SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 Club Championships 2019 Club Championships ROBYN HEMMINGER, MEN’S CLUB CHAMP GRACE BELL, LADIES CLUB CHAMP SEE PHOTOS PHOTOS ON ON PG. PG. 10 10 –– 13 13 SEE
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ow! The first fall edition of this year’s Flag is here! Fall is generally my favourite time of year to golf, weather permitting. The light in the morning and the evening is lovely and the pace just seems to be different. Any expectations of your game have either been met or forgiven and it is just nice to be outside enjoying the crisp air. By the time you read this, all of the various Club Champions have been decided and the victors will be celebrated at the Member Awards on October 3 at the Golf Club. Also, to be awarded is the recognition award for the Volunteer of the Year, an award that recognizes how integral volunteers are at our Club. We have so many people who give back to our community of golfers. It would be great to see you out there to celebrate all recipients. The Board is still awaiting the cost estimates for the proposed capital improvements to the Golf Club. Thanks to all who have taken time to look at the plans and give us your comments. Based on the cost estimates and the cash flow projections, we will be able to make a decision as to whether or not to proceed. If you have not already had the opportunity to review the proposed additions and changes, I would encourage you to do so by going to our website, everything is listed under the Members tab/ Capital Project Plans. If the decision to go ahead is made, you may see the start of the project very soon. As we wind down the season, be sure to check the updates for the remaining special events. We have had so many successful events this year which have included amazing course conditions, organization and great food. Thanks, as always, to our fantastic staff.
Don’t put those clubs away yet!
Volunteers are needed to fill our Club Committees for the 2020 season. Please contact our General Manager, Ash Chadha for more information and or express your interest. achadha@glencoe.org
MISSION Integrity
“Creating exceptional experiences”
Relationships
Wellness
VISION Caring
“To be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do”
Respect
Innovation
THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
C 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.
ongratulations to Robyn Hemminger and Grace Bell for winning the 2019 Glencoe Golf & Country Club Championship. With great weather, good food and phenomenal course conditions, it was a great championship weekend at the Club. I would like to recognize Brock Coates, Chef Jordan and Jennifer Cox along with Judy Forshner for all their efforts in planning and executing a very successful Club Championship weekend! In August, we also hosted other Club Championship events. Please join me in congratulating Charlie Gingras and Gigi Barr for winning the 2019 Junior Boys and Junior Girls Club Championships. Sandi Maki and Allan Ross for winning the 2019 Senior Ladies and Senior Men’s Championships and Bonnie Zaoral and Ray Lippitt for winning the 2019 Master Ladies and Master Men’s Championships. Cheers to all the winners and thank you to all the participants. We have certainly experienced some “interesting” weather so far this year, too much rain or its been too hot! I hope that we can have a pleasant September to close out the final full month of the golf season. I remain optimistic that we will have a great run of weather until the courses close on October 14. September is scheduled to be another very busy month at the Club. With all the various leagues winding down, we expect to have a very full tee sheet daily. I request that you have patience with access to the courses and food services over the next five to six weeks as we are going to have to deal with frost delays, shortened daylight hours resulting in fewer tee times per day, as well as staff finishing for the season. We will do our very best to mitigate these things, but please be advised that there will be some impacts to our operations going forward. This year, we have had a slow but steady flow of new membership applications, but we still
LIGHTNING POLICY
are looking for more members. I hope that you will consider talking to your family, friends and associates about membership in the Club. I strongly believe that The Glencoe Golf & Country Club has the strongest membership value proposition in the city and will continue to thrive due to our great facilities. End of September our 2019 Trial Membership program will come to an end. This program was offered to Glencoe downtown club members only and we had a total of 38 members make use of this opportunity. By season end, we will know how many of these members wish to continue their membership going forward. As we move to the last full month of the 2019 golf season, the Management team is in full planning and budgeting mode for next season. As we look ahead to 2020, we are going to need some volunteers to work on the various committees at the Club. The committees are: Grounds, Invitational Men’s, Ladies and Junior. If you are interested and would like to know more about volunteering in support of your Club, please let me know. The Committees meet about seven times a year for about one hour per meeting. All Committees contribute greatly to the overall member experience at the Club and it’s a great way to give back to “your” Club. September is a busy month with kids going back to school, winter sports starting at The Glencoe Club and here at the golf Club, leagues winding down and the final rounds completed for the various Match Play Championships. With all this going on, please mark October 3 on your calendar for our Annual Member Awards Night. All the various awards are handed out and it is a great place to recognize your peers. In addition to this, please mark October 24 for the Annual Golf Meeting to be held at the Golf Club. Have a wonderful fall.
