The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Flag - August 2019

AUGUST 2019

2019 Ladies Member Guest

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Susan Schulli schulli@glencoe.org

often reflect on what a beautiful property it is that the Golf Club occupies. When we are able to share it with visitors, their enthusiasm gives added emphasis to the reflection. A lovely hot summer day, dodging the swirling thunderstorms or heading out after a good rain, all hold their special moments. On a Wednesday evening in late June our group waited out the storm and headed out after a lovely dinner provided to the g.l.e.e. group. It was very still, and the course was pretty quiet, save our foursome. The geese were lying quietly by the pond when the furor arose... and the coyote was in their midst. No dinner for the coyote, but a National Geographic moment for us. Then the hawk swooped down with dinner in its talons. Pretty amazing.

As the Member Guest tournaments for the various categories approach, we have the opportunity to share our great facility and hospitality with our friends. Our staff do such an exemplary job in making these such memorable experiences. I’m sure that this year will be no different (except, of course, Judy’s outfit).

A huge thanks to all the staff and members who came out to the Canada Day festivities. It was especially great to the see the younger crowd out in full force including a number of Glencoe Club members who took advantage of the invitation to come to the Golf Club.

There were so many great touches however the one that struck many of us was the biggest ever sandbox created in the bunker. A number of us have changed our attitude towards sand traps... if you see us with our shoes off in the bunker, you will know why. Perhaps the addition of a few little shovels and pails would help to lighten the moment.

For the past year the Board and Management have been working on conceptual designs for two potential projects: A Clubhouse renovation as well as a reconfiguration of the staging area between Outdoor Services building and the Clubhouse; and a Turfcare Auxiliary Building located between the Bridges nine green and the Practice Facilities. At the Board retreat in January the Board reviewed the conceptual plan and directed Management to contract consultants to develop detail design to get to the point that we can get a firm budget number for the project. The Board has not made a decision to build, only to get a firm budget. We expect to have a tender budget in mid-September and the Board will then review and determine if it is financially feasible to begin construction of the project. More detailed information on the projects is available on the website including floor plans and renderings.

It is hard to believe that, as you read this, summer is hurtling towards fall. As we know, the best golf weather is probably ahead. Enjoy!

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MISSION Integrity

“Creating exceptional experiences”

Relationships

Wellness

VISION Caring

“To be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do”

Respect

Innovation

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Ash Chadha achadha@glencoe.org 403-240-7385

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CREDIT BOOK ACCOUNT are now available to be spent in our Food & Beverage areas and in the Golf Shop COME SHOPPING OR HAVE DINNER! Check your balance in the Golf Shop or on the My Account page online.

hat a great month of weather we are having in July. Feels like summer is finally here!

Big kudos to our Turfcare team for all their hard work in getting all three courses in such fabulous shape.

point that we can get a firm budget number for both these projects. Part of this process includes applying for a Development Permit with Rocky View County to ensure that what we are planning is feasible from their point of view.

Congratulations to Al Ross on winning the 2019 Senior Club Championship as well as to Ray Lippitt on wining the Master Division of the Championship; while shooting his age!

Phenomenal course conditions combined with great F&B service made up for a great weekend.

Special thanks to Ashley and Gord for there efforts in organizing this event.

The Board has not decided to build or renovate, only to get a firm budget. We expect to have a tender budget on both projects in mid-September and the Board will then review and determine if it is financially feasible to begin construction of the project.

Please join me in congratulating Paul Kenno on being appointed as the new Food & Beverage Manager at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, BC. This is a great professional move for Paul who has been with Glencoe for five golf seasons. Paul has family on Vancouver Island and is expected to start his new job is late August. Paul has been such a steady hand in our F&B operations, always playing “chief host” providing exceptional service to our members and being a great teammate. We wish Paul the very best in his new role and are rooting for his continued success.

For the past year we have been working on conceptual designs for a Clubhouse renovation and on a new Turfcare Auxiliary Building behind nine Bridges. The Clubhouse reno involves slight expansion as well as a reconfiguration of the staging area between the Outdoor Services building and the Clubhouse. The new Turfcare Auxiliary Building is being planned to be used as a mixing station for all the food & medicine which we put out on the course, plus act as a storage for some of our turfcare equipment during winter months.

At the Board retreat in January the Board reviewed the conceptual plans for both these projects and directed Management to contract consultants to develop detail design to get to the

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The firmer plans will also be reviewed by the Golf Committee but prior to exposing the plans to the membership, the Board wanted to make sure that there was a firm budget and a feasible plan to finance the project. If it is not financially feasible to build or renovate at this time, the project will be shelved until becomes feasible to do these projects.

We had a great time hosting the Men’s Member Guest and Ladies Member Guest (both sold out with waitlist). Thanks to both Men’s and Ladies Committees for all their help in planning these two big events. We are always excited and look forward to giving our esteemed guests a taste of Glencoe hospitality.

As we enter the last couple of months of the season, I am asking for your help in letting us know how we are doing in meeting and hopefully exceeding your expectations. Please don’t hesitate to fill out a comment card or drop me an email at achadha@glencoe.org I want to wish you all a very happy and funfilled summer season and I hope you can fit in a lots of golf rounds here at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

In the event of a lightning strike within an eight-kilometer radius, a police siren will sound. It is recommended shelter be taken. All play will be suspended for all Club leagues and tournaments when a lightning delay is in effect. An intermittent horn will sound when it is safe to resume play.

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GOLF COMMITTEE

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Rob Heaton Golf Committee

AUGUST RULE UPDATE: Old rule: Five-minute limit searching for lost ball.

New rule: Three-minute limit searching for lost ball.

