Flagstick Spring Amateur Shootout Announces New Winner Benefit

Champion To Receive Canadian Tour Exemption

 
Ottawa, Ontario, December 20, 2011: One of Ontario’s strongest male amateur tournaments will be getting even better in 2012. Flagstick Golf Magazine Publisher Jeff Bauder announced Tuesday that the Flagstick Spring Amateur Shootout at Smuggler’s Glen will be adding another benefit for the tournament’s winner starting in 2012.

Currently the winner of the three year-old tournament is awarded a generous Nike Golf prize package, an invitation to return to defend their title, and an exemption to the Ottawa Citizen Amateur Championship.  Starting with the 2012 edition of the tournament, slated for play on May 26/27, the winner will also receive an exemption into the recently announced Eastern Ontario Canadian Tour event.

“In working with Dave Dargie and Martin Noe of Evolution Golf, (the promoters of the Canadian Tour event) they felt that they wanted to ensure more local content for their tournament and that our winner would be well-suited to fit that role,” said Bauder.  “We appreciate their offer and their recognition of the quality of players we attract to the Shootout.”

Evolution has a four year deal to host the Canadian Tour event which will kick-off in 2012 at Smuggler’s Glen GC from September 3rd to 9th.  It will be played at a rotation of courses around Eastern Ontario in successive years.  The tournament will announce their title sponsor in the next few weeks.

“We know that in order to be successful and promote golf in the area the best way is to involve the community so we wanted to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Dargie regarding the exemption offer.  “We know the Flagstick Shootout is a quality event where the champions have been exceptional players.  The winner will be a good representative of golf in the area and help to drive crowds to come out and watch our tournament.  It was an easy decision to offer Flagstick the exemption.”

The defending champion of the Flagstick Shootout, Dwight Reinhart, is a former professional with experience on the Canadian and Nationwide Tours.  He says that the extra exemption for the winner will be a big boost to the event.  In 2011 Reinhart parlayed his Flagstick Shootout win in to an additional victory at the Ottawa Citizen Championship.

“Being a former Canadian Tour member I know that it is extremely important to have a local guy in the tournament to help the fan base,” affirmed Reinhart.  “This is a great opportunity for the competitive golfer who might be aspiring to get to the tour and wants to get some experience.  If it wasn’t before it certainly puts the Shootout in bold on the calendar.”

The Flagstick Shootout has been gradually tightening up its field through its history and the 2012 edition should see the best grouping of golfers to play it yet.  Only the golfers who finished in the top 10 of each flight in 2011 will receive an automatic invite back to the 2012 tournament.  The balance of the field of 72 will be filled out from an application process.

Tournaments organizers say they should have the applications ready for release early in the New Year.  From those applications a selection committee will choose who will receive the additional invites, with emphasis on playing ability and experience.

In 2011the popularity of the limited field event resulted in a waiting list of more than 30 players.

For the latest information on the Flagstick Spring Amateur Shootout, updates and applications will soon be available at www.flagstick.com

Want to Win a Trip to Ireland ? Who Doesn't ?

Hey Peterborough we are full of people who have Irish heritage. Young, Sullivan, Leahy and Crough are just a few names that come to mind from the area. Let's get creative and have someone from the On the Links Nation win this contest. 
Here's all the details.
Ireland Lead Destination for Greatest Golf Job Contest
 
Toronto, ON (August 3, 2011) -- Golf enthusiasts across Canada have the opportunity to compete for the Greatest Golf Job Ever – a contest featuring Tourism Ireland as the lead destination sponsor in partnership with Bruce's Golf Rewards and Merit Golf Vacations.
 
The contest winner and one friend will spend 16 days playing some of the world’s great greens – including in Ireland – and will also have their meals, transportation and accommodation covered as part of the contest.
 
To enter, golfers from across Canada have to upload a 90-second video telling why they deserve the job and what they would do to get the job. After September 1, 2011, a short-list of 10 golfers’ videos will be selected based on their creativity and passion for golf then the winner will be determined by public vote.
 
As the contest grand prize trip unfolds, the lucky winner will share his/her adventure through photos, video, blogs, tweets and more, which will be broadcast through a website and other social media outlets dedicated to their journey.
 