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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be behind us. The longer rye grass and thick rough on The Meadows has made the straight shot much more rewarding.
The courses are in great condition! Thanks to some rain (LOL) and the hard work of Brock and his team of early risers and dedicated people. The greens on The Forest are receptive and fast, making for some interesting putts. It wasn’t too long ago when members thought these greens were always going to be like a drum. The decisions made six years ago to replace the greens on the newly renovated Forest have come into their own and the years of pain on non-receptive Forest greens may
As the season starts to wind down, I would like members to reflect on what is important to them at the Golf Club. There is a proposed renovation, which can be viewed on the website. I encourage everybody to take a look at this plan and ask – does it meet what you want today? In the future? This is an important time for the Club, as we want our facility to meet the needs of the membership, attract new members, and be something that we all are proud to say is ours. As you review the proposed plan and have questions, please discuss with Board Members and Management. Get their insight and your questions answered. It is your Club.
e are now in the “dog days” of summer. The evenings are coming earlier, cutting into the late day starting tee times. The thought and opportunity is still alive however for one more round better than the last, as we cling to the fading season.
Rob Heaton Golf Committee
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MEN’S COMMITTEE
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ids are heading back to school and that fluffy white stuff will be sure to fly within the next couple months. The fall finish is upon us as the 2019 golf season is winding down. Don’t cry though, as we still have September left to get in a few more rounds! If we are lucky, we will end the year with some beautiful weather to bring us home. Derrick Newman Men’s Committee
The Men’s and Senior Men’s Member Guest is in the books for another year. Both great events with some of the best value that money can buy. Make sure to add this to the calendar for 2020 if you missed out. Multiple on-course food and beverage stations, cigars and scotch tasting post round followed by a fabulous meal to cap off the night. Sanjay’s Butter Chicken wraps between the 11th and 12th hole still have my mouth watering. Thanks to Gord, Steve, Judy, Ash, the rest of the Golf Professional Team, Bruce and the ODS team, and Brock and the Turfcare crew for bringing these events together and showing our course off for all our members and honoured guests. A special thanks to Bill Levis and Dennis Needham for stepping up and running the Calcutta for the Men’s Member Guest. It’s volunteer contributions like this that make these events even better. We thank you for your assistance in handling all the wagering!
The Glencoe Cup is September 13 - 15 this year. A great event to round out the Men’s program and one you don’t want to miss. This is a three-day event in a Ryder Cup style format. You play alternate shot, best ball and singles matches over the weekend while battling it out against other members on either the ‘A’ or ‘B’ side of the draw. The team draw night is Tuesday September 10 after the Men’s Night Finale. Thanks to Kevin Barr for stepping up this year and taking over the organizational duties after years of commitment from Paul Dame, Dan Moore, and Rick Lea. Congratulations to all who have qualified for the Men’s Night Finale! A season’s worth of commitment to Tuesday night golf will culminate on September 10 full of prizes, great food and tasty beverages. Finally, congratulations to Robyn Hemminger and the rest of the flight winners in this year’s Club Championships! As always, if you have any comments, concerns, questions, or kudos for the Men’s Committee, please don’t hesitate to email, call, or flag me down at the club.
ANNUAL GOLF MEETING October 24, 7 pm
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club
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.
• 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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LADIES COMMITTEE
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L Emily Gauthier Ladies Committee
adies! Wow! It’s already September and time to wind-up the season! We, the Committee, sincerely hope you’ve all had a wonderful season!
Regular league play will also be shutting down in September, with the week of September 10 being the last week for scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday leagues.