Reason: To speed up play.

t will soon be August, and the endless thinking on how to spend the summer is working overtime to get all those thoughts into action plans. How quickly the golf season can pass by. July had some big name sporting events. Kick starting the month was the “all white” event of Wimbledon, which provided some exciting moments in tennis.

Then moving into sightseeing the French country side as one watch cyclists endure climbs, and weather as they push for precious seconds in the Tour de France. Then the British Open was queued up. Known simply as the “Open” golf ’s oldest tournament and challenge; this year’s Open lived up to that challenge. The golf gods let the elements and tough course conditions determine the winner, the champion golfer of the year. Song could be heard as Shane Lowry, the Irishman not far from Royal Portrush walked to the #18 green on Sunday to claim the championship of the 148th British Open.

There is still time for you to hone your golf skills and be a champion. Our Club Championships are

coming. There may not be a song on 18 as you walk to the final green, there may not be a trophy for you, but there will be the self-fulfillment that you participated. You took part in one of your Club’s premier events. You had a few laughs and fun with your fellow members. There is a category to fit each ability and a stableford format for those that prefer.

Keep the weekend of August 23 - 25 available, you can sign-up online.

As July cames to a close we saw a mixture of weather in Calgary, some good for television watching and some more for enjoying the outdoors.

No matter how or what you spent your time doing this July I hope you found it enjoyable and healthy.

As always, I and my fellow Committee Members are always looking for new ideas, so please don’t hesitate to send us a comment card. We always want to hear what the members are thinking.

Enjoy the Glencoe Golf experience!

SENIOR MEN’S

MEMBER GUEST Thursday, August 15 on The Forest

REGISTRATION: 8:30 am SHOTGUN START: 10 am Includes first tee gift, breakfast, lunch, prizes and power carts.

COST: 199+ GST (per twosome) FORMAT: Stableford Lunch and prizes to follow play. Both the member and his guest must be 55 years of age or older to participate.

Field limited to 120 players.

For dietary restrictions contact Gord Newis at gnewis@glencoe.org

SIGN UP ONLINE BY AUGUST 7 AT NOON

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MEN’S COMMITTEE

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Saturday’s agenda includes a full slate of tee times on The Meadows while a shotgun format will be played on The Forest. This is where the stableford participants join the golfing fray as their 36-hole weekend competition kicks off. All of this is followed by an incredible lunch buffet and the annual Glencoe Horserace open to all participants.

For all those who have never played in a horserace, this is a can’t miss event, so saddle up with a partner and enjoy the ride.

here does the time go? Blink, and summer is by in a flash. Now, frost delays and shorter days are upon us. But don’t fret as golf season isn’t over quite yet! Not by a long shot.

Derrick Newman Men’s Committee

With all the amazing events in 2019, the best is yet to come with the Men’s and Ladies’ Club Championships set for August 23 – 25. An event aimed at all skill levels where players can choose to grind over that three-foot putt to save their quadruple bogey in our traditional stroke play format or enjoy a less stressful round in our stableford points format.

Championship Sunday is undoubtably one of the best days of the year out at the course. Final round tee times on both courses with everything wrapping up on the #18 green of The Forest course where complimentary food and beverages will be served, while powercarts are provided and encouraged for people looking to go watch the final groups battle it out in the stroke play competition. When all is said and done, all new flight champions and our new Men’s and Ladies’ Club Champions are crowned as we close out the summer schedule in style!

The stroke play event will be a three-day affair starting on Friday August 23 at 1 pm. The event really kicks off that night with our annual Champions Cocktail Event where we honour Glencoe’s history and our past champions.

Jammed into this great night, there will be food and beverages consumed while you can battle your buddies out on the lawn with various skills challenges including a closest to the pin down to the #9 green on the Lakes.

So, whether you are a 2 or 22 handicap, don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year! Sign up online today and remember, when it’s breezy, swing easy.

PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOSE ONE OF TWO OPTIONS: OPTION #1: Medal Play ($60++)

Participants will play Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee includes: Friday evening lite fare Cocktail Reception, Saturday lunch buffet, breakfast snacks, coffee each morning, and refreshments following play on Sunday down by Forest #18 green.

OPTION #2: Stableford Play ($30++)

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 – 25

Participants will play on Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee includes: Saturday lunch buffet, breakfast snacks, coffee each morning and refreshments following play on Sunday down by Forest #18 green. *Guests, members and competitors not scheduled to play on Friday are welcome to attend the Cocktail Reception. Members are encouraged to take part in the skills competition.

Cost: $30++ (must register online)

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 (DAY 2):

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 (DAY 3):

• Medal Play participants will have a 1 pm double crossover (Forest and Meadows) • Champions Night Opening Cocktail Reception.

Light fare for all participants at 7 pm • Skills competition during Cocktail Reception and afternoon “So you think you can putt” 9 holes on the Bridges (4:30 pm shotgun limited to the first 36 entries)

• Morning shotgun on The Forest and double crossover on The Meadows (both Stableford and medal play participants) • Horserace to follow lunch buffet for all participants who want to play; carts provided for spectators viewing pleasure • Lunch buffet

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Entry Deadline: August 17, Noon

Championship Sunday (all participants) Tee times by flight Walking scorers for final pairings Carts provided for spectators to follow play Trophy presentation for both flight and overall winners following play on The Forest #18 green

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LADIES COMMITTEE

L Emily Gauthier Ladies Committee

adies, August is here! That means a month that is chalk-a-block full of amazing events coming your way!

Before we get to that though, I just wanted to extend a big thank you to the Ladies who were involved in putting on the Ladies Member Guest. It was an enormous hit, as always! Special thanks to Joanne Feick and Tricia Gray who continuously do an outstanding job putting this event together for our Ladies and their guests!