For more information on golfing in Ireland visit www.discoverireland.com/golfireland
 

The Price Is Wright For PGCC Pro

Andrew Wright of the Peterborough Golf and Country Club is one of the newest members of the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association.
 
Last Tuesday Andrew finished tied for 2nd, at 145, during the 36-hole CPGA Qualifying Tournament at Cambridge G&CC.
 
After shooting an opening nine 39, Andrew bounced back with an even par 36 on the final nine holes to complete his first round.  He then went out and shot the lowest round recorded during qualifying - a sizzling 2 under par 70.

Plans All Set For 66th Annual Men's Invitational @ KGCC

Marc Savard would like to add his name to Board of Champions
at KGCC Men's Invitational

  News and Notes From Kawartha Media Day for 66^th Annual Men’s Invitational July 30^th, 31^st, August 1^st.

The tournament practice rounds get underway Friday afternoon with the long drive competition starting at about 6:00pm.

At this time players can pick up their welcome gift as well. Tournament rounds will start at 6:30am Saturday morning.

The shootout or closest to the pin competition will take place on Sunday early evening as well as the players BBQ dinner where they will receive a dinner for them and a guest as part of their entry for the weekend.

Current 2011 club champion and Boston Bruin Marc Savard will be hosting the Stanley Cup on Monday of the Tournament.

The Stanley Cup will arrive at 11am till 5pm for the public to see and to have their photograph taken with in our banquet tent. Marc will be available for pictures with the cup and autographs from 11:00 till 12:30. People will be required to bring their own camera.  Then he will be off to prepare for golf. The public is welcome to watch as much golf as they wish.

Parking access at Kawartha Golf on Monday will be restricted to players and volunteers with parking passes

Kawartha has  received permission from the following businesses to use their facilities to park on Monday: The Clearing House, Wallace's Conley Collision, Bennett’s Home Furnishings, Scotia Bank and Holy Cross Secondary School including the space available at the board office.

There will be limited shuttling available for those who require it and any handicapped will be allowed to pull up to the clubhouse to drop off and then leave right away.

Expect line-ups for viewing the cup and be prepared to walk up the laneway.

There will be plenty of refreshment and food outlets available for Cup viewers as well. The clubhouse will only be available for players, Kawartha members and volunteers.

Former Champions present at the media day included 

John Kindred (1961) Roger Self (1986) and Kirk “Pencil”

Miller (1985, 1993)

GAO To Have Annika Sorenstam at Fundraising Gala

Uxbridge, ON - The Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) announced today that golf legend Annika Sorenstam will be the featured guest speaker at the GAO's 10th Anniversary Gala, set to take place November 3rd, 2011 at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario.

The Gala will support the Callaway Golf for Kids program, with all proceeds from the evening benefitting the initiative. The evening will also celebrate and highlight the history of the Golf Association of Ontario, ten years after the amalgamation of the Ontario Ladies' Golf Association and the Ontario Golf Association into the single provincial sport body for golf as it exists today.

The GAO is also pleased to announce that the ANNIKA Academy, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the event. The ANNIKA Academy is Annika's boutique golf and fitness school where guests can learn from Annika's personal coaches. Located at Reunion Resort in Central Florida, the Academy that provides individualized and small group golf instruction and custom made fitness programs to help golfers reach their potential.

"The GAO 10th Anniversary Gala presented by the ANNIKA Academy is an opportunity to celebrate the long and rich history of golf in Ontario, and with World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam as the guest speaker, it promises to be an exciting evening for all in attendance," said Dave Mills, Executive Director of the Golf Association of Ontario.

"The presence of Annika at the event speaks for itself, and her long association with Callaway Golf along with her own significant philanthropic ventures make this a perfect fit, with the focus of the evening being on raising funds to further grow the Callaway Golf for Kids initiative."

A component of the National Golf in Schools program, Callaway Golf for Kids introduces the game of golf to children in a school setting, giving them an opportunity to experience and learn a game that helps build character and promotes life-long activity. Over the past eight years, the program has reached upwards of 50,000 boys and girls in Ontario at 520 schools.

"These children are the future golfers for Ontario and the future members of the golf clubs in Ontario," said Mills. "All proceeds from the Gala will be directed towards adding additional schools in 2012, with a long term target of having the program in the majority of the 4000 schools across the province."