Our August events were all very well received, with many exciting and fun stories that went along.
We are looking ahead to 2020 already! If you’re interested in joining the Ladies Committee, please let Ashley or Judy know and they’ll relay your interest.
The Solheim Cup, Senior Ladies Club Championships, The Member/Friend Night, Ladies Club Championships and the Glen Derby boasted fun by all who participated. Great to see everyone out at these events! Coming in September is our annual Ladies Member/Member Triad and Closing Luncheon. This amazing event will be held Saturday, September 7, 9 am shotgun on The Meadows and is open to all our ladies. Sign up online by September 4.
“Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions” so please send us your thoughts about this season. What did you enjoy most? Least? What ideas do you have for 2020? Please email us at golf@ glencoe.org.
That’s it for this month – here’s to a sunny September! Let’s Play!
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HOLIDAY PARTIES November 1 - December 21
PLATED DINNER $70++ per person
BUFFET
Soup - First Course
Prime Rib $82++ per person
Carrot Velouté Star anise and fresh dill
Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Compote, and Gravy $70++ per person
OR
Assorted Fresh Bread and Rolls with Butter
Truffled Potato Fingerling chips and chives
Cocktail Reception approximately 14 pieces per person Carving Station Roasted AAA Striploin, Fresh Rolls, Assorted Mustards, Horseradish
Crudités & Dip
Salad - Second Course
$72++ per person
Artisan Greens and Gourmet Dressings
Arugula and Spinach Bacon, roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, and cider vinaigrette
Cider Brined Turkey Breast, Sage Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Compote
OR
Hot Items
Crab Cake and Greens Pepper coulis, pine nuts, niçoise olives, lemon dressing
Caramelized Onion Tart with Dried Fig and Glencoe Honey
Salad Selection: Fennel, Citrus and Arugula Quinoa Greek with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dijon Potato with Radish and Bacon Brassica Slaw with Cranberries and Cider, Tarragon Dressing Antipasto Platter Assorted Seafood Display
Entrée
Hot Food Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
Slow Roasted Turkey Sage dressing, gravy, whipped potato, cranberry compote
Whipped Mashed Potatoes
OR
Your Choice Of
Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet Leek risotto, blood orange beurre blanc, and crispy capers
Grilled Chicken Breast Charred lemon and thyme reduction Seared Atlantic Salmon Red onion chutney and spinach cream Baked Garganelli Grilled eggplant and zucchini, house-made marinara sauce Dessert Display Assorted Cheese Display with Seasonal Accompaniments Fresh Fruit Platter Cakes, Tortes, and Pastries
$64++ person
Butternut Squash Soup Shooters with Truffle Cream Crab Cakes and Saffron Aioli Mini Chicken Sausage Rolls Spring Rolls with Cranberry Chutney Baby Baked Potato Bar with Traditional and Modern Fixings Cold Items
OR
Poached Prawns and Smoked Cocktail Sauce
Carved Red Wine Marinated Tenderloin Potato mille-feuille and celery root puree and thyme demi-glace (add $10 per person)
Seared Tuna with Tamarind, Coriander, and Ginger
Dessert
Crostini Bar with Sweet and Savory Toppings
Classic Crème Brulee Vanilla, cinnamon tuile, blackberries
Dessert
OR
Assorted Cheese Display with Seasonal Accompaniments
Chocolate Torte White chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis and nut brittle
Charcuterie Display with House Pickled Vegetables
Small Bite Desserts
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JUNIOR COMMITTEE
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A Erin Murphy Junior Committee
ugust was an exciting month for some of our competitive junior golfers. A big congratulations to Grace Bell, Brooke Frerichs and Carson Rody who were among the hundreds of kids who descended on Swift Current to compete in the Western Canadian Summer Games. We also saw new Junior Club Champions crowned last month. Congratulations to Georgia Barr and Charlie Gingras who won in the Championship flights and congrats to the winners in all event categories. Junior Club Champs is a great way to introduce kids to competitive golf in a friendly atmosphere. This tournament offers a category for players of all ages and skill levels. We would love to see your child out next year. The Junior Committee is always looking for new ways to increase participation in events and encourage our junior membership to make use of our amazing facilities. Trying to remain current,
we are looking for new ways to reach the junior membership with news about upcoming events. We have recently begun posting event dates on Instagram and are looking to gather cell phone numbers for junior members to send out texts reminding them of upcoming events at the Club. If you, as a parent, are interested in having the Club reach your child via text, please send their name and cell phone number to Glenn Boswell at gboswell@glencoe.org. School is back in but there is still one junior event remaining this season. September 8 is the Mother/ Son Father/Daughter event. Dust off your Darth Vader mask and tune up your lightsaber for this Star Wars themed event. This is great fun for the whole family with dinner following the 9 holes of golf. Remember the wise words of Yoda, “Do or do not. There is no try.” and sign up for this event!