Solheim Cup goes August 9 – 11. This super exciting event features two teams going head to head in three different match play events. The Black team will be trying hard to battle back to win after losing to the Green team last year (and the year before that, and the year before that….)

Can the Green team make it a five-peat this year?!

We’ll find out!

Senior Ladies Club Championships are August 13 and 14 and will feature some amazing golf. Bonnie Zaoral and Tracye Olser were our Senior and Masters Champions in 2018. Can’t wait to see who takes home the top prizes this year!

Club Championships will be held August 23 – 25 and both the Ladies and Men’s Committees are working extra hard to make this the event of the season! Jordan Matheson was our 2018 Champion and we are excited to see another battle out there this year. Whether you’re playing in the stroke play or stableford event, you are sure to have an amazing weekend (weather guarantee not included ).

A couple other events not to miss this month are the Wednesday Evening Member/Friend Event and the Glen Derby. The Member/Friend is happening on August 14. This fun two-person team event allows Ladies to bring out a guest for 9-holes followed by dinner. Fun is the order of night! The Glen Derby is on August 27 and is a morning full of fun and horsey betting! If you haven’t played before, consider this your warning! This exciting

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team competition is followed by luncheon and that’s when the real competition begins!

September… (I can’t believe I’m writing about September already!) is when we hold our annual Ladies Member/Member Triad and Closing Luncheon. This amazing event, held Saturday, September 7, is open to all our Ladies and we encourage you all to grab a partner and sign up!

If you want to make a new friend, please sign up as a single and be ready to mingle! This is a netted event where we play three different formats, six holes each! Lots of fun, food and of course, wine will be served up that day, along with the closing prizes and mentions from some of our year-long competitions!

Let’s Play the Team Way continues to be going strong, with the Red team leading at the time of print! All the events that were mentioned above are eligible to garner your team points, so make sure to sign-up online! Check out the bulletin board in the Ladies Locker Room for the most up-to-date scoreboard. If you haven’t picked up your team coloured dice or don’t see your name on the team lists inside the Ladies Locker Room, please see a Committee Member or Ashley Van Kroonenburg for help.

Don’t forget that we send out a weekly email on Fridays to update Ladies on past results and upcoming events. It’s valuable information for Ladies programs only. If you haven’t been receiving our Friday notices, please navigate your way to the ‘My Account’ page to adjust your campaign preferences.

We welcome your ideas! Please contact any Committee Member throughout the season with your feedback! Let’s Play!

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club respects your privacy. In creating a sense of community and to share the success of members, we will engage a photographer to take appropriate and professional photographs of Club events from time to time. Please be aware that some of these photographs may be posted to social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If at any time you wish to ensure that your images are not used, please notify the photographer at the event and your privacy will be protected. Please visit our website for the complete privacy policy.

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A TWO DAY, SOLHEIM CUP STYLE TOURNAMENT PLAYED ON THE FOREST & THE MEADOWS SIGN UP ONLINE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 6 pm

Team meeting & bonding Drive, chip and putt competition.

Special beverage provided. (*Friday night optional but recommended).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 8:30 am

12, Noon

Tee Times on the Bridges 9-holes alternate shot with Early Birdies to follow play.

Tee Times on The Forest 18-holes two-lady best ball followed by après in the Spike Lounge.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 8:30 am

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 – 11

$115+GST *Non-refundable once players are placed on teams.

Tee Times Meadows 18-hole singles matches with closing lunch to follow.

Field limited to the low 28 handicap factor entries.

• 48-hour Cancellation Policy • Lightning Policy in effect • For dietary restrictions contact: Ashley at (avankroonenburg@glencoe.org) • Registration Deadline:August 5, Noon

No format, just fun & friendship!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

LADIES MEMBER FRIEND EVENT SIGN UP ONLINE BY AUGUST 10, NOON Registration: 4:30 pm • 9-Hole Shotgun: 5:30 pm Cost: $32.50+GST/per person (includes a green fee and dinner) *Field limited to first 60 two-person entries (member and friend) but you may sign up as a foursome.

• 48-hour Cancellation Policy • Lightning Policy in effect • For dietary restrictions contact: Ashley at (avankroonenburg@glencoe.org)

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JUNIOR COMMITTEE

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chool may be out, but July was still a busy month for our Glencoe Juniors. The first week of July you may have noticed as a large group of our Juniors, led by Ryan Anderson, explored all aspects of the golf course during the Full Week Golf Crew. This gang got to tour Outdoor Services, take part in a baking competition, film golf training videos and they played a little golf too.

Team Glencoe had a busy month hosting Country Hills and Pinebrook for the Calgary Junior League and got to play a round at Springbank Links. This league is a very fun way for kids to meet golfers from other clubs and have the opportunity to play a variety of courses in a scramble format. If your child will be 8 – 13 years old next golf season, please speak to Glenn or a Junior Committee Member to learn more about this league.

Erin Murphy Junior Committee

Our Glencoe crew clearly knows how to make Juniors feel welcome. In addition to hosting the Junior Ryder Cup, Glencoe was also host to the PGA of Alberta Pro-Junior in July. It was so fun to see PGA of Canada Professionals and Juniors from around the province out to play a round. The matching outfits were a hit and the enthusiasm for

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the game demonstrated was infectious. Thank you to Glenn and all the Glencoe staff who made this a successful event. All hands were on deck to greet visitors, many of whom had travelled from the farthest corners of Alberta.