The evening include a cocktail reception, three-course meal and a silent auction with numerous unique items including a chance to enjoy the dessert portion of the evening with Annika.
 
Tickets are $200 per person and will go on sale July 20th through the Golf Association of Ontario website at www.GAO.ca

Information regarding sponsorship opportunities can be found by visiting www.GAO.ca/gala

Shawn Robertson Stays Positive

A year ago almost to the day, Shawn Robertson was a 40 year old CPGA Professional working at Black Diamond Golf Club in Pontypool, Ontario. He played golf every day, often with his then 13 year old son Lucas. Life was good, very good he was as they say ‘living the dream’. Today Robertson continues to live a dream but his dream is much different now.

     It was July 11^th 2010 when Shawn’s life would change forever.  On his way back from a day of teaching at Black Diamond and travelling on a dirt road to avoid construction, a bee landed in the lap of his best buddy Bill Nikoruck who was driving at the time. Just a second later the two long time friends went crashing into a tree. “Bill was well enough to dial 911 and the jaws of life took 45 minutes to free me from the wreckage but thanks to the paramedics, the ambulance drivers and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre professionals, I'm here and well Robertson told me recently.

     There was also 70 nights at Sunnybrook Hospital and hours of surgeries to rebuild his pelvis and then the amputation of a piece of his right leg as well. Seven weeks of rehab later and the Peterborough native received his first prosthetic leg on October 17 of last year. 10 days later but 3 and half months since the accident he finally returned home for good to his family.

     “I have my second chance. You only know what that’s like when you go through something as unique as this. I can tell you that I am thankful for the positives it has brought (there are too many to name) and look at everything much, much differently these days. I figure, if I can do it, anyone can.”

     So, that’s exactly what Robertson is going to do. In just his first season playing and teaching golf as an amputee the Crestwood grad is already starting to give back to game he loves so much. He’s planning a special day at The Quarry Golf Club this fall. The inaugural Special Needs Golf Day will take place September 17^th and will allow players to experience the 17th and 18th hole from the 100 yard markers through the green regardless of how long it takes or how many shots it takes. The golf club will have a single rider cart for anyone with paralysis, the seat swivels and elevates so that the golfer can be raised to swing with more ease.

     Robertson says The Quarry’s vision is to provide a helpful place where those who have a passion for golf, but are otherwise not able to participate because of vision, hearing, prosthetic or wheelchairs issues. He says anything goes “Even those grieving the loss of a loved one who loved golf are welcome, people can get scared, we want them to fall in love with golf again, that’s what its all about” added the now 41 year old.

     In the meantime Shawn Robertson is practicing what he’s preaching.  He set out Monday night on the 1^st anniversary of his accident to play and walk 18 holes of golf for the first time in a year. Although darkness brought an emotional night to a quick end after 15 holes, Robertson says he was fine and could have played 27 if time was on his side. Who was on his side was his son. “Lucas walked with me and played a tremendous game - best of his life. The mood was breathtaking. I witnessed my son's prowess with pride and excitement” he said after the round. No doubt others watching at The Quarry on this special occasion were saying the same about Lucas’s father. If they weren’t, they should have been.

Diller’s Divots: The Special Needs Golf Day is sponsored in part by the Kinsmen Club which has made Robertson an honorary member. Liftlock Golfland will supply the range balls for the event. For more information contact Darren Stalteri or Shawn Robertson at 705 292-0019 or visit www.quarrygolf.ca.

Exactly one year after he lost half of his right leg in a car accident local golfer Shawn Robertson is turning his misfortune into something positive. Later today (Monday) Shawn and his crew at The Quarry will launch details on a special day coming up in the fall.  

For Immediate Release:

We need to get the word out there!!! This is potentially important for certain people's morale - for their mood - for their future. The Inaugural Special Needs Golf Day on September 17, 2011 at The Quarry Golf Club will allow players to experience the 17th and 18th hole from the 100 yard markers through the green - regardless of how long it takes or how many shots it takes. This will be an introduction to the facility so that we might (eventually) get enough players to facilitate a shotgun tournament where proceeds will go directly to War Amps - the organization that subsidizes needy amputees. We will have a single rider cart for anyone with paralysis - the seat swivels and elevates so that the golfer can be raised to a position conducive to optimal impact. These will be available to rent for a seasonal fee and in my experience, medical coverage will assist - if not cover seasonal rental completely.