(Ages 4-18)
MOTHER/SON
FATHER/DAUGHTER
Sunday, September 8, 4 pm Shotgun start on The Meadows Format: Alternate shot, 9 holes, followed by meal & prizes. Nine holes of alternate shot golf with an adult and junior golfer. Groups are organized based on age and ability. Any adult/junior golf member is welcome to compete in this fun-filled event. Dinner to follow play. Prizes will be awarded for Mother/Son, Father/Daughter and Adult/Junior categories. Dress up in your fun Star Wars gear! Deadline is 3 days prior. Cancellation Policy - 48 hours.
GOLF RULE
Cost: 11 years & older $27++ 10 years & younger $22++ Parents and siblings are welcome to attend the banquet $27++
Register online starting August 14
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
O Larry Strong Grounds Committee
ne of the most rewarding aspects of being on the Grounds Committee is participating in our course tours led by the Turfcare Leadership Team and Management. Our recent tour took us to the first green on Slopes. This challenging hole has seen some recent makeovers this year with bunkers being replaced on the left side of the driving landing area and the trap that guards the right front side of the green. As the days get shorter, we’re reminded of the necessity to get work done on the course postclosing and before the winter winds set in. One of the projects being planned is tree removal on one Slopes. On a course as mature as The Glencoe Golf & Country Club one of the realities is that trees grow and along with that root systems have to fan out in search of water and nutrients. It’s not uncommon for these root systems to extend past the dripline of the branches 2 to 4 times the height of the tree. This results in roots potentially extending out 60 to 120 feet for a mature 30foot evergreen. In the case of #1 Slopes roots are now under the green and trap at the back right of the hole. This fall the Turfcare team will be removing several of the evergreens near the green. Not only will
Back of #1 Slopes showing roots exposed along the green’s apron and fanning out under the bunker
Tree roots exposed between #1 Slopes green and #2 Slopes tee box
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the trees be cut down but the root systems will be pulled or ground up. Long-term, the health of the green and the apron around it will be in much better shape. Replacement of the back-right trap will follow the same procedure employed for the two other #1 Slopes bunkers completed earlier this summer. In addition, a few trees along the walkway between #1 Slopes green and #2 Slopes tee box will also have to be removed as the root systems are now exposed above ground. Another project in the works is tree and brush removal on the par 3 #5 Slopes. Errant tee shots on the right side either caught the bunkers or landed in thick brush. The plan this fall is to cut back the brush, reshape the bunkers and create a landing area similar to the work done earlier this year on #6 Slopes. Feedback to date for the #6 Slopes brush clearing and tree removal has been positive and we’ll strive to have similar results for #5 Slopes. Similar to #1 Slopes, the root systems from the poplar trees are impacting the health of the green. Combined with the shading of the tree canopy on #5 Slopes has been challenging to maintain healthy turf. Overall course conditions are excellent so let’s get out and enjoy some late summer/early fall golfing!
#5 Slopes showing brush and tree roots encroaching on the green
The playing of music in Powercarts or Pull Carts is permissible so long as the music can only be heard in your immediate area.
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Robyn Hemminger, Men’s Club Champ
Grace Bell, Ladies Club Champ
Club Championships AUGUST 24 - 25
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Charlie Gingras, Junior Boys Club Champ
Gigi Barr, Junior Girls Club Champ
Sandi Maki, Senior Ladies Club Champ
Allan Ross, Senior Men’s Champ
Please visit glencoegolf.org for full gallery of photos.