Unfortunately, our Junior Bring a Friend event did not run in July due to the limited number of registrations. This was a new event introduced by the Junior Committee this year to give juniors the opportunity to bring a guest to the course for 9 holes of golf followed by a BBQ at the range. The Committee will evaluate the feedback we have received to see if we can improve attendance for this event in the 2020 golf season.

Junior Club Championships is August 17 and 18. With 5, 9 and 18-hole options there are opportunities for all ages and skill levels in this tournament and we would love to see your child participate. Registration is online or through the Golf Shop.

The final Junior event of the season, the Mother/ Daughter Father/Son tournament takes place September 8. Mark your calendars!

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Members’ guests are allowed to warm-up on the Practice Facility only if they are registered to play golf the same day. If you encounter slow play on the golf course you are encouraged to call the Golf Shop at 403-571-0055.

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GROUNDS COMMITTEE

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estaments to the quality of any golf course are the opinions of guests who experience the layout. I recently played The Forest with a guest who plays a lot of golf in the Calgary area through his participation in Interclub.

Larry Strong Grounds Committee

He has seen the progression of The Forest since the devastation of the 2013 flood. In his opinion our Forest is the best course in the Calgary area.

Sometimes for us as members we take for granted the quality of this track. In addition, he marveled at our practice area, which is one of the best in Western Canada.

Preserving and enhancing the quality of our 45 holes, range and grounds in general takes dedicated staff. We’re very fortunate to have a team of employees that day-in and day-out take care of the property in all kinds of weather conditions which has been a challenge with all the moisture in June and July. And speaking of challenges the volume of geese on the property have been reduced due to the efforts of a wildlife management company that relocated several of them.

On the Committee’s recent tour, we looked at the Native Areas. Examples of these include #2 and #7 Lakes and #7 and #8 Slopes. Not that we’re trying to compete with the rough similar to Portrush, home of this year’s British Open but it does add a look and feel of a traditional links course. We also stopped by Forest #6 to review recent efforts to remove Poa. This is painstaking work to ensure it doesn’t encroach, which would compromise ball roll when putting. With all the rain members may have noticed The Forest greens playing a little slower but with drier weather they will speed up. I am also pleased to report The Meadows fairways that had some winter kill earlier this season are now back to normal.

As we are now at the midpoint of the golf season looking back several projects are shaping up nicely. These include the bunker rehab on Slopes, improved drainage on Meadows, planning for the new Turfcare Auxiliary Building behind the practice area and cart path maintenance/curbing.

Also, it’s very nice to see the Tiger Dam coming down for another season. Looking forward, the Practice Area East Tee is expected to be re-surfaced in mid-August.

#2 Slopes – sod bunker and re-sodding before and after

#1 Slopes – sod bunker before and after

#6 Slopes Green – brush cleared in the spring and summer growth

Fescue grass examples #7 Lakes and #2 Lakes

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Ladies Member Guest JULY 24

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Men’s Member Guest JULY 25

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GOLF SHOP

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e are very fortunate to have a great team of Golf Shop Assistants for the 2019 season.

This team plays a huge role in the success of both the Golf Shop and the golf events we run throughout the season. We have four returning team members and their experience will be an asset to the newcomers and the Professional Team.

Through this article I wanted to formally thank this team for their time and efforts.

Steve Thomson, PGA PGA Associate Professional/ Golf Services Manager sthomson@glencoe.org

AUGUST 28 TO SEPTEMBER 1 If you would like to volunteer, please go to shawcharityclassic.com for more information.

We always tell our new Golf Shop Assistants that their biggest challenge is learning the vast amount of information required in their role. If we are lucky, we have one of these folks with us for three or four seasons which helps them gain all the knowledge required. With the Golf Shop being the center point of member contact this team will field questions about every aspect of the Club’s operations. In a busy 30 minutes they might need to know how to register a member for an event, know what food is being served for next week’s Ladies shotgun, how the Club’s new app works, what days a Semi-Active Spousal member is allowed to play and what time the Professional’s do club fittings on Saturdays.

In addition to basic Golf Shop operations this team provides a great deal of help to the Professional Team. Each Golf Shop Assistant will be involved assisting the Professionals with inventory control, promotions and the running of tournaments and leagues.

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John Moss Abbie Gingras Kathrine Nugent Carlos Bagni Terra Fairbanks Ian Strong John Boswell Jeremy Shultz Kaden Hruska

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I interviewed our three rookies to obtain their feedback about their new position:

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ABBIE GINGRAS

Why were you interested in the position at the Glencoe?

My family golfs at the Glencoe and I have heard great things about working here from the staff.

I became interested in the position because the community here is so genuine and supportive of each other which makes this such a positive work environment.

What has been the most challenging for you to learn in your new role?

The most challenging thing that I’ve had to learn since working here is probably being able to figure out our computer system Northstar since it isn’t always consistent.

What has been the most enjoyable part of the job?

What I have enjoyed the most has really been connecting with the members and getting to know lots of different people. I am a very social person, so coming into work and being able to meet new people has been great!

What are your favourite leisure time activities?

In my spare time I enjoy doing classes like spin, circuit and barre because I like to try and stay active. I also appreciate the time spent with my friends and family.

What advice would you give to someone joining the Golf Shop team?

It takes time learning everything in the Golf Shop, you won’t have all the answers right away so don’t be afraid to ask for help!

JOHN BOSWELL

Why were you interested in the position at the Glencoe?

I had work experience in a Golf Shop, having worked for a number of years at Lynx Ridge. The Glencoe has always been a great place to golf and eat and I’ve been lucky enough to have my Dad, Glenn, have me come play with him and the family during the summers. I was thrilled to hear about an open position, as the Glencoe is a world-class Golf Club.