As an honorary member of the Kinsman Club, I am pleased to say we, the Kinsman will have many volunteers to help with the following unique challenges:

    •    Direct traffic from parking area (wave people in with signage, etc.)
    •    Assist those with special needs (i.e. wheelchairs, shuttle-cart-service for those with canes, etc.) - help them get from parking area to wherever things are happening (putting green, holes 17 & 18, etc.)
    •    We will assist with giveaways/prize presentations (anyone who gets the ball in the hole on the putting green - hole-in-one recognition - name on the radio, etc.)
    •    Ensure folks get back to their vehicles - shuttles, etc.
    •    Take promotional material to each of the retirement residences and offer the admin of each place an opportunity to call me and have me come make a presentation about how anyone can, at very least, putt; and be around peers with similar challenges/special needs

The golf day will serve as an opportunity to inform those with special needs in Peterborough that The Quarry Golf Club in Ennismore will be hosting a free weekly special needs golf day - participants can meet on the putting green and I will coach from a wheelchair. The Ownership, (Don McPherson, Darren Stalteri and Keith Rasmus) have agreed that wheelchairs are allowed on their greens. Carts with blue flags are allowed right beside putting greens and canes/crutches will also be allowed on Quarry greens. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow special needs golf by creating some momentum around the region.

August 1 - 4, as The Quarry's Amputee Instructor, Shawn Robertson will be competing in the National Amputee Open in Montreal put on by The Canadian Amputee Golf Association. The American counterpart, NAGA, has tremendous momentum and many people who otherwise would never have played again are active, happy, healthy people. We can do more of the same right here - in hopes that golf for those with special needs becomes increasingly prevalent.

The Quarry's vision is to provide a consistantly-helpful place where those who have a passion for golf, but are otherwise not able to participate for any number of reasons - any special needs (vision, hearing, prosthetics, wheelchairs - even those grieving the loss of a loved one who loved golf - anything goes) fall in love with golf (and its' social environment - this is 'KEY') all over again.

On Canada Day Weekend, The Quarry donated $5 from every green fee & cart package to Camp Maple Leaf in honour of Fallen Hero, Private Michael Freeman. The proceeds will be going to the upcoming Inaugural Private Michael Freeman Memorial Tournament being held at The Quarry Golf Club, Saturday, September 10th, 2010.

"In anticipation of the aforementioned events, on July 11 (the anniversary of a traffic accident that claimed a retired Canadian PGA Professional's right foot), members of the Canadian Forces from Trenton Air Force Base, professional golfers from as far away as Simcoe, the management & staff of The Quarry Golf Club and other lucky participants will cheer me on as I try to walk 18 holes for the first time since the crash. At 4 PM on Monday, we will embark upon on a journey of what I hope will be inspirational to anyone laid up, anyone who hasn't tried and or anyone who has been away from the game due to limited access and opportunity. The Kinsman and Quarry teams will hope to make people try - no - to ensure people succeed in enjoying a game that might be a passion for them (as it is for us) and that they may learn to take for granted (over time) with dedicated assisted participation opportunities".

For more information, please contact The Quarry Golf Club's GM, Darren Stalteri or Instructor, Shawn Robertson at 705.292.0019 or visit www.quarrygolf.ca

Tony The Tiger Is Back With Another Get a Grip Event

Get-A-Grip Golf Club Regripping Event

Get your golf club(s) regripped on-site and while-you-wait.

Public Event
Time
Monday, July 25 • 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location
Heron Landing Golf Club
2361 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4, Canada

Tony’s Clubhouse Custom Golf Chop
Get your golf club(s) regripped on-site and while-you-wait. We'll have a great selection from Golfpride, Lamkin, Winn and others. We have the new GolfPride VDR .

Sale on Selected Grips
$5 pergrip +hst - includes installation
Golf pride, Lamkin,  Winn, Grip One,

Get A Grip Event

Greetings fellow golfers!!!
Get-A-Grip Golf Club Regripping Event

Public Event
Time
Tuesday, June 28 • 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location
Heron Landing Golf Club
2361 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4, Canada

Tony’s Clubhouse Custom Golf Shop
Get your golf club(s) regripped on-site and while-you-wait. We'll have a great selection from Golfpride, Lamkin, Winn and others. We have the new GolfPride VDR .