Bonnie Zaoral, Master Ladies Club Champ Ray Lippitt, Master Men’s Club Champ
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GLENCONIAN HIGHLIGHT
CARL WETTSTEIN STARTER/PLAYER ASSISTANT
My, how time flies – I’m just finishing off my 11th year at the Glencoe. After 20 years in the food industry with Burns Meats and 10 years with our own vending company, my wife Sherry and I were fortunate enough to semi retire in 2008. This allowed us more time to travel, volunteer and work at places we enjoy and look forward to coming back to. Three days after pulling the pin on full-time work, I met with Keith and joined the PA/Starter team at the Glencoe. At the course, I usually work as a starter for the (sometimes chaotic) Men’s Night and the (more relaxed) Thursday Seniors mornings. I love talking with members about travel, their plans and sharing favourite destinations and tips.
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Every year at the Glencoe gets better as we develop and grow friendships with other staff and members. Sherry and I usually spend our summers in and around Calgary. I’ve volunteered with the Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee for 19 years and can be seen at various malls throughout Calgary flipping pancakes during the Stampede. Come the end of the golf season, you can find us travelling with our RV throughout the US, Canada and Mexico, or pet/house sitting trips down-under or abroad with family and friends. Sherry writes a travel blog, now in its 11th year as well, which is the best way to catch up on our travels: sherrytravel.wordpress.com
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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FALL 2019 HOURS OF OPERATION
STARTING SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 LAST DAY TO PLAY ALL COURSES: OCTOBER 14, 2019 ALL HOURS ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT
GOLF SHOP
September & October 7 am – 7 pm
ON-COURSE
Bridges Bar open half hour prior to first tee time Snack Bar open one and a half hours after the first tee time on Lakes Halfway House open one and a half hours after first tee time on The Forest
FOOD & BEVERAGE Monday through Friday: 11 am – 8 pm Saturday/Sunday: • September 3 – 15: 8 am – 9 pm • September 16 – October 14: 9 am – 8 pm October 15 through off season Private Functions Only
FALL SHOTGUNS September 28 & October 6 11:30 am 18-hole SG on Lake/Bridges September 29 & October 5 11:30 am SG on The Forest Regular tee times will follow all shotguns later in the day.
Super Silent Demo Auction September 6, 7, 8 Auction closes 4 pm sharp on Sunday, September 8. Winning bids will be announced Monday, September 9 at noon.
*Select Demos Only
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD PROFESSIONAL
I Judy Forshner, PGA, BEd Head Professional jforshner@glencoe.org
t is hard to believe that September is here. We are hoping that there are many more warm and sunny days and rounds of golf to come. Sadly, fall comes with shorter days and the challenges of early morning frost. In a continuing effort to maximize member access, September 29 and October 5 there will be 11:30 am shotguns on The Forest with regular tee times later in the day. September 28 and October 6 there will be 11:30 am shotguns on the Lakes/Bridges with regular tee times to follow later in the day. Speaking of frost, in order to improve communication with the membership, there will be a Players Assistant at the Practice Facility on frost delay mornings with continuous updates as to what time is currently on the first tee. Fall is also a time when we sadly have to say goodbye to many of our seasonal employees. We thank them for the wonderful job that they do and all that they bring to the Club. We wish them every success in the offseason. Congratulations to our latest members of our Hole-In-One Club: »» Fraser MacDonald, #5 Forest on July 22nd »» Dixie Inman, #5 Slopes on August 6th
Below are the rounds of golf to the end of July for the last 3 seasons. They are as follows:
2017 2018 2019
March 17
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0
April
0
2,388
1,412
May 8,591 7,481 6,401 June
10,841
10,117
9,702
July 10,718 10,790 10,832 Total 31,579 28,388 29,323
There are always pictures of interest taken throughout the season. The right picture below was taken on a day when it was pouring rain. This junior was spotted riding into the Club on his bike to practice. The left photo is a reminder of Calgary’s variable weather and the beauty of the area. This picture was taken on August 17th just before crossing the Highway 8 bridge over the Elbow River on the way out to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Best wishes for fabulous golf and may the wind always be at your back.