GOLF SHOP What has been the most challenging for you to learn in your new role?

With so many members here, I would say learning and remembering people’s names.

Glencoe as I have worked the previous two seasons in the backshop and grew up as a Junior at the Club. I always heard such great reviews about working in the Golf Shop and influenced me to want to work here.

What has been the most enjoyable part of the job?

My co-workers and the members are all fantastic.

What has been the most challenging for you to learn in your new role?

Learning how the Northstar program works and getting proficient with it so I can efficiently help members.

What are your favourite leisure time activities?

I love watching and playing sports, music, and hanging out with friends.

What advice would you give to someone joining the Golf Shop team?

Be yourself and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Through our team of Golf Shop Assistants, I’ve been fortunate to meet and then work with so many great people over the years at the Club. In addition to all their hard work they have added endless amounts of fun to our team.

TERRA FAIRBANKS Why were you interested in the position at the Glencoe?

Even though I may be new in the Golf Shop, I am not new to the

What has been the most enjoyable part of the job?

Developing relationships with both members and fellow employees, assisting members and getting to know my colleagues have been some of the most enjoyable parts of working in the Shop. I am thankful to be a part of the Glencoe family.

What are your favourite leisure time activities?

I love to Irish dance and always enjoy getting out to the mountains to hike or canoe.

What advice would you give to someone joining the Golf Shop team?

Be yourself and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

MIXED FUN NIGHT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Registration: 4 pm 9-hole Shotgun: 5 pm at The Meadows Men/White Tees • Ladies/Gold Tees Cost: $47++/per person Format: 8-Person Team, Modified Scramble Sign up in twosomes, foursomes, sixsomes, or eightsomes.

On course fun, dinner, prizes & entertainment following play.

Field limited to 72 players.

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD PROFESSIONAL

C Judy Forshner, PGA, BEd Head Professional jforshner@glencoe.org

Best wishes for fabulous golf and may the wind always be at your back.

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ongratulations go out to the newest members of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Holein-One Club this season. They include:

Neil Zaharichuk #9 Bridges Joan Gauthier #8 Lakes Hunter Shinkaruk #5 Slopes Erv Kimak #6 Bridges Marlene Morrison #4 Lakes Charlie Gingras #7 Forest Dianne Hall #3 Slopes Jared Code #6 Bridges Kent Cornelius #7 Forest Mark Evernden #8 Lakes Jared Code #3 Bridges

As well there are a few members that have joined the Shoot Your Age or Under Club this season. »» Mike Hogan shooting 66 »» Jim Haggins shooting 73 »» Ray Lippitt shooting 75 The third Mixed Fun Night of the season takes place on Friday, August 9. These are nine-hole events on The Meadows for you and one other couple (guests or members). The theme is Asia and it is a 5 pm shotgun with dinner, entertainment and prizes to follow. There is no charge for guest green fees.

A very fun evening out with friends!

The leagues all wrap up for the season the second week of September. These include Ladies’ Day and Men’s Night on Tuesdays, g.l.e.e. Ladies and Men’s Afternooners on Wednesdays, Men’s and Ladies Seniors on Thursdays, and Black Tee Men’s and White Tee Ladies leagues on Fridays. We thank all that took part in the leagues this season. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

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One of the most interesting par stories of the season may belong to one of the players in the Glencoe Invitational. He pulled his tee shot on the fourteenth tee of The Forest and the ball ricochet off one or more trees and ended up on the fifteenth green. The player then took a drop off the green, proceeded to lay up down the fifteenth fairway, on the fourteenth green in 3, and two putted for his 5.

Routine par!

Following on the heels of the 2019 Rules of Golf rule changes, there will be a new handicap system as of January 1, 2020. Rather than the six handicap systems currently used world-wide, there will be a single World Handicap System. It will provide all golfers with the ability to compete on any course in any format on a level playing field. Some of the changes will include: • The current number of holes needed to establish a handicap will be reduced from 90 to 54.

• The maximum handicap for both men and women will be increased to 54.0 to encourage more golfers to keep a handicap. This will allow them to track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game.

• An average of a golfer’s eight best scores from their last twenty will be used rather than the best ten from their last twenty.

• Net double bogey will the maximum score on a hole for handicapping purposes.

Best wishes for fabulous golf and may the wind always be at your back.

The use of cellular and Wi-Fi enabled devices is permitted in all areas of the Clubhouse.

The use of any device, with camera capabilities, is not permitted in the locker rooms.

As a courtesy to other players, it is requested that cellular and Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Golf Course and Practice Facility be used only in case of emergencies or when their use will not be offensive to others.

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TURFCARE

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GREENSKEEPER 3:30 AM The alarm goes off and it’s time to start your day.

Sneak around the house to not wake anyone up while grabbing a coffee.

Brock Coates, AGS Head Superintendent bcoates@glencoe.org

5:45 AM Although it can be a challenge, we hope that by now all 80+ staff are out on course maximizing our maintenance window ahead of the first groups of golfers.

4:15 AM Arrive at the Club to open the gates, it’s a 50/50 chance that another manager is already on the property!

4:30 AM After getting the coffee brewing (very important) it’s time to gear up and take a look around the course. Even in the morning darkness you can get a sense of what might have changed from the night before. Has Mother Nature brought down a tree or just debris from the over night storm? Can the scheduled maintenance go ahead as planned or does the plan need to change? Has an irrigation head stuck up running and washed out a fairway or bunker? A quick morning tour gives us these answers. We can now make the best plan for the day ahead.

5:00 AM It’s time for a quick stand up meeting to decide if we are all good to execute the plan made the day before.