Sale on Selected Grips
$5 pergrip +hst - includes installation
Golf pride, Lamkin, Winn, Grip One,

Mid Am Heads Into 3rd and Final Round At Wildfire

Lakefield, ON: With the second round in the books Graham Hill of Bright’s Grove continues to hold the lead at the Investors Group Ontario Mid-Amateur Championship at Wildfire Golf Club near Lakefield.

 

Hill, 25, matched his opening round score with a three under par 69 on day two to get him to six under par (138) for the Championship. His round was highlighted by an eagle at the par five twelfth hole. Over the course of two rounds the 2005 Amateur champion has played the par 4’s and par 3’s at even par and has played the par 5’s at six under par. He will carry a slim one stroke lead into the final round on Thursday.

 

Larry Cooper of Oakville is a shot behind Hill alone in second place after posting a 69 in round two giving him a two-day total of 139 (-5). Despite a bogey on the second hole Cooper, 54, put together a solid round which featured birdies at nine, eleven, sixteen and the par five eighteenth.

 

Torontonative Scott Sinclair rounds out the top three with a two day total of 141 (-3). The 30 year old carded three birdies to offset a pair of bogeys to post a one under par 71 in round two and sits three back of the lead heading into the third and final round.

 

The Investors Group Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship showcases Ontario’s best male golfers over the age of 25.  After the completion of second round play the field was cut to the low 62 golfers. Final round action will get under way at 7:30 on Thursday morning. The final group of Hill, Cooper and Sinclair will tee off at 10:50am.

 

That a Boy Joe - First Ace At Age 82

Congratulations to 82 year old Joe Paterson of Pine Crest on his Hole in One on #15. His first ever ace. Way to go Joe.

Trent Tourney Won By Petes Team

Under clear skies on Thursday, 68 golfers participated in the seventh annual Excalibur Golf Tournament at Peterborough Golf & Country Club, helping to raise more than $21,000 in support of Trent University’s varsity programs and athletes.

Sponsored by Bell, the tournament was a shotgun scramble format that included contests throughout the day coordinated by some of Trent’s student varsity athletes. Golfers were also treated to some fabulous refreshments on the course, provided by Aramark. After a day at the course, guests were invited to a reception and dinner at Trent University. The gourmet food was donated entirely by Aramark.


All proceeds from the annual Excalibur Golf Tournament go towards supporting the varsity program at Trent University and athletic financial awards. These awards are designed to assist student athletes with a record of outstanding academic and athletic performance and demonstrated financial need. Each donation is matched dollar-for-dollar by the government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program.


“As we continue to build our varsity program at Trent, it is important that we support our student athletes any way we can to help them succeed both academically and athletically,” said Bill Byrick, director of Athletics at Trent. “The athletic scholarships and bursaries that will be created through the proceeds of this tournament will help to attract great athletes to Trent and assist them in reducing their financial challenges. On behalf of our athletes, thank you to all of the sponsors and participants of this event. It is inspiring to see the amount of support in the community for our varsity program and for our student athletes.”


The 2011 Winning Foursome title went to the VIP team of leaders behind the Peterborough Petes, general manager Dave Reid, head coach Mike Pelino and assistant coach Jody Hull, together with hockey commentator and former NHL player Greg Millen. Winners of Closest-to-the-Pin were Laurie Robertson (Ladies) and John Casserly (Men). Longest Drive winners were Marilyn Strain (Ladies) and Todd Vandonk (Men).

Congratulations and thanks go out to everyone who participated, with special appreciation to the many generous sponsors who helped make this year’s event such a success.

Poulin wins Wes Dixon Memorial - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

Poulin wins Wes Dixon Memorial - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

Kenner Tournament

Kenner Foundation Golf Tournament

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Keystone Links Golf and Country Club

All funds raised go into our Kenner Scholarship Program.

Cost $120 per person and includes 18 holes of golf,
cart, dinner, awards, prize table and a team photo.
Everyone welcome!