Also, congratulations go out to the newest member of our Shoot Your Age Club: »» Joanne Saunders shooting 76
CELL PHONE POLICY
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
@glencoegccturf
SOMETHING IS IN THE AIR As daylight hours wane and morning temperatures are becoming cooler and cooler, it is impossible to ignore the inevitability of what’s around the corner. It truly is hard to think about after having what felt like such an abbreviated summer season, but fall has come knocking at our front door. Just like that favourite neighbour, you can only ignore the pounding for so long before they walk right in. Brock Coates, AGS Head Superintendent bcoates@glencoe.org
The sadness of knowing another season is coming to an end can be dampened by some of the positives that come with this time of year. Shorter days and cooler mornings give the irrigation system a break, as much less water is needed around the property. Growth rates decrease as plants start to concentrate their energy on storing food for winter rather than focused vertical growth. With as many as 50% percent of the staff leaving or have left for the season, reduced mowing schedules are very welcome. Changing colour of the native grasses and trees showcase the beautiful contrast we have across the property. This is also the time of year for playoff baseball, NFL and NHL season openers, and pumpkin spice lattes. So, its not all doom and gloom as we creep towards the end of the season.
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There are also few regular consequences of this time of year. The dreaded “F” word! We have our fingers crossed that FROST won’t be playing a major role in day to day operations, but we aren’t holding our breath. As soil temperatures drop, so do seed germination rates. That, coupled with turf concentrated on producing food stores and not sending out new shoots and tillers, recovery from play comes to a halt. This is most noticeable on the driving range and par 3 tees. To combat this, par 3’s may play longer or shorter than normal as tee placements are moved around to areas in best health and we will eventually move to the hitting mats on the range before the season is over. With Mother Nature we are prepared for anything but are hoping for a long and gorgeous autumn.
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 6. Email golf@glencoe.org for more information.
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HORTICULTURE
Dani Creighton Landscape Manager dcreighton@glencoe.org
WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOUR? Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer to winter. During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the food necessary for the tree’s growth is manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. This extraordinary chemical absorbs from sunlight the energy that is used in transforming carbon dioxide and water to carbohydrates, such as sugars and starch. Along with the green pigment are yellow to orange pigments, carotenes and xanthophyll pigments which, for example, give the orange color to a carrot. Most of the year these colors are masked by great amounts of green coloring. But in the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor. At the same time other chemical changes may occur, which form additional colors through the development of red anthocyanin pigments. Some mixtures give rise to the reddish and purplish fall
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colors of trees such as dogwoods and sumacs, while others give the sugar maple its brilliant orange. The autumn foliage of some trees show only yellow colors. Others, like many oaks, display mostly browns. All these colors are due to the mixing of varying amounts of the chlorophyll residue and other pigments in the leaf during the fall season. As the fall colors appear, other changes are taking place. At the point where the stem of the leaf is attached to the tree, a special layer of cells develops and gradually severs the tissues that support the leaf. At the same time, the tree seals the cut, so that when the leaf is finally blown off by the wind or falls from its own weight, it leaves behind a leaf scar. Most of the broad-leaved trees in the North shed their leaves in the fall. However, the dead brown leaves of the oaks and a few other species may stay on the tree until growth starts again in the spring. Temperature, light, and water supply have an influence on the degree and the duration of fall color. Low temperatures above freezing will favor anthocyanin formation producing bright reds in maples. However, early frost will weaken the brilliant red color. Rainy and/or overcast days tend to increase the intensity of fall colors. The best time to enjoy the autumn color would be on a clear, dry, and cool (not freezing) day.
MEMBERSHIP
A Lisa Rosengarten Membership & Marketing Manager lrosengarten@glencoe.org 403-240-7395
s we are quickly approaching the final months of golf season, I would like to recap some of the exceptional member events that took place in August!
Congratulations also goes out to those recently awarded Club Champions – Robyn Hemminger, Men’s Club Champion and Grace Bell, Ladies Club Champion!
