THE MAD POST

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

General Manager - Gary Ward

Apr 03

It’s been a long winter and while weather reports indicate its officially spring, as I look out the office window it certainly doesn’t look like it yet.

Your management team have been busy this winter and have implemented a number of new programs and initiatives we feel you will enjoy. Included in this first Mad Post, I’ll provide highlights of some of those programs and outline our areas of particular focus this summer.

Pre-Season Sale

Apr 02

Mad River will have a Pre-Season Sale on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

New Member Reception and Opening Cocktail Party

Apr 01

Saturday, April 27th
From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse
Sign up required. Click Here to sign up.

Upcoming Events

Mar 30

Course Opening - Friday, May 3rd
Men's Breakfast and Golf - Saturday, May 4th
AGM - Saturday, May 4th at 3:30 p.m. Clubhouse

Ladies Breakfast and Golf - Saturday, May 11th
Demo Day - Saturday, May 18th
Breakdown County Boys - Sunday May 19th (See next Mad Post for details)
Spring Field Day - Saturday, May 25th

Drive For 35 - Thank you

Mar 29

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

What an incredible start to the 2019 season with 22 new families joining us through the ‘Drive to 35’ program. The success of this membership drive is largely due to the enthusiastic response of our members. For those who have provided leads that have resulted in full membership sales for the club, your referral incentive will be reflected on your next statement.

Keep those leads and prospective members coming, there is still a great amount of work to be done to reach our goal of 35!

Stay in touch, Sandy
Director of Membership
[email protected]

New In Clubs

Mar 29

Mizuno

Many professionals that do not have a golf club sponsorship have switched over to Mizuno irons without being paid. These include Paul Casey, Brooks Koepka, Keith Mitchell, Eddie Pepperell and Kevin Tway. The new Hot Metal JPX919 game improvement irons are so good, they have made a Pro version (less offset) requested by tour players.

Ping

Ping has updated the G410 Driver for more adjustability with their moveable-weight technology to customize your driver for a desired ball flight.

Callaway

Expanding on the huge success of the Rogue driver of 2018, the EPIC FLASH employs a new Flash Face Technology to help golfers get more ball speed for more distance.

Mad River Golf Club APP – iPhone or Android

Mar 28

Delivering the ability to connect the Mad River Golf Club to your mobile device. The Mad River Golf Club app provides members with the ability to view their Statements, book Tee Times, book a Golf Lesson and sign up for events. Use the Roster to connect with other members and receive notifications on upcoming club events, all by the way of your handheld or tablet.

VISION54 - Be A Player

Mar 26

UPDATE: We’ve confirmed that on Saturday June 15th, the founders of the VISION54 School, Lyn Marriot and Pia Nilson will be visiting Mad River for two half-day sessions! Space will be limited to 15 participants for each session. The cost of this session will be $450/player and will include a copy of they’re best selling book, Be A Player.

Welcome Back From Chef Marcel

Mar 25

Welcome back for the exciting 2019 season.

We are ready for spring by introducing our new menu with fresh exciting additions designed with healthy local (wherever possible) choices including our very own Mad River Cheddar made in house with fresh whole milk from Sheldon Creek Dairy in Loretto. Members also asked to see a wider variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu which we have endeavoured to do.

Welcome Back From The Accounting Department

Mar 24

Finally! Spring has sprung!

A hearty welcome back to all of our members, from the Accounting department.

It was a long cold winter and I for one am looking forward to the warmer temperatures.

Just a quick reminder, the office is open from 8-5, Monday to Friday. Should you have any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to come upstairs and speak with us.

We look forward to assisting you with any requirements you may have.

Thank you
Trish

Staff Updates - Pro Shop and Backshop

Mar 23

Pro Shop Updates
Ben Cooper - Ben is a graduate of the Georgian College Golf Program. He has worked at Oak Bay Golf Club, Pheasant Run Golf Club and Toronto Ladies Golf Club.

Todd Breadner - Todd has vast experience in the Golf Industry. He has worked at Caledon Golf Club, Georgian Bay Club, Woodington Lakes, Angus Glen and Osprey Valley.

Daniel Tomei - After 3 years at Mad River, Daniel has decided to take a full year position at Toronto Ladies Golf Club. We wish him well.

Backshop Updates
Steven Church - Steven has just moved into the area and has worked at St. Georges Golf Club and Taboo Golf Resort.

Welcome New Members

Angus Rogers

I am really excited about becoming a member of MRGC. Golf has been a part of my life since playing as a kid growing up in Vancouver. I presently live in Toronto and am looking for a place in the Creemore area for weekends etc. I am the proud father of three great kids; Cameron 21, Blythe 19 and Coco 14. I look forward to being an active member of the club.

Annie Ropar & Alan Hibben

Annie and Alan have been weekend residents for some time at their heritage apple farm, Shakerhill Farm, south of Creemore. They are joined by two dogs and the occasional gaggle of grandchildren.

Alan is retired, but still seems to put in a full week as a corporate Board member at four public companies. Annie is fully employed as a senior executive at Canada Infrastructure Bank. In addition to golf, they are active members at Mulmur Hills Racquet Club and enjoy riding their horses at Creemore Equestrian Centre.

Nancy O’Donnell-Jeffery & Steve Jeffery

Nancy & Steve are both recently retired after working for many years in the GTA. They lived in Aurora for 35 years and raised two sons Taylor & Corey. In August of 2016 they relocated to Oro-Medonte, just east of Horseshoe Valley. They are avid skiers and spend the winter in Sun Peaks, BC.

When Nancy & Steve are not skiing, playing golf or tennis they like to travel and back country camp with their children.