5:15 AM It’s now time for some of our operators to head out on the course and start mowing. Although some were waiting for the gate to be opened it is finally light enough to safely get out onto the property.

5:30 AM Front line staff receive their tasks from the job board and some further instructions from the management team before heading out to get the courses ready for play.

DRESS CODE

• Blue Jeans, in good repair are only permissible in the Clubhouse.

• Pants/Shorts/Skorts/Skirts that are in good repair. It is advised that skorts/skirts sold in the Golf Shop or major golf retailers would meet both the style requirements and the length of “reasonable standard” regardless of brand and or fit differentials on different body types.

• For Ladies, shirts may have sleeves or a collar but must have one or the other. Tank top styles are not permitted.

5:45 AM – 1:30 PM This is go time! On the property we are assisting front line teammates with their tasks, calling audibles where needed and putting out whatever fires that inevitably come up. This is the best time of the day and it always goes by in the blink of an eye.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Time to say goodbye to the front line staff, then sit down and plan the following day. By far the most important time of day. Making sure we have the best plan in place is paramount to maximizing our time on the property ahead of golfing traffic.

2:00 PM and onward Once the plan is set, the management team will head back out on course to finish any of their unfinished projects, hand water greens or start something new on the never-ending list. Playing nine holes of golf isn’t unheard of either!

Coming back in the evening to get some extra water on the turf or utilizing the golfer free time to apply products on greens or tees isn’t typical everyday but happens a few nights a week whenever it makes sense.

The commitment from every member of the Turfcare team, be it front line staff, equipment technicians, landscape and the management team is unbelievable. Their hard work, specialized skill set and tremendous attitude is on display day in and day out across the entire property.

• For Men, golf shirts with sleeves and collars are required. Shirts must be tucked in at the waist at all times unless designed to be worn untucked. (Defined as buttoned from collar to hem, hemmed and evenly cut around the bottom.)

• Golf footwear with soft spikes or laced athletic running shoes on the golf courses are acceptable. All other styles of footwear would be considered unacceptable.

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HORTICULTURE

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any plants considered to be weeds are actually herbs – rich in proteins, minerals and other nutrients. They’re also free and, most importantly, tasty. Here’s a guide to harvesting an overlooked bounty of easy-to-spot and all-toocommon specimens, beyond dandelions. So, put away the herbicide and get picking!

PINEAPPLE WEED Dani Creighton Landscape Manager dcreighton@glencoe.org

BUBBLES, BLOSSOMS, BUMBLE BEES & BUTTERFLIES! AUGUST 15 3 – 5 pm the Golf Shop Courtyard Join our Landscape Manager, Dani Creighton, as she tours you through some of our flower beds around the Club.

An overview about the various stages of growth and the future plans/designs of these planting beds!

Often mistaken for chamomile, pineapple weed grows along roadsides or driveways. I find that it’s tastiest in spring but good in summer, too. The flowers, dried or fresh, also make a delightful tea.

LAMB’S QUARTERS A close relative of spinach, this weed grows in most gardens. It’s delicious sautéed or boiled and its leaves, shoots, seeds and flowers are edible. Harvest this weed early, so its roots don’t consume other plants. Lamb’s quarters can quickly take over your garden. It’s also tastier when young. Snip the top six- to eight-inches of the plant. If the stem doesn’t break easily, you’ve waited too long and it will be tough to eat. Lamb’s quarters can contain a lot of oxalic acid, which can cause kidney stones or digestive issues. Cooking will destroy much of the acid. Use lemon juice as a neutralizer if using the plant raw in smoothies or juices.

STINGING NETTLE

GARLIC MUSTARD

Nettle leaves are delicious, whether steamed, boiled or sautéed, and they are excellent in soups, stir-fry’s and smoothies. Nettles are packed with vitamins.

The best time to harvest them is in early spring, when the leaves are most tender (older growth tends to be bitter).

This invasive species grows almost anywhere and is particularly common in Edmonton and St. Albert. According to the Alberta Invasive Species Council, Garlic mustard releases chemicals into the soil that inhibit the growth of native species. The Government of Alberta has designated it as noxious, meaning all parts of the plant need to be killed. So, let’s eat!

Before you tuck in, you’ll have to overcome one barrier: the nettle’s ferocious stings. I recommend thick gloves when harvesting; keep them on when collecting nettles and during blanching. Boiling the plant for two minutes will remove the stings.

REGISTER ONLINE Beginning July 1

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For people, garlic mustard is very healthy. It’s another leafy green similar to spinach. Every part of it, from roots to seeds, are edible. The tastiest part is the stem, especially steamed or sautéed and drizzled with olive oil or butter or chopped up raw and added to soups, salads and other dishes. The leaves and flower buds can be used for Pesto or Hummus.

Harvest the top foot of the stem, preferably once flower buds are visible.

HORTICULTURE TIPS FOR THE FIRST-TIME FORAGER Before heading into nature to collect wild groceries, there are a few factors to keep in mind.

Do your homework. Never pick or eat a plant you can’t identify. Several edible weeds have toxic look-alikes. Use a reputable foraging guidebook or plant identification app, and take classes or hire a professional guide to teach you.

Go organic. Be sure the plants have not been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides and are free of livestock waste or agricultural run-off. Remember, collecting plants from protected areas, public parks or conservation zones is often prohibited.

Cut carefully. Weeds have natural defences to ward off insects and predators. Some of these can make the plant not taste that great. So, when cutting the leaves, make sure to slice carefully, so you do not trigger these defence mechanisms. Use a sharp utensil so you don’t bruise the plant.

Do a taste-test. Once you source an edible weed, sample a small amount to make sure you like it before you spend a lot of time harvesting. Eat small quantities when introducing wild plants into your diet to ensure they agree with your system.