FARMERS HARVEST DINNER
It was an amazing weekend, full of excitement, thank you to Turfcare for the outstanding conditions of both The Forest course and The Meadows course, as well to Food & Beverage for their contributions to the outstanding food assortment for our members throughout the weekend and to all the Pros and Management team who made the weekend special for our membership.
We saw 40 members participate in the Spruce View Wine Club’s Farmers Harvest Dinner on August 16. The gorgeous set up in the Spruce View Room, done by Courtney Tanaka, hit it out of the park with a rustic look that set the mood for the evening. Not to mention the incredible menu, prepared by Chef Miguel Urrutia, which welcomed ingredients from our friends at Brant Lake Wagyu and Rio Frio Ranch. Every course was a surprise and the presentation was out of this world, the fresh ingredients from Rio Frio made the dishes far exceed any expectations and the final plate that featured the ‘zabuton cut’ wagyu was as soft as butter. The accompaniment of wine from Caparzo ft. Brunello Di Montalcino was perfect with the wagyu. The evening did not disappoint and will not be forgotten as one of the best of the season for our wine club members! The next event now open for registration is our Mystery Wine Club Tour taking place on Friday, September 20. If you are interested in this event or becoming a member of Spruce View Wine Club, please contact Courtney Tanaka at ctanaka@glencoe.org or 587-392-5215.
CLUB CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Sandy Maki (Senior Ladies Club Champion) and Bonnie Zaoral (Senior Ladies Masters Champion). Congratulations to Gigi Barr shooting a personal best of 69 on the final day and Charlie Gingras who won the Ladies and Men’s Junior Club Championships this month! TRIAL MEMBERSHIP REMINDER A reminder to Trial Members, if you wish to pursue a membership for the 2020 season and beyond, we require your commitment soon. Please fill out and return your application by September 30, 2019. If you convert to full membership, the admin fee you paid upon application will be credited back towards your entrance fee into the Club.
Grace Bell winning the title after making a crucial putt on the second playoff hole to beat Jordan Matheson, made for an exciting Sunday afternoon. Congrats to all Ladies who played in the Medal Play event, you were all very much contenders all weekend long. Robyn Hemminger, teeing off on Sunday knowing he could have potential to catch up to the leading group with, Stu Markevich, Allan Ross and Tom Hogan, made it a tight race right to the 18th hole. With weather delays, Robyn was able to confirm his score with handing in his score card before the storm, where the final grouping had to wait for the horn to be allowed to continue to play on 18. Going back out onto the course in the pouring rain, Allan was one stroke behind of tying up the lead and needed a birdie to cause a playoff as Robyn was ahead by one. Unfortunately, Allan was not able to make birdie in the conditions and made par allowing Robyn to take the title of Men’s Club Champion! Both of our Champions and Runner-Ups deserve a huge congratulations as these were not easy titles, the whole weekend was a marathon and the final day proved to be the most rewarding based on the experience both groups faced. Congrats again to all that participated over the weekend!
The entrance fee at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is $50,000 + GST. We are pleased to inform you that we will accept a $5,000 deposit for September 30 to secure your commitment for the 2020 season. Please connect with me if you have further questions in regards to this offer. I can be reached at lrosengarten@glencoe.org or 403-240-7395. THE FLAG | SEPTEMBER 2019 | 19
FOOD & BEVERAGE
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s we move into autumn our weather is continuing to be warm and conditions remain favourable for enjoying outdoor dining on one of our spectacular patios. September is a month for routine and getting back into the swing of things. At the club we start to wind down with events and our weekend live food offerings. Jennifer Cox F&B Manager jcox@glencoe.org
• Made to order Omelette Station available Saturday’s September 1 and 8
pick up. Watch for order forms on the website and at the Club. For reservations and more information on upcoming events like these please go to the event calendar on glencoegolf.org. We also have dates available for your corporate holiday party or your winter office retreat. Please contact Courtney Tanaka at 587-392-5215 for available dates. It’s never too early to start thinking about your next family wedding. We are
• Made to order Pasta Night available all September Sunday’s from 5 - 8 pm
getting booked up for the 2020 season and we offer exceptional value and experience. Go to our
We will have a few menu changes for September to embrace our seasonal change. Pasta Carbonara and Butter Chicken are the clear front runners. Looking ahead please keep in mind that our Annual Thanksgiving Buffet will be on Sunday October 13 and our TWO Member Family Christmas Parties will be Saturday December 8 and 15. Don’t forget about our Thanksgiving “to go” order forms as well. Let us do the cooking for you and all you need to do is
Facebook page to view our spectacular wedding photos and see for yourself.
