A lot of golf contests have popped up this last week – likely in anticipation of the imminent season and the official kick-off to spring.

This is a welcome sight for many Canadians who haven’t had the opportunity to escape anywhere warm this winter.

See below for a round-up. Click on the hyperlinks for your chance to enter, or find out more.

FootJoy

An opportunity to win a pair of its new M-Project golf shoes.

Cabot Links

The acclaimed layout in Inverness, N.S. is rebuilding its pub/restaurant and is giving away a $100 voucher – and eternal bragging rights –  to the person who comes up with the winner.

Flagstick Golf Magazine

Flagstick will be running a contest in two weeks for a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo, happening March 8-9 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. For more details on how to enter, follow @Flagstick on Twitter.

Prior to the Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo ticket giveaway, they are also giving away a Golf Channel ‘Morning Drive’ prize package this week. More details on how to enter  here.

Harry Rosen

Harry Rosen, in partnership with TaylorMade and Porter Airlines are giving Canadians a chance to play & travel to Myrtle Beach in style in their “Dressed for the Nines” contest.

Toronto Golf & Travel Show

Toronto.com is giving away four pairs of tickets to the Toronto Golf & Travel Show happening March 1-3.

Modern Golf

On the Toronto Golf Nuts forum, the guys at Modern Golf are offering a chance to join their 2013 equipment review panel. This would be an awesome opportunity for any big club geeks out there. It’s happening next Sunday.