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Scarboro’s camaraderie and culture lives on It is full of warm welcomes and big hugs By Carol-Ann Goering, Chief Operating Officer
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year… I find myself humming this seasonal favourite each morning as I walk through the rotunda and approach our beautiful Christmas tree. The twinkling lights and smell of the fresh tree bring back vivid memories of my previous Christmases at the Club. I would like to offer a sincere
thank you to Ginny Fauteux and her band of very busy elves for bringing the spirit of Christmas to Scarboro this year. Please come by the Club to see the wonderful collection of themed Christmas trees and remember to bring
your food donation to place under our Charity Tree in support of the Bluff’s Food Bank!
To celebrate this camaraderie and the special bond between members, the Board of Directors
My first month back at Scarboro has been full of
recently approved the launch of a ‘Member Private
warm welcomes, big hugs and even a few tears. I
Label’ logo. This logo is a nod to the history of the
thank you all for your support and patience as I re-
Club and will incorporate the Club’s lion, axe, and
acquaint myself with the Club, members, and staff.
crown. Merchandise with the private
Although it has been no surprise to learn that much
label logo will be for purchase by
has changed at the Club over the past 15 years, it
members only and available in the
has quickly become apparent how much I have
Golf Shop starting this Spring.
missed the camaraderie and culture that thrives at Scarboro.
Thank you to our member volunteers for making the Club so festive for the 2019 Holiday Season!
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In early December, the Club hosted its annual Staff
Industry Magazine. Chris has been building himself
Holiday Party. In addition to celebrating the season,
quite the reputation as the ‘go-to’ person in the
we took the opportunity to recognize employees
Toronto area for food inspiration and innovation.
celebrating milestones with the Club as well as to
Click here to read Chris’ article.
congratulate our Employee of the Year nominees.
In other kitchen news, Chef and I would like to recognize the outstanding performance of Francesca Tan, who has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef. Hernan Ortiz and Matthew Cooksey are also being recognized for their outstanding performances, and have both been promoted to Sous Chef roles. Congratulations to all three! To wrap my report, I’d like to share a few important messages: The minimum house spend deadline was moved last year from March 31 to January 31. We have many exciting events planned in December, so I do encourage members with minimum house balances
The 2019 Employee of the Year is Nada
to please join us to celebrate the season!
Mojsoski! Nada was recognized by her peers for her
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled
outstanding commitment to the Club, her ongoing
for Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00am.
support of the staff, and her unwavering dedication
A member information meeting will also be hosted
to the members. Please join me in congratulating
by the Board in January to discuss capital plans for
Nada for this notable achievement.
the coming year.
We’d also like to congratulate Lesley Thomas, Greens; Tina Reyes, Clubhouse; Patrick Reyes, Kitchen; and Brad Milligan, Golf Shop; all of
Lesley Thomas
Greens
30 years
whom received awards of excellence this year.
John Garbel
Service
20 years
Abdulhamid Ali
Clubhouse
15 years
Dale Alli
Admin
10 years
Jim McMahon
Golf Shop
5 years
Stephen Denis
Greens
20 years
Amzad Ali
Clubhouse
15 years
Frank Rozon
Greens
10 years
Moganraja Ponnurajah
Kitchen
5 years
Kerwin Octive
Service
5 years
At the event, we also took the opportunity to recognize 10 employees for their long service to the Club. (See chart to the right) I would like to recognize all our employees, new and old, for their ongoing commitment to the Club and its members. I would be remiss if I did not thank the members who gave so generously to support the staff holiday event this year. Your contributions were greatly appreciated by all. In other staff news, our Executive Chef, Chris Gironda, was featured in November’s Club Manager’s
Your 2019 Service Excellence Award Winners are...
Nada Mojsoski - Employee of the Year
Patrick Reyes - Kitchen
Tina Reyes - Clubhouse
Brad Milligan - Golf Operations
Lesley Thomas - Greens
With the introduction of the new World Handicap
a few moments to do so before the December 18
System (WHS) on January 1, 2020, the Club will
deadline. Your feedback is very important to us and
be hosting, in conjunction with Golf Ontario, a
will ensure the Club continues to improve upon its
WHS information seminar on Saturday, April 25
services and amenities.
to explain the changes you can expect after the
Just a reminder that, although the Club is quiet
implementation of the new system. We encourage
over the winter, the dress code and other club
all members who maintain a handicap to attend.
policies continue and will be enforced as necessary
Join us in the Performance Centre early in the New
by the management team. Please note, athletic
Year to experience Scarboro on TrackMan! Thank
wear, including athletic shorts, yoga pants, and
you to Mario Mendonca who was instrumental in
t-shirts are amongst the list of prohibited attire in
helping us acquire the Scarboro Golf simulator
the Performance Centre.
software so that our members can experience their course from the comfort of our TrackMan bays this
I wish you and your families all the very best for a safe and Happy Holiday season.
winter. The 2019 Annual Members Satisfaction Survey
Carol-Ann
Goering
joined
Scarboro
on
was sent to all members on November 18. If you
November 1st, 2019 as the Club’s new Chief
have not already completed the survey, please take
Operating Officer.