                               11 am Registration
                               12 pm Shot gun Start
                               5 pm  Happy Hour/Silent Auction
                               6 pm  Dinner and Awards

To register or donate a prize please contact:
Roy Wood 742-9888
Robin Read 745-1692
Lesley Parnell 748-4713
Lori Quinlan 743-2181

Trent Excalibur Golf Tournament Has Openings

Proceeds from this annual tournament support varsity athletes and the creation of Athletic Financial Awards, to assist student athletes with demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic performance. Each donation is matched dollar-for-dollar by the government's Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program. Last year’s tournament raised an impressive $30,000.

Details of the tournament are as follows:

Date:                Thursday, June 16, 2011

Location:         Peterborough Golf & Country Club

Time:               11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Registration & Lunch

                        1:30 p.m. – Shot Gun Start

6 p.m. – Cocktail reception and dinner at the Great Hall, Trent University

The tournament is open to members of the community and spots are still available. Tournament fees are $200 per golfer (includes green fees, golf cart, beverage ticket, lunch, reception and dinner).

For more information, please contact: Kathryn Verhulst, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Athletics & Recreation, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x7258 or kathrynverhulst@trentu.ca

Here's a copy of a column I wrote last month for the Peterborough Examiner.

It's About Time
By Pete Dalliday
On the Links

Did you have enough time this past weekend to play 18 ? Perhaps you got out for a quick 9 between other commitments but left the course feeling it wasn't quite enough. So how does 12 holes or maybe 15 holes grab you ? The golf industry could very well be heading in that direction as more and more people are finding hard to set aside 4-5 hours in one day to get in 18 holes. Simply put most people are busier than ever before.

A 12 hole course opened up last year in Toronto and apparently business has been very brisk.

Almost 20 years ago while undergoing course renovations the Peterborough Golf and Country Club played as a 15 hole track and it worked just fine if ask me. If you are pressed for time or perhaps you are even getting a bit tired, playing 12 at Kawartha is perfect as it brings you right to the parking lot or to the back deck for that matter.

Something new to the game is called PowerPlay Golf or PPG for short. This new 9-hole, 2-flag, risk reward format combats the two major issues facing the world of golf, time and money. The game is quite simple, each green has two flags one of which is black. If you go for the more difficult black flag and you get a birdie or better you get double the stableford points. However score a bogey or worse and you lose points.

At the very least if you only have time for 9 this game will make you think a bit more and it should lead to some fun discussion afterwards while settling a few bets.

Graeme McDowell, Paula Creamer, Ian Poulter and Gary Player are just four of the players who are getting behind PPG. I'm sure the Golf Channel is already working a made for TV version of the game as we speak.

A few local courses that may be perfect venues to try this game out would be Marvel Rapids in Apsley, The Links at Monck's Landing up towards Minden and Iron Woods in Warsaw. That's right Warsaw has its own course. It's not well publicized but it's there just before you arrive in downtown Warsaw turn south and you can't miss it. All three of these courses are perfect if time is a factor and if you are in the area already.

With all this said, there is still no question that 18 hole courses will continue to be the norm and perhaps that’s the way it should be, but don't be shocked if you see more 9 and even 12 hole courses popping up. It's about time or perhaps lack of.

Kawartha Golf and Country Club Ladies Invitational

Here are the results of KGCC's Ladies Invitational Two Person Best Ball format played June 11th.

1st gross – Marion Reid
- Heather St. Jules
2nd gross – Betsy Freeman
- Vera Malcolm
3rd gross – Brenda Bosnell
- Liz Messervey
4th gross – Diane Topping
- Brenda Love
5th gross – Kathy McKight
- Marilyn Self
6th gross – Kelly Bertrand
- Bonnie Burns
7th gross – Rebecca Brydges
- Tina Ruhl


1st net – Charlene Bridger
- Linda Lewis
2nd net – Marlyn Finch
- Joan McConnell
3rd net – Mary Lou Andrews
- Cathy Sandy
4th net – Sandra Paul
- Jane Seto
5th net – Joan Warren
- Laila St.Jauques
6th net – Iris Crowder
- Susan Mair
7th net - Wendy Stephens
- Linda Stephens

Closest to the Line #1 – Kris Retford
Longest Drive #2 HDCP 21- 24 – Iris Crowder
Longest Drive #5 HDCP 25- 40 – Heather St. Jules
Longest Drive #7 HDCP 16-20 – Bonnie Burns
Closest to the Pin #8 – Charlene Royce
Between the Lines #9 – Heather St. Jules
Closest to the Pin #12 – Liz Messervey
Closest to the Pin #15 – Brenda Bosnell
Longest Drive #16 HDCP 0-15 – Charlene Royce
Closest to the Pin #18 – Marilyn Finch

Long Weekend At Timber

This from our friend Paul at Timber Ridge in Brighton.







