at 5,629 yards and the Upper Course at 6,225 yards, both offering a unique experience. The site is conveniently located at 6400 Steeles Ave E, Markham, just 20 minutes from Downtown Toronto.
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