An innovative golf simulator will be brought to life thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the support of CHIP 101.9
An innovative golf simulator will be brought to life thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the support of CHIP 101.9
The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind project for the community: an indoor golf simulator. This initiative will allow residents to play golf year-round while providing a gathering place for the community.
The project was made possible thanks to a generous $7,000 donation from CHIP’s “Chasse à l’As de Piques” Fund (Chase the Ace). Other local sponsors are also supporting this initiative, but there is still room for additional sponsors that would like to join the project. Joël Ladouceur, spokesperson for the Knights of Columbus:
” ‘The more help we receive, the better it’ll be to improve the system,’ he says. The Knights of Columbus will also provide publicity for interested sponsors by displaying their posters near the golf simulator. Interested sponsors are encouraged to contact Joël Ladouceur on Facebook or Messenger, or call him at 819-921-3201.”
The goal of this golf simulator is to create an inclusive and welcoming space, accessible to people of all ages and skill levels, that encourages physical activity and strengthens community spirit. The simulator will be installed at the Knights of Columbus Community Center, a central location in Fort-Coulonge, and is expected to be ready for an opening scheduled for this fall. Joël Ladouceur tells us about the planned programming:
“The simulator will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is set to open following the end of the hunting season, likely between mid-November and early December, and will operate through the winter months until April or May, when the regular golf season starts again. It will remain closed during the summer.”
The community is invited to follow the project’s progress and attend the opening events to discover this unique initiative, which promises to become a premier local gathering place.
The full interview with Joël Ladouceur, conducted by Nathalie Vasiloff, is available here.
