NOVEMBER 2008
PRO SHOP SPECIAL
COURSE UPDATE
MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLUB CLOSING SUMMARY
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE IN TEE-ON
"FALL FOR GOLF" PHOTO CONTEST
THINK CHRISTMAS
UPDATES & REMINDERS
WINTER GOLF
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY SOON!

We still have select holiday season dates available for our Lounge and Banquet Hall. If you would like to hold your festive gathering here at the Golf Course, be sure to book your event soon!

 

We are happy to help you coordinate menus and will work with you to ensure your event is a success!

 

See the Beyond Golf section of our web site for full details about our Lounge and/or Banquet Hall or contact Tim for available dates.
golf@mitchellgolfclub.com

 

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UPDATES & REMINDERS

The 2009 Fee Schedule is now available online. Click here to view full details. It will also be mailed out by the middle of this month along with a notice for the Annual Meeting.

 

Attention Members!

 

Please note that the deadline for reduced membership fees is January 31, 2009. Please ensure you have payment to the Golf Club by 4:00 pm on January 31, 2009 to ensure you receive the discounted membership fee.

 

OFF-SEASON

PRO SHOP HOURS

 

For your Christmas shopping convenience our Pro Shop hours will be as follows for November & December:

 

Monday - Friday

9 am - 4 pm

(Please call ahead)

and

Saturdays

(Dec. 13th & 20th only) 10 am - 2 pm

 

Take advantage of our year-end specials or consider giving an MG&CC Gift Certificate as a gift.

 

ALSO

 

To accommodate in-person payment of 2009 Membership Fees, the Pro Shop will also be open:

 

Saturday, January 24th

10 am - 2 pm

and

Wed., January 28th - Sat., January 31st

9 am - 12 noon

1 pm - 4 pm

 

Payment may also be made by mailing a cheque or sending your credit card information.

 

For credit card payments, please complete bottom portion of 2009 Fee Schedule.

Completed aapplications should be sent to:

BOX 38

MITCHELL, ON   N0K1N0

www.mitchellgolfclub.com

golf@mitchellgolfclub.com

 

 

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WINTER GOLF:
PRACTISE INDOORS TO KEEP YOUR GAME SHARP

Stay sharp during the off-season by practising indoors. You have everything you need to hone your skills and start your 2009 golf season as if you'd never had a break. Check out this video for ideas.

golf@mitchellgolfclub.com

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Message from the Manager

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly .

While we will be sending out an official announcement about December's annual General Meeting, you can find details below in the Message from the Board of Directors.

Our clubhouse is now closed for the season. However, the lounge and banquet facilities are available for pre-arranged functions. Please visit our web site for rental rates and menu prices or call me for availability.

Ever been curious about what our Greens Superintendent and his crew do during the off-season?  Check out Fred's message below.

Finally, our Pro Shop will remain open through most of November and December and throughout January to facilitate Christmas shopping and payment of memberships before the early bird deadline. Be sure to make note of our Pro Shop hours below.

I hope you all have a safe and restful off-season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Sincerely,

Tim Ertel, Manager

Our Pro Shop Specials are always posted and kept up-to-date on our web site. Check back often for new discounts and promotions.

 

CURRENT PROMOTION

Until the end of the season, all in-stock merchandise is 25% off. Offer applies to regular priced merchandise only and excludes golf balls and Sky Caddie units.

AND

50% off a selection of in-stock FootJoy and Etonic footwear,
while quantities last.

 

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This fall we will be replacing the over-flow pipe from the big pond on 16 to the pond in front of 15 green. Every spring we have trouble with this pipe, with the pond over-flowing into 15 and 16 fairways.

I often get asked what we do in the winter.  First and foremost is machine maintenance.  We have an equipment inventory worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.  All equipment gets a complete overhaul.  This includes all filters, oil, bearings, et cetera, plus the sharpening of all reels. In addition, golf course accessories, including blocks and benches, are refinished or touched up during the winter months. Of course keeping the roadway, parking lot and walkways clear of snow by plowing, blowing and shoveling is an ongoing project.