We encourage reservations in our Valley View (family) dining area. Please book you reservation online or call the Food & Beverage office at 587-390-0572 to reserve your table. We look forward to seeing you.
Dinner SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Enjoy a traditional
Thanksgiving Turkey Buffet
with all the fixings and gorgeous fall scenery alongside charming live piano. Seating times available at 5 pm and 6 pm 50++ $ 00++ Adults (13 and over) Kids ages 4-12 Complimentary for kids under 4
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Thanksgiving To-Go Orders
Pick up orders available: Saturday, October 12 | Sunday, October 13 | Monday, October 14 Watch for order forms available online. Order forms must be submitted by Noon on October 4. THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB | glencoegolf.org | 20
Farmers Harvest Dinner AUGUST 16
• Exclusive to Spruce View Wine Club Members *
2019 Spruce View Wine Club Mystery Tour $120+GST per person
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Members of the Spruce View Wine Club, please join us for the Annual Mystery Tour on Friday September 20!
Reservations can be made online or through the F&B Office at 587-390-0572.
Arrive at The Glencoe Club (downtown) at 4:45pm and jump directly onto the awaiting bus. The bus will depart at 5pm sharp and will take you to several surprise destinations throughout the evening!
Please Note: a 72 hour cancellation policy will be in effect.
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FROM THE TEACHING CENTRE HOW TO SPIN YOUR SHORT IRONS AND WEDGES MORE
W 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
hen the goal is to get your wedge shots to hit the green and stop you will want to try to add more backspin to your ball. Backspin happens when you are hitting down on the ball more and making clean, good contact with the ball prior to taking your divot. Also, it is not necessary to take a big divot as some might think. Instead, we just want to make sure that we have clean ground contact, then make a shallow divot after the ball has been struck. Here are some basics that you’ll want to try to incorporate more spin on your approach shots to the green. 1. Stand taller and closer to the ball. This position will make you swing more upright to create a steeper angle of attack into the ball. The steeper swing plane will help create more backspin on the ball.
3. Play one less club than normal. If the shot is normally a 9 iron, play a pitching wedge and make a more aggressive swing. 4. Add slightly more wrist hinge on the takeaway, then try to make your transition faster from backswing to forward swing while keeping your hands and wrists firm through impact. This extra speed will result in more spin on the ball helping your ball stop faster. If you are still struggling to add extra spin on the ball, another approach would be to play the ball further forward in your stance and you’ll create a higher shot. This shot will come in more vertically and roll out less and if used with the other techniques will enhance the effects of the backspin.
2. Play the ball slightly more back in the stance. Moving the ball back in the setup will naturally make your swing steeper into the ball helping you strike the upper back quadrant of the ball to help put extra spin on the ball.
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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GLENCOE GOLF GETAWAY 2020 January 30 – February 6 Join Glenn & Janet Boswell as they head to Puerto Vallarta • Dreams Villamagna All-inclusive Resort
• Direct flight through Air Transat vacations. • Transfers to the golf courses are extra. • Non-refundable deposit: $300 CAD/person (balance
• 5 Rounds of Golf, Cart and Transfers at the Vista Vallarta and Marina Golf Clubs • Flight, hotel, transfers & taxes
due 65 days prior to departure). • Space limited to 20 guests. Don’t delay!
$1950 CAD/person, Junior Suite (Tropical View). Prices are guaranteed until September 13. Golf package: additional $400 USD/person
To register and for more information, please contact Glenn Boswell at gboswell@glencoe.org
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
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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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