Pick them young. Younger plants generally taste better. Avoid thick stems, most of which are too tough to digest.

PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOSE ONE OF TWO OPTIONS: OPTION #1: Medal Play ($60++)

Championship and first flight Ladies will play Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All other flights will play Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee includes: Friday evening lite fare Cocktail Reception, Saturday lunch buffet, breakfast snacks, coffee each morning and refreshments following play on Sunday down by Forest 18 green.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 – 25

OPTION #2: Stableford Play ($30++)

Participants will play on Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee includes: Saturday lunch buffet, breakfast snacks, coffee each morning and refreshments following play on Sunday down by Forest 18 green. *Guests, members and competitors not scheduled to play on Friday are welcome to attend the Cocktail Reception. Members are encouraged to take part in the skills competition.

Cost: $30++ (must register online)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 (DAY 1):

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 (DAY 2):

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 (DAY 3):

• Ladies Championship and 1st Flight tee times 1 pm start double crossover • Champions Night Opening Cocktail Reception.

Light fare for all participants at 7 pm • Skills competition during Cocktail Reception and afternoon “So you think you can putt” 9 holes on the Bridges (4:30 pm shotgun limited to the first 36 entries)

• Morning shotgun on The Forest and double crossover on The Meadows (both Stableford and medal play participants) • Horserace to follow lunch buffet for all who want to play; carts provided for spectators viewing pleasure • Lunch buffet

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Entry Deadline: August 17, Noon

Championship Sunday (all participants) Tee times by flight Walking scorers for final pairings Carts provided for spectators to follow play Trophy presentation for both flight and overall winners following play on The Forest #18 green

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MEMBERSHIP

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ugust is here and we only have a couple more months of golf left! I hope August gives us the best playing weather yet. We deserve it!

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Lisa Rosengarten Membership & Marketing Manager lrosengarten@glencoe.org 403-240-7395

As a new member to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, I hope you are enjoying your playing experience thus far and jumping into as many events, leagues and playing opportunities as possible. If you have not picked up your ‘New Member Welcome Package,’ I encourage you to stop by my office and connect with me on the benefits you could be receiving.

As a Trial Member, I hope your experience at the Club has been most memorable. I see many of you utilizing your membership to the best of your ability. As the next few months of the golf season play by, I would like to ask you to keep in your mind the commitment date of September 30. If you have loved every minute of your experience at the Club and would like to proceed with a full membership, we have some options available to you to make it an easy transition into the Club. In the

meantime, please let me know how I can make your experience more enjoyable.

YAPPY HOUR On Thursday, July 18, we welcomed members of our Club and the downtown Glencoe Club to bring their dogs to the course and go on an adventure.

Taking the back road to the rain shelter on Forest #12, the 15 dogs and their owners played games and had a nice cocktail hour along with appies and treats for the pups. It was a great way to socialize and meet new people and their pets!

If you have a dog and would like to join in for next season, this is a great way to meet members and make connections.

UPCOMING EVENT DATES August is the month of Club Championships!

Good luck to those who will be participating.

In the words of Arnold Palmer – “You must play boldly to win.”

FOOD & BEVERAGE

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ow, it’s August already? That was a quick busy month of July. We started off the month with our Canada Day Festivities down at the Practice Facility. This was a spectacular family forward event. Not being deterred by a challenge we hosted our Ladies Member Guest, Men’s Member Guest and Mixed Fun Night all back to back. Thank you to our amazing Golf Shop Team led by Judy who invests so much of her time to ensure the successful execution of these events.

Jennifer Cox F&B Manager jcox@glencoe.org Clubhouse food service hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9 am – 10 pm Weekends 7 am – 10 pm

Our beverage carts have been on-course daily for your beverage and snack needs. Bridges Bar is open a half hour prior to the first tee time of the day and is ready to make you a breakfast sandwich and coffee.

In the Spike Lounge and Family Dining we are continuing with our Saturday Morning Live Breakfast from 9 am – 2 pm as well as our Sunday Pasta Night from 5 – 9 pm. Pasta night is extremely popular so we recommend getting here early or making a reservation in our Family Dining Room

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on our website glencoegolf.org or call the Food & Beverage office at 587-390-0572 to reserve your table.

Our feature menus are proving to be very popular.

These features are available after 5 pm seven days a week. Our new Beet Salad, Bruschetta & Olives and my personal favourite, the Cajun Chicken Wrap is extremely well received. Please try out our new dishes including desserts and let us know what you think. Did you know that a lot of our menu changes are a result of your feedback?

Do you have an upcoming wedding in the family or special occasion in 2019 or 2020? We are now booking into the 2020 season and the good dates go quickly. Catering Manager, Courtney Tanaka is available for all your banquet booking needs at ctanaka@glencoe.org. Do not hesitate. We might be the perfect venue for you.

Canada Day JULY 1

Yappy Hour JULY 18

Please visit glencoegolf.org for full gallery of photos.

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FROM THE TEACHING CENTRE MASTER GREENSIDE BUNKERS

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ou’ve just hit your approach into the sand next to the green and you need to get the ball close to save/keep your round going. Reading this, does it make you eager to hit the shot or are you hiding behind your bag praying to the golf gods to be kind to you? If you have the right technique you can get the job done without having to stress about it.

Ryan Anderson, PGA, B.Mgmt.