Victoria Day Long Weekend Special Timber Ridge vs. Forecast
Friday May 20th - Monday May 24th

The weather forecast has been terrible for the past few weeks and quite often it doesn't rain at all. For most of the long weekend they are forecasting more rain. Our offer for this long weekend is: Book a tee time anytime Friday May 20th thru Monday May 24th. If it rains for more than one hour during your round you will receive half of your green fee back in the form of a gift card.

TaylorMade Demo Days May 21st (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) AND May 22nd (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Representatives from Taylor Made will be available to help you find the perfect club. We look forward to seeing you out on Saturday May 21st and May 22nd. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email us at proshop@timberridgegolf.net or call us toll free at (866) 228-4653.

For a very limited time the Peterborough Golf and Country Club is offering reduced Initiation fees on all membership categories.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the area's finest Private golf clubs

For details call the club at 705-743-5010.

Offer valid until May 31^st

^“ IT’S YOUR TIME”

Trent Excalibur Golf Tournament

Peterborough

Trent University’s Department of Athletics & Recreation will once again be hosting the popular Excalibur Golf Tournament at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club (PGCC) on Thursday, June 16, 2011.

All proceeds from the Excalibur Golf Tournament go towards supporting the varsity program at Trent University and athletic financial awards. These awards are designed to assist student athletes with a record of outstanding academic and athletic performance and demonstrated financial need. Each donation is matched dollar-for-dollar by the government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program.

Registration for the seventh annual tournament is $200 per golfer and $800 for a foursome. In addition to a cart rental and round of golf at one of Peterborough’s most prestigious courses, registration includes: lunch at the PGCC, post-tournament reception and dinner at Trent University, a free Excalibur golf club and the chance to win several prizes.

The tournament is open to all members of the community. Registration is now open. Participants can register online at www.trentu.ca/athletics by clicking on the “Register Now” button or by contacting the Trent Community Sport & Recreation Centre at (705) 748-1011 x7258. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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For more information, please contact:

Kathryn Verhulst-Rogers, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Athletics & Recreation, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x7258

Warkworth Set To Open Saturday

The Front 9 Holes will be opening Sat. April 2nd, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

Book tee time online by going to www.warkworthgolf.com and click on

"Book tee time" on the home page.

Get Your Golf News In Now

Despite today's snow spring is now here and we want to know if your golf course or golf event has something to say ? Do you have some local golf news we can share with Peterborough and area golfers ? Then send it in and we'll get it out there.

Photos are even better.

Help us maintain On the Links as Peterborough #1 golf blog.

Send golf info, pics and even golf video to pete@onthelinks.ca and we'll see you on the links.

Changes At Black Diamond

As On the Links first reported on our Twitter page earlier this week a new Head Pro and Director of Operations are now both in place at Black Diamond Golf Club in Pontypool, Ontario.

Andy Sandilands (right) has been at the club since 2006 and will take over as the Director of Operations. Sandilands will be a busy guy as he will also retain his position as Superintendent. Sandilands told On the Links that he's excited about the new challenge of doing both jobs "It was a great opportunity for me because I have a great deal of pride in our club and having the opportunity to manage the whole club gives me a lot of opportunity to turn my visions into reality.


My first order of business was to hire a Director of Golf, my first choice was Bobby Hayden (below) and he accepted the position and was excited to be a part of a great team" added Sandilands.

"Bobby brings a lot of years of exceptional customer service and his tenure at Cherry Downs will bring us a wealth of knowledge. There are a lot of new and very exciting things happening at Black Diamond this year". Sandilands says the club is really going to focus on member services and announce some great incentives for daily fee players. "Customer service, feedback and value will be front and centre for Black Diamond this year" Sandilands added.

Sandilands takes over from departing General Manager and Head Pro Darren Stalteri who has departed to take over a similar role at The Quarry in Ennismore.

Going West This Summer ?