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Santa Did Come to Town A tradition that dates back decades
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Click here to see him land!
carboro’s 2019 Children’s Christmas Party
in the coming months and they are not limited to
showcased both Santa and the Clubhouse
social events.
at its finest. The nearly 350 members and
Centre is offering families the ‘High 5’ parent/
guests who joined us this year shared an experience
child clinics. These clinics are designed for fun and
that all will remember for years to come and will
learning catered to everyone in the family.
look forward to experiencing again and again!
As an example, the Performance
We are encouraging
Chef and his team prepared a delicious feast. Nico
our members’ spouses
Barrett, our Clubhouse Manager, Kathleen Howard,
to experience more of
our Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, and our
what the Club has to
exceptional kitchen and service teams executed
offer. If your spouse is
with precision the impressive task of serving so
interested in receiving
many individuals in such a short period of time.
our weekly eNewsletter
Adding to the fun was the Professional Staff from
that details our planned
the Golf Shop, who organized special Christmas
social activities, please
themed t-shirts for both our young and young-at-
have them contact me
heart as keep sakes to commemorate the day.
directly.
It was particularly enjoyable to see our newest
Should you know of
members and their families excited to join a tradition
any friends or family
that dates back decades at Scarboro.
that may be interested in
The photos from the day tell this story better than words can.
the Scarboro lifestyle, have them contact Scott Hay at shay@scarborogcc.com or by phone at 416-266-
The Club has more shared experiences planned
4546, ext. 241.
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The Clubhouse is the perfect place to enjoy the Season
We have new events planned this year for members By Nico Barrett, Clubhouse Manager his is my third Holiday Season at Scarboro
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In addition to the Bistro and Dining Room being
and can safely say that the Clubhouse never
open for service, we also have a number of member
looked more festive than it does now!
events throughout the month including a new event
Reflecting the natural landscape of the Club’s
we’re trying out this year on Saturday, December
setting, the décor is entirely in-keeping with the
21st – the Holiday Film Fest at 2pm. We’ll be rolling
elegance of the Clubhouse. And of course, the
down our new video screen and playing some
reason I bring this to your attention is not only to
holiday favourite animated films in the Winged
praise the work of the creative team behind it (thank
Foot Room. Popcorn, kid’s drinks, and other treats
you Ginny Fauteux and team!), but to also suggest
will be provided at no charge. Adults of course are
that the Club really is the perfect place to celebrate
welcome to enjoy the movies as well! An indication
the season.
of your intention to attend is appreciated and
We are open Tuesday through Sunday for
adults are expected to remain on the premises (the
breakfast, lunch and dinner service. And as an
perfect opportunity to spend some quiet time in the
added bonus, and new this year, we will be open
Performance Centre?). An ‘a la carte’ luncheon will
for several days between Christmas and New Year’s
be served in the bistro before and after, for those so
Day. In fact, if you’re tired of turkey, we’ll be hosting
inclined.
a fabulous burger bar on Friday, December 27th and our popular Pasta Bar on Saturday, December 28th (a bit of a change from the usual Thursdays!).
If a Holiday Film Fest is not your style, then give our Dinner and Dance on December 13th a try!
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Our spray technician readies the course for Spring His work is vital to the health of the turf By Bill Gilkes, Green Superintendent
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lmost every Fall we experience some sort
and he has come a long way. He is fully certified
of scramble to get an enormous amount
after taking the Turf Managers Short Course at
of work completed before we put the golf
Guelph University last Winter and the Pesticide
course to bed for the winter. A recent trend which
Exam prep course after that. Andrew has what every
we have identified is an early November snowfall
good spray tech needs, an understanding of what
(which usually melts a few weeks later), and this
he sprays and why. His role will be expanding next
year was no exception. Before the first snow, we
year as he begins work assisting Lesley Thomas,
had finished the dormant fungicide application on
Assistant Greens Superintendent, in planning out
greens and tees, but still had fairways to do; we had
the chemical and fertilizer applications. We are
not yet cleared the leaves that were still out on the
confident he will be successful in assuming these
fairways which would need to be blown off before
additional duties by the end of the season.
spraying; then abnormally cold weather followed that week which slowed down the melting process. Once
the
snow
melted, frost delays in the mornings and rain during the day created more
delays,
but
we
finally caught a break
A good, conscientious spray tech is vital to the
last week. Our Spray
overall health of the turf and we are lucky to have
Technician,
someone like that in Andrew.