Head Teaching Professional 2016 & 2017 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year 2016-2018 US Kids Top 50 Instructor randerson@glencoe.org

Start with club selection. Picking the right one matters. If you don’t have a lot of green to work with you should pick the highest lofted club in your bag. A 60 degree would be great in this situation or if you don’t have one, try opening your 56 degree sand wedge up slightly. If you have more of the green to work with a typical sand wedge should do the trick and if you have a lot of green to work with a gap or even a pitching wedge will help get the ball out and give you the distance you need on the shot.

Setup is everything. Setup correctly and you’ll make it easier to hit proper bunker shots. Below are six key points to setting up to hit your best bunker shots.

1. Ball position: The ball should be placed closer to the front foot. Ideally it is 1-2 inches off the instep of the target foot.

2. Slightly open club face: This helps use the bounce of the club in the sand.

3. Slightly open stance: This helps offset the slightly open club face making the ball travel in the direction you want. In addition, it helps create a naturally occurring steeper swing plane.

4. Stance: Snuggle in the feet into the sand and make the feet slightly wider than shoulder

width. A wider stance gives you more stability and lowers you just a little which will help get the club down into the stand easier during the swing.

5. Neutral Shaft/Hands in setup: The end of your grip (top of grip) and your hands should be even with the ball or slightly behind the ball. This will help use the bounce of the club in the sand and make your shots come out higher.

6. Weight distribution: This is one of the most important variables in the whole set up. Weight needs to be more on the front side of the body.

I advocate that the weight is approximately 60 percent on the front leg, but I’ve heard other instructors put as much as 80 percent on the front leg in the setup. Keep your shoulders close to level at address and this will help keep more weight on your front side of the body at setup.

The swing. Start with hinging the wrist more than your regular shots and swinging the club on a slightly steeper ‘outside to in’ swing path. How far back you swing depends on how far you want your ball to travel. A good follow through is key to getting the ball out of the sand consistently.

You want to accelerate and splash the sand an inch or two behind the ball. Keep the swing going by turning your hips slightly so that the club continues to swing to the finish.

Practice makes perfect or is it perfect practice makes perfect? Try these tips, but if you are having issues in the bunker, come see one of our PGA of Canada Professionals for a tune up in the sand.

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK A GOLF LESSON 1. Call the Golf Shop: 403-571-0055 2. Request a lesson on glencoegolf.org 3. Email a Professional BROCHURE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT THE GOLF SHOP

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A fa m i l y e n t ! ev f r i e n d l y co m e ! we l All ages ++

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DRIVE-IN AT THE DRIVING RANGE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

6:30 pm 8:30 pm

BBQ/Activities (at the Practice Facility) Movie: Hotel Transylvania

Includes a BBQ, concession snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket, it gets chilly when the sun sets!)

Carts will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Register online: RSVP by September 1.

Email golf@glencoe.org for more information.

BEACHES & BUNKERS GOLF GETAWAY MAY 2 – 16, 2020 GOLF & MILITARY HISTORY TOUR OF HOLLAND & ITALY Accompanied by a Military Historian KEUKENHOF | UTRECHT | ACHTERVELD | NIJMEGEN | ARNHEM GROESBEEK | FLORENCE | CHIANTI | ASSISI | ORTONA | CASSINO ANZIO | TIVOLI | FRASCATI | CASTELGANDOLFO | ROME To sign up or for more information please contact: Ryan Anderson, Head Teaching Professional p: 403-240-7390 e: randerson@glencoe.org

LIMITED SPACE SIGN UP TODAY!

INCLUDED • Air fare (Canada–Amsterdam–Florence; Rome–Canada) • Private bus and guide throughout • Accommodation in superior tourist-class hotels (based on double occupancy) • Six game golf package • Breakfast and dinner every day (except 1 dinner when flying to Florence) • Sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary • Porterage and local taxes and service charges • Tips for driver and guide NOT INCLUDED Lunches • Insurance • Departure taxes (vary by departure gateway) • Drinks and items of a personal nature.

COST: $6,740 (from Calgary)

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IN MEMORY OF

GOLF COMMITTEE

• Steve Wilson

President: Susan Schulli

• William Wright

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Vice President: Dan MacDonald Golf Committee Chair: Rob Heaton Ladies Committee Captain: Emily Gauthier Ladies Committee Vice-Captain: Liz Young Men’s Committee Captain: Derrick Newman Men’s Committee Vice-Captain: Stuart Wigmore

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Grounds Committee Chair: Larry Strong Grounds Committee Vice-Chair: Tracye Osler Junior Committee Chair: Erin Murphy-Vicq Junior Committee Vice-Chair: Greg Duerr Invitational Committee Chair: Dale Goehring Board Representative: Cara Bonney-Barr STAFF: Chief Executive Officer: Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE General Manager: Ash Chadha PGA Head Professional: Judy Forshner, PGA, BEd

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Administrative Assistant: Julie Repp

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club 31002 Elbow River Drive SW Calgary, AB T3Z 2T8

F&B Office: 587-390-0572 Golf Shop: 403-571-0055 golf@glencoe.org

CONTACTS Chief Executive Officer: Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE 403-287-4158 glundmark@glencoe.org General Manager: Ash Chadha 403-240-7385 achadha@glencoe.org Food & Beverage Manager: Jennifer Cox 403-240-7384 jcox@glencoe.org Membership & Marketing Manager: Lisa Rosengarten 403-240-7395 lrosengarten@glencoe.org Head Professional: Judy Forshner, PGA, BEd 403-240-7380 jforshner@glencoe.org Golf Shop/Golf Services MGR: Steve Thomson, PGA 403-571-0055 sthomson@glencoe.org Golf Course Superintendent: Brock Coates, AGS 403-240-3663 bcoates@glencoe.org Administrative Assistant: Julie Repp 403-240-7377 jrepp@glencoe.org ..........................................................

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