THE MAD POST

Submitted by Gary Ward, General Manager & C.O.O.

Why More Tees?
 
I often get asked this question and the short answer is - more choice. The more accurate response requires a deeper dive.
 
Background
 
Think about golf course tee options 30 years ago, today and what it might be 30 years from now. In the past, tee options were usually limited to three alternatives, blue, white or red and they were usually designated as men’s or women’s tees.  Many changes have occurred over the years and analytics are now used to determine ideal course lengths and gender shouldn’t be the determining factor for which tee decks you decide to play. The primary data used to determine the most suitable tee for you to play from is player swing speed, which translates into what distance players hit the ball.
 
It’s really become irrelevant what your gender is when considering what tee to play from, it’s about what distance you hit the ball.
 

Last night was the second time in the club’s history that the Dinner of Champions was held.  

This is a special, by invitation only event that recognizes the Champions and Club Event Winners.  It was a delightful evening of camaraderie and a lively exchange of ideas for next season. 

The winners in attendance dined on a delicious meal prepared by Chef Malcolm and staff.  Michelle served a choice of shrimp paella or beef bourguignon that all enjoyed.

Here are a few photos of the night, click on ‘read more’ for more additional photos. 

Hope to see you there next year!



Karen Franklin, Kristy Henry, Liz Quanbury and Samantha Lloyd


Carl Penfold, Dean Henry and Chad Vibert
 

 
Submitted by Susan Quigley, Ladies Captain

Submitted by Ang De Lorenzi, Men's Captain

Submitted by Carl Penfold, Head Professional

With just over two weeks to go until the end of our season, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind all members to pick up their golf bag and electric caddy (if applicable) from our club storage area. We would appreciate if all items can be picked up by November 4^th. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members who took time to complete the Back Shop Survey last month. I have read the comments which will provide some great insight into planning for 2023. Overall, it was nice to get the feedback and hear from the members that they felt service has improved compared to last year. Personally, I felt the staff took a step forward this season with still lots of room to improve moving forward.
 

 
Submitted by Chad Vibert, Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Update October 2022


Overview
Its hard to believe that it is mid-October already, this time of year is more important than ever to take care of your golf course.  Any divots and ball marks that are left unrepaired give poa an opportunity to invade.  Please replace divots if at all possible, rather than fill with sand and seed, unless your divot explodes and cannot be replaced.  And always fix your ball marks on greens, even when you hit the green and roll off the back or the side.

We have now started to prepare your golf course for one of the most stressful times of the year, winter.  All of our fine turf areas will be or have been top dressed prior to winter to help protect the crown of the plant.  This helps to protect the plant from wind, ice and just plain cold temperatures.  Topdressing will continue through the rest of the fall season.

Logan DeLaat

I am currently a third-year student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. I am studying aerospace engineering with a specialization in space systems and structures.

 The pursuit to be the best I can be and always improving myself is a theme that has always been constant in my life, which has been solidified through the game of golf. The sport has taught me that to be successful you have to deal with the bad lies, the ups and downs, and to control your emotions. Most importantly it has taught me that hard work pays off.

Thank you again for the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Mad River team as well as the opportunity for the Tom Sandell Award.

 Sincerely,
Logan DeLaat
 

Caleb McConnell

I am extremely honored and humbled to have been selected as this year's recipient of the Roy Emerton Education Incentive Award bursary.

I am very grateful to the membership at Mad River for providing the resources and support making the Roy Emerton Education Incentive Award possible.

The club has provided me with many different learning experiences throughout the past seasons, and helped me grow.

This bursary will most definitely help in furthering my education in Turfgrass Management.

Thank you again to the Management, Board of Directors, and to the Membership of The Mad River Golf Club.

Sincerely, Caleb McConnell
 

Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction



Another golf season is ending and it’s time for reflection.  It’s time to look back and ask yourself if 2022 was the best golf season of your life, or if 2023 will be that year.
 
During the off season, we set up an indoor facility at the club where members can come to practice and/or embark on a Game Improvement Program.

Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

The fall is bittersweet. Beautiful colours all around but it is also signs of our golf season coming to an end. Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to speak with a number of you about your thoughts on the menu and what you liked, didn’t like and what you would like to see in 2023. Thank you to those who shared their thoughts and ideas. If I have not spoken to you and you wish to share your thoughts, please email or speak with me. Chef Malcolm and I will take this information and build a menu that keeps the classics, adds some new offerings and develop a weekly special insert to allow for more choice for those who dine regularly at the club.