Andrew
Klein, came in on the
The turf needs to have a protectant on it for the
weekend and completed
long, winter rest under the cover of snow. This helps
spraying most of the
to ensure that we will start the new season on a high
fairways and, as I write
note. Andrew has been working very hard over the
this article, is on the course finishing up the last few.
past few weeks to ensure the course is protected
This is Andrew’s third year as our spray technician
so that we can all have a little more piece of mind.
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New rules for the New Year
Changes will help all golfers establish a handicap By Chris Piedimonte, Head Professional
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urrently, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) are working together to implement a universal handicap system by 2020, known as the World Handicap System (WHS). Thanks to handicap systems around the world, golfers of all levels and ages
are able to post their score and accumulate a personal handicap factor. Right now, there are six major handicapping systems used across the globe that have helped golfers track their scores. The WHS will replace these systems to ensure that all handicaps are calculated using the same method.
BELOW ARE FIVE NOTABLE CHANGES:
1. N UMBER OF SCORES REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A HANDICAP INDEX Golf Canada Handicap System (pre-2020):
• Revisions will be daily, so a player’s Handicap Index will become active the day after their third 18-hole score is submitted.
A Handicap Factor is issued to a player after five 18hole scores are submitted and a revision takes place. • Scores can be made up of any combination of
Reasons for Change: • One of the key principles of the WHS is to enable
9-hole and 18-hole scores. • A Handicap Factor is revised after the posting of each score. Rule Change for 2020: A Handicap Index will be issued to a player after three 18-hole scores are
as many golfers as possible the opportunity to establish and maintain a Handicap Index. • By requiring fewer scores, players who only play sporadically may be more likely to maintain a Handicap Index.
submitted and a revision takes place. In Canada, the
• Statistics show that players with a Handicap Index
term ‘Handicap Factor’ will be changed to Handicap
play more rounds of golf. Making it easier to get a
Index (for uniformity across the globe)
Handicap Index can help increase participation.
• Scores can be made up of any combination of 9-hole and 18-hole scores.
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2. P LAYING CONDITIONS CALCULATION (PCC)
Reasons for Change: • To provide a mechanism that allows a better
Golf Canada Handicap System (pre-2020):
assessment of the difficulty of a course on a
There is no calculation or adjustment to account for
particular day.
abnormal course or weather conditions.
• Golf is an outdoor sport with many factors that
Rule Change for 2020: When abnormal course or
can impact scoring (weather, rough height, hole
weather conditions cause scores to be unusually
locations, etc.).
high or low on a given day, a “Playing Conditions
• A score of 90 made under challenging
Calculation” will adjust Score Differentials to better
conditions could be a more impressive
reflect a player’s actual performance. The “PCC” is:
performance than an 88 under normal
• An automatic procedure by the computation
conditions – and incorporating a Playing
service that compares the scores submitted on the
Conditions Calculation allows this to be
day against expected scoring patterns,
represented.
• Conservative in nature and applied in integer
• This is one of the more modern features of the system, but a similar calculation has been used
values • Applied in the Score Differential calculation of all players – even those who submit their score(s) on
successfully in other parts of the world. • The PCC is designed to be conservative, so if an adjustment is taking place 4-5 days a week,
a later date.
then the Course Rating may not be accurately representing the difficulty of the golf course. • The ability to identify such courses will provide enhanced integrity to the system
3. M AXIMUM HANDICAP INDEX
currently play but do not have a Handicap Index
Golf Canada Handicap System (pre-2020):
would be above those limits.
The maximum Handicap Factor/Index is 36.4 for
• Statistics show that players with a Handicap Index
men and 40.4 for women.
play more rounds of golf. Therefore, making the
Rule Change for 2020: The maximum Handicap
system more welcoming can help grow the game
Index for all golfers will be 54.0, regardless of
and create a more sustainable future. • Although the maximum Handicap Index will be
gender. Reasons for Change:
54.0, the Committee in charge of the Competition
• To make the game more welcoming to new
can set a lower maximum limit for entry or use in
players and incentivize beginners to establish and
competitions.
maintain a Handicap Index.
• I f the desire is to have players with similar
• To provide all players with a more precise measure
abilities competing against each other, the
of their demonstrated ability and allow players of
Committee can also divide the competition
all skill levels to track their progress in the game.
into flights.
