THE MAD POST

 

Submitted by Bob Cook, Club President

The Board and management were gratified with the response to the member survey conducted last year. The input received is being used by the various committees and task forces to inform their work on specific parts of our wonderful golf club. It is now time to prioritize and cost potential projects. As I have previously communicated to you in The Mad Post, we have convened a Long Range Planning Task Force (LRPTF) comprised of a broad cross-section of our membership to assist the Board in this planning exercise.
 

Submitted by Carl Penfold, Head Professional

The Club hosted its first official event of the season last week when our members teed it up for the Senior Club Championship. Congratulations once again to our winners, Paul Wildridge and Sharon Delorenzi. The focus shifts to the 2021 Club Championship which is scheduled the weekend of August 14^th and 15^th. This event is open to all members and skill levels as players are flighted according to their handicap. There are prizes awarded for both gross and net within each flight. All flights are 36-hole stroke play competition. Play begins on Saturday afternoon and concludes on Sunday morning. To register for this event, please click on the following link CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION LINK.
 

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New members and single entries welcome; the pro shop will pair you up to make a foursome.  This is a fun event (4 person best ball) combined with charitable giving.  Only ten entries left.   LINK for Sign Up

Donations for Raffle and Silent Auction Welcome!
Drop off to Sandy Higgins or email [email protected]
Monetary donations by cheque or cash can be deposited in the ballot box in the entryway of the clubhouse – tax receipts over $20 will be issued by Gilda’s Club.

About Gilda’s Club
Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka exists so that no one has to face cancer alone and for individuals living with cancer, the virus means they are among the most vulnerable in our community since their compromised immune systems put them at greater risk. 

Community support is vital to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all free of charge.  No one should face cancer alone.

Hosts:  Diana Miotto, Anita Lorelli, Martha Reeve, Carrie Stinson
 

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Submitted by Susan Quigley, Ladies Captain

Submitted by Pierre Lemaire, Men's Captain

The past couple of weeks have been very busy with the Senior Club Championship and the Men’s Member/Member.

Congratulations to our Men’s Senior Club Champion Paul Wildridge! 
It was a great day with all winners deserving of our praise. 

Sr. Club Champion: Paul Wildridge 75 / Overall Low Net: Gar Emerson Net 68
Championship Flight:  Low Gross Andrew Senior 81 / Low Net Nigel Fairclough 70
Masters Flight: Low Gross Paul Regan 82 / Low Net Doug Quanbury 70
Legends Flight: Low Gross Robert Croll 93 / Low Net Ralph Marshall 86

 

Winners, shown here, Katie and Walt Macnee are looking forward to hosting the event in 2022. 

​A huge Mad River thank you to Andrea White and Brian Koturbash for hosting the 2021 Couples Tournament.  This successful event was attended by 30 couples who all left with their relationship in tact.  Fun activities, great food, good music, awesome golf, who could ask for anything more as come out of this pandemic! 

 

 
Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction
 
How to Improve Your Chip/Pitch Shots If You Flip the Club
(The Most Common Error)
  
Have you ever hit a thin chip shot?  Of course, you have.  You’re a golfer.  We all have.  The bladed chip shot is one that makes each of us cringe, scowl, and berate (ourselves).  Then you go for a lesson and are told to "lean left and keep the hands ahead”.  Seems like sound advice until you get out on the course and do it again.
 
The bladed chip shot is predominantly caused by release issues or “flipped hands”, whereby the lead hand (gloved hand) goes into flexion while the trail hand (lower hand) goes into extension.  Flexion would be like holding a waiter’s tray over your shoulder, whereby extension would be the opposite.
 

Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

Can you believe that we are half way through the season!?! What a great season so far. We finally got to host our first event, the Divorce Open. Sunday's event had great weather, fantastic food(thank you to Otta, Dan and Georgie in the kitchen) and lots of fun was had. My team got to experience working an event and had fun doing so. It was so refreshing to see everyone relaxed, socializing and for once, it felt like 'normal'. As we gear up for the next half of the season, we are excited about upcoming events and creating a space that everyone can have a good time, share some laughs and simply doing what they love, playing golf and socializing.