By J. ERIC ECKARD
On the Links Magazine /Golf Travel Contributor

With such acclaimed golf courses near Calgary like Jasper Park Lodge, Banff Springs, Stewart Creek, SilverTip and Kananaskis, it’s often easy to overlook several top-shelf courses within a short drive of Alberta’s largest city. But those hidden gems make a mini golf trail of some of the best courses in the region, particularly with the Rockies as distant backdrops coupled with a variety of unique course designs.

Heritage Pointe Golf Club (above) Located in DeWinton, Heritage Pointe is a 15-minute drive south of Calgary. With Pine Creek meandering throughout the 27-hole complex, the Ron Garl design is highlighted by a plethora of elevated teeboxes and hazards that range from tall fescue grasses to deep bunkers to water, water, everywhere. Each 9-hole section – Pointe, Desert and Heritage - offers a distinct feel for golfers. And combining different nines presents a diverse experience for each visit. The Pointe, at 3,369 yards, is the shortest of the three and features No. 5, a 518-yard par 5 that crosses the creek five times. The Desert (3,573 yards) and the Heritage (3,581) probably present the most challenging 18-hole combination.

The Links of GlenEagles Just 15 minutes northwest of Calgary on the edge of the Rockies sits the Links of GlenEagles, a Les Furber creation that features plenty of elevation changes and magnificent vistas of distant mountains. Escarpments and ravines highlight GlenEagles, which plays 7,019 yards. No. 16, a par 3 with its teebox 130 feet above the hole, stars on the back nine. The straight downhill hole sits beside Bow River, which runs along the edge of the course. The closing hole is a 535-yard par 5 with a sloping green protected by water and a huge bunker complex on the left.

Wolf Creek Golf Course Located in Ponoka, Wolf Creek is worth the two-hour drive north of Calgary. Designed by Rod Whitman, Wolf Creek offers 27 holes of links-style golf, complete with coulees, humps, sod and pothole bunkers, massive waste areas and small traps carved into the sides of hills. A true shotmaker’s course, Wolf Creek’s three nines – West, East and South – also present unique combinations for an 18-hole round. The South (3,516 yards) is the newest and longest at Wolf Creek. An East/West combo isn’t long (6,624 yards), but it requires accuracy, especially on the East’s third hole, a 427-yard par 4 called the Gorge.

Tourism Ireland At Toronto Show This Week

Toronto, ON (February 28, 2011) -- Tourism Ireland will be kicking off the 2011 golf season with five of its Irish golf partners at the Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show (Booth #1807) from March 4 to 6 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The three-day show is Canada’s largest consumer golf exhibition and is expected to attract over 32,000 visitors. The Tourism Ireland booth will showcase all five partners and will feature entertainment on Saturday March 5 by legendary musicians Dan MacDonald and Dan Restivo between the periods of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Visitors to the Tourism Ireland booth can also enter for a chance to win a golf trip to Ireland courtesy of Tourism Ireland and its partners. The grand prize winner will receive return economy flights, six nights’ accommodation, seven-day car rental and six rounds of golf. For entry options and full contest details visit www.discoverireland.com/golf2011.

“Golfing on the island of Ireland continues to be a great draw for visitors,” says Sinead Murray, Manager of Tourism Ireland in Canada. “A golf vacation to Ireland is not just about golf but about the stunning scenery on our award-winning courses, the friends you’ll meet at the 19th hole and the genuine welcome you’ll receive from everyone you meet.”

Participating Golf Partners:
Carton House/The K Club - both venues offer luxury accommodation & championship golf courses
Ballybunion Golf Club - dating back to 1893 it’s now home to two of the world’s finest links courses
Golf Vacations Ireland - family-run Irish golf tour operator offering quality golf vacation packages
North & West Coast Links - provides marketing and golf packages for 12 Championship Links courses
Travelling the Fairways - 20+ years’ experience arranging tailored golf vacation packages and more

Get a Grip at Ricart

Tony’s Clubhouse Custom Golf Shop Depot

If you can't make it to Tony’s ClubHouse Custom Golf Shop, grip samples are now at Ricart on High Street in Peterborough.

Stop by and see Tony Porter and check out the new styles with a 24hr turnaround on regripping, also drop off for all golf repairs.

Ricart is the official outfitter of the On the Links Tour and Tony's Club House is the " repair golf shop" on On the Links.