• By encouraging novice and recreational players
• Although some are concerned that increasing the
to get a Handicap Index, they’ll be provided
maximum Handicap Index may lead to handicap
with opportunities to learn about the Rules of
manipulation, safeguards exist within the Handicap
Handicapping.
Index calculation to minimize the potential for it
•A lthough the number of players with a Handicap
(“Cap” – Rule 5.8; “Exceptional Score Reduction” –
Index at or above the current maximums of 36.4 and 40.4 is relatively small, many golfers who
Rule 5.9; “Handicap Review” – Appendix D).
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4. M AXIMUM HOLE SCORE FOR HANDICAP PURPOSES (NET DOUBLE BOGEY)
Reasons for Change: • The Net Double Bogey adjustment is more consistent from hole to hole than the ESC procedure.
Golf Canada Handicap System (pre-2020):
• For example – Using the ESC procedure, a
The maximum hole score for handicap purposes
player with a Course Handicap of 21 would
is based on a player’s Course Handicap and the
have the same maximum score (8) on each
following Equitable Stroke control (ESC) table:
hole – regardless of the Par or difficulty of the hole.
COURSE HANDICAP
MAXIMUM SCORE ON ANY HOLE
9 or less
Double Bogey
10 through 19
7
20 through 29
8
30 through 39
9
40 or more
10
• By factoring in Par and Stroke Index values under the Net Double Bogey procedure, adjusted hole scores will be more precise and reflective of each player’s demonstrated ability. • This is a more personal assessment compared to the grouping together of Course Handicap ranges. • While this is a change for all who have used
Rule Change for 2020: The maximum hole score for each player will be limited to a Net Double Bogey, calculated as follows:
the Golf Canada Handicap System, Net Double Bogey has been used successfully in many parts of the world – as it is the equivalent to zero points in the Net Stableford format of
Double Bogey + handicap strokes a player receives (or gives) based on their Course Handicap (“or gives” only applies to plus handicap players)
play. • The 2019 “Rules of Golf” introduced the maximum score form of stroke play, and Net Double Bogey was included as a recommended maximum score. • When Net Double Bogey is the maximum score set by the Committee, no adjustments are necessary for handicap purposes.
5. E XCEPTIONAL SCORE REDUCTION (ESR)
Rule Change for 2020: When a player submits
Golf Canada Handicap System (pre-2020):
a score that produces a Score Differential of 7.0
When a player submits two or more Tournament
strokes or more below their Handicap Index,
Scores (T-scores) within a 12-month period
they will be subject to an Exceptional Score
that are at least 3.0 strokes better than
Reduction.
their Handicap Index, they are eligible for an
• When the Score Differential is between 7.0
Differentials.
automatic Handicap Index reduction.
and 9.9 strokes below their current Handicap
• The amount of the reduction is determined
Index, a -1.0 reduction is applied to the most
by the number of T-scores submitted by a
recent 20 score differentials. When the Score
player within the last 12-months, as well as the
Differential is 10.0 strokes or more below their
difference between the Handicap Index and
Handicap Index, a -2.0 reduction is applied to
the average of the two best T-score Handicap
the most recent 20 score differentials. • Scores submitted after the exceptional score
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will not contain the -1.0 or -2.0 adjustment
competitions should receive the T-score
(unless they are also exceptional), which will
designation, and as a result it has been
allow reduction to gradually work itself out of a
applied inconsistently.
Scoring Record.
• By considering all scores in the Exceptional
Reasons for Change:
Score Reduction procedure, a player’s
• To simplify the automatic reduction process.
Handicap Index will be more responsive to
• Section 10-3 of “The Golf Canada Handicap System” is nearly five pages long. Exceptional
exceptional performances in competitive and recreational play.
Score Reduction will be covered in less than one page in the Rules of Handicapping.
• Since T-scores under the Golf Canada Handicap System are retained for 12-months
• This new procedure will be straightforward and
and compared to the Handicap Index at each
intuitive. When a player submits an exceptional
revision, it is possible for T-scores that were
score, they will receive an automatic
not exceptional at the time they were made to
adjustment of -1.0 or -2.0.
become exceptional at a later date. This will no longer take place in 2020.
• Handicap research shows that players who have shot 7.0 strokes below their Handicap
On Saturday, April 25th, Golf Ontario we will be
Index are more likely to do so again in the
hosting a World Handicap System seminar at our
future.
Club from 8am – 12pm. The fee is $35.00. Please
• Under the Golf Canada Handicap System,
click here to register.
only rounds played in events designated by the Committee as T-scores can lead to an automatic reduction. • There has been confusion as to which
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