Over the winter, budgets and plans for the upcoming season are created and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Members of our Greens Crew also attend educational conferences and seminars to stay current on greens maintenance techniques.

We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests next spring and here’s hoping for a short winter.

Fred Schmoelzl, Golf Course Superintendent

 

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Another great season is coming to a close.

 

Things are winding down in the clubhouse and out on the course. Your Board of Directors however, are busy preparing for your 2009 season.

 

The Board is made up of twelve (12) volunteers, all with different backgrounds, experience, and skills, who commit to guiding the operations of this facility. Each year, six (6) members are elected for a two (2) year term. Any member can run for a position on the Board.

 

Members whose term is up this year include:

 

Larry Barker Jeff Copeland Mike Kraemer
Bert McMann Joel Skelding Scott Tolton

 

The nominating committee this year includes myself, Sid Creek, and Harry Greenwood, but any member of the Board would be happy to take your name to stand for election before the Annual General Meeting in December.

 

Remember, the best way for you to have input into the successful direction of your golf club is by attending the meeting, voting (in person or by proxy) and especially by letting your name stand in the election for the Board of Directors. Hope to see you on December 8th at 7 pm (Banquet Room).
 

Jim Houze

Nominating Committee Chair, MG&CC

 

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Club Closing Summary

This year’s Members' Closing Scramble was held on Saturday, October 11th.  The weather co-operated with us as it reached a warm 20 degrees with sunny periods most of the day.  28 teams enjoyed fun and fellowship on this great day.  Click here to see pictures taken that day. Thanks to all who made this tournament a success.  The winners of this year’s tournament are as follows:

 

1st Overall

Score 61 – Ian Weber / Kevin Chambers / Jeff Healey / Bud Dixon / Cy Restall

 

Low Men’s Team

Score 64 – Rudy Bakker / Glen Hynes / Jason Hynes / David Bakker

 

Low Mixed Team

Score 62 – Sue Tolton / Scott Tolton / Courtney Tolton / Tyler Tolton

 

Low Ladies Team

Score 76 – Lori Houze / Mary Turner / Heather Purdy /  Rose Bisback

 

Congratulations all!

 

Several prizes were also awarded by random draw.

 

The winner of our Putting Contest was David Bakker with a 75.  That’s 3 in a row right down the middle.  Good putting David, $182.00 well deserved. The winner of the 50-50 Draw was Shirley Creek winning $237.00. Thanks for supporting our Junior Golf Program. We also had a draw for a Sky Caddie GPS and the winner was Terry Pellar. 

 

Closest to the pin contest winners:

 

LADIES MEN
Hole #3 - Betsy Crowley Hole #7 - Al Miller
Hole #10 - Trudie Lake Hole #9 - Bill Sinclair
Hole #17 - Courtney Tolton Hole #13 - John Sinclair

 

Framed Club Champion certificates were also presented to this year’s Club Champs:

Ladies:  Joanne Robertson    Men: Chuck Robertson     Sr. Men: Gord Davey

Junior Girls:  Courtney Tolton            Junior Boys:  Chaney Aitcheson

 

Congratulations to all of our Club Champions!

 

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Update your profile in Tee-On system!

Members,

As we were getting the newsletter ready to mail out we noticed that we do not have current or full addresses for everyone.  It would be greatly appreciated if you could update your “Tee-on” account  with your e-mail address and phone number.  If you cannot remember your User ID# or Password please feel free to contact us for them.  Also e-mail us at info@mitchellgolfclub.com or telephone at 519-348-8991 with your mailing address to update our records.  All information is confidential.  This information is used by us for mailings, such as newsletters. Thank you in advance for your time. 

ProShop Staff
 

"Fall for Golf" Photo Contest

We have received a number of fabulous fall golf photos taken over the past month at our course. Please click here for a slideshow of all submissions.

The winners of this year's contest, as judged by our "expert" panel, are Clare and Bill Fuller. For their winning photo, they have earned a $50 gift certificate to be used in our Pro Shop. Congratulations Bill and Clare and thank you to all